Richard Norman Baxter

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• Residence: Bute St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338641

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Richard N. Baxter Passes

Richard Norman Baxter, Bute Street, Ayr, passed away in Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, last Thursday. He was in his 74th year. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Baxter. Sr., he was born and lived all his life in Blenheim Township, farming on the 11th Concession, RR 3, Bright. Two and a half years ago, the Baxter's moved to Ayr. Mr. Baxter was a lifetime member of Knox United Church, Ayr, and for over fifty years sang in the choir. He held offices of elder, church manager, and was also a Sunday School teacher. Active in the community, Mr. Baxter held the offices of director and president of the Drumbo Agricultural Society; officer of Blenheim Plowing Match; and for many years was an active member of the Ayr Curling Club. Surviving besides his wife, the former Helen Kyle, are a son, Hugh of Thornhill; daughters, Miss Jane Baxter of Inuvik, N.W.T. and Mrs. Murray (Isabelle) Hill of Ayr; three grandchildren; and sisters, Miss Margaret Baxter of Ayr and Mrs. John (Jean) Kennedy, RR 2, Paris. He was predeceased by brothers Hugh and James and sisters Mrs. J. W. (Elizabeth) Maus, Miss Isabella Baxter and Mrs. McKenzie (Mary) Edgar. Funeral service was held from the Knox United Church on Saturday after resting at William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris. Rev. E. Willis officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Kennedy, David Baxter, John Maus, Alex Edgar, Norman Baxter and Donald Kyle.

The Ayr News Apr 22 1971 pg 12

Richard — Mary Helen "Helen" Kyle. Mary (daughter of James Kingsburgh Kyle and Jean Edgar "Jennie" Black) was born 23 Sep 1907, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1987, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Apr 1987, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: nurse
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338640

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Jane Elizabeth Baxter passed away at the Foothills Hospital, Calgary, Alberta on October 6, 2004 at the age of 67 years. Jane will be lovingly remembered by her brother Hugh (Sharon) of Vancouver; sister, Isabelle (Frank) of Miami; nieces and nephews Andrea (Rob) of Vancouver, Suzanne of Dublin, Ireland, Matthew (Melanie) of Guelph, Ont., Allyson (Hiroshi) of Barrie, Ont.; three great-nephews and two great-nieces, as well as many friends and relatives. Jane, daughter of Helen and Richard Baxter, was raised in Blenheim Township. She graduated from Hamilton General Hospital in 1958 as a registered nurse. She went to Calgary and worked at the Foothills Hospital for twenty-five years. Jane travelled the world. She loved family, friends and laughter. A memorial service was held in Calgary on Monday, October 11th. A further memorial service will be held in Ayr in June, 2005.

The Ayr News Oct 27 2004 pg 14

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• Name: Isabelle Hill
• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338053

Isabelle — Murray William Hill. Murray (son of Milton Stewart Hill and Willa Gertrude Griffin) was born 20 Apr 1938, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1987, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]