Paul Fink

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-151982
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mechanic
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1870, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Elected Office: 1882, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Paul married Maria Catharina Stein 16 Oct 1853, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria was born 9 Oct 1831, , Germany; died 2 Jun 1888, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Clare
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89898
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailoress
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Catherine married George Adam Clare, MP 19 Apr 1876, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of Reeve John Clare and Margaret Beck) was born 6 Jul 1854, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1915, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elisabetha "Elisabeth" Elizabeth" Schmidt
• Name: Elizabeth Fink
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-151984
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1901, Paisley, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario

Elisabetha married James Allan Schmidt 28 Apr 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James was born 28 Apr 1862, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1927, Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Marys Cemetery, St. Marys, Blanchard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christina Huether
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32252
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1888, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, 111 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Christina married Christopher Nicholas Huether 18 Jul 1888, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christopher (son of Christopher Huether and Martha Elizabeth Kleeberger) was born 12 Oct 1867, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Canadian Office and School Furniture Co., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Canadian Office and School Furniture Co.
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90172
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Public Service: 8 Nov 1892, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Preston Fire Brigade
• Occupation: 1896, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; book keeper
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

GEO. FINK DROPS DEAD ON WAY TO HIS OFFICE TODAY

Canadian Office And School Furniture Company Director Suffured a Heart Attack Near Post Office

George Fink, Queen street, Preston, for many years identified with the Canadian Office and School Furniture Company here, died very suddenly early this afternoon while on the way to the office. He was in apparently good health when he left his home after lunch and it is understood he had reached the postoffiee when he collapsed. A resident of Preston for many years, the late Mr. Fink had been connected with the Canadian Office and School Furniture Company Limited, as a partner and secretary-treasurer of the concern before its amalgamation a year ago with the Preston Furniture Company. He occupied a place on the board of directors up to the time of his death, with the now company. Further details regarding his sudden passing will he published tomorrow.

Kitchener Daily Record 26 Feb 1930 pg 3

Business:
In association with Otto Klotz (the father of the Canadian Astronomer and Surveyor Dr. Otto Julius Klotz 1852-1923), George A. Clare, George Fink and William Hudson, they later formed the joint stock company "Canadian Office and School Furniture Co." (C.O.S.F.). This company expanded very quickly - as well as they also produced bureaux and church furnishings. It is said that C.O.S.F. outfitted 1250 Canada bank offices. In 1908 they had about 125-180 employees.

Public Service:
From Minute Book of Preston Fire Brigade

George married Mary Elizabeth Braun 14 Jun 1893, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Henry C. Brauns and Anna M. Auman, daughter of Henry Braun and Anna Margareta "Maggie") was born 11 Mar 1870, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1960, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Oct 1960, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128630

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89899
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Office Hand
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Laura May Edwards
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-415947
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Laura married Mayor Alexander Mackay Edwards, MP 26 Apr 1905, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alexander (son of Charles Edwards and Annie MacKay) was born 6 Apr 1872, Bothwell, Zone Twp., Kent Co., Ontario; died 3 Jun 1938, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Jun 1938, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-347364
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89901
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Minnie Ethel Todd
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-347365
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Minnie — Martin Milne "Milne" Todd. Martin (son of Martin Nichol Todd and Johann Gilholm) was born 22 Jul 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1963; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: William St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-110543

Notes:

Passes After 55 Years As Ayr's Strongest Supporter

On Friday, John A. Schmidt was laid to rest in Ayr Cemetery, over-looking the village where had spent nearly 55 years of his life. It can be said he reposes in the community Which he truly called home, which he appreciated had done much for him, and he was happy to reciprocate. Possibly he was in a better position than most to help the community through support of causes and projects in the columns of the News, and he always recognized this advantage.

Among projects which benefited from his pen were the Ayr Community Centre building fund, the memorial plot fund, Victoria park pavilion, and many others. In recent years he worked enthusiastically to foster close relations between Ayr, Scotland, and our Ayr On two occasions he was host to W. H. (Billy) Dunlop, publisher of the Ayr, Scotland, Advertiser, whose equal enthusiasm in auld Ayr has resulted in an unbreakable tie. And who can forget the memorable visit to Ayr of the famous Beresford Girls' Choir only two years ago. which was arranged by the Rambler, as he often referred to himself?

