Elsie Jane Kenney

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• Name: Elsie Jane Lyons
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113769
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Methodist

Notes:

Died, In North Dumfries, near Ayr, on Monday, 27th inst., at 11: 40 o'clock p.m., Mrs. Elsie Jane Lyons, Relict of the Late Jas. Lyons, aged 56 Years and 2 Months. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, Paris Road, on Friday, at 2 p.m., to the new cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. North Dumfries, Jan. 28th, 1890.1a


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Elsie — James Lyons. James was born 1831, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1874, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Mar 1874, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marion H. Findlater
• Name: Marion H. McKerlie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73002P
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1885, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Prebyterian

Notes:

Mrs. Marshall McKerlie - The death occurred in Burlington yesterday (Wednesday) morning of Mrs. Marshall McKerlie, a native of this community, aged 73 years. Mrs. McKerlie was born on the farm now occupied by Paul Maeder, her maiden name being Marion Lyons. Following her marriage to Robert Findlater, whose death occurred 17 years ago, she lived near Wrigley's Corners for many years. She took an active part in church work and other community organizations, and was much esteemed by a wide acquaintanceship. She subsequently married Marshall McKerlie of Burlington, who survives her, along with two sons, Lyon Findlater, Wrigley's Corners, and Roy Findlater, Galt. One brother, John Lyons, of Burlington also survives. The funeral takes place by motor from Burlington on Friday at 2 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Mar 10 1932 pg 10

Marion married Robert Findlater 18 Nov 1885, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of George Findlater and Elizabeth Lyons) was born 10 Aug 1836, New York City, New York, USA.; died 4 Nov 1913, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Nov 1913, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Marion married Marshall McKerlie [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113791
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

W. E. Lyons - The funeral took place to the Ayr cemetery on Thursday afternoon, May 24th, of the late W. E. Lyons of Toronto, whose death occurred on Tuesday. The services were in charge of Rev. J . W. Currie, pastor of Knox United Church, while the following members of Dolman Lodge. I.O.O.F., acted as pallbearers: Messrs. Edward Whitson, William Nicoll, William Manson, J. C. Kyle, David Cuthbertson and James Little. The late Mr. Lyons was born on the farm now occupied by Mr. Paul Maeder, and had lived here until he removed to Toronto some 26 years ago. Besides his widow, he is survived by five daughters, one sister, Mrs. McCreedy, and one brother, John Lyons, both of Burlington. Mr. Lyon Findlater, Ayr, is a nephew.

The Ayr News May 31 1928 pg 1

William married Mary Jane Byers 27 May 1891, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 1867, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113811
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Elected Office: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve - Ayr
• Interesting: story, public service, politics
• Public Service: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; cemetery board
• Public Service: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; school board
• Name: Lyon Findlater
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339390
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Ayr Reeve Dies Suddenly - Shocked and almost unbelieving, the citizens of Ayr learned Saturday morning of the death of their reeve, Lyon Findlater, 70, who succumbed to a heart attack during the night. One of the village's most popular figures, Mr. Findlater had been busy on Friday supervising road work, and later in the afternoon tending the Ayr Cemetery. While at this task he became ill and returned home. Late in the night his condition became acute and he passed away about 1: 30 a.m. Saturday. There had been no previous indication of ill health for Mr. Findlater, who had sat at the head of the council table only four days previous discussing village affairs in which he anticipated, taking an active part. Native of North Dumfries Mr. Findlater was born in North Dumfries, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Findlater. He was married 43 years ago to the former Mamie Birley, who survives. For many years he farmed on the Wrigley's. Road, before coming to Ayr eight years ago

Served on School Board

While in the township Mr. Findlater showed a deep interest in community affairs, for which he found an outlet by serving on the Wrigley's school board. He was also secretary-treasurer of the former Township School Area No. 2. For many years he was superintendent of the Ayr-Wrigley's county road.

Third Term as Reeve

Upon removal to Ayr, Mr. Findlater accepted nomination to Ayr Council, and served continuously until his death. He was filling the reeve's chair for his third term this year.

Admirable Approach to Council Work

Mr. Findlater approached his municipal duties with a frank and unbiased attitude. His opinions were always openly stated, but he was a willing listener to the views of his colleagues and the ratepayers. One of his outstanding characteristics was his innate kindliness. In all his years on council he was never known to be vindictive or unfair. Any necessary unpleasant decisions he was forced to make were always softened with a smile.

Cemetery Board Official

Mr. Findlater had been the efficient secretary-treasurer of the Ayr Cemetery Company and cemetery caretaker for several years.

Socially Active

Socially, he was a valued member of the Ayr curling and bowling clubs and of Ayr Masonic Lodge. He seldom missed, a euchre party or other entertainments sponsored by local organizations. - Supporter of Hockey - Mr. Findlater was an ardent hockey fan, and in his capacity as reeve and Community Centre Board chairman he always gave favorable consideration to requests of the Ayr clubs. Whenever a hockey playoff game fell on a council meeting night he pushed the business with alacrity to permit his attendance at part of the contest. Politically, Mr. Findlater had Liberal views and was an official of the constituency association. He was a faithful member of Knox United Church.

The. Survivors

Surviving, besides his wife, are a daughter, Mrs. Henry Fetter (Mary), Ayr, and a brother, Roy, of Galt. Five grandchildren also survive.

The Funeral

The largely attended funeral was held from Knox United Church on Tuesday, the service being conducted by Rev. R. D. Thompson. The profusion of floral tributes bore mute testimony of the esteem of his many friends. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. The pallbearers were: A. Erb Clark, John H. Dance, G. S. Dalrymple, Warren Vincent, Erie Sharp and M. E. Smith. Honorary pallbearers were: J. S. Knapp, James Johannes, Warden Herbert Schnarr, David Herriot, Floyd Becker and R. G. Ford. Prior to the service, senior pupils of Ayr Public School filed past the casket.

Masonic Service

On Sunday evening a service under the auspices of Ayr Masonic Lodge was held at Little's Funeral Home, Galt.

The Ayr News Jun 13 1957 pg 1

William married Mary "Mamie" Kathleen Birley 17 Jun 1914, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Charles Henry Birley and Kathleen Gibson) was born 31 Jan 1887, Burford, Burford Twp., Brant Co., Ontario; died 7 Nov 1967, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Nov 1967, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123000

Notes:

Died, In Ayr, on Tuesday, August 14, at 10.15 P.M., Elsie Ruby May, Infant Daughter of Robert and Marian Findlater, Aged 6 months, 29 days. The Funeral will take place on Thursday, 16th inst., at 2 p.m., from her father's residence, Colquhoun Street, to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. Ayr, August 15, 1888^.1a

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• Name: R. Roy R. Findlater
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73004
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Robert — Emmelyne E.. Emmelyne was born 1893; died 1982; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rose Eadie Reinholt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339932

Rose — Reinholt. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary K. Fetter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341225
• Residence: 1957, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Mary — Henry "Joe" Fetter. Henry (son of Henry Fetter and Laura Pagett) was born 1930, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 2008, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]