Richard Chester

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27987
• Residence: 1836, Banningham, , Norfolk, England
• Residence: 1842, Barton Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
• Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Episcopalian
• Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
• Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cordwainer
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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There was a Richard Chester living in Barton Township, Wentworth in 1842 recorded on the census, three members of the family being born in England which would agree with the three in Richard's family

Richard married Maria Newstead 6 Jun 1836, Banningham, , Norfolk, England. Maria (daughter of John Newstead and Mary Bradford) was born 1814, Banningham, , Norfolk, England; was christened 13 Jan 1815, Banningham, , Norfolk, England; died 1847, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eliza F. McDermott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152702
• Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Episcopalian
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

Eliza married Charles McDermott 23 Oct 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Charles (son of Donald McDermott and Alexandria) was born 1835, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Harkness
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152577
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; domestic servant
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Lived with John Newstead.

Mary married Richard Harkness 27 Sep 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Richard (son of John Harkness and Mary) was born 1835, , Scotland; died 9 Jul 1924, , Montana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27986
• Occupation: 1869, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

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Died at Midnight, Friday, September 6, 1912. Was 71 years of age


A well known and respected resident, a man of sterling characteristics and enjoyed the friendship of all with whom he came in contact. He was married to Catharine Hammett, who survives along with children: Ben, at home; Thomas of Montana; John, on the farm adjoining the homestead; William of SK; Richard, at home; Edward, in the northern part of the province; Mrs. Frances Hilborn of Waterloo Twp. ; Misses Maria and Martha, at home; Mrs. Charles Brown in England; and Mrs. C. Gowing in Hespeler. The funeral on Monday afternoon to Hespeler Cemetery was largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev. S. Stauffer and Rev. Beese of Hespeler. Pallbearers: S. Cober, J. Cober, J. Sault, T. Evans, C. Reeve and J. Newstead.

-Information from the death certificate: Born on December 6, 1841, son of Richard Chester and Maria Newstead.

-Information from the 1906 Atlas of Wellington County: Rented Benjamin Newstead's farm for 10 years, then purchased the Oak farm, lot 8, rear concession 3, Puslinch. In 1893 bought lot 6, concession 3.

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Benjamin married Catherine Hammett 19 Feb 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Thomas Hammett and Catherine Chapman) was born 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1914, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148427
• Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Episcopalian
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farrier
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

John married Catherine "Katie" Steip Feb 1877. Catherine (daughter of James Steip and Ann) was born 11 Aug 1848, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1919; was buried , Craik Cemetery, Moose Jaw, , Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152713
• Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Episcopalian
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1882, Hilton Township, Algoma District, Ontario

Richard married Sarah Jane Steip 19 Feb 1880, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of James Steip and Ann) was born 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1930, St. Joseph Township, Algoma District, Ontario; was buried , Hilton Beach, Algoma District, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152735
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94888

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A lifelong resident of the township, at his residence in Puslinch Township, on Thursday, December 16, 1948, in his 79th year, following a long illness. Brother of John and William Chester, Mrs. C. J. Brown, Miss Martha Chester, all of Puslinch Township and Mrs. F. Hilborn of Hespeler. Born in Puslinch Township, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Chester. He spent his entire life in this district and was a farmer. He attended the United Missionary Church in Hespeler. Funeral service was held on Sat. , Dec. 18 at 2: 30 from the Stager-Russ Funeral Home on Galt St. in Hespeler. Rev. A. Lucas conducted. Burial took place in Hespeler Cemetery.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181386

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CHESTER, THOMAS

Word was received of the death of Mr. Chester on Friday evening, September 16, 1932, at his home in Missoula, Montana, in his 61st year. He was born in Puslinch Township, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Chester. He left this district when a young man of 19. His wife, who survives him, was Mary Fyfe Reeve, also a native of this district. Mr. Chester was a conductor on the Northern Pacific Railway. He was an active member of the Masonic Order. Also survived by four sisters and five brothers, Mrs. Charles Gowing of Waterloo Twp. ; Mrs. Francis Hilborn of Preston; Mrs. Charles Brown of Puslinch; Miss Martha Chester of Puslinch Twp. ; Benjamin, Richard, William and John of Puslinch Twp. ; and Edward of Guelph. His body was brought to the home of his brother-in-law, Robert Reeve in Puslinch Twp, whence the funeral took place on Friday at 2, accompanied by Mrs. Chester, her brother, William Reeve of Vancouver and her sister, Miss Elizabeth Reeve of California. Service was conducted by Rev. J. L. Small of St. George, assisted by Rev. T. G. Marshall of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers: John R. Little, William J. Little, John Robertson, John McAllister, Elias Holm and John E. Chester.