Like any good newspaperman. his articles occasionally took a critical view of some situation, and frequently involves him in controversy. However, sticking to the truest journalism principles, he never permitted personalities to enter any of his newspaper battles. It was a matter of personal pride that during his tenure as owner of the News he had never once retracted a printed statement.
Although he sold the business to his sons some years ago, the word "retire" was not in his vocabulary. At that time he began writing a weekly column of short travelogues under the heading, The Rambling Reporter. The column was an immediate hit and rapidly developed a large readership. In later years when travelling became diffficult the Rambler branched into reminiscences and comments on topical subjects. His last column appeared on January 4.

Although his writing exhibited his Keen reasoning, and personal contact showed his ready wit and charm, a side of his personality which he unsuccessfully tried to hide was his sympathetic concern for someone who had suffered misfortune.

If it could be called a hobby, he was a keen student of the market, and developed this interest into the field of national economy and government.

He was born in Paisley on January 27. 1890, the son of James and Elizabeth Schmidt. Ms father was a skilled cooper, a trade which was rapidly giving way to more modern manufacturing methods He joined his lather in the trade at years of age and learned the meaning of hard work. The lesson was so firmly implanted that industriousness became the key to his working life, and was one of the ingredients lie admired most in the makeup of others.

Ile subsequently became a grocery clerk when the family moved to St. Marys. was pursuing this trade in Galt when the Ayr News came up fur sale, and was purchased in partnership with his brother Alfred in October, 1913. He came into sole ownership some two years later when his brother departed to serve in the armed forces.

He was married in 1920 to Jessie M. Rathe, who survives, along with three sons, John T. of Calgary, Robert A. and James of Ayr. A sister, Mrs.. Glen Slater (Kathleen) of St. Marys also survives, as well as 11 grandchildren.

Ayr News Jan 25 1968 pg 1

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SCHMIDT, John Allan, at Brantford General Hospital, Brantford, on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1968, John Allan Schmidt, Ayr., Ont., in his 78th year, beloved husband of Jessie Rathe Schmidt, dear father of John T., Calgary, Alta., Robert A. and James W . both of Ayr. Private funeral service at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, Galt, on Friday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. Temporary entombment in Ayr Cemetery Chapel. Flowers gratefully declined.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Jan 17 1968 pg 24

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John Schmidt, Ayr Publisher, Dead At 77

John Allan Schmidt, publisher and senior editor of the Ayr News for over fifty years, died Tuesday in hospital after an illness, at the age of 77.

In partnership with his broter the late Alfred Schmidt, he had purchased the Ayr News in October 1913. Although having retired from active work at the weekly newspaper several years ago, he continued his association with it by writing a weekly column under the heading Rambling Reporter.

Mr. Schmidt was noted as being a staunch supporter of his community and one of Ayr's best known citizens. His individualism was his trademark, and his style of writing was enjoyed by the publication's readers across the country.

He was born at Paisley, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Schmidt, resided in St. Marys for few years, then moved to Galt prior to purchasing the weekly newspaper at Ayr. In earlier years, he was noted for hos swimming ability, and won awards in many swimming competitions. He was married to the former Jessie M. Rathe, who survives him, at Brantford in 1920.

Also surviving are three sons, John T., farm editor of the Calgary Herald, presently on assignment in New Zealand, and Robert A. and James W., both of Ayr; and one sister, Mrs. Glen (Kathleen) Slater, St. Marys, he was predeceased by one brother and two sisters.

Funeral services were held at Galt, Friday afternoon, and temporary entombment followed in Ayr cemetery chapel.

