Mary Richmond

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• Name: Mary Easton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195368
• Immigration: 1839, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death of Mrs. Thos. Easton
Resided in Ayr and Vicinity for Upwards of Four Score Years

In the death of Mrs. Thomas Easton, which event occurred at her residence, Manley Street, Ayr, on Thursday, March 18th, 1920, at 5 p.m., this community loses one of its most highly esteemed pioneers, in her 82nd year. Mary Richmond (her maiden name) was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, and came to Canada with her parents at the age of one month, settling on the farm now occupied by Mr. Albert Gillespie. In 1863, she was married to Thomas Easton and took up residence on the Easton homestead, a short distance from her old home. Here she resided continuously until 12 years ago, when she and her husband retired from the more strenuous activities of life and moved to Ayr, Mr. Easton surviving his retirement only about two years. Mrs. Easton was a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church and a regular attendant at the services, taking a deep and intelligent interest in everything relating to the interests of the congregation and the community at large. A devoted wife and mother, her memory will ever be a green spot in the recollection of her family, and a wide circle of friends will join with them in mourning the departure of one who was sincerely loved and esteemed for her many excellent qualities of head and heart. All the members of the family, one daughter and six sons survive. They are: Alexander, New Durham; William, Bright; George, Washington; Thomas, Ayr; John and Arthur on old homestead, and Mrs. John Clark at home. Several brothers also survive. They are: James, Richmond, Galt; Rev. John M. Richmond, Ormand, Florida and Mr. Matthew Richmond, Iowa. The funeral on Saturday to Ayr cemetery was largely attended, the pallbearers being deceased's six sons. Rev. J. J. Brown conducted the services which was assisted by Rev. Dr. John Thomson, who was Mrs. Easton's pastor for a period of nearly 40 years.

The Ayr News Mar 25 1920 pg 1

Mary married Thomas Easton 31 Mar 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of Alexander Easton and Jeannie Kyle) was born CALC 30 Aug 1830, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 4 Dec 1909, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Dec 1909, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339659
• Residence: 1920, New Durham, Burford Twp., Brant Co., Ontario

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Alexander Easton - The death occurred suddenly on Thursday evening of Alexander Easton, well known North Norwich township farmer, at his home four miles west of Norwich. Deceased, who was in his 71st year, was born near Ayr, the oldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Easton. For the past six years he had lived at his present home and for the 12 years previous had lived north of New Durham. Mr. Easton had been in ill health for some little time, but his death was totally unexpected. He was an adherent of the Newark United Church. He was unmarried and is survived by five brothers, William of Plattsville, and George, Arthur, John and Thomas, all of whom reside at Ayr. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Sunday afternoon and was largely attended, friends and relatives being present from London, Hickson, Bright, Burgessville, Paris, Brantford, Washington and Ayr. Rev. Mr. Kennedy of Norwich conducted the services, the pallbearers being friends and neighbors of the Norwich district.

The Ayr News Sep 20 1934

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340594
• Residence: 1920, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario

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Death Of William Easton

Highly-Esteemed Resident. of Blenheim Township Passes Away in Woodstock Hospital

The death occurred in Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday morning at 2 o'clock of William Easton, 10th concession of Blenheim, in his 74th year. Mr. Easton had been in poor health for several months and was removed to the hospital on Friday.

He was born on the Easton homestead, one mile south of Ayr, now owned by his brother, John Easton, being a son of Alexander and Jeannie Kyle early pioneers who came from Roxboroughshire, Scotland

Mr. Easton resided on his farm on the tenth concession from practically half a century, having taken over the property more than 49 years ago. He was a gentleman of the old school and was highly regarded as a good friend and neighbor by all those with whom he came in contact. Mr. Easton was a valued member of Willis United Church, Drumbo.

He is survived by four brothers, as follows: John and Arthur, South Dumfries; Thomas and George, Ayr.

The funeral will take place from his late residence, 10th concession of Blenheim, on Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock to the Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Oct 5 1939 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338752
• Residence: 1920, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

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Entered Into Rest At his home, Ayr, Ont., on Thursday evening, December 5, 1946 George Easton In his 79th year. The Funeral Will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7th, at 2.30 p.m., from the family residence to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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George married Jeannie Patterson 13 Oct 1897, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Jeannie (daughter of John Patterson and Jane Hogg) was born 1868, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1952, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Aug 1952, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Arthur J. Easton

The death occurred at his home, one mile south of Ayr, this (Wednesday) morning of Arthur J. Easton, in his 78th year. Mr. Easton passed away in his sleep.

