Margaret

Other Events:

• Name: Margaret Losch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103183

Margaret — Adam Losch. Adam was born Abt 1835, Of, Carrick Township, Bruce Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76476611
• Name: Elizabeth Seiling
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70424
• Residence: 1905, Neustadt, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Mrs. Elizabeth Seiling [first part of obituary was not photocopied] [Elmira, Jan. 27, 88 years]

Elmira, Mrs. Arthur (Gertrude) Peebles, Linwood, and Miss Lila Seiling of East Orange, N.J.; two sons, Albert and Gordon, both of Elmira; one sister, Mrs. Ernest Witter, Mildmay. Twelve grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren also survive. Her husband, John, predeceased her. The body is resting at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Friday afternoon at 2 .p.m., when removal will be made to the adjoining chapel for the funeral. Burial will be in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. C.B. Heckendorn will officiate

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Jan 1953

Elizabeth married John Abraham Seiling 15 Mar 1892, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. John (son of Adam Seiling and Anna Elisabeth "Elizabeth" Dürrbecker) was born 8 May 1866, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1951, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88110259
• Name: Margaret Foerster
• Residence: Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101278
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fitter, Felt Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

FOERSTER, Mrs. Margaret Of Poole, passed away Saturday, December 24, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener.

She was born in Carrick Township 82 years ago, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Seiling. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Poole. Dear mother of John R. (Jack) of Milverton, Norma (Mrs. Jack Ritter) of Milverton and Betty (Mrs. Ray Brenneman) of Sarnia; dear sister of Gordon Seiling of Elmira, Rose (Mrs. Herb Oehring) of Elmira and Lila Seiling of Elmira; also survived by 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Pre-deceased by her husband, Jacob William Foerster in 1952; also by two sons, Ralph and Jim, and by one brother and one sister.

The family received friends at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley. Funeral service was conducted today at 3 p.m. from First St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wellesley. Rev. Karl Frincke officiated. Interment followed in Elmira Union cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 27 Dec 1977 pg 37

Margaret — William Jacob "Jacob" Foerster. William (son of Jacob M. Foerster and Annie Brox) was born 9 Dec 1893, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1952, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: Seiling Chicken Hatchery, Elmira, , Ontario, Canada
• Elected Office: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mayor - Elmira
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76476054
• Interesting: business, accident, life story, misfortune, politics,
• Invention: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seiling Hatchery Egg Incubator
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72048
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker

Notes:

Albert Seiling dies of crash injuries By Record Staff Writer

ELMIRA - Albert Seiling, 72, of Elmira died Monday at Petrolia Hospital from injuries suffered in an accident near Sarnia a week ago. A former mayor of Elmira, Mr. Seiling was born in Carrick Township March 17, 1898, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Seiling. He had been a Holstein breeder and, until his retirement in 1967, was proprieter of Seiling Chicken Hatchery here.

Surviving besides his wife the former Edna Mackie, are one son Donald of Elmira; three daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Bette) Musselman, Mrs. Carl (Jean) Trapp and Mrs. Ronald (Shirley) Braid, all of Elmira; a brother, Gordon of Elmira; three sisters, Mrs. William (Margaret) Forester of Poole and Mrs. Herbert (Rose) Oerhring (sic) and Lila Seiling, both of Elmira; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Thursday at noon when removal will be made to Zion United Church for a service at 3 p.m. with Rev. M.E. Reuber officiating. Burial will be in Elmira cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Tue, Dec 29, 1970 Page 27

____________________________

l Have a Dream! After World War ll, John Gotdi, was a disenchanted civil servant in Switzerland. By 1950 he had two more children after Hans, Heidi, and Fred. He dreamed of a better life for them in a land far from the sectarian strife of war-torn Europe.

THE GOOD OLD DAYS BEFORE CANADA

His private passion was raising champion chickens as a hobby, in an enclosure behind the apartment buitding in which his family lived. His prize Mechelners won awards all over Switzerland for their laying prowess. Hardly a picture was taken in those post-war years which didn't feature chickens, chickens with kids, or kids with chickens. Below with Hans (John), who does not seem to be contemplating a career in the chicken business. Slowly a dream to turn his hobby into a profession became an obsession to move to Canada which was advertising itself as the perfect place for men of means who had initiative, were independent, self-reliant, and who were willing to work in agriculture like John Goldi clearly was. Above and right Hans (John), the otdest, Heidi and Fred, posed for their studio portraits taken in their "going to Canada" out?ts. ....