John married Jessie Mary Rathe 20 May 1920, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Jessie (daughter of Louis Ignace Rathe and Elizabeth "Bessie" Anderson) was born 6 Oct 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jan 1978, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32253
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32254
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32256
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper, Brewery
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Martha Waldschmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32257
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, 19 Shanley St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Martha married John C. Waldschmidt 18 Sep 1918. John (son of John Waldschmidt and Paulina Post) was born 10 Oct 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 197; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32258
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Louise M. Hawke
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186329P
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stenographer, Rubber Tire Factory
• Residence: 1921, 111 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Louise married Edgar Roy Hawke 6 Sep 1921, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edgar (son of Erastus Norman Hawke and Martha Jane Underwood) was born 29 Oct 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW1
• Residence: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90174
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk Merchant Bank
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Lieutenant

Notes:

Military:
Fink, George P. Lieutenant. Died at Preston, Ontario in September 1917. He is the son of Mr. George Fink, Preston, Ontario. Served in Mechanical Trans. Was educated at Galt Collegiate Institute.

Kitchener Public Library - Soldier Information Card Collection - World War One

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• Name: Caroline May Hagey
• Name: Carrie Fink
• Name: Carrie May Fink
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90175
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1973, Oakville, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario

Caroline married Dr. Milton Henderson Hagey 1 Sep 1920, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Milton (son of Milton Hagey and Elsie May Henderson) was born 29 Jun 1896, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Feb 1928, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Katharine Rosaline Scroggins
• Name: Katharine Rosaline Woolley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90176
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1973, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Katharine — Robert Scroggins. Robert (son of William D. Scroggins and Theresa Chauvidon) was born 5 Aug 1898, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1993; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Katharine married Private Frank Carpenter Woolley 7 Nov 1923, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Frank was born 26 Mar 1897, Windham Twp., Norfolk Co., Ontario; died 14 Jan 1928, Delhi, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Jan 1928, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90177
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Thomas E. Fink

TORONTO (CP) - Thomas E. Fink, 52, prominent industrialist from Preston, died in hospital here last night after he became ill on a business trip. A native of Preston, he was general manager of the Canadian Office and School Furniture Co. and a director of the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital Corporation. He is survived by his widow, a daughter and three sons.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Apr 1952 pg 5

Thomas — Dr. Elma May Hawkings. Elma was born 16 Feb 1903; died 25 May 1968; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; F. K. Motor Transport Ltd.
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-349199
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Irvin married Hazel Mae Montgomery 24 Aug 1927, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hazel (daughter of James Fry Montgomery and Vina May Culham) was born 26 Jun 1904, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 30 Apr 1991, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 May 1991, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Christina Ashley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352084
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1927, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1973, 292 Guelph St. S., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

A lifelong resident of Preston, Mrs. Wesley B. Ashley of 392 Guelph St. S., died this morning at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital. She was 68.

A member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church the former Margaret Fink is survived by her husband, Wesley B. (Dad) Ashley; two sons, John G. and Douglas W., both of Kitchener; one daughter, Patricia N. of Toronto; two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Carrie May) Barringham of Oakville and Mrs. Robert (Catherine) Scroggins of Cambridge (Galt) and five grandchildren.

Mrs. Ashley is at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, corner of Queen and Argyle streets, Cambridge (Preston) until noon Thursday. Funeral and committal services will be held from St. Peter's Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Preston Cemetery.


Cambridge Daily Reporter 23 Oct 1973

Margaret married Wesley Buffin Ashley 7 Sep 1927, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wesley was born 24 Nov 1895, Wiarton, Amabel Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350949
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Miss Georgina Fink

Arrangments have been completed for funeral services for Georgina Elizabeth Fink, 21 year old daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Fink and the late George D. Fink, who died at her home yesterday with an infection, after a four week illness. It will be held Saturday afternoon at the home of her mother, 754 Queen street, at 2 o'clock, thence to St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at 2: 30 where Rev. W. H. Knauff will conduct services. Interment will be made in Preston Cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record 15 Jan 1931 pg 3

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• Name: Margarete Clare Edwards
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-207930
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Military: Lieutenant-Colonel The Highland Light Infantry of Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-207932
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Trust Aide, G. A. Edwards Dies in Galt

GALT, Lt.-Col. George Alexander McKay Edwards, 52, Galt branch manager of the Waterloo Trust and Savings Company, died suddenly, yesterday. He was the son of the late A. M. Edwards, who was the South Waterloo member of Parliament for many years. He led the Highland Light Infantry of Canada in operations along the Scheldt estuary and into Holland. Earlier he served in the North African campaigns.

