Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Frank Ernest Sturdy

Male 1865 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Frank Ernest Sturdy was born May 1865, Brighton, , Sussex, England; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-227745
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Frank married Kate Ann Roesgen 11 Jun 1889, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Kate (daughter of William Roesgen and Anna Hesse) was born 1865, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1951; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Gladys Florence Sturdy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Oct 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1946, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Dec 1946, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Sydney Sturdy  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Ida Myrel "Myrel" Sturdy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Feb 1895, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1981; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Gerald Frank Sturdy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Apr 1896, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1987, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Gladys Florence Sturdy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born 12 Oct 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Dec 1946, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Dec 1946, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Gladys Florence Driever
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-227748
    • Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?, Office
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Mrs. William Driever

    PRESTON, Dec. 9 - Gladys Florence Sturdy, wife of William L. Driever, Jr., of Preston, died at her home, 552 Queen St., early this morning. She had been ill since last spring. A lifelong resident of Preston, Mrs. Driever, possessed a fine personality which won for her a host of friends. A member of St, Paul's United Church, she was a member of the Young Women's Association and the Women's Missionary Society of that church. At one time she was active in choir work and also in the primary class of the Sunday school. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Eleanor and Dorothy at home: her mother, Mrs. Kate Sturdy, Preston; a sister, Mrs. Homer Grimm, Preston; two brothers, Sidney I. Sturdy of Rochester, N.Y., and Gerald F. Sturdy of Preston. The remains are resting at the Stager-Pass Funeral Home from where the funeral will be held on Wednesday at 3: 30. Interment will be in the Preston cemetery.

    Kitchener Daily Record 9 Dec 1946 pg 13

    Gladys married William L. Driever 3 Mar 1916, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of William L. Driever and Mary Wilhelmina Homuth) was born 15 Jul 1891, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States; died 5 May 1982, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 May 1982, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Sydney Sturdy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born Feb 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-227749
    • Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?, Iron Foundry
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist


  3. 4.  Ida Myrel "Myrel" Sturdy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born 10 Feb 1895, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1981; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Ida Myrel "Myrel" Grimm
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-227750
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Ida married Eric Homer Grimm 3 Dec 1924, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eric (son of Moses Isidore Grimm and Ella Lavine Boomer) was born 25 Dec 1897, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 1942; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Gerald Frank Sturdy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frank1) was born 4 Apr 1896, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1987, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Box 189, Preston, Waterloo Co, Ontario
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-227751
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1 Private
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 1st Depot Battalion, Service #3134566

    Notes:

    STURDY, Gerald F.

    On Saturday, Dec. 5, 1987, at Fairview Mennonite Home, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Lida B. Pearson, Q.C. (1987). Dear father of Peter of Cambridge and Marilyn of Mississauga. Lovingly remembered by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Sturdy was born in Cambridge (Preston) and lived there all his life. He was a member of St Paul's United Church. Former chairman of the Preston Parks Board and life member of the Preston Masonic Lodge. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's United Church, Cambridge. Saturday. Dec. 12, 1987, at 1: 30 p.m. Cremation has taken place.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 7 Dec 1987 pg B11

    Gerald married Lida Belle Pearson 14 Sep 1927, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Lida was born 7 Jun 1895, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1987, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Peter Robert Sturdy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1928, , Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 2012, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Peter Robert Sturdy Descendancy chart to this point (5.Gerald2, 1.Frank1) was born 1928, , Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 2012, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-385126

    Notes:

    STURDY, Peter Robert

    1928 - 2012. Loving husband, father, grandfather and good friend, who will be sadly missed. Died Friday, July 27, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by parents, Gerald and Lida B. Sturdy (Pearson), sister Marnie Elliott. Survived by his wife of almost 59 years, Sally (McKee), daughters; Cathy (Peter Smith) Cambridge, ON, Heather (Tracy Crape) Calgary, AB, Sue (Kevin Matthews), Bundeena, NSW, Australia, Sandy, Sherwood Park, AB and son Hugh (Toronto), grandchildren Matthew and Holly Smith, Emma Crape, Kaila and Josh Matthews, Brett and Caiti Farquharson as well as nephews and nieces. Practiced law with his mother, Lida B. Pearson (Pearson, Flynn) in Preston (Cambridge) and served the community as a lawyer for close to 40 years. Avid sailor and gardener. Actively involved in the community, including Past President of both Rotary and Probus Clubs. The family would like to express their thanks for the support received in allowing Peter to remain at home including the Cambridge CCAC, the palliative nurses (especially Abby as well as OT Karen) and the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Oncology Team. Cremation has taken place.

    Cambridge Times 3 Aug 2012

    Peter — Sally McKee. [Group Sheet]