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John Wesley Parks

Male 1855 - 1937  (82 years)


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  1. 1.  John Wesley Parks was born 30 Jun 1855, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1937, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83984
    • Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dyer
    • Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ? Dyer, Woolen Mill
    • Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    PARKS, JOHN WESLEY

    On Saturday evening, October 16, 1937, at his home in Hamilton, following a lengthy illness, in his 83rd year. He had been practically a life-long resident of the district, residing in the Hespeler vicinity until about five years ago, when he moved to Hamilton. He was born on the old Parks homestead at Puslinch Lake, now the site of Swastika Beach, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex Parks. As a youth, he attended school in Puslinch Township. He came to Hespeler as a young man to enter the show business. A short time later, he entered the employ of the R. Forbes Co. , in the dyeing department, continuing with the firm for about fifty years, until his retirement ten years ago. An active member of the United Church, he served as teacher of the adult Bible class and as a member of the official board for many years. On his removal to Hamilton, he identified with Ryerson United Church there. Prominent in fraternal circles, he was a former noble grand of the Independent Order of Foresters order and master of New Hope Masonic Lodge, as well as a member of the Royal Arch Masons. Surviving are his wife, Melinda Margaret Hunsperger; two daughters, Mrs. Clayton Rudy of Hamilton; Mrs. Russell Cober of Dunnville; a sister, Mrs. William Hortop of Hespeler; and five grandchildren. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, interment being made in Hespeler Cemetery. A service was conducted on Monday evening, at the home of his son-in-law, Clayton Rudy in Hamilton. Service was conducted on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. J. M. Moyer of Hamilton at the Stager and Company Funeral Home. The masonic ceremony at the cemetery was in charge of W. M. Brother E. Midgley, V. M. Brother Keffer and W. Brother Arthur Young. Pallbearers: Alex Parks and Gordon Hortop of Hespeler; Ralph Parks and William Brown of Preston; William Allison of Galt; and A. McBeth of Hamilton.

    John — Malinda Margaret Hunsberger. Malinda was born 22 Aug 1863, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Edith M. Parks  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Oct 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Nine Marg Parks  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Oct 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Roxey Dean Parks  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Oct 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Edith M. Parks Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 1 Oct 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83986


  2. 3.  Nine Marg Parks Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 10 Oct 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83987


  3. 4.  Roxey Dean Parks Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 27 Oct 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Roxey Dean Cober
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83988
    • Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Roxey — Russell Wellman Cober. Russell (son of Isaac Urias Cober and Caroline Wellman) died Bef 2020. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Donald Leslie "Don" Cober  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jun 1922, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Grove Brethern in Christ Cemetery, Mayne Corners, Huron, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Donald Leslie "Don" Cober Descendancy chart to this point (4.Roxey2, 1.John1) was born 2 Jun 1922, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Grove Brethern in Christ Cemetery, Mayne Corners, Huron, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220728

    Notes:

    COBER, DONALD LESLIE "DON"

    Of Elmira, formerly of Howick Township. Peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, September 8, 2006, at St. Mary's Hospital in Kitchener. Born in Puslinch Township on June 2, 1922, he was in his 85th year. Survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Kathleen "Kay"; his children, Douglas Cober and his wife, Ruth Ann of Gorrie; Dale Cober and his wife, Melanie of Teeswater; Diane Wilson and her husband, Earl of Newton; Darrell Cober of Barrie; and Donna Yemen and her husband, Grant of Elora; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Merle Cober; brother-in-law, Neil Jones. Predeceased by his parents, Russell and Roxy Cober; brother, Frank (1998); sister, Audrey Jones (1991); and grandson, Ian Wilson (2003). Schimanski Family Funeral Home, 2050 Victoria St. in Gorrie. Service from the Brethren in Christ Church, 3068 Patrick St. in Fordwich on Tues., Sept. 12 at 2. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery in Fordwich.

    Kitchener Record, Kitchener, Ontario - Sep. 11, 2006

    A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
    Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

    Donald — Kathleen "Kay. [Group Sheet]



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