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

Albert Marshall "Marshall" Cochrane

Male 1890 - 1963  (73 years)


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  • Name Albert Marshall "Marshall" Cochrane 
    Born 21 Feb 1890  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56368254 
    Interesting story, automobile 
    Name Marshall Cochrane 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-339317 
    Died 15 Jun 1963  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Buried 18 Jun 1963  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Person ID I339317  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Robert Cochrane,   b. CALC 20 Nov 1858, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Feb 1918, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 59 years) 
    Mother Christina Marshall,   b. 4 Jan 1863, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jun 1944, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 18 Apr 1888  South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F18961  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Janet Stewart,   b. 15 Feb 1891, Puslinch, Wellington Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Mar 1981, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 16 Jun 1926  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Children 
     1. Shirley Christina "Shirl" Cochrane,   b. 27 Dec 1927, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Jul 2020  (Age 92 years)
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F248049  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • A. Marshall Cochrane Passes

      A former well-known Ayr resident, Albert Marshall Cochrane, died at his home in Preston on Saturday following a long period of indisposition. He was born on the Cochrane homestead, south of Ayr, now owned by his nephew, Alden Cochrane, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cochrane. In the early years of the automobile, he operated an agency in the building now occupied by Ayr Auto Body. He subsequently worked for many years at the former Hecker-HO Company of Canada at Greenfield. When this plant ceased operations during World War II, Mr. Cochrane was employed as a fitter with a Galt firm until a , muscular disorder forced his retirement eight years ago. At that time he moved to Preston. The muscular disorder eventually resulted in the amputation of both legs, but Mr. Cochrane bravely retained his good spirits and jolly disposition throughout the ordeal. During his residence in Ayr, Mr. Cochrane was a well-known figure in sporting and social circles. He was skilled at both curling and lawn bowling, and represented Ayr on many winning entries in these sports. He was a valued member and former elder of Knox United Church. Mr. Cochrane was affiliated with Ayr Masonic Lodge and served a term as Master. Surviving, besides his wife, the former Mary Stewart, are two daughters, Mrs. Ray Diefenbaker (Shirley) of Kitchener and Mrs. George Mellor (Goldie) of Brantford; a son, Calvin of Preston; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Gunn (Margaret) of Ayr and Mrs. Thomas Ritchie (Grace) of RR 2, Paris, and two brothers, Ernest and Robert, both of Ayr. Several grandchildren also survive.

      The Funeral

      Funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at the Coutts Funeral Home, Galt, conducted by Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan of Ayr, assisted by Rev. Arthur I. Waters of Preston. The large attendance bespoke the popularity of the deceased in the community. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: J. W. Maus, C. W. Davis, G. H. Lawrence, W. G. Edgar, J. C. Swan and J. H. Dance, all of Ayr and district.

      The Ayr News Jun 20 1963 pg 12

  • Sources 
    1. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      [Front/East] Robert Cochrane/ died Feb. 6, 1918/ In his 59th year/ Christina Marshall/ his wife/ died June 27, 1944/ In Her 62nd year/ A. Marshall Cochrane/ Feb. 21, 1890 - June 15, 1963/ beloved wife/ Mary Janet Cochrane/ Feb. 15, 1851 - Mar. 10, 1961
      [Left/South] John Cochrane/ died Mar. 19, 1940/ aged 79 years
      [Back/West] In Loving memory/ of/ Samuel Cochrane/ died Nov. 14th 1901/ aged 74 years/ his wife/ Christina Turner/ died August 15th 1902/ aged 75 years/ Thou Art My Portion Saith My Soul/ Cochrane
      [Right/North] Robert S./ Cochrane/ born/ Jan. 28, 1905/ died July 12, 1968/ Margaret Cochrane/ died Feb. 12, 1944/ In Her 80th year.
      [A] Margaret [B] John [C] Mother [D] Father

    2. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56368254.

    3. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Christina Marshall Age: 25 Birth Date: abt 1863 Birth Place: South Dumfius Marriage Date: 18 Apr 1888 Marriage County or District: Brant Father: Peter Marshall Mother: Mary Marshall Spouse: Robert Cochrane Spouse's Age: 29 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1859 Spouse Birth Place: South Dumfries Spouse Father: Samuel Cochrane Spouse Mother: Christian Cochrane

    4. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Alberd Marshall Cochrane Age: 35 Birth Date: abt 1891 Birth Place: Ayt, Ontario Marriage Date: 16 Jun 1926 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: Robert Cochrane Mother: Christina Marshall Spouse: Mary Janet Stewart Spouse's Age: 35 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1891 Spouse Birth Place: Puslinch, Ontario Spouse Father: Donald Stewart Spouse Mother: Margaret Bell

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 21 Feb 1890 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 16 Jun 1926 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 15 Jun 1963 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 18 Jun 1963 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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