COMMANDED HLI

Mr. Edwards joined the HLI in 1934. When the unit mobilized in 1940, he was a captain. Upon his return after the war, he took command of the reserve unit as lieutenant-colonel. Mr. Edwards joined the Waterloo Trust in 1934, a year after his graduation, from Trinity College, University of Toronto. After the war he was appointed assistant manager of the branch and took over as manager, in 1953. He leaves his wife, the former Mary Davidson Wardlaw; a son, James Clare and a sister, Margrata Clare Edwards. Funeral service will be held at Little's Funeral Home, 39 Grand Ave. North, Monday, at 2: 30 p m. Burial will be in Mount View cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 18 Jun 1960 pg 5

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June 17. G. A. M. Edwards, 51, had an outstanding military career and attained the rank of lieutenant colonel. Mr. Edwards was active in community affairs, being treasurer of the South Waterloo unit of the Canadian Cancer Society and director of the Galt Red Cross Society. Through his lifelong residence in Galt, his military career, his business life and his considerable interest and participation in athletics, he was widely known throughout the area.

Forty-Eighth Annual Volume of the Waterloo Historical Society Mar 1961

George married Mary Davidson Wardlaw 8 Jun 1940, Parkdale, York Co., Ontario. Mary (daughter of Dr. James Sime Wardlaw and Mary Helen Ritchie) was born 1 Aug 1914; died 9 Apr 1977; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340655

Notes:

John Schmidt, b in Ayr, died in Calgary, Alberta,
Married Jean Perry (1st wife) born in South Dumfries, died in Michigan in 1983, Four children:
John Patrick Schmidt,
William Louis Schmidt,
Inez Louise Schmidt
Thomas Schmidt
Married Margaret (2nd wife), no children

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John T. Schmidt

John Thomas Schmidt of Chancellor, Alta. passed away in Strathmore Hospital on Thursday, May 5, 2005. He was in his 83rd year.

Born in Galt, he was a son of John A. Schmidt and Jessie Rathe. Following his education in Ayr, he joined the family operated Ayr News before going to the Hamilton Spectator as a Linotype operator. After a short time there his love of farming led to a position as a farm writer at the K-W Record in 1949. In 1958 he joined the Calgary Herald as agricultural editor, a position he held until retirement 28 years later. In 1991 he was presented with an honorary membership in the Canadian Farm Writers Federation. He continued writing a weekly agricultural column for a dozen weekly papers, including The News, up to within two weeks of his passing.

Surviving are his wife Margaret (Salkeld); sons John and wife Diane of Ayr, Bill and his wife Diana of Vancouver; a daughter Inez of Portland, Oregon; a brother Jim of Ayr; six grandchildren and a great-grandson. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a son Tom and a brother Robert. Cremation, followed by a private family service. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News May 11 2005 pg 12

John — Margaret Salkeld. Margaret was born Abt 1925. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111181

Notes:

Robert A. Schmidt, Editor Of Ayr News Passes Suddenly

This week's issue of the Ayr News is being published under great difficulty and sadness following the unexpected death early Tuesday morning of the editor, Robert Alfred Schmidt. His death at age 43 occurred in St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, following a slight stroke which he had suffered Monday night while driving to his home on the Ayr-Wrigley's Road. He had left the News office early after complaining about feeling unwell. He had left the car and started for his home only a short distance away when he collapsed. Members of the family noticed him and called a doctor who had him immediately taken to hospital, where he died some seven hours later. Mr. Schmidt's death follows by only 2 1/2 months that of his father, John A. Schmidt, who wrote the Rambling Reporter column for the Ayr News. The elder Schmidt died under almost the same circumstances in hospital. The News editor was one of the hardest-working individuals in the weekly newspaper fraternity in Ontario. He and his brother, James W., the president of The Ayr News Ltd., worked many overtime hours to build up one of the most outstanding weeklies and job printing plants for the size of the town in Canada. A measure of the success of the business may be seen in the fact that when John A. Schmidt and his brother Alfred bought the paper in 1913 the circulation was about 500. The circulation today has been built up to more than 3,000 and this is due to the business acumen of the Schmidt family in the Ayr, Bright Drumbo, Princeton, Plattsville, New Dundee and Innerkip districts. Bummer, as he was affectionately known to a wide circle of business acquaintances and friends in this wide territory, was ever obliging in servicing his advertising and job printing contracts - and seldom was a delivery schedule missed. He worked many, many hours assisting his friends with the preparation of copy and layouts. Incidentally, that nickname Bummer comes from his activities on the football field where he developed a drop kick reminiscent of the southpaw booting of one, Bummer Sterling. He was left-handed and wrote every bit of copy in longhand, and he could turn it out faster than many newspaper men with the aid of a typewriter. He had a witty style of writing-when he had time to put his hand to that type of writing. Schmidt was born in Ayr in 1924, the second of three brothers who all followed their father's footsteps into the printing and publishing business. Like his other two brothers, he was required to "work around the office" after four and on Saturdays - and sometimes Sundays - during his days at Ayr Public and Continuation Schools. These two schools were only two sources of formal education. The balance of his education he received around the Ayr News, which had a reputation for turning out knowledgeable graduates. With the semi-retirement of Mr. Schmidt, Sr., from the business, a limited company was formed with Mr. Schmidt and brother James as the principals. The business has been very demanding of the time as new printing processes were adopted and expensive machinery was added. At his death he had put in 26 years fulltime at the weekly newspaper business, having started in the News plant at age 17. He spent all of his career here except for a short stint at the Delhi News-Record. Mr. Schmidt was not a "joiner" nor did he engage in much activity of a social nature around Ayr. However, he used his pen to promote the good of the community. He was an astute student of politics of the community and as one of those newspapermen possessed of the ability "to know what was going on." He was a member of the United Church of Canada. Survivors are his wife, Grace, RR 1, Ayr; mother, Mrs. John A. Schmidt, Ayr; brothers, John T., agricultural editor of the Calgary Herald, and James W. of Ayr. The body is at Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews St., Galt, until Thursday at 2 p.m. when funeral service will, be held. Interment will be in Ayr Cemetery. Coming home to write the "obit" of a brother and good friend has been a difficult and lonely task. I take pride in writing of only a few of the accomplishments of a life cut off too soon. - John T. Schmidt.

The Ayr News Apr 4 1968 pg 1

Robert — Grace. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340723

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James William Schmidt, a life-long resident of Ayr, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Freeport Hospital. He was in his 96th year. Born at home in Ayr, August 1, 1927 the youngest son of John A. and Jessie Schmidt (nee Rathé). Survived by his eight children, Paul and his wife Nancy of Ayr, Kathleen Janzen and her husband Bill of Waterloo, Elaine and her husband Rick Yellen of Corpus Christi, Texas, Irene Adeney and her husband Geoff, George and his wife Janet, Ann and her husband Steve Brunton, Michael and his wife Merry, Heidi and her husband Derrick Ostner, all of Ayr; his grandchildren Robert, Thom, Sarah, Nicole, Kymn, Bekki, Sharleen, Jacquelyn, Elisabeth, Hillary, Patrick, Matthew, Jessica, Ian, Alex, Andrea, and Calvin; 21 great-grandchildren; also survived by his sister-in-law Margaret Schmidt of Chancellor, Alberta and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Lavina (2004); his grandson Konrad Ostner and his great-grandchildren Lee-anne and James Schmidt; his brothers John T. and Robert Schmidt. Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Ayr Chapel, 183 Northumberland St. Ayr on Thursday May 25, 2023, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A private family service will take place at the funeral home chapel. Interment Ayr Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ayr Paris Band, Ayr Minor Softball or Ayr Minor Hockey would be appreciated. Online condolences and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting WM. Kipp 519 632 8228.

James Schmidt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (2023). Available at: https://www.wmkippfuneralhome.com/memorials/james-schmidt/5198456/?fbclid=IwAR08uph53qWhMO8wXDM-1oGi6LAVl_L0PrzsucJmDlknQEyVHu3qEya_HP4 (Accessed: 23 May 2023).

James — Lavina Irene McCombs. Lavina was born 1929, Beachville, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Aug 2004, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Aug 2004, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Marguerite Mahon
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-309581
• Residence: 1921, 19 Shanley St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Marguerite married Edward Crawford Mahon 11 Jul 1942. Edward was born CA 1920; died 14 Nov 1997, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-353215

Notes:

SCROGGINS, Paul A.

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 1984, Paul A. Scroggins, of 1711 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, in his 47th year. A member of Central Presbyterian Church; he was the current president of the Galt K-40 Club. Beloved husband of Joyce Cumming and dear father of John of Kitchener, Susan of New Dundee and Brian at home; dear son of Robert Scroggins and the late Katharine Scroggins; dear brother of Bob Woolley and R. Scott Scroggins, both of Cambridge and Georgina Stever of Thornhill. Friends will be received at Little's Funeral Home, 39 Grand Ave. N., Cambridge, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service at Central Presbyterian Church, Queen Square, Cambridge, on Friday, Dec. 21, 1984 at 2 p.m. Interment Preston cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Dec 1984 pg E11

Paul — Joyce M. Cummings. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176684125
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145654
• Residence: 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Hall of Fame - Cambridge: 1997, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

John Ashley was born in Galt and lived in Preston until Grade 12. John played minor hockey in Preston, later he played for the Toronto Marlboros and the Guelph Biltmores. Ashley signed a contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1950, and in the ensuing three years, played for their Pittsburgh farm team in the AHL. Ashley sought and gained reinstatement as an amateur in 1954. He then played three years with Stratford in Senior A hockey.

Ashley became interested in officiating in 1957. By 1959 he signed a contract to officiate in the NHL. Ashley spent eighteen years in the NHL - thirteen as a referee and five as a scout and councillor to referees.

Ashley refereed 1075 games. Of this, 622 were regular NHL games and fifty-eight were NHL play-off games. In the last eight of his thirteen on ice seasons Ashley was rated the NHL's number one referee. Ashley's overall record in Stanley Cup play-offs was one of high quality performance, under sustained pressure, over a period of ten years.

On September 15, 1981, John Ashley was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.


Waterloo Region Hall of Fame List of Hall of Fame inductees (2023). Available at: https://regionofwaterloomuseums.ca/en/visit/list-of-hall-of-fame-inductees.aspx (Accessed: 4 September 2023).

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JOHN G. ASHLEY 1930 - 2008 At St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Saturday, January 5, 2008 in his 78th year. Loving husband of June Ashley (nee Millman) for 56 years. Devoted father of Kristine Bailey and her husband, Dennis and Tom Ashley and his wife Cindy. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Julie Bailey and her husband Adam, Tom Bailey, Sami, Wes and Zac Ashley. Survived by his brother, Doug Ashley. Predeceased by his parents, Wesley and Margaret Ashley as well as his sister, Pat Ashley. John Ashley was born in Galt and lived in Preston. John played minor hockey in Preston, later he played for the Toronto Marlboros and the Guelph Biltmores. By 1959 he signed a contract to officiate in the NHL. He spent eighteen years in the NHL, thirteen as a referee and five as a scout and counsellor to referees. John refereed 1,075 games. Of this, 622 were regular NHL games and fifty-eight were NHL play-off games. In the last eight of his thirteen on-ice seasons, Ashley was rated the NHL's number one referee. On September 15, 1981, John Ashley was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Friends are invited to share their memories of John with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service to celebrate John's life will be held in the Chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 1 p.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, the Canadian Diabetes Association, or Grand River Hospital- COPD Clinic and can be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of John, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

The Record 8 Jan 2008

Other Events:

• Name: Pat Ashley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145657
• Residence: 1973, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

ASHLEY, Patricia (Patsy)

At Freeport Hospital Health Care Village, on Friday, Oct. 22. 1993, at her residence, in her 60th year. Dear sister of John and his wife June and Doug and his wife Bonnie, both of Kitchener and dear friend of Bill Lock of Toronto. Predeceased by her mother and father, Margaret and Wesley Ashley. Patsy was born in Cambridge (Preston) and lived the past 20 years in Toronto. She was a former school teacher and a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Friends will be received at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge, on Saturday Oct. 23 (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral and committal services will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, Oct. 24, 1993, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Rachel Dart officiating. Cremation to follow. Interment in Preston Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Oct 1993 pg A11