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Thomas — Mary Fyfe Reeves. Mary was born 6 Apr 1877, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jul 1968, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Chester
• Name: Mary Catherine Hilborn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203618
• Occupation: 1907, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housekeeper
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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HILBORN, MARY CATHERINE (Nee Chester)

A member of well-known Hespeler and district families, suddenly, on Thursday, April 3, 1952, at her residence on Hungerford Road, in her 79^th year. She was born in Puslinch Township and resided in that locality for many years prior to taking up residence in Hespeler. Her husband, Francis Hilborn, predeceased her in Nov. 1950. She was a member of the United Missionary Church. Surviving are children, Gladys Hilborn of Toronto; Ronald Hilborn of Brantford; Alger Hilborn of Waterloo Township; Charlotte (Mrs. Ross Miller) of New Dundee; Vera Hilborn of Kitchener; Viola and Eliza Hilborn of Hespeler; two sisters, Martha Chester of Hespeler; Mrs. Charles Brown of Puslinch; two brothers, John Chester of Puslinch; William Chester of Hespeler; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The service on Saturday at the Stager-Russ Funeral Home, Galt St., Hespeler at 2: 30 was largely attended. Rev. W. J. Purdy, minister of the United Missionary Church, officiated. Pallbearers: Keith Hilborn, Clarence Hilborn and Russell Hilborn of Preston; James Brown, John Gowing and Norman Chester of Hespeler. Interment Hespeler Cemetery.

-Information from the marriage certificate: Born in Puslinch c. 1874, daughter of Benjamin Chester and Catharine Hammett.

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Mary married Francis Hilborn 12 Apr 1907, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Francis (son of James Stanley Hilborn and Charlotte Gertrude Dearling) was born 11 May 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1950; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27989

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On Wednesday, January 10, 1912 at 2 a. m. , after a few months illness, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Chester of Puslinch Township, at the age of 30 years. Miss Chester was well known, having been a resident of this town (Hespeler) for a short time and was most highly respected. Besides her parents, she is mourned by the following siblings: Benjamin, Thomas, Richard, Eddie, Mrs. Francis Hilborn, Martha, Ethel, Mary and Bertha. The funeral was held from her home at 2 on Friday to Hespeler Cemetery. She was a member of the Adam Street Mission.

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• Birth: Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94899
• Occupation: 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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At the Wellington County Home in Fergus, on Wednesday, September 3, 1969, of R. R. #2, Hespeler, in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his first wife, Louise Kunzenhauser and his second wife, Cornelia Panabaker and by two sons. Father of Norman of Elk Lake. Also survived by two sisters, Martha Chester of Fergus; Mrs. Charles Brown of Hespeler; and sixteen grandchildren. Born on November 7, 1876 in Puslinch Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Chester. He was a life-long resident of the township. Mr. Chester was a retired farmer. He was a member of Hespeler United Missionary Church. Service at the Nelson Funeral Home, 23 Galt St. in Hespeler on Fri. , Sept. 5 at 2. Rev. Wayne Good of Hespeler Missionary Church officiated. Pallbearers: Robert and Ken Chester; Ross Miller, James Brown, Ben Gowing and Stan Harnack. Interment Hespeler Cemetery.

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John married Cornelia Winifred Pannabecker 27 Oct 1921, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Cornelia (daughter of Samuel Pannabecker and Martha Cober) was born 1 Aug 1878, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1946; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

John married Louise Luella Kunzenhauser 29 Jan 1907, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louise (daughter of Levi Kunzenhauser and Katherine Miller) was born 1885, Brantford Township, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1915, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Apr 1915, New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181377

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CHESTER, MARIA JANE

At her home on the 1^st concession of Puslinch, on May 3, 1924, in her 46^th year. Miss Chester was born in Waterloo Township near Doon, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Chester. She leaves six brothers and four sisters, Benjamin of Fisher's Mills; Thomas of Missoula, Montana; Edward of Guelph; John, William and Richard of Puslinch; Mrs. Frances Hilborn of Preston Road; Mrs. Charles Brown of Puslinch; and Mrs. Charles Gowing of Waterloo Township. The funeral was held on Wednesday, May 7, 1924, officiated by Rev. H. Gowdie of the Mennonite Church, of which Miss Chester was a devoted member.

-Information from the death certificate: Born in Puslinch on December 10, 1878, daughter of Benjamin Chester and Catherine Hammett. Died of a cerebral embolism. Informant was John Chester of R. R. #2, Hespeler.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181389

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CHESTER, WILLIAM

A lifelong resident of Puslinch Township (R. R. #2, Hespeler), at the Coutts Pavillion in Freeport, ON, on Tuesday, May 11, 1965, following an illness of six weeks, in his 83rd year. Son of the late Benjamin Chester and Catherine Hammett. Brother of John H. Chester of R. R. #2, Hespeler; Miss Martha Chester; and Bertha (Mrs. Charles Brown), both of Hespeler. Predeceased by five sisters and four brothers. Mr. Chester was a farm worker most of his life. He was an affiliate of the United Missionary Church. Service at the Nelson Funeral Home, 23 Galt St. in Hespeler on Thurs. , May 13 at 2: 30, conducted by Rev. W. Earle Prosser of the United Missionary Church. Pallbearers: Donald Chester, James Brown, Chester Brown, Alfred Gowing, Benjamin Gowing and Alger Hilborn. Interment Hespeler Cemetery.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-224241
• Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mill Hand, Woolen Mill
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Name: Bertha Viola Brown
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63585
• Residence: 1971, 78 Queen St. W., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BROWN, BERTHA VIOLA (Nee Chester)

At the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital in Galt, on Saturday morning, September 13, 1971, of 78 Queen St. West in Hespeler, formerly of Puslinch Township, in her 86^th year. Wife of Charles J. Brown. Mother of James and Chester, both of Hespeler; Ethel (Mrs. Ralph Parsons; Alice (Mrs. Leonard Bowman), both of R. R. #2, Hespeler; Ruth (Mrs. Edward Seaton) of River Road in Hespeler; and Eleanor (Mrs. Neil Keegan) of San Francisco. Funeral service on Tues. , Sept. 21 at 2 at the Nelson Funeral Home, 23 Galt St. in Hespeler. Interment Hespeler Cemetery.

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Bertha married Charles James Brown 24 Jan 1912, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Charles was born 29 Jan 1888, , England; died 26 May 1972, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ethel Gowing
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-224244
• Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mill Hand, Woolen Mill
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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GOWING, ETHEL (Nee Chester)

On Sunday morning, February 25, 1934, at her home in Waterloo Township, in her 46^th year. Mrs. Charles Gowing had not been in the most robust health and it is said, took a chill at the funeral of the late William H. Gowing a week ago, that resulted in her fatal illness. She was born in Puslinch Township, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Chester. A member of the Mennonite Church, she was well known throughout the district, where she was held in the highest esteem. Surviving are her husband, three sons and a daughter, Albert, John, Benjamin and Florence; four brothers, Albert, John and Benjamin Chester of Puslinch; Edward Chester of Guelph; three sisters, Miss Martha Chester of Puslinch; Mrs. Francis Hilborn of Preston; and Mrs. Charles Brown of Puslinch. Funeral on Tuesday, with a short service at the home at 1: 45, followed by a service at the Mennonite Church at 2: 45. Rev. R. J. Pike, pastor of the Mennonite Church was in charge, assisted by Rev. C. M. Good of Kitchener and Ensign Waters of Guelph. Pallbearers: Norman and James Chester and James Brown of Puslinch; Alger Hilborn, Robert and Bruce Gowing of Preston. Interment Hespeler Cemetery.

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Ethel — Charles Gowing. Charles was born CA 1885; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72222

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CHESTER, RICHARD GEORGE

On Monday morning, October 17, 1932, at his home on the 3^rd concession of Puslinch Township, after a protracted illness, in his 42^nd year. He was born in Puslinch, where he spent practically his entire life, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Chester. Surviving are four sisters and four brothers: Mrs. Charles Gowing of Waterloo Twp. ; Mrs. Francis Hilborn of Preston; Mrs. Charles Brown of Puslinch Township; Miss Martha, at home; Benjamin, William and John in Puslinch Township; and Edward of Guelph. Mr. Chester was not married. Funeral on Wednesday at 2: 30 from his home to Hespeler Cemetery, where Rev. S. C. Cressman of Stouffville conducted the service, assisted by Rev. Bricker and Rev. Russell Pike, pastor of the Mennonite congregation. A large number of friends paid tribute. Pallbearers were nephews: J. Chester, N. Chester, J. Brown, A. Gowing, Alger and Ronald Hilborn.

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• Name: Ethel Gowing
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174664

Ethel — Charles William "Charlie" Gowing. Charles (son of William Henry Gowing and Doreatha Louisa "Dorothy" Kettlewell) was born 19 Nov 1882, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1937, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148449 
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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• Family Photograph: John Edmund Chester and Martha Jane Hodgson
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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148449
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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CHESTER, JOHN EDMUND

Suddenly, at his home in Puslinch Township, on Wednesday morning, December 13, 1950, following a heart attack, in his 73^rd year. Husband of Martha Hodgson. Father of Edna (Mrs. William McIntosh) of Hespeler; Elmer of Clyde; Margaret (Mrs. Clifford Tremain); Ethel (Mrs. Alex Hyslop), both of Hespeler; Robert of Puslinch; Ernest of Galt (or of Puslinch - conflicting reports); and Helen (Mrs. Robert Quinnell) of Puslinch Township. Two brothers, Richard of Gledhow, SK and Gordon of Craik, SK, also survive. Mr. Chester was born in Waterloo Township, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Chester. He operated the Puslinch Lake Hotel for three years and for two years was in the ice business in Hespeler. The remainder of his life, until his retirement three years ago, was spent in farming near Hespeler. He was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Funeral service was held from the Stager-Russ Funeral Home on Galt

St. in Hespeler on Fri., Dec. 15 at 2. Rev. Earl F. Smith officiated. Pallbearers: Grant Shaw, John Chester, Robert Chester, Donald McIntosh, Neil McIntosh and Roy Paddock. Interment Hespeler Cemetery.

-Information from the death certificate of Arthur William Chester: Died on February 5, 1922 of malaena neonatorum. Born on January 30, 1922, son of John E. Chester and Martha Hodgson of the Lake Rd. in Puslinch.

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John married Martha Jane Hodgson 24 Feb 1904, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Martha (daughter of Robert Hodgson and Hannah Towell) was born 4 Feb 1886, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1971, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148460 
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148460
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57505

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-377542
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79433

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93685
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90010

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• Name: Charlotte Catherine Miller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203624
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Charlotte — Ross Wellington Miller. Ross (son of Charles George Miller and Elizabeth Charlotte Beals) was born 8 May 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 2000; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Florence Hilborn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203625
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203626
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72223

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-84047

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97929

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CHESTER, JAMES THOMAS "JIMMY"

Following an illness of some months' duration, a well known resident of the farming community, at his home in Puslinch Township, at an early hour on Saturday morning, October 10^th 1942, in his 33^rd year. Mr. Chester was born in Puslinch Township on March 22, 1910 and had resided in that area throughout his life. Last spring, he took ill and has not been active on the farm since that time. He returned home this week from St. Joseph's Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment. Husband of Lillian Paddock. Also survived by six children. The funeral, from his residence on the 3^rd concession on Tues., Oct. 13 at 2: 30, was attended by a large gathering of friends and relatives. Rev. D. E. Foster of Hespeler, assisted by Rev. D. M. Stinson of Blackstock, ON conducted the service. Pallbearers: Albert Gowing, James Brown, Martin Paddock, Ford Tremain, Calvin Evans and Leonard Bowman. Interment in Hespeler Cemetery.

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James — Lillian Jamieson Paddock. Lillian was born 31 Mar 1913, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1999; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-217928

Ruth — Edward Seaton. [Group Sheet]

Ethel — Ralph Parsons. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice A. Bowman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-219943
• Residence: 1971, RR2, Hespeler, Waterloo Region, Ontario

Alice — Leonard "Boots" Bowman. Leonard (son of Albert Adam Bowman and Viona Christina "Viola" Speckeen) was born 27 Jun 1915, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1992, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edna Martha Burmaster
• Name: Edna Martha McIntosh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152079
• Residence: 1979, 41 Cooper St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BURMASTER, EDNA MARTHA (Nee Chester, formerly McIntosh)

At South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, on Tuesday afternoon, July 10, 1979, in her 7?^th year, of 41 Cooper St. in Cambridge (H). Wife of Sylvester Burmaster. Predeceased by her first husband, William A. McIntosh (1967). Mother of Edna (Mrs. Grant Shaw) of Niagara Falls; Jane (Mrs. Robert Prior); Donal and Neil "Mort", all of Cambridge. Step-mother of Louis and Marlene (Mrs. Frank Bernadine) of Guelph; and Miss Carol of Kitchener. Also survived by brothers, Robert, Ernest and Elmer of Cambridge; sisters, Margaret (Mrs. Clifford Tremain); Ethel (Mrs. Alex Hyslop) of Cambridge; Helen (Mrs. Robert Quinnell) of R. R. #2, Cambridge; seventeen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A former employee of the Hespeler Post Office, she was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Burmaster was born in Puslinch. Service at the Nelson Funeral Home on Fri. , Jul 13 at 2. Interment New Hope Cemetery.

