George Douglas Black

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83750

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Died At "Wilton Farm," on Friday, May 6, 1949, at 12.30 a.m. George Douglas Black In his 89th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 1, Con. 8, Blenheim, on Monday, May 9th, at 2.30 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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George D. Black
By Record Correspondent

AYR, May 6.-A lifelong resident of the district, George Douglas Black, 88, died today in the house where he was born, "Wilton Farm."
Mr. Black was born March 26, 1861, son of the late George and Mary Edgar Black, who came from Scotland. He was a member of Knox United Church:

He is survived by his wife, Mary Smith Guthrie. They were married at Ayr March 9, 1887. Also surviving are three daughters, Miss Elizabeth, Miss Mary and Mrs. E. A. (Margaret) Cochrane, Ayr district.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Fri, May 06, 1949 Page 7

George married Mary Smith Guthrie 9 Mar 1887, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Guthrie and Elizabeth Morton) was born 1867, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1951, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Jan 1951, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339752
• Residence: 1972, RR2, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Elizabeth E. Black Elizabeth Edgar Black eldest (laughter of the late Georgo D. Black and Mary Smith Guthrie passed away at the Victoria Lodge Retirement Home, Ayr in her 97th year on March 27, 1985. She was born at Wilton Farm, RR 3, Ayr. where she lived all her life and contributed so much to her family. Elizabeth was a devoted and faithful member of Knox United Church, Ayr to which she gave loyal and sincere service her quiet and loving manner touched her family members and community friends alike as she gave of her self in service to them Elizabeth was the last surviving Charter Member of the Ayr Women's Institute. During her life she was a strong dedicated worker for the Bible Society and supporter of mission work_ She was predeceased by her brother George Inglis Black and her sister Margaret (Mrs. E Cochrane). She leaves her sister Mary Black; sister-in-law Mrs. George Inglis Black, niece Mary Donovan, nephews Alden, George and John Cochrane and their families. The funeral was held at Kipp Funeral Borne, Paris and interment in the Ayr Cemetery. Reverend George Saunders of Knox United Church, Ayr, officiated.


The Ayr News Apr 3 1985 pg 8b

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• Name: Margaret Wallace Cochrane
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174495
• Residence: 1960, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1972, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1972, Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Margaret Cochrane

At her residence, Piper St., Ayr, on Saturday, Feb. 26, 1972, in her 82nd year, Margaret Wallace Black, beloved wife of Earnest A. Cochrane and dear mother of Mrs. Leslie (Mary) Donovan of Kitchener, Alden of Ayr, George, Mississauga and John of Brantford; sister of Miss Elizabeth and Miss Mary Black, both of Ayr; eight grandchildren. Resting at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 11 Jury St., Paris, where service will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 29, at 2 p.m., interment in Ayr cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Feb 1972 pg 23

Margaret married Ernest Alden Cochrane 29 Mar 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ernest (son of Robert Cochrane and Christina Marshall) was born 13 Feb 1889, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Sep 1977, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341206

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George Inglis Black Passes

Lifelong Resident of Blenheim Township Had Suffered Prolonged Illness - Funeral on Monday

Following a prolonged illness, the death occurred at his residence, 9^th concession of Blenheim township, on Saturday evening at six o'clock of George Inglis Black, in his 54^th year.

Mr. Black was born on the home farm about one mile from where he resided and was well and favourably known in the community as a successful farmer and a good friend and neighbour. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr, and took a great interest in the affairs of the congregation.

He was married 21 years ago in June to Margaret Elizabeth Morton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Morton, Glen Morris, who survives, along with his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George D. Black, and three sisters, Misses Elizabeth and Mary, and Mrs. Ernest Cochrane (Margaret), all of Blenheim township.

The Funeral
There was a large attendance at the funeral, which was held from his late residence on Monday afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. R. A. Steed, pastor of Knox United Church, assisted by Rev. J. W. Currie. The many beautiful floral tributes bore mute testimony to the esteem in which the late Mr. Black was held.