Albert Selling: Because of John Goldi's reputation as a breeder of champion chickens, famous Elmira chicken mogut Albert Semng, sponsored him to Canada, and John went to work for him for a few months in a hatchery Albert bought hockey sticks for Fred and John, who learned the national sport of their new country on the streets of Elmira. Though Aibert had tried his best, neither John or Fred made it to the NHL. (But Albert's grandson Rod, who was six years old, at the time, did. With typical modesty he always said he learned everything he knew from the Goldi boys.) But wage employment was not what Dad wanted. So he bought a farm with his lite sayings. Aberfeldy Dream Farm: Goldi brought his family to a farm at Aberfeldy, between London and Chatham, in February 1950 .....

John & Ruth Goldi Farm, Aberfeldy, Ontario - 1950-57 . (2016). Thecanadasite.com. Retrieved 2 October 2016, from https://thecanadasite.com/places/houses6_goldi.html

_____________


PATENTS ARE VALID ON EGG INCUBATION
U.S. Companies and Govern- ment Both Fail in Court Suits

Ottawa, January 30. The Exchequer Court today handed down two judgments in which it held Canadian patents of both the Smith Incubator Company, of Cleveland. Ohio, and of Albert Seiling, of Elmira, Ont., for incubation of eggs are valid.

Rulings of the court mean the Government lost in its efforts to have the American company's patent declared invalid while the Smith Company and its licensee, the Buck-eye Incubator Company of Springfield, O., failed in its action attacking the validity of the, Seiling patent. It was intimated following the judgments the battle may be carried by appeal of the Government to Supreme Court of Can- ada. In broad terms, the two inven- tions differ in the application of heat and air.

Approximately 1,000 hatcheries are operating in Canada. About 700 utilize the Smith or Seiling makes of incubators, patents on which the court adjudged valid. The remainder use methods covered by some 10 other Canadian incubator patents, whose validity validity has not been challenged so far before the courts. Proceedings were instituted in the Exchequer Court some months ago by the Smith and Buckeye companies against Seiling on the strength of a decision they obtained in the United States Supreme Court last January against an American patentee.

The Canadian Government then hand stepped in and and launched an action to have declared invalid the Smith patent which has only five years. to run in Canada. Action of the Government was taken on representations of Canadian hatchery operators they were being pressed to use incubators covered by the Smith patent.

In a lengthy judgment in the action of the Government against the Smith Incubator Company and the Buckeye Incubator Company seeking to have the Smith patent declared invalid, Justice Angers reviewed the claims of invention in the Smith patent issued by the Canadian Patent Office, April 18, 1922. He concluded: "However it may be, I have, not unhesitatingly I must admit, reached the conclusion, based on the evidence adduced before me, that the patent in suit is valid.

"There will be judgment declaring the patent valid and dismissing the action." Rejecting the suit of the Smith and Buckeye Companies claiming infringement by Seiling of the Smith patent, Justice Angers in this judgment said in part: "The method used by the defendant for the circulation of heated air in the incubator and the tilting of the eggs is, as I have pointed out, quiet different.

"I fail to see any infringement by the defendant (Seiling) of Patent No. 217,777 (the Smith patent) and there will in consequence be judgment dismissing the action...

The Seiling patent was issued by the Canadian Patent Office April 7, 1931.

The Gazette, Montreal Fri, Jan 31, 1936 Page 11

_________

ALBERT SEILING LOSES VALUABLE BEAGLE HOUND

Mr. Albert Seiling who sometime ago shipped three of his valuable Beagle hounds to the States for trial runs last month received a telegram from Windsor on Friday, telling him that one of his dogs was dead and the other two were sick and that they would be shipped from Windsor on Friday noon. On October 12th Mr. Seiling shipped his dogs to Windsor and from there, they were to be reshipped to Chippawa Lake, Ohio, to run in the Derby, but thru some unavoidable reason they were too late for this trial run. They were then shipped to Allegam, Mich., and entered in the Wolverine trials and altho the dogs were sick, one of them won a silver cup and the other the Reserve Prize. However, their condition was so bad that their caretaker thought it advisable to cancel the Western trials at Bass Lake, Ind., and the Canadian National at Windsor. Mr. Seiling will take good care of the two remaining dogs and bring them back into good running shape again.

The Daily Record Sat, Nov 04, 1922 Page 7

Invention:
Display at Waterloo Region Museum 2011

Albert — Gladys Evelyn Jarvis. Gladys (daughter of John Henry Jarvis and Edith Eagle) was born 15 Sep 1909, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 2000, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Albert married Edna Viola MacKie 6 Sep 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edna (daughter of John Alexander MacKie and Elizabeth Lottie Millard) was born 31 Jan 1897, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1974, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100512415
• Name: Gertrude Paine
• Name: Gertrude Peebles
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79622
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1977, 8 Water St. E., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Peebles, Mrs. Gertrude - At her residence, 8 Water St. E., Elmira, Gertrude Seiling, age 77 years. She was predeceased by her first husband, James Paine and her second husband, Arthur Peebles. Dear mother of Mrs. Gerald (Lillian) McKee of Elmira; also surviving are four grandchildren; sister of Mrs. Rose Oehring, Lila Seiling and Gordon Seiling, Ed of Elmira, Mrs. Margaret Foerster of Poole. One brother, Albert, predeceased her.

Elmira Signet Dec 14 1977 pg 27

_____________

PEEBLES, Mrs. Gertrude

At her residence, 8 Water St. E., Elmira, Gertrude Seiling, age 77 years.

She was predeceased by her first husband, James Paine and her second husband, Arthur - Peebles. Dear mother of Mrs. Gerald (Lillian) McKee of Elmira; also surviving are four grandchildren; sister of Mrs. Rose Oehring, Lila Seiling and Gordon Seiling, all of Elmira, Mrs. Margaret Foerster of Poole. One brother, Albert, predeceased her.

Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. Funeral service in the chapel on Thursday, December 8, at 2:30p.m. Interment in Elmira cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 7 Dec 1977 pg 39

Gertrude — Arthur Reid Peebles. Arthur was born 3 Oct 1899, Atwood, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elma Centre Cemetery, Elma Township, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Gertrude married James Edward Paine 7 Jan 1922, Georgetown, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada. James was born 1900, Muskoka Township, Muskoka District, Ontario; died 1975; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100530731
• Name: Rose May Nelson
• Name: Rose May Oehring
• Name: Rosy Seiling
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77906
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

OEHRING, Mrs. Rose - On Thursday, June 13, 2002, at Chateau Gardens, Elmira. Rose (Seiling) Oehring, age 100 years, of Elmira.
Mother of Audrey Melitzer of Winterbourne and mother-in-law of Verna Nelson of Elmira. Also lovingly remembered by her seven grand- children; 15 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by her parents, John and Elizabeth (Losch) Seiling; her first husband, Alexander W. Nelson (1934); her second husband, Herbert W. Oehring (1968); one son, Stanley "Alex" Nelson (1995); one daughter, June Marr (1983); one son-in-law, Ross Melitzer (2002); two brothers. Albert and Gordon Seiling: three sisters, Margaret Forester, Gertrude Peebles and Lila Seiling.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. At 9 a.m. on Monday transfer will be made to Trinity United Church. Elmira for funeral service at 11 a.m., with Rev. Bill Service officiating followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery.

In her memory, donations to Trinity United Church, Elmira would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

A sincere thank you to all the staff at Chateau Gardens for the care and con- cern given to Rose.

Waterloo Region Record Sat, Jun 15, 2002 Page 27

Rose — Alexander William John Nelson. Alexander (son of Simon Nelson and Margaret Whitelaw) was born 9 Apr 1896, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1934, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Rose — Herbert W. Oehring. Herbert was born 6 Oct 1894, , Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1968; was buried , Hanover Cemetery, Bentinck Twp., Hanover, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102096
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100502780
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81587

Notes:

SEILING. The family of the late Lila Seiling, express their sincere thanks to relatives and friends for floral tributes, cards, donations and acts of kindness received during our recent bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. David Watson, Dreisinger's Funeral Home, pallbearers, Ken Seiling and the ladies of. Trinity United Church, for the lovely lunch. Special thanks to Dr. McMurchy, the staff of Sunnyside Nursing Home, new wing, and staff of K-W Hospital, 5th floor, DN wing, for their care and thoughtfulness. Your kindness was greatly appreciated and will always be remembered. God's blessings to all.