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Edna married William Angus McIntosh 31 Mar 1925, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Donald McIntosh and Mary Wilkinson) was born 15 Dec 1893, Killean, Puslinch Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1967, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Edna — Sylvester Burmaster. Sylvester (son of Robert George Burmaster and Alice Rebecca Hellyer) was born Between 1905 and 1906, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1992; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157415

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On Wednesday, October 15, 1980, at the Henderson General Hospital in Hamilton, of R. R. #6, Cambridge, in his 74th year. Husband of Hannah Gamble. Father of Anne (Mrs. Len Mills) of Chatham; Marilyn (Mrs. George Merson) of Thornhill; Mrs. Doreen Brusso of Kitchener; Linda (Mrs. Barry Hill) of New Hamburg; John and Robert, both of Cambridge. Brother of Robert and Ernest; Margaret (Mrs. Clifford Main); Ethel (Mrs. Alex Hyslop); and Helen (Mrs. Robert Quinnell), all of Cambridge. Also survived by sixteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Predeceased by a sister, Mrs. Edna Burmaster. Mr. Chester was born in Puslinch Township on August 26, 1907 and lived for the last twenty-five years at R. R. #6, Cambridge. He retired eight years ago from the Department of Transport. He was a member of Lincoln Ave. United Church. Service at the Coutts and Son Funeral Home on Sat. , Oct. 18 at 2. Interment Memory Gardens at Breslau.

Elmer — Hannah "Anna" Gamble. Hannah was born 19 Feb 1908, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Isabel Tremain
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-161968

Margaret married Clifford Tremain 2 Jun 1928, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clifford (son of Michael Woods Tremain and Sarah Elizabeth Fields) was born 19 Jun 1901, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1985, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162946

Robert — Catherine Margaret Purdy. Catherine (daughter of William Joseph Purdy and Florence Armstrong) was born 3 Dec 1912, Rockton, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216132236
• Name: Ethel Willow Hyslop
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169268

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HYSLOP, ETHEL (Nee Chester)

Of Hespeler (Cambridge), ON, on Sunday, February 25, 2001, in her 87th year. Wife of the late Alexander Lees Hyslop (1982). Mother of James and his wife, Sharon. Grandmother of J. Scott. Ethel was the last member of the Chester siblings. She was predeceased by her parents John Chester and Martha Hodgeson; her brothers, Elmer, Ernest and Robert; her sisters, Edna Maclntosh-Burmaster, Margaret Tremain-Sponner and Helen Quinnell. Funeral service at Lounsbury Funeral Home, 1766 Franklin Boulevard, Cambridge, at 2 on Wednesday.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark - Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

Ethel married Alexander Lees Hyslop 6 Jul 1936, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alexander (son of James Hyslop and Bessie Dickson Scott) was born 3 Dec 1912, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1982, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169561

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• Name: Helen Frances Quinnell
• Name: Helen Frances Quinnell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169562

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QUINNELL, Helen Frances

Peacefully, with her family at her side, at the Kitchener Waterloo Health Centre of the Grand River Hospital, on Saturday evening, December 2, 1995. Helen (Chester) Quinnell of Cambridge, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert (1980) and dear mother of Daniel and his wife Gerri of R.R. #21 Cambridge. Helen is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ethel Hyslop of Cambridge and by three grandchildren, Richard, Kyle and Greg. Resting at the Nelson Funeral Home, 1766 Franklin Blvd., Cambridge, where the family will receive friends (today), Monday, December 4, 1995, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home, on Tuesday afternoon, December 5, 1995, at 2 p.m. Interment New Hope Cemetery.

Cambridge Reporter 1995

Helen — Robert Owen Quinnell. Robert (son of Charles Henry "Dan" Quinnell and Alice Anne Gray) was born 20 Sep 1917, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Helen — Robert Owen Quinnell. Robert was born 1916; died 29 Dec 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Dec 1980, New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]