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

Dr. John Cardy Whitla

Male 1902 - 1988  (86 years)


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  • Name John Cardy Whitla 
    Prefix Dr. 
    Born 2 Jan 1902  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-387563 
    Died 16 Dec 1988  Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I387563  Generations
    Last Modified 9 Jun 2025 

    Family Abbie Ellis,   b. 1907,   d. 1999  (Age 92 years) 
    Last Modified 10 Jun 2025 
    Family ID F262214  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • WHITLA - Dr. John Cardy passed away at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Friday December 16, 1988 of 21 Aberdeen Rd. South in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Anne Ellis and dear brother of Stewart of Cambridge. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by three brothers and three sisters. Dr. Whitla was born on January 2, 1902 at Newtonards, Northern Ireland and has been a residence of Cambridge since 1912. Was a retired physician and was a graduate of the Toronto University Medical School and practiced in Galt until retirement. A member of First United Church, a chartered member of the Lions Club and chartered member of the Civic Service Club, former member of the Galt Country Club and was active in local sports. Resting at Coutts' and Son Funeral Home 96 St. Andrews St., where the family will receive friends on Sunday 2-4. Funeral and committal services will be held at the funeral home chapel on Monday December 19th at 2 p.m. with Rev. R. Fretwell officiating. Interment Trinity Anglican Cemetery. As expression of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the Tamily. A reception will follow at Counts Reception Cottage.

  • Sources 
    1. [S2598] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Trinity Anglican Cemetery Internet Link.
      WHITLA/ In loving memory of/ John Cardy WHITLA/ M.D./ 1902 - 1988/ And his wife/ Abbie Ellis WHITLA/ 1907-1999/

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 16 Dec 1988 - Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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