Doreatha Louisa "Dorothy" Kettlewell

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• Family Photograph: William Henry Gowing with wife Dorothy Kettlewell holding grandson Gordon
• Name: Doreatha Louisa "Dorothy" Gowing
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93139
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Doreatha — William Henry Gowing. William was born 5 Jan 1858, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1934, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93140
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Winder

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• Family Photograph: Wesley, Gordon and Charlie Gowing
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93141
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?
• Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Charles — Ethel Chester. Ethel (daughter of Benjamin Chester and Catherine Hammett) was born 1899, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1934, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: Wesley, Gordon and Charlie Gowing
• Name: Wesley Gowing
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93142
• Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ? Builder, Car Shop
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1934, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1974, 1701 King St. E., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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GOWING, G. Wesley

Of 1701 King St, Preston, Cambridge, at the Coutts Pavilion, Kitchener, Thursday, Feb. 6, 1975, G. Wesley Gowing, beloved husband of the late Ada Irene Harvey, in his 90th year. Dear father of Robert, Frank, Bruce of Cambridge, Clifford of Kitchener, Ralph, Owen Sound, Jack of Cobourg, Grace Gowing, Ruth (Mrs. Edgar Dyck), Jean (Mrs. Elmer Bowey) of Cambridge and Mary (Mrs. Gordon Debus) of Waterloo. Mr. Gowing was born in Listowel and had resided in Preston, for 65 years; retired from Clare Bros. in 1955; a member of the Brethren Gospel Hall, Galt, Cambridge. Mr. Gowing Is also survived by one brother, Lester Earl Gowing of Cambridge, 25 grand-children and two great-grandchildren. Resting at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, corner Argyle and Queenston Rd., Preston, Cambridge, where funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment in New Hope cemetery, Hespeler.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 6 Feb 1975 pg 33

George married Ada Irene "Irene" "Dean" Harvey 12 Sep 1912, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ada (daughter of William Harvey and Mary Ann Wilson) was born 30 Jul 1890, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1974, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Feb 1974, New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Earl Gowing
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93143
• Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pattern Maker, Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1934, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada

Lester — Lillian Robeson. Lillian was born Abt 1890; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ethel Estella Fisher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93144
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Ethel married Herbert Charles Fisher 14 Nov 1916, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Herbert was born 1882, Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: Wesley, Gordon and Charlie Gowing
• Name: Gordon Gowing
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93146
• Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman, Dry Goods
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

James — Irene May Howes. Irene (daughter of Alfred Thomas Howes and Wilhelmina "Minnie" Kreason) was born 27 Dec 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1983. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108853

Jean — Elmer Bowey. [Group Sheet]

Mary — Gordon Debus. [Group Sheet]

Clifford — Joyce. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108845

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..Hespeler to make arrangements for the funeral. Stager came down about 7.30 P. M. with her little casket, so I went back whith [sic] Stager & our little Merle's remains.

Dean her mother & Jessie got here on the 9 car. We arrived about 8.45 P. M.

29 Got Mr. Barker to come down to get a picture of darling Merlie. I took her little form out of the casket and laid her on the settete Merlie looked so sweet.

From the diary of Wesley Gowing father of Merle - Ray Ruddy - Historical Preston

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108849

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GOWING, Grace Mildred October 31, 1914 - August 15, 2011 Passed away peacefully at Cambridge Memorial Hospital into the presence of her Lord, after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her father George Wesley Gowing, mother Ada Irene (nee Harvey), also brothers Robert, Bruce (Kathryn), Frank Gowing (Ruth), sister Ruth Dyck (Edgar), sister-in-law June Gowing, brother-in-law Gordon Debus. Survived by her sisters Jean Bowey (Elmer) of Cambridge, Mary Debus of Waterloo, brothers Ralph of Owen Sound, Clifford (Joyce) of Kitchener, Jack (Day) of Collingwood, sister-in-law Jean Gowing, as well as many nieces and nephews. A lifetime resident of Preston (Cambridge). Resided for more than 70 years at the family home on east King Street. Grace spent most of her career as a senior secretary for several local firms. In later years, she taught secretarial practices at the community college. She was a long time member of King Street Baptist Church, serving as treasurer and Sunday school teacher. Many years were also spent at Fairview Mennonite Home as a volunteer and teaching crafts. A Funeral Service will be held at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Dr., Cambridge on Friday, August 19, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at New Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith's Orphans Fund or to Fairview Mennonite Home. The family would like to thank the staff at Cambridge Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion shown and also to the many who looked after Grace at Fairview Mennonite Home.

