Simeon Brubacher

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• Honoured: Simeon St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Simeon Street in Kitchener is named for him.
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1427
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Business: 1906, Kitchener Daily Record Newspaper, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada; Simeon Brubacher's Planing Mills
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Simeon Brubacher, "was born April 28th, 1864. After being of age he purchased the old homestead belonging to his father's estate, a part(the [part thus surveyed was the North-west corner of farm, bordering on Lancaster Street and along the 'Poor House' farm, of which he had since surveyed and laid out in regular town lots. These are now nearly all sold to different parties who have erected beautiful residences thereon. (This is now one of the cleanest and most healthy parts of the town of Berlin) After the sale of these lots Mr. Brubacher purchased the greater part of his grandfather 'Brubacher's' old homestead on which he has since erected grand new buildings becoming to such a fine tract of land and thus making it one of the most desirable and best farms in the county of Waterloo. Mr. Brubacher is married to Lucinda Snyder. Their family consists of two children, .."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Brubacher. - Simeon, son of Samuel and Lydia Brubacher, was born at Berlin, Ont., April 28, 1864; died Feb. 2, 1915; aged 50 y. 9 m. 5 d. In 1889 he was married to Lucinda Snyder, with whom he lived in matrimony 26 years. The union was blessed with 4 children, 3 of whom survive. Owing to the death of his father, he was called upon to assume at the age of 15 years, the responsibilities of a man, by taking charge of his father's farm. At the age of 20 years he purchased the homestead on Brubacher Street, where he resided until 1893, when he moved to the farm on Edna Street, where he lived until his death. In addition to his occupation of farming, he carried on a lumber business for 20 years. Deceased was of a quiet and retiring disposition, a man who had many friends, and, so far as is known, not a single enemy. His integrity in all his dealings, his liberality in matters of charity, and his sympathetic nature, gained for him the respect of the entire community and of all with whom be came in contact. As a husband and father, he was kind and indulgent to his family, and while be will be greatly missed in the family circle, they have the assurance that he has gone to his heavenly home where he will be waiting to meet his loved ones and where there will be no more parting. Funeral services were held Feb. 5 from his late residence on Edna Street to the East End Mennonite Church and Cemetery, Berlin, Ont., for services and interment.. Bro. Jonas Snider officiated at the house and at the church impressive sermons were preached by Bro. Urias Weber from Jno. 6: 67,68, and Luke 12: 40; and by Bro. Fred Coffman from Jno. 14.

Gospel Herald - Volume VII, Number 47 - February 18, 1915 - page 759

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"Fri. Feb. 5 Morning mild - about 20 above sky red - p.m. sleet, rain & wet snow - evening at 9 stopped snowing. - a.m. don jores - took a order of turnips to the Co-op grocery - also planted the lily of the valley I got yesterday - planted them in the same pots with the fuschia trees. - p.m. drove Mother & Bella to Simmion Brubachers funeral, Mennonite Church. About the largest funeral they ever had - church all filled up, even the basement fairly crowded."

Gordon C. Eby (2022) Mennonite Archives of Ontario. Available at: https://uwaterloo.ca/mennonite-archives-ontario/personal-collections/gordon-c-eby (Accessed: 5 October 2023).

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Died At Berlin, Ont., on Tuesday, February 2nd, 1915 Simeon Brubacher Aged 50 years, 9 months and 5 days. The Funeral will take place from the late residence, Edna St., Berlin, on Friday, February 5th, 1915 at 1. 30 o'clock, p. m., thence to the East End Mennonite Church and Cemetery for service and interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Simeon married Lucinda Snyder Mar 1889. Lucinda (daughter of Joseph C. Snyder and Elizabeth Betzner) was born 6 Nov 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1936; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edna Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1427.2
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Snider.-Edna Brubacher Snider, wife of Norman Snider and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Brubacher, Kitchener, Ont., was born Dec. 17, 1891; passed peacefully away at the K and W Hospital Feb. 13, 1944; aged 52 y. 1 m. 27 d. She was united in marriage to Norman Snider, June 11, 1913. She leaves to mourn her passing her sorrowing husband, 2 sisters (Ada, wife of Angus Weber, Conestoga, Ont.; Vera, wife of Harold Howden, Kitchener, Ont.), 4 nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. Since their marriage they had resided in Elmira and vicinity. She was converted in her youth, joined the Mennonite Church, and remained a faithful member until death. She was never blest with a family of her own but she possessed a motherly disposition which endeared her to all children. This was especially manifested in her work as a teacher of the beginners in the primary department of the Sunday school. Her benevolent qualities and gracious hospitality won for her the esteem and respect of all with whom she came in contact. The joy of her life was in her service for others. Short funeral services were held Feb. 16, 1944, at the Elmira Mennonite Church in charge of Bro. O. D. Snider, and at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, in charge of Bros. U. K. Weber and S. F. Coffman. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Life's race well run;
Life's work well done
Life's crown well won.
Now comes rest.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVI, No . 49 - March 2, 1944, page 1037, 1038 and 1039

Edna married Norman M. Snider 11 Jun 1913. Norman (son of Sidney S. Snider and Blandina Martin) was born 13 Aug 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1997, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ada Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1427.3
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Weber. -- Ada, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Brubacher, was born near Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 6, 1893; passed away at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, July 6, 1948; aged 54 y. 9 m. On Sept. 15, 1915, she was married to Angus S. Weber, Floradale, Ont., who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (George Donald and John Angus, both at home), and one sister (Vera - Mrs. Harold Howden, of Kitchener). One sister (Edna - Mrs. Norman Snider, Elmira, Ont.) predeceased her. In her youth she accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church, of which she was a member until death. About six weeks before her death she took ill with malignant infection of the liver, from which she never recovered. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on July 8, with Roy S. Koch in charge, assisted by J. B. Martin and Oscar Burkholder. Interment was made in the Conestoga Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLI, Number 135 - August 31, 1948 - pages 821, 823

Ada married Angus S. Weber 15 Sep 1915. Angus (son of Samuel M. Weber and Susannah Shantz) was born 14 Dec 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Vera Howden
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24100
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper

Vera married Harold Harrower Howden 8 Sep 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harold (son of S. B. Howden and Hanna Harrower) was born 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died 1955. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00018-1427.1000

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-18597

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WEBER, George It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Donald Weber of Milverton on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at the Stratford General Hospital at the age of 81 years. George was the beloved husband and best friend of Shirley (Geiger) Weber for the last 34 years. Loving father of Barbara & Albert Komant of New Sarepta, Alberta, Donald and Donna Weber of Sundridge, Bradley and Charlene Weber of Stratford, and special father of Brian and Sandy McKnight of Guelph and Wendy McKnight of Waterloo. Proud Grandfather of Mark, Sarah, Tyler, Matthew, Jaime-Leigh, Bradley, Shaun, and Brian Jr. and Great-Grandfather of Brady, Gabe, Julia and Jersey. Special adopted Grandpa of Sherri Jones. Dear brother of John and Pat Weber of RR # 1 Waterloo and Beatrice and Joe Snyder of Waterloo. George will also be missed by his mother-in-law Agnes Geiger of RR# 1 Gowanstown, and by many nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his parents, the late Angus S. Weber and former Ada Brubacher, his step-mother Adeline Weber and step-brother Walter Martin. George loved to farm and drive from a very early age. This passion continued throughout his life. George farmed in Elma Township for many years, and was the founder of Weber-Brae Farms & Enterprises. He was the Chairman of the Board when Elma Township Public School was built and owned what is now known as Newry Coach Lines. He enjoyed a time in Real Estate and was also the proud owner/driver of two Highway Coaches. There was never a trip he didn't enjoy. George had a great musical talent, singing in the St. Paul's United Church choir, the Barbershoppers and several quartets. He also enjoyed his community involvement with St. Paul's United Church, the Milverton Lion's Club and driving for the Cancer Society. A memorial visitation will be held at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 7 Spencer Street, Milverton on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The memorial service to celebrate George's life will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at the St. Paul's United Church at 2:00 p.m.. Pastor Krista Vandersar officiating. Inurnment of cremated remains will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton in the spring. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Paul's United Church Milverton or Knollcrest Lodge would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences and memorial donation information at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca