BRUCE COUNTY, ONTARIO

OBITS

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FERGUSON- Mrs Annie Adella; passed away Friday, April 26, 1985 at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Annie Waugh in her 89th year.  Beloved wife of the late John G Ferguson.  Dear mother of Archie of Cambridge, Mrs Helen Maker and Jean (Mrs Claude Kinsman) both of Brantford, Mrs Freda Miller, Edith (Mrs Manuel Horst), Annie (Mrs Don Dyer) and Velma (Mrs John Elliott) all of Cambridge.  Also survived by 24 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.  Mrs Ferguson was predeceased by a son Harry.  Funeral and committal services were held today at Coutts and Son Funeral Home Chapel 96 Andrews St., Cambridge.  Interment Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge.  As expressions of sympathy donations to the charity of your choice would be appriciated by the family.

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HEWTON- At Lions Head on Thursday March 20, 1947, Mary Angeline Waugh, beloved wife of William T Hewton, in her 78th year.  Funeral will be held from Centreville United Church, dunday, march 23rd at 2:30pm  Interment in Eastnor Cemetery

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WAUGH- Wilfred Adrian, at the Plummer Memorial Hospital, Sault Ste Marie, on Tuesday, April 4th, 1978. Wildred Waugh of RR4 Echo Bay.  Beloved husband of Enid.  Dear father of Alison & Christopher.  Son of Hazel Waugh and the late Adrian Waugh of Wiarton.  Survivied by brothers John of Regina.  Don of Barrie and sisters, Marion Stirling of Stratford and Betty Atkinson of Hepworth.  Funeral service was in Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Thursday, Apr 6th at 11:00am Interment will be in Bayview Cemetery, Wiarton.

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Waugh- Clarence, at the Wiarton District Hospital, Thursday, Nov 16th, 1989. Clarence Waugh in his 88th year.  Beloved husband of the late Rhoda Waugh nee Widmeyer (1982)  Loved father of Elizabeth (Mrs Raymond Bumstead) of RR2 Owen Sound, Elda Bartley of Chesley and Nora (Mrs Peter Dean) of Tobermory. Father in law of the late Ralph Bartley.  Dear brother of Annie Watson of Kincardine.  Predeceased by one brother Ernie Waugh and one sister Vina (Mrs Gordon Clark)  Survived by nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.  The family received relative and friends at the George Funeral Home, 430 Mary St, Wiarton on Saturday, Nov 18th.  Donations to the Wiarton Hospital Building fund would be appreciated.

DEATH

Waugh-Erma; at the Regional Health Centre in Owen Sound on Wednesday morning November 18, 1987.  The former Erma Iona Nixon of 978 - 8th Ave West in Owen Sound.  Wife of the late Gilbert Waugh, Mother of Irwin, Dennis, Murray and Gerry all of Owen Sound, Reuben and Paul both of Port Elgin, Mancel of Kitchener, Joan (Mrs Joseph Nugent) of Chatsworth, Alicon (Mrs Roland Young) of Pickering, Winnifred (Mrs Eugene Hesch) of Wolfe Island, and Ruth-Ann (Mrs Greg Plaxton) of Kingston.  Sister of Floyd of Edenhurst, Clarence, Morgan and Mansil all of Wiarton, Rev Norman Nixon of Ferndale, Christie (Mrs William Morrow) of Lions Head, and Miss Winnifred Nixon of Owen Sound. Also survived by 43 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren.  Predeceased by a granddaughter Denise (Mrs Steve Dickinson), a sister Wilda, and two brothers Percy and Jack.  Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Aschcroft funeral Home from 2 o'clock on Thursday until Friday morning where a service will be held at 11 o'clock.  Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy donations to the Emmanuel Bible College in Kitchener would be appreciated.

DEATH

H. CARMAN GILL   (July 1973)

Port Elgin- H. Carman Gill, 63, of Port Elgin, died Tuesday in Saugeen Memorial Hospital, Southampton. Born at Lion's head, Mr Gill was son of the late Mr & Mrs Herbert Gill.  In 1929, he married the former Edith Elizabeth Fisher at Doon and the couple lived in Preston until moving to Port Elgin in 1967. Mr. Gill was the operator of the Ontario motor vehicle licence agency in Port Elgin. He was a veteran of the Second World War. A member of Port Elgin United Church, Mr. Gill was also a past president of the Rotary Club and was the current chairman of the local district of the Ontario Lawn Bowling Association. Surviving, beside his wife, are four sons, Roy, Preston;  Harold, Simcoe; Bob, Galt; and Burnie, Port Elgin.  Also surviving are six grandchildren. Other survivors are two brothers John & Keith, both of Galt and one sister, Marjorie, Mrs Elwood Kerr, also of Galt. Mr Gill was predeceased by one brother, Raymond.

DEATH

Hilditch;Lily Priscilla at the Gateway Haven, Wiarton on Thursday, October 29, 1987, the former Lily Hewton of Wiarton in her 85th year.  Wife of the late John G Hilditch.  Dear mother of Keith and Jackie (Mrs Paul Kipin) both of Rexdale, Jean (Mrs Les Goodherham) of Wiarton, Shirley (Mrs Fed Hensler) of Manitowaning, Betty (Mrs Al Wirkkunen) of Meaford, John of Toronto and Marilyn (Mrs Don Winchester) of Calgary.  Predeceased by one daughter Joy, four sisters May (Mrs Colin Campbell), Eunice (Mrs Gordon White), Vera (Mrs Emery Menary) and Emma and five brothers  Will, Herb, Arnott, Albert and Hector.  Also survived by nineteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Mrs. Hilditch was a life member of St John's UCW and the last surviving member of the William T Hewton family.  The funeral was held at the George Funeral Home on Saturday, Oct 31 at 3:30pm  Interment was at Bayview  Cemetery.

DEATH

Waugh, Gilbert at the General & Marine Hospital in Owen Sound on Thursday morning, December 21, 1972, Gilbert Waugh of 867 - 15th Street East. Husband of Erma Iona Nixon. Father of Winnifred (Mrs Wilfred Brown) , Irwin, Dennis, Reuben, Paul and Gerry all of Owen Sound.  Joan (Mrs Joe Nugent) of Willowdale,  Alicon (Mrs Roland Young) of Bay Ridges, Murray of Ajax, Mancel of Kitchener, and Ruth Anne at home.  Brother of Ruth (Mrs Earl Wilkins) of Hespeler, Mary  (Mrs Albert Blackwood) of St Jacobs, Ray (Mrs Andy Morrow of Toronto, and Adrian of Wiarton.  Also survived by 37 grandchildren.  The late Mr. Waugh will be resting at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home after 7:30 this evening. where a service will be hold on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock  Temporary entombment at Greenwood Mausoleum later interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Sarawak.

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A lifetime resident of the Hope Ness area, Ernest Morton Waugh, died suddenly at his home in Lion's Head on Oct 31, 1974.  He was 62yrs of age. Mr Waugh was born at Hope Ness in Eastnor township, a son of the late Mr & Mrs Isaiah Waugh.  He farmed in the Hope Ness area and about six weeks agohe moved into a new home on his farm in Lion's Head. On December 31, 1936, he married the former Lena McCutcheon who survives his passing along with a son Gordon and daughter Mildred Tracy both of Barrie. Also surviving are five grandchildren, a brother, Clarence of Wiarton, two sister, Vina, Mrs Gordon Clark, Hope Ness and Annia, Mrs Clarence Watson, Kincardine. The late Mr Waugh attended the United Missionary church and was an active curler. The funeral service for Mr Waugh was held on Sunday at 2:30pm from the Davidson Funeral Home, Lion's head. Rev James Hill was in charge of the service and was assisted by Rev Sherman Myles. Mrs Sherman Myles sang "The Pearly White City'. Pall bearers were Hartley Watson, Jack Clark.  Bill Gott, Ralph Bartley, Bobbie Tyndall and Edwin McCutcheon.  Burial was made in Eastnor Cemetery. A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral from Chesley, Dundalk, Kincardine, Barrie, London, Toronto, Tara, Port Elgin, Owen sound, Wiarton and the Bruce Peninsula.