The Record 6 Apr 1983 pg 47

_____________

SEILING, Lila A. - On Monday, March 28, 1983, at K-W Hospital, formerly of Elmira, aged 78 years.

Dear mother of Mrs. Ray (Betty) Brenneman of Sarnia; sister of Mrs. Rose Oehring and Gordon, both of Elmira. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters and one brother.

Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira until Wednesday noon, when removal will be made to Trinity United Church, Elmira, for funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment in Elmira cemetery.

Donations to Trinity United Church Organ Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

The Record 29 Mar 1983 pg 51

Lila — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100502629
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102097
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

SEILING, Gordon - On Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1989, at K-W Hospital, aged 82 years, of Elmira.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in Thursday's edition of the Record.

The Record Wed, Nov 15, 1989 Page 11

_________________

SEILING, Gordon - On Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1989, at K-W Hospital, aged 82 years, of Elmira.

Beloved husband of the late Beatrice McCallum. Dear brother of Mrs. Rose Oehring of Elmira. Fondly remembered by a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one brother and three sisters.

Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, today (Thursday), 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday at 3 p.m., with Rey. Doug Kellough officiating, followed by interment in the Elmira Union cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the K-W Hospital Emergency Department or the Arthritis Society would be appreciated.

The Record Thu, Nov 16, 1989 ·Page 11

Gordon — Drucella Beatrice "Beatrice" McCollum. Drucella (daughter of George Malcolm McCallum and Druscilla Ann Claridge) was born 16 May 1903, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; died 22 Oct 1972, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187427552
• Name: Norma Wilhelmine Ritter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233148

Norma — John Louis Ritter. John was born 29 Oct 1911, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1985, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187347769
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233152

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88110443
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233140

Notes:

Ralph Foerster After an illness resulting from an abscess on his head Ralph Foerster, 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Forester, died at the home of his parents at Poole this week. He was born in Elmira but moved to Poole with his parents about ten years ago where Mr. Foerster operates a store as well as in Elmira. Surviving besides his parents are one sister, Norma, of Elmira, and two brothers. Jack and Jim. of Poole. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon in Elmira.

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187347791
• Name: Jack Foerster
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233149

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131627

Notes:

Jarvis, Trevor John - Died Sunday, June 21, 2015 at the Listowel Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Predeceased by his father Albert Seiling (1970) and his mother Gladys Jarvis (2000). He will be remembered by his son Steven (Kathryn) and daughter Lindsay Joseph (Scott Shantz), granddaughter Stephanie (Chris Norris), grandson Ian, granddaughter Nyla Joseph, great-granddaughter Kathryn Norris, and his partner Linda Love and her family. Born in Hanover, he was a lifelong resident of Elmira and after high school he attended Ryerson Institute of Technology. Trevor subsequently worked for McKee Brothers and was responsible for the design of the Insta-Hitch and SnoLander products. In 1964, Trevor established a successful custom metal manufacturing company, located in Elmira, which continues to serve local area businesses and international companies. He was a talented mechanical designer responsible for the innovative designs which solved all the challenges his customers brought to his doorstep. He also designed and evolved the North American farm snow blower which was distributed throughout North America. Trevor continued to be involved in the business until recently. He will be missed by Vern and the staff at Astron Tool and Machine. Many thanks to the first floor nurses of the Listowel Hospital for their kindness and support. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. Service Summary No funeral home visitation or service ~ Donations: Heart and Stroke Foundation (2-1373 Victoria St. N. Kitchener, ON N2B 3R6 https://www.heartandstroke.on.ca 519-571-9600) or the Canadian Diabetes Association (14 Irvin St., Suite 1, Kitchener, ON N2H 1K8 519-742-1481 www.diabetes.ca)

(2023) Dreisingerfuneralhome.com. Available at: https://www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Trevor-Jarvis?obId=24745202 (Accessed: 12 July 2023).

Trevor — Lorna Jean Erwin. Lorna was born 9 Jun 1932, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 2011, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Alliston Union Cemetery, Alliston, Simcoe Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47799645
• Name: Bette Seiling
• Name: Elizabeth Ruth "Bette" Musselman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45928

Notes:

MUSSELMAN, Bette (Mrs. Arthur P.)- Peacefully, as she wished, on Sunday, July 30, 2000, at her home, Elizabeth Ruth "Bette" (Seiling) Musselman of Elmira.