Waterloo REgion Record 15 Aug 2011

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• Name: Bruce Gowing
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108858

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GOWING, George Bruce Passed into the presence of the Lord at Fairview Mennonite Home on Monday, August 2, 2010 in his 92nd year. Bruce was born in Preston on May 6, 1919 and lived there all of his life. He was the son of the late Irene and Wesley Gowing. His wife, Kathryn Mary Bechthold pre- deceased him in 2002, also his brothers Robert and Frank and his sister Ruth Dyck, brothers-in-law Edgar Dyck, Gordon Debus and sisters-in-law June Gowing and Ruth Gowing. He is survived by his sisters; Grace Gowing of Cambridge, Jean Bowey (Elmer) of Cambridge, Mary Debus of Waterloo, his brothers; Ralph Gowing of Owen Sound, Jack (Day) Gowing of Collingwood, Cliff Gowing (Joyce) of Kitchener and sister-in-law Jean Gowing of Cambridge. Also lovingly remembered by many nephews and nieces, great-nephews and nieces, and great-great-nephews and nieces. Bruce was employed by Grand River Lake Erie and Northern (C.P.R.) Railway for 42 years. In his retired years he was involved with Hackney Ponies and belonged to the Hackney Pony Association. Bruce was a faithful and acting member of the West Side Bible Chapel in Cambridge for most of his life, where he was involved in Sunday School, taking many children to and from Sunday School. Also, Bruce taught Sunday School for many years and was Treasurer of the Chapel for several years. Bruce played hockey for many of the local teams and also with the Guelph Junior A Team. He also received the Most Valuable Player Trophy. Bruce's family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home (566 Queenston Road, Cambridge) on Thursday, August 5 between 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and between 1-2 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2010 at Fairview Mennonite Home (515 Langs Drive, Cambridge). Funeral Service to follow at Fairview Mennonite Home at 2 p.m. Interment New Hope Cemetery. In memory of Bruce, memorial donations to the Faith's Orphan Fund or Fairview Mennonite Home would be appreciated by the family.

Waterloo Region Record 2 Aug 2010

George — Kathryn Mary Bechthold. Kathryn died 2002; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth O. Dyck
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174591

Ruth — Edgar George Dyck. Edgar was born 1919; died 1984; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340868

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GOWING, Frank Passed into the Lord's hands, with his family by his side at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Thursday, February 18, 2010, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Carothers) Gowing. Dear father of Stephen Gowing (Anne), Wendy Guenard (Raoul), Tom Gowing (Lynda), Susan Munro (Kris), Victoria McTavish (John) and Mark Gowing (Shirley). Loving Grandpa of 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Survived by 3 sisters, 4 brothers and by many relatives and friends. Frank was a prominent local businessman in Cambridge, mainly in the plumbing and water treatment industry. He was an active member for over 40 years at the Westside Bible Chapel where he served in building and property maintenance. Frank enjoyed many sports, including hockey and baseball. The Gowing family will receive their relatives and friends for visitation at Coutts Funeral Home , 96 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held from Hespeler Baptist Church, Cambridge on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 1 p.m. In memory of Frank, donations to Faith's Orphans Fund or the Cambridge Memorial Hospital would be appreciated. Share online tributes through www.couttsfuneralhome.com

The Waterloo Region Record Mar 1 2010

Frank — Ruth Gertrude Carothers. Ruth (daughter of Clarence Robert Carothers and Janet Scott) was born 12 Jan 1930, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 2007, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 May 2007, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111879

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Fisher, Alfred Gordon - Gordon passed away, peacefully, at Leisureworld Nursing Home, in Gravenhurst, on Wednesday, July 3, 2002, in his 85th year. Faithful husband of Gertrude (Warnholtz) for 59 years; loving father of Robert and his wife Nancy, Jim, Anne and her husband Bob Worts, Glenn and his wife Chris, Susan and her husband Gary Revis, Gordie and his wife Cheryl; dear grampa of Steven, Michelle, Nichole, Scott, Todd, Sandra, Becky, Karla, Michael, Kristi, Jesse, Rachel, Joel, Derrick, David and Hannah. Special great-grampa to Devon, Paige, Graydon, Zaira, Caleb, Isaiah, Hannah, Brendan, Jessica, Tyler, Sarta, Kendra, Ainsley, Courtney and Nathaniel. Predeceased by parents, Herbert and Ethel; sister, Marjorie and brother, Carmen. Survived by sisters, Jean Lalonde and Audrey Ward. Gordon was a longtime employee of the Ford Motor Company of Oakville and the Bluebird Bus Company of Fort Valley, Georgia. He was an avid bike rider and an inventor of all terrain vehicles. Friends will be received by family from 2-44 and 7-9 p.m. today (Friday) at the Dale Lounsbury Funeral Home, 1766 Franklin Blvd., Cambridge (519) 658-9366. The funeral service will be conducted at the same place on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Ontario Alzheimer Society.

The Record, July 5, 2002

Alfred — Gertrude Emma Lydia "Trudy" Warnholtz. Gertrude (daughter of Herman John Warnholtz and Dorothy "Dora" Lindhorst) was born 28 Jan 1921; died 16 Nov 2015, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: William Henry Gowing with wife Dorothy Kettlewell holding grandson Gordon
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174663

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112184