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Meneray - Vera Mabel; at her home in Lion's Head on Friday, Feb 7th, 1986, the former Vera Hewton in her 75th year.  Youngest daughter of the late Mr & Mrs William T. Hewton.  Wife of the late Emery Meneray. Mother of  William of Toronto; Maurice and Roger both of Lion's Head; Norman and Priscilla (Mrs Wayne King) both of Owen Sound and Muriel (Mrs William Kreutzweiser) of London.  Sister of Lily (Mrs Jack Hilditch) of Wiarton.  Predeceased by three sisters Mary, Eunice and Emma and five brothers Herbert, Willie, Arnott, Albert and Hector.  Also survived by thirteen grandchildren.  The family received friends at the George Funeral Home, Davidson chapel, Main Street, Lion's head.  Funeral service will be held Monday, February 10th at 2:30pm.  Spring interment Eastnor Cemetery.  Donations to the Heart Fund would be appreciated.

DEATH

Mrs Frank Waugh Dies Here Saturday In Her 83rd Year.  (died 28 Nov 1959) A resident of Owen Sound for the past 58 years, Mrs Frank Waugh died Saturday morning at the White Manor Nursing Home where she had been a patient for the past three months. She was in her 83rd year.  Mrs. Waugh had been in failing health for some time, and had been in hospital several time in the past two years. Born March 17, 1877 near Lucknow, Mrs Waugh was the former Susannah Hamilton, daughter of the late Archibald and Mary Jane Thompson Hamilton. She married George Hinds and they had two daughters both of whom survive, Zella, Mrs Kenneth Ward of Owen Sound and Donna Mrs Cecil Lynden of Toronto. Mr Hinds predeceased her. Twenty-three years ago she married Capt. Frank Waugh who died in 1945. Other survivors included four stepchildren, Frank and Clifford Waugh of Owen Sound, Jean, Mrs Gordon Stoneman of Chatsworth and Mrs. Goldie Ferguson of Preston.  There are five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Mrs Waugh was the last surviving member of a family of 12.  The late Mrs. Waugh was a member of Knox United Church and of the Canadian Order of Chosen Friends.

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Gordon D. White   (died 5 July 1975)

Lions head- Former Bruce County Warden Gordon David White, 71, died Saturday at the Earl R Harris Red Cross Hospital in Lions head. Mr. White was reeve of the village from 1932 to 1946, and in 1945 he was the first reeve from Lions head to become Bruce County Warden. He was born in Mar, the son of the late Mr & Mrs. John White. When he was a young man he moved to Lions head to work in the Gardiner Garage and then in 1928, he purchased a garage and started his own business. Besides municipal politics, Mr White also served on the village school board for a number of years. He was a member of the United Church and was on the board of trustees for many years and was treasurer of the church's building and renovation fund. He was also the treasurer of the building fund for the Red Cross Hospital. Mr White was also a former member of the Lions Head Rotary club. In 1929 he married the former Eunice Hewton, who survives. Also surviving are five sons, Carman and John, both of Lions Head, Roy of RR3, Allenford, Ivan of Glammis and Bruce of Timmins, 10 grandchildren, three brothers, Alfred, Alex and Walter, all of Wiarton, three sisters, Alice, Mrs Archie Weir, of Wiarton;  Mary, Mrs Walter Ball of RR6, Wiarton; and Pearl, Mrs. Emmerson Cook, of Meaford. Mr White was predeceased by a daughter, Eileen, a son,Cecil, and three brothers, Russell, George and Bill.

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WAUGH- On November 2, 1983 at Nuddkecgyrcg Home, Mrs Wilhelmina Waugh, widow of R Douglas Waugh. Mrs Waugh was born in Hepworth, Ont and attended Pike Bay Public School,Wiarton High School and graduated from the Brandon General School of Nursing in 19123.

DEATH

CAUDLE-Carmen Earl William; at the Wiarton Hospital on Tuesday, September 3, 1991.  Carmen Caudle of RR 4, Lions Head.  Husband of the former Lenore Howe.  Father of Debbie (Mrs Brian Schwantz), Bonnie and Danny, all of Cambridge, Larry and Gerry, both of Lions Head, Barbara of Mississauga and Sharon of Paris.  Son of Thelma Caudle of Lions head and the late George Caudle. Brother of Marguerite (Mrs Murray Hellyer), Helen (Mrs Bob Duke), Eileen Tackaberry, Ruth (Mrs Norman Tackaberry), all of Lions head, Shirley (Mrs Ken Bartley) of Dyers Bay, Fern (Mrs Pete Hogan) of Cambridge, Norma Jean (Mrs Ron Pineau) of Waterloo and Betty Lou of Owen Sound.  Predeceased by one son, Bob and one brother, Fred.  Also survived by ten grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the George Funeral Home, Davidson chapel, Lions Head on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00pm.  Funeral service will be conducted from the Central United Church, Lions Head, on Thursday, September 5th at :00pm  Interment, Eastnor Cemetery.  Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Lions head Hospital would be appreciated.

DEATH

Hepburn-Elda Laura at the Wiarton Hospital on Monday morning March 5, 1990.  The former Elda Howe of Wiarton.  wife of the late Harvey Hepburn.  Mother of Joyce (Mrs Charlie Crawford) of RR1  Wiarton and William of Purple Valley.  Sister of Ollie Heimpel of Kitchener, Clara Waugh of Flint Michigan, Annie Hoy of Sault Ste Marie, Allan of Colpoy's Bay and Ivan of Kitchener.  Predeceased by one sister Elveras, 4 brothers Frank,  Percy, David and Garnet and one granddaughter Barbara.  Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  The family received friends at the George Funeral Home, Wiarton on Tuesday.  Complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, March 7th at 2pm  Spring Interment Colpoy's Bay Cemetery.  donations to the Wiarton Hospital would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

DEATH

Julia May Hewton Passes

A well known resident of the Barrow Bay and Lion's Head area for the past 70 years, Julia May Hewton of Lion's head passed away at the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, April 24, 1991. She was in her 90th year, born in 1902 at Lake Charles, she was the daughter of the late George and Bertha (Marshall) Graham About 1921 she came to Barrow Bay where she was employed in the Barrow Bay Store and Post Office.  She spent three years there and in January 1924, she married the late Albert Hewton.  The couple took up farming in the Eastnor township flats where they remained until they retired to Lion's Head in 1962, and where she has resided since the death of her husband in 1979. While residing in Eastnor township she attended the Centreville United Church where she taught Sunday School and was President of the United Church women for many years.  When Mr & Mrs Hewton moved to Lion's head, she attended Central United Church and was a faithful worker at both places. Mrs. Hewton was also a Life Member of the UCW A member of the Edenhurst Women's Institute, a member of the Seniors Friendship Club and a Charter and Life Member of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Branch 202 of the Royal Canadian.

DEATH

Richardson-Gordon Edgar; at the Golden Dawn Nursing Home, Lion's Head on Sunday, Dec 29, 1991.  Gordon Richardson of Lion's head in his 102nd year. Beloved husband of the former Rhoda Tyndall.  Father of Mervin of Kitchener and Ron of Barrie.  Predeceased by one daughter Ivadel (Mrs Elgin White) three sisters, Lillian, Jessie and Dianne and five brothers JD, Ed, Gid, Wes and Herb. Also survived by eight grandchildren Lisa, Christopher, Kevin, Kim, Gregory, Annette, Lianne and Natalie.  The family will receive friends at the Davidson Chapel, Lion's Head on Monday from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00pm. Complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, December 31st at 2:00pm.  Spring Interