John Findlater

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72776
• Immigration: 1843, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1845, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Oldest Resident Passes - The oldest resident of North Dumfries Township passed away on Friday afternoon in the person of John Findlater, Con. 7, in his 92nd year. He was born in New York City and came to North Dumfries with his parents when a lad of 5. He was a stonemason by trade but later took up farming. Deceased was the last of a family of ten, and at the time of his demise was living on the old homestead. He was a member of Knox United church. Besides his widow, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Harvey, he is survived by 2 sons and 1 daughter, viz.: Mrs. Robt. Brown, North Dumfries; Joseph, Toronto and John, at home. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon to Ayr cemetery and was largely attended by many old friends and neighbor, by whom deceased was held in high esteem.

The Ayr News No 15 2918 pg 1

John married Elizabeth Harvey 2 Sep 1895, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born 20 Jul 1856, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1946; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Bessie Findlater
• Name: Elizabeth Harvey "Bessie" Brown
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72778
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1922, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Robert Brown

The death occurred in Willett Hospital, Paris, on Thursday, February 27th, of Mrs. Robert J. Brown, South Dumfries Township, in her 52nd year. Mrs. Brown, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Findlater, was born on the homestead farm in North Dumfries Township, now occupied by her brother John, being the daughter of the late Elizabeth Harvey and John Findlater. She spent all of her life in this vicinity. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her loss, three sons: Robert, John and Harvey, and four daughters, Elspeth, Mary, Margaret and Catherine, all at home. Also surviving are two brothers, John Findlater, North Dumfries, and Joseph Findlater, Toronto. - The Funeral - The funeral was held from the Cumming's Funeral Home, Paris, on Saturday afternoon to Ayr Cemetery. Rev. J. Heslop of St. Paul's United Church, Paris, conducted the services, and the pallbearers were: Lyon Findlater, Clifford Faus, J. Marshall Gillies, William Perriman, Reginald Hyndman and Charles Jarvis.

The Ayr News Mar 6 1947 pg 12

Elizabeth married Robert John Brown 4 Dec 1922, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of James Brown and Isabella Smith) was born 10 Apr 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1951, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Apr 1951, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72779P
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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John H. Findlater A retired Ayr area farmer John Harvey Findlater passed away at Park Lane Nursing Home. Paris, on Tuesday. March 29th. He was in his 91st year. Born on the townline, RR 3, Ayr. he was a son of the late John Findlater and Elizabeth Harvey. He Farmed all his life until retiring to Ayr and residing with a nephew, Bruce Findlater. Water Street. About live years ago he moved to Paris Predeceased by a sister Mrs. Robert J. (Bessie) Brown and a brother Joseph. Ile is survived by eight nieces and nephews. Rested at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home. Paris. where funeral service was held Friday Interment in Ayr Cemetery


The Ayr News Apr 6 1988 pg 11

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72780
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44834

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BROWN, Robert F. - At Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Thursday, May 8, 2008, Robert F. Brown of RR 2, Paris, in his 83rd year, husband of Margaret (Peggy) Forsyth; father of Shirley (the late Bill) McLaughlin, Doug (Leslie) Brown, Sheila (Neil) Beaton, Dianne (Fred) Stewart and Sandra Brown (Frank Willimsen); also sadly missed by 14 grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Brown; sisters, Elspeth (Art) Sowden, Mary Dickens and Catherine (Norm) Murphy; brother-in-law, Ab Gignac, and sisters-in-law, Lois and Dorothy Brown. Predeceased by son, David; sister, Marg Gignac and brothers, Jack and Harvey Brown. From Browndale Farm north of Paris, Bob built a world wide reputation for his breeding and judging of Holsteins. Along the way there were many personal achievements, most notably 2 Master Breeder shields, the Curtiss Clark Achievement Award at the 1988 Royal Winter Fair and the Klussendorf Trophy at the 1993 World Dairy Expo. Friends will be received at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 184 Grand River Street North, Paris on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral service will be held on Monday, May 12 at 1 p.m. Interment Ayr Cemetery. Donations in Bob's memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the charity of your choice. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. KIPP 519-442-3061.

The Waterloo Region Record May 10 2008

Robert — Margaret "Peggy" Forsyth. Margaret was born 12 Jul 1926. [Group Sheet]

Robert — Margaret "Peggy" Forsyth. Margaret was born 12 Jul 1926; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338357

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John S. Brown - John Smith (Jack) Brown of Ayr passed away at Lisaard House, Cambridge on Monday, August 27, 2001 in the presence of his loving wife, children, sisters and brother. Beloved husband of Lois (Wilkin), loving father to Sharon (Steve) Brown of Cambridge, Bonnie (Dave) Chapman of Ayr, Wendy (Dale) Benson of Ayr, Greg (Mary Jane) of Paris, Larry (Karen) of Ayr and Chris (Jennifer) of Ayr. Spectacular grandfather of, Michael, Traci, Jennifer, Angela, Mark, Jonathon, Dana, Elizabeth, Ryan, Fiona, Chris, Tyler, Trent, Jordan, Daniel and Curtis and great-grandfather to Julia and Matthew. Jack was born May 3, 1928 in North Dumfries Township and grew up, on what is now, the R. F. Brown farm at RR 2, Paris. He was the second son of Robert and Bessie (Findlater) Brown and a special brother to Elspeth (Art) Sowden of Paris, Robert (Peggy) Brown of Paris, Mary Dicken of Cambridge, Marg (Ab) Gignac of Cambridge and Cathy (Norm) Murphy of Cambridge. Loving son-in-law of Ruby and the late William Wilkin, of Little Current, Jack was also a wonderful brother-in-law to Bert Anne) Wilkin of Elliot Lake, Glenda (John) Hodder of Little Current, and Dorothy Brown of Washington. Predeceased by a brother Harvey Brown. Growing up Jack was active in many local sport leagues including hockey and ball and continued to enjoy these sports well into adulthood adding golf, euchre, bridge and fishing to his cadre of skills. Jack was a partner for 22 years with Dalrymple Insurance Brokers, Ayr, retiring in 1988. Upon retirement he and Lois, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in April, 2001, divided their time between homes in Destin, Florida, Little Current and Ayr, Ontario making lifelong friends in each location. Resting at Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home. Visitation today (Wed.) 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Knox United Church, Ayr on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Aug 29 2001 pg 15

John — Lors Marie Wilkin. Lors was born 1931; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dalrymple Insurance Brokers
• Name: Harvey Brown
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-342034

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Harvey Brown

Harvey Brown, aged 55 years, of RR 4, Bright (Washington) passed away at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Tuesday, September 10th, 1985. Born September 2, 1930 in South Dumfries, he was a son of the late Robert J. Brown and the former Elizabeth (Bessie) Findlater. Mr. Brown was a partner in Dalrymple Insurance Brokers in Ayr and prior to this was an employee of Carborundum Abrasives (Canada Sand Papers) in Plattsville for 26 years. He was actively involved in ball hockey and curling in the area and was chairman of the Plattsville Arena Board when the new arena was constructed in 1976. He was a former Blandford-Blenheim Township councillor. A member of Washington United Church, he served in several capacities in both Church and Sunday School. Beloved husband of the former Dorothy Simpson; he is lovingly remembered by his children, Brenda and her husband Rick Arnott of Woodstock, Brian Brown and his wife Valerie of Haysville, Gwen and her husband Stephen Oakes of Dundalk, Brad Brown and his wife Rietta of Calgary, Alberta. Loving grandfather of Danielle and Tamara Arnott and Amanda and Kristen Brown. Also surviving are two brothers, Robert F. of RR 2, Paris and John S. of Ayr; four sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Elspeth) Sowden of Paris, Mrs. Mary Dicken, Mrs. Albert (Margaret) Gignac and Mrs. Norman (Cathy) Murphy, all of Cambridge. Friends and relatives were received at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg, until Saturday when transfer was made to Washington United Church were a service was held with Rev. Gary Boratto officiating. Interment in Ayr cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Brown, Chris Brown, Dave Chapman, Randy Simpson and Scott Simpson, all nephews and Robert Stanlake. Flower bearers were Wally Bourne, Frank Stott, Armin Kowitz and. Elmer Baer.

The Ayr News Sep 18 1985 pg 11

William — Dorothy Madeline Simpson. Dorothy was born 7 Jul 1933; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340832