1832 - 1901 (69 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Catharine S. Betzner was born 11 Apr 1832, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1901; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Catharine S. Reist
- Eby ID Number: 00006-0919
- Birth: 13 Jun 1832, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
- Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
- Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
Notes:
Catharine Betzner, "was born June 13th, 1832. She is married to Peter M. Reist. They reside near her father's old place where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of seven children, namely: V Veronica, V Aaron (dead), V Mary, V Lizzie, V Leah, V Catharine, and V Magdalena (dead)."
Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].
Catharine married Peter M. Reist 20 Jul 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Peter (son of Daniel Reist and Leah Mosser) was born 2 Jan 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jul 1910; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Reist died Yes, date unknown.
- 3. David Reist was born Feb 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. Veronica "Fronica" Reist was born 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. Aaron Reist was born 18 Jun 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1859; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 6. Mary Reist was born 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 7. Elizabeth Reist was born 10 Dec 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1951, Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Drummon Hill Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario.
- 8. Leah Reist was born 5 Dec 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 9. Catharine Reist was born 15 Dec 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1965; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 10. Magdalena Reist was born 11 Jul 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1874; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 11. Ezra Reist was born 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
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Generation: 2
2. | Reist (1.Catharine1) died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Name: Busch
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94235
— Busch. died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 12. William Busch was born 21 Feb 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
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3. | David Reist (1.Catharine1) was born Feb 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204280
- Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
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4. | Veronica "Fronica" Reist (1.Catharine1) was born 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Name: Fannie Reist
- Name: Fronica Reist
- Name: Veronica "Fronica" Smith
- Eby ID Number: 00090-5248
- Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
- Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
Notes:
Fannie Reist, "was married to George Smith. They reside at Niagara Falls, Ontario, and have a family of five children"
Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].
Veronica — George Smith. George was born Abt 1856, Of, Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
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5. | Aaron Reist (1.Catharine1) was born 18 Jun 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1859; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00090-5249
Notes:
Aaron Reist, "died young."
Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].
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6. | Mary Reist (1.Catharine1) was born 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Name: Mary Bernhard
- Eby ID Number: 00090-5250
- Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
Notes:
Mary Reist, "was married to Benjamin Bernhard. They reside at Low Bank, Welland County, Ontario. Their family consists of two children named Nettie and Ira."
Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].
Mary — Benjamin Bernhard. Benjamin was born Abt 1864; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
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7. | Elizabeth Reist (1.Catharine1) was born 10 Dec 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1951, Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Drummon Hill Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario. Other Events:
- Name: Elizabeth Burch
- Name: Lizzie Reist
- Eby ID Number: 00090-5251
- Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
Notes:
Elizabeth Reist, "was married to Walter Purch. They reside at Niagara Falls, New York State, and have a large family"
Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].
Elizabeth — Walter Burch. Walter was born 11 Jul 1861, , England; died Jul 1925; was buried , Drummon Hill Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 20. Margaret "Maggie" Burch was born 27 May 1882, Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1974, , California, USA.
- 21. Martha Alice Burch was born 7 Aug 1883, Stamford, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1965; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 22. Minnie Elizabeth Burch was born 1 Jan 1885, Stamford, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1971, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.
- 23. William Elmer Burch was born 21 Feb 1886, Stamford, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1966, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
- 24. Dr. George Albert Burch was born 10 Apr 1887, Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1962, Baltimore, Baltimore (City), Maryland, USA.
- 25. Charles Franklin Burch was born 8 Jun 1889, Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1957, , California, USA.
- 26. Walter Howard "Howard" Burch was born 13 May 1891, Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1962, Pinellas, Pinellas, Florida, United States.
- 27. Harvey Irvin "Harry" Burch was born 24 Sep 1892, Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died Jan 1966, Birmingham, Oakland, Michigan, United States.
- 28. Vernon Russell Burch was born 29 Dec 1895, , New York State, USA; died 2 Jul 1896, , Ontario, Canada.
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8. | Leah Reist (1.Catharine1) was born 5 Dec 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41811387
- Name: Leah Clemens
- Eby ID Number: 00090-5252
- Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
- Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
- Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
Notes:
Leah Reist, "is home and unmarried."
Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].
Leah married Wendell Unger Clemens 30 Sep 1896, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wendell (son of Wendell B. Clemens and Catherine Unger) was born 29 Sep 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1940, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 29. Katie Clemens was born 26 Jan 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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9. | Catharine Reist (1.Catharine1) was born 15 Dec 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1965; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Catharine Clemens
- Name: Katie Reist
- Eby ID Number: 00090-5253
- Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
- Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
Notes:
Catharine Reist, "died young."
Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].
Catharine — Norman E. Clemens. Norman (son of Wendell Unger Clemens and Elizabeth B. Eckel) was born 1 Apr 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. Floris Clemens died 2004; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 31. Miner Clemens was born Sep 1908, , Michigan, USA; died 30 Apr 1988, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 32. Stanley Betzner Clemens was born 20 Mar 1918; died 22 Feb 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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10. | Magdalena Reist (1.Catharine1) was born 11 Jul 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1874; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00090-5254
Notes:
Magdalena Reist, "is also home and unmarried."
Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].
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11. | Ezra Reist (1.Catharine1) was born 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00090-5255
- Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
Notes:
Ezra Reist, "is home and engaged on the farm during the summer season and during the winter he attends the public school."
Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].
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Generation: 3
12. | William Busch (2.2, 1.Catharine1) was born 21 Feb 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94237
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19. | Nettie Bernhard (6.Mary2, 1.Catharine1) was born 25 Jul 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00090-5250.2
Notes:
Nettie in 1901 was living with her grand parents Peter Reist and Catherine.
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21. | Martha Alice Burch (7.Elizabeth2, 1.Catharine1) was born 7 Aug 1883, Stamford, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1965; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Martha Alice Clemens
- Eby ID Number: 00090-5251.3
- Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; general servant
- Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
- Residence: 1921, 9 St. Ledger St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
Notes:
1901 Berlin Census - Martha is a general servant in the home of Dr. and Mrs Harry F. Pearson
Martha married Leander E. Clemens 29 Aug 1906, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Leander (son of Wendell Unger Clemens and Elizabeth B. Eckel) was born 9 Aug 1882, Brown City, Sanilac, Michigan, USA; died 4 Apr 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 33. Nelson Clemens was born Oct 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 34. Verna E. Clemens was born 8 May 1917, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1923; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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22. | Minnie Elizabeth Burch (7.Elizabeth2, 1.Catharine1) was born 1 Jan 1885, Stamford, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1971, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00090-5251.4
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23. | William Elmer Burch (7.Elizabeth2, 1.Catharine1) was born 21 Feb 1886, Stamford, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1966, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00090-5251.5
Notes:
In 1901 William was living with his grandparents Peter Reist and Catherine.
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24. | Dr. George Albert Burch (7.Elizabeth2, 1.Catharine1) was born 10 Apr 1887, Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1962, Baltimore, Baltimore (City), Maryland, USA. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00090-5251.6
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25. | Charles Franklin Burch (7.Elizabeth2, 1.Catharine1) was born 8 Jun 1889, Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1957, , California, USA. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00090-5251.7
- Residence: 1938, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States
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26. | Walter Howard "Howard" Burch (7.Elizabeth2, 1.Catharine1) was born 13 May 1891, Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1962, Pinellas, Pinellas, Florida, United States. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00090-5251.8
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27. | Harvey Irvin "Harry" Burch (7.Elizabeth2, 1.Catharine1) was born 24 Sep 1892, Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada; died Jan 1966, Birmingham, Oakland, Michigan, United States. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00090-5251.9
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29. | Katie Clemens (8.Leah2, 1.Catharine1) was born 26 Jan 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26500
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30. | Floris Clemens (9.Catharine2, 1.Catharine1) died 2004; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Floris Reist
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-62730
Floris — Peter Verne Reist. Peter (son of Dr. Owen S. Reist and Mary Ellen Baer) was born 16 Feb 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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31. | Miner Clemens (9.Catharine2, 1.Catharine1) was born Sep 1908, , Michigan, USA; died 30 Apr 1988, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204291P
- Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
Notes:
Clemens, Miner of Speedsville Road, R.R. #31, Cambridge Saturday April 30th., 1988 at the Memorial Hospital. Dear brother of Floris Reist and Stanley both of Cambridge. Beloved uncle of Terry and Sandra Reist of Waterloo, Elaine and Harry Lehman of Kitchener, Lynn and Ron Howald of Waterloo, Ransy and Linda Clemens of Port Colburne. Great uncle of Michelle, Kimberly, and Michael Reist And Connie and Benjamin Howald. Predeceased by his parents the late Norman and Kate Clemens. Mr. Clemens was born 1908 in Michigan, lived all his life in Cambridge area. Retired from the Fromm Brothers of Cambridge.Friends will be received at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road Cambridge today (Monday) 2-4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Interment in Zion Cemetery.
The Kitchener - Waterloo Record newspaper 2 May 1988
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32. | Stanley Betzner Clemens (9.Catharine2, 1.Catharine1) was born 20 Mar 1918; died 22 Feb 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Military: WW2
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-61631P
Notes:
CLEMENS, Stanley Betzner It is with profound sadness that the family of Stanley Betzner Clemens announces his passing at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, ON on Monday, February 22, 2010 in his 92nd year. He is survived by his beloved wife Connie; his daughter Lynn Howald (Ron), Kitchener; his son Randy (Linda), Thunder Bay; his granddaughter Connie Bender (Marc), Guelph; his grandson Ben Howald, Kitchener; and his great-grand-daughter Abigail Bender, Guelph. He was predeceased by his first wife Anne McConnel (1984). He will be sadly missed by his niece Elaine Lehman (Harry), Kitchener; his nephew Terry Reist (Carolyn), Cambridge and his great-nephew Michael Reist (Debbie), Gagetown, N.B. and their two sons. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Bunty Ferrans and nephew Robert Ferrans (May), Scotland. He was the son of Norman and Catherine Clemens (deceased) and brother of Floris Reist and Miner Clemens (both deceased). Stan was born in Breslau, Ontario, attended Kossuth Public School and Riverbank Continuation School. Prior to joining the Armed Forces, Stan was in the Militia in Galt, worked at Mammie's Bread for a total of 10 years (before and after WWII). He spent 42 years as a Life Insurance Agent for a number of different Insurance Companies, ending with Standard Life at the age of 80 when he retired. Stan joined the Royal Canadian Regiment in London, Ontario in 1941, training in different areas of Canada, England and Scotland before being shipped out to North Africa and from there landed in Sicily, July 10, 1943 with the First Division. He proceeded to fight in Italy (where he also met the Pope) but was taken out of combat at Ortona in 1944. He continued with the troops ending up in Amsterdam, Holland. While in Holland he was fortunate enough along with several other Canadians to have tea with Queen Wilhelmina. He returned to Canada in January 1946. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, St. Mary's Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice.
The Waterlo Region Record 22 Feb 2010
Stanley — Anne McConnell. Anne was born Abt 1920; died 1984. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 4
33. | Nelson Clemens (21.Martha3, 7.Elizabeth2, 1.Catharine1) was born Oct 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-189358
- Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
- Residence: 1921, 9 St. Ledger St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
Nelson — Olive Tapping. Olive died CA 2003, Kingston, Frontenac Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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34. | Verna E. Clemens (21.Martha3, 7.Elizabeth2, 1.Catharine1) was born 8 May 1917, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1923; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00023-1879.3001
- Residence: 1921, 9 St. Ledger St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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