He was born on the Easton homestead, South Dumfries township, being a son of Thomas Easton and Mary Richmond, early Scottish pioneers, and had resided in this community during the whole of his lifetime.

Mr. Easton was well known and highly esteemed by many friends as a successful farmer and a good friend and neighbor.

He is survived by one son, Thomas, Toronto, and two daughters, Mrs. John Gemmell, Paris, and Miss Dorothy, at home; also by two brothers, Thomas, Ayr, and John, South Dumfries. His wife, whose maiden name was Nettie Transom. passed away many years ago.

The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon from the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor to the Ayr Cemetery, with service at two o'-clock.

The Ayr News Dec 11 1947 pg 4

Arthur married Harriet Wonetta "Nettie" Transom 29 Mar 1900, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Harriet (daughter of Arthur Miles Transom and Ann Eliza Howell) was born 17 Mar 1873, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1907, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Nov 1907, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Dickie Clark
• Name: Annie Dickie Clark
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195369
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housekeeper - private
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. Annie E. Clark - The death occurred on Tuesday morning of Mrs. Annie E. Clark, following a lingering illness. Deceased had been ill for the past four or five months at the home of her brother, John Easton, South Dumfries, and her death was not unexpected. Mrs. Clark was born on the farm on which she died, and she had lived in this community practically all her life. She was a member of Knox United Church and for many years was prominent in church and social organizations. She was very highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends who will sincerely mourn her demise. Deceased is survived by her husband, John S. Clark, along with the following six brothers: Alexander, Norwich; William, Blenheim; Arthur, South Dumfries; George, Ayr; Thomas, Ayr, and John, South Dumfries. The funeral takes place to Ayr Cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon.

The Ayr News Oct 31 1929 pg 10

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Died in South Dumfries on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1929 Mrs. Annie E. Clark The funeral will take place from the home of her brother, John Easton, 6th Con., South Dumfries, on Thursday, Ot. 31st. at 2.30 p. m., to the Ayr Cemetery.

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Annie married John Stewart Clark 20 Jun 1901, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. John (son of David Clark and Mary Annie Stewart) was born 7 Jan 1872, Rockwood, Eramosa Township, Wellington Co, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1934, Whitby, Whitby Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Whitby, Whitby Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Annie — John Clark. John died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199220
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Thomas married Olive Jessie King 25 Jan 1905, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Olive (daughter of William King and Elizabeth Downing) was born 12 Dec 1877, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1941; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341611

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John R. Easton Dies In 85th Year - One of the district's oldest residents, John R. Easton, aged 84, died at the Kitchener -Waterloo Hospital on Fridays, July 22, where he had been confined for the past ten weeks. He was born in South Dumfries on the Easton homestead, where he farmed all his life, and which is now owned by his son, James Easton. Mr. Easton was a son of the late Thomas Easton and Mary Richmond. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. He was predeceased by his wife, Jessie Robson. Surviving are a son, James, RR 3, Ayr; a daughter, Mrs. Leslie (Mary) McConnell of London, and five grandsons. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan at the Cumming Funeral Home, Paris, on Monday. Interment was in the Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Roland Maeder, Wallace Dance, Harley Ballantyne, Charles Gunn, Alden Cochrane and Peter Gourlay.

The Ayr News Jul 28 1960 pg 6

John married Jessie Isabelle Robson 8 Oct 1919, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jessie (daughter of James Laurie Robson and Christina "Tena" Gemmell) was born 13 Jan 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1946, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Jan 1946, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-196054

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• Name: Dorothea Lorraine "Dorothy" Gemmell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340027

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Miss Dorothy Easton passes

Following a prolonged illness, the death occurred in Willett Hospital, Paris, this (Wednesday) morning of Dorothy Easton, a lifelong resident of this community. The late Miss Easton had been confined to hospital for six weeks prior to her death.

She was born in South Dumfries, a daughter of the late Arthur Easton and Jainitta Transom, and spent practically all of her life on the farm of her birth.

She was a devout Presbyterian and a regular attendant of the Ayr Presbyterian Church, where she was also a member of the Women's Association.

Surviving are one brother, Thomas Easton of Toronto, and a sister, Mrs. John Gemmell (Mary) of Paris.

The funeral will be held from the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor, with interment in the Ayr Cemetery. The date will be announced later.

The Ayr News Sep 28 1950 pg 21

Dorothea — John William Mitchell Gemmell. John (son of William Gemmell and Margaret Mitchell) was born 29 Jul 1889, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1972; was buried , Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199223
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Pitcher
• Occupation: teacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341609

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Betty Pitcher

Mary E. (Betty) Pitcher of Kitchener, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Saturday, March 4th, 2000. The former Mary Elizabeth Easton, she was born in Ayr on November 21st, 1912, a daughter of Thomas Easton and Olive King. Betty was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, the Ladies' Auxiliary of the church and the K-W Hospital Auxiliary. She graduated from Hamilton Normal School and taught in Woodstock and rural Kitchener schools before her marriage in 1942. Dear mother to George of England, Mary and her husband Charles Battel of St. Catharines, Hugh and his wife Susi of Kitchener; much loved grandmother to Carrie, Matthew and Jesse Pitcher and Megan Battel. Predeceased by her husband George in 1995 and brother, William Easton. Rested at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener. Funeral service will be held today (Wed.) at 11 a.m., St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Covenant Chapel. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Mar 8 2000 pg 14

Mary married George Haines Pitcher 1942. George (son of Henry S. Hubert Pitcher and Alice Kate Haines) was born 14 Aug 1911, Marden, Guelph Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 14 Oct 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Oct 1995, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341613

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Death Of James R. Easton

One of Ayr district's popular rural residents, James Richmond Easton, died suddenly at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Saturday night following a heart attack. He was born on the home farm, just south of Ayr, where he lived his entire life. He was the son of the late John Easton and the former Jessie Robson, both members of prominent district families. Mr. Easton was educated at the White School and the Ayr Continuation School. He was a member of Knox United Church. In 1939 he married the former Nellie Muma of Drumbo, who survives, along with three sons, Donald, William and David. A sister, Mrs. Leslie McConnell (Mary) of London, also survives.

The Funeral

The largely attended funeral was held from the R. W. Rumble Funeral Home, Princeton, on Tuesday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan of Knox United Church. Temporary entombment was made in Ayr Cemetery Chapel. Pallbearers were neighbors and friends of the Ayr district: George Gillespie, Harley Ballantyne, Alden Cochrane, William Kinnaird, Douglas Maus and Warren Vincent. Flower bearers were: Douglas Mordue, Larry Balkwill, George Cochrane, Cameron Ballantyne, William Plumstead and Melvin Robb.

The Ayr News Jan 31 1963 pg 1

James married Nellie Evelyn Muma 15 Jul 1939, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Nellie was born 9 Dec 1920, Drumbo, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Dec 1999, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341393

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Donald James Easton, RR 3, Ayr, died Monday at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. He was 29. Mr. Easton was born in Paris and lived at RR 3, Ayr, most of his life. He was a farmer and was a member of Knox United Church in Ayr. He had been in poor health for some time. He was predeceased by his father, James; and by a brother, David, in 1968. Surviving are his mother and his wife, the former Shirley Smith, both of RR 3, Ayr; one son, James; and one brother, William, of Waterloo. Funeral service was held today (Wed.) from Knox United Church, Ayr. Rev. D. E. Willis officiated. Interment. in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bob Livingston, Ed. Hadley, Hugh Jarvis, Dick Mitchell, Larry Balkwill and Doug Mordue. Flower bearers were Mac Perry and Bob Ballantyne.

The Ayr News Jan 22 1970 pg 7

Donald — Shirley V. Smith. Shirley was born 17 Oct 1944; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341615

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David Earl Easton Passes

David Earl Easton passed away at his home south of Ayr on Sunday, July 28, in his 15th year. A graduate of West Dumfries Central Public School, he was a student at the Paris District High School at the time of his death. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Nellie Easton; two brothers, Donald at home and William of Waterloo, and grandmother, Mrs. Flossie Muma, at home. He was predeceased by his father James Easton, in 1963. Private funeral service was held from the William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, on Tuesday afternoon with Rev. James Stockton officiating. Interment was made in the Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronald Cochrane, Willie Rodger, Brian Robb, John Van Manen, Jim Perry and Keith Gillespie. Flower bearers were: Jerry Maus, David Kinnard, Ernest gilbert and Jamie McRae.

The Ayr News Aug 1 1968 pg 2