Wife of the late Arthur P. Musselman (December 1988). Dear mother of Judie and Bob Witney of St. Clements, Betty Ann and Harry Spink of Elmira and Peter and Donna Musselman of Waterloo. Also lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Robin and Frank Rego, Matt and and Vicki Witney, Erin, Andrew and Rachel Spink and Tyler Downey and her great- granddaughter, Bryanne Witney; sis- ter of Jean Trapp of RR 1, Elmira and Shirley Braid of Elmira and sister-in- law of Trudy Seiling of Waterloo, Pete Musselman of Kitchener, Lloyd Musselman and Laura Tracey, both of Elmira.

Predeceased by her parents, Albert and Edna (Mackie) Seiling; one daugh- ter, Shirley Jean, in infancy; one brother, Donald Seiling and one sister, Dorothy, in childhood.

Bette was known for her generosity and heart of gold and was one of the best cooks in Waterloo County. No one ever left Bette's house hungry! Bette was Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of Elmira Legion Branch 469 and a founder of Elmira Meals on Wheels program.
The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. on Wednesday, trans- fer will be made to Trinity United Church, Elmira for funeral service at 11 a.m., with The Rev. Dr. Linda J. Bell officiating, followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery.

Elizabeth — Arthur Peter "Art" Musselman. Arthur (son of Peter S. Musselman and Evaline Scheifele) was born 2 Feb 1917, of, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1988; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76474775
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65842P

Notes:

SEILING, Donald C. On Sunday. March 20, 1992, fighting to the end. Donald Clarence Ira Seiling was born in Elmira, December 20, 1923, the son of Albert Seiling and Edna Mackie. He was married to Gertrude Martin on January 9, 1943 and lived in Elmira and area all his life.

Don worked in the family poultry and farm business and more recently was active in standardbred horse racing. He was involved in recreation and minor sports in Elmira for many years.

He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Gertrude; four sons and their families, Rod and Sharon of Toronto, Ken and Kathy of Elmira, Don Jr. at home and Ric and Janice of Buffalo. He will also be very much missed by his grandchildren, who were his special friends, Michael and his wife Cara, Bradley. Heather, Scott, Amy, Mark, Megan, Melody, Krystal and Zachary. He is also fondly remembered by his sisters, Bette Musselman, Shirley Braid and Jean and her husband Carl Trapp and his nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Dorothy.

The family looks forward to meeting and sharing fond memories with family and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, Monday (tonight) 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Wednesday, transfer will be made to St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira, for funeral service at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Donald Stroh officiating, followed by interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery.

The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 469, Elmira, will conduct a memorial service on Tuesday eve ning at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations to the St. Mary's and K-W Hospital Foundations would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Mon, Mar 30, 1992 Page 15

Donald married Gertrude Irene Martin 9 Jan 1943. Gertrude (daughter of Emerson M. Martin and Eda Philipina "Edith" Beckner) was born 15 Aug 1924; died 12 Aug 2014; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97069596
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76368

Notes:

Dorothy Gladys Seiling The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Seiling of Elmira will regret to learn of the death of their infant daughter Dorothy Gladys this morning. The deceased child who was in her ninth month was stricken with pneumonia which later developed into whooping cough. Surviving are her sorrowing parents, one brother Donald and one sister Betty, both at home. The body will remain at the home of the grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Mackie, 155 David street, till tonight when it will be removed to the parents home on Dunke street, Elmira. The funeral will take place from there tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Burial will be made in the Elmira cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record Oct 20 1925 pg 11

Other Events:

• Name: E. Jean "Jean" Trapp
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-219462

Notes:

E. TRAPP Obituary
February 25, 1927 - August 26, 2021

Jean, 94 years young, of 1080 Seiling Road Elmira, passed away at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus after a short battle with Multiple Myeloma. Survived by daughters Ellen Claxton and Susan Stewart (Keith); grandchildren Shannon Leduc (Jason); Jeremy Trapp (Kelly); Austin Trapp and Chloe Trapp (Luke); and Kieran Stewart, and great-grandchildren Owen and Jane Leduc; Jay, Hailey and Hayden Trapp. A special second Mom to Cliff Claxton and Linda Marquardt. Predeceased by her husband Carl (2000), sons Jay (2011) and Marty (2021), daughter-in-law Julie (2012), parents Albert and Edna Seiling, brother Donald Seiling, and sisters Betty Musselman, Shirley Braid and Dorothy Seiling in infancy.

As Mom liked to say she was "hatched" at Seiling Farms Hatchery in Elmira in 1927. While Jean was initially a town girl, she and Carl moved to the farm in the country in 1956. Jean and Carl grew the family business, Gladmere Farms, over many years where in addition to running a commercial beef operation, they also showed purebred Black Angus and Full French Charolais cattle throughout North America. Jean and Carl enjoyed lots of fun at the curling club over the years. Cards were also a favourite pastime and they were always up for a game of cards any time of the day or night. They were known for their hospitality and their door always being open.

After losing Dad in 2000, Mom had to find her new normal. Jean quickly became a going concern right up until the pandemic hit; still driving until last November and could more often be found out and about than at home. She enjoyed cards at the seniors centre, bingo, the horse races and the casino.

Special thanks to cousin Nancy Braid, especially over the last couple of months when she was able to take Mom for some regular trips to the races which she really enjoyed; to her good friend Margie Ferenczy for the hospitality and card games; and to Kate Ertel for always making time for Mom to ensure she looked and felt her best.

The medical professionals have been exceptional, with special thanks to Nurse Jane Mitchell, Dr. Bob Stephens, and the caring nursing staff and fantastic doctors at Groves Hospital where Mom has been a frequent visitor over the last few months.

Cremation has taken place and due to covid there will be no public service. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.

2021 has been a tough year for the Trapp/Seiling family. We lost Marty in January after a very short battle with gastric cancer, and then Mom was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in March. In addition we lost Uncle Gordie (Trapp) in June, 2020, and cousin Judie (Musselman) in January, 2021. While none of our family members were lost to covid, the care and service we were able to provide was made so much more challenging because of the huge burden that covid has placed on the healthcare system. Marty's diagnosis was very late coming, both he and Mom spent days in the hospital on their own with no visitors or support system, and the shortage of healthcare workers made looking after them at home difficult as well. As a result, at times we have felt very helpless to support them and provide them with the level of care they deserved. As a family we have experienced first-hand how the pandemic has impacted our healthcare system. We encourage everyone to do their part to help ease this burden and to help others - please be selfless and get vaccinated.

Obituary information for Jean Trapp (no date) Obituary information for. Available at: https://www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Jean-Trapp?obId=24745446 (Accessed: 14 April 2024).

E. — Carl J. Trapp. Carl (son of Martin Trapp and Charlotte Bauer) was born 3 Apr 1930, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 2000, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76475503
• Name: Shirley A. Braid
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-209698

Notes:

BRAID, Shirley - Peacefully, on Thursday, July 17, 2008, at K.W. Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. Shirley (Seiling) Braid, age 79 years, of Elmira. Dear mother of John Braid of RR 2, Elora, and Nancy Braid, Cord and Mary Jane Braid, all of Elmira. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Jennifer (John), James, David (Robyn), Ron, Sarah and by Allison and Joel. Sister and best friend of Jean Trapp of RR 1, Elmira and sister-in-law of Gert Seiling of Waterloo. Shirley is remembered by her many nieces, nephews and by her extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents, Albert and Edna (Mackie) Seiling; her brother, Donald; her sister, Bette Musselman, and her brothers-in-law, Art Musselman and Carl Trapp. Shirley was a loyal employee of Home Hardware Ltd., St. Jacobs, for over 25 years. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. on Monday, July 21, transfer will be made to the Gale Presbyterian Church, Elmira for funeral service at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Linda J. Bell officiating, followed by interment in the Elmira Union Cemetery. In Shirley's memory, donations to St. Mary's Hospital Cardiac Care Unit or Grand River Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

Waterloo Region Record 18 Jul 2008

Shirley — Ronald F. M. Braid. Ronald was born 25 Jun 1929; died 28 Oct 2002, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Ruth — Jack Turner. [Group Sheet]

Alice — Arthur Stead. [Group Sheet]

Audrey — Ross Melitzer. (son of Wilbert Henry Melitzer and Mabel Wideman) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: June Margaret Marr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78872

June — Marr. was born Abt 1923; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]