The flower-bearers were: John Edgar, Paris; Lloyd Black, Kincardine; Norman Wallace, Glen Morris; Charles Robson and John Welsh. Those who acted as pallbearers were: George W. Black, Paris; T. Glen Black, Hamilton; Wm. G. Edgar, Reidsville; John W. Currie, Cameron Edgar and Peter L. Gourlay.

The Ayr News Oct 16 1947 pg 1

George married Margaret Elizabeth "Bessie" Morton 16 Jun 1926, Lucan, Biddulph Township, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of James Morton and Agnes Weir) was born 31 Mar 1899, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1996, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Mar 1996, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339751
• Residence: 1972, RR2, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mary A. Black Mary Annabelle Black, youngest daughter of the late George D. Black and Mary Smith Guthrie, passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Thursday, February 13, 1986. She was in her 86th year. Born at Wilton Farm, RR 3, Ayr, where she lived all her life, Mary was devoted to her family, friends and neighbours and contributed rnuch to her community. She was a member of the Townline Community Club and the Blenheim-Dumfries Farm Women's Club. Proud of her Scottish ancestry, Mary aroused others to appreciate their heritage especially since so many in this district had ancestors who pioneered here coming across the sea from Scotland. Mary was the founder of the Townline Scottish Night. She was a faithful member of Knox United Church, Ayr, and in her younger years a devoted Sunday School teacher. She was a valued member of Knox U.C.W. and a dedicated worker of the former Kate M. Thompson Missionary Society of Knox. She was predeceased by her brother George Inglis Black, and her sisters Margaret (Mrs. E. Cochrane) and Elizabeth Black. She leaves her sister-in-law Mrs. George Inglis Black, niece Mary Donovan, nephews Alden, George and John Cochrane and their families. The funeral was held on Saturday, February 15th, 1986, at Kipp Funeral Home, Paris and interment in the Ayr Cemetery. Rev-erend George Saunders of Knox United Church, Ayr, officiated.


The Ayr News Feb 10 1986 pg 11

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• Name: Mary E. Donovan
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339194
• Residence: 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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DONOVAN, Mary E. (nee Cochrane) - After a brief illness, at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, on Monday August 6, 2007, of Kitchener, formerly of Ayr, in her 91st year. Mary was a graduate of Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital School of Nursing and a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kitchener. Beloved wife of the late Leslie (1988); loved mother to MaryAnn of Kitchener; dear sister to John Cochrane (Sarah) of Brantford. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Earnest and Margaret, and brothers, Eldon (Beth) and George (Madeline). Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 183 Northumberland St., Ayr, on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services to be held in at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener, on Friday at 1 p.m. Interment Ayr Cemetery. Donations to the Royal Canadian Benevolent Fund, The Lung Association or St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church TV Ministries would be appreciated. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. Kipp, 519-632 8228.

The Waterloo Region Record Aug 8 2007

Mary — Leslie Donovan. Leslie was born 10 Jul 1914, Abercynon, South Wales, England; died 25 Mar 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174486
• Residence: 1972, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Alden — Elizabeth S. "Bessie" Hands. Elizabeth was born 7 Aug 1919, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 2004, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Oct 2004, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174494
• Residence: 1972, Mississauga, Peel Region, Ontario, Canada

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George R. Cochrane

George Robert Cochrane of Cambridge, passed away Friday, October 27, 1995 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. He was in his 75th year. Born in Ayr, he was a son of the late Ernest Cochrane and Maggie Black. Mr. Cochrane was a retired high school teacher. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church in Cambridge. Beloved husband of the late Madeline Annie (nee Shaw), dear father of Douglas and his wife Barbara of Vancouver, B.C., and Dianne and her husband Robert Woodward of Calgary, Alberta. Loved grandfather of Dawn, Katherine, Amy and Stephen. Dear brother of Mary Donovan of Kitchener, Alden Cochrane of Ayr and John Cochrane of Brantford. Predeceased by a granddaughter Jenny Cochrane. Rested at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, Cambridge, then to Trinity Anglican Church where funeral service was held Monday. Interment Mt. View Cemetery, Cambridge.

The Ayr News 1 Nov 1995 pg 14

George — Madeline Annie Shaw. Madeline was born 13 Jul 1921; died 19 Nov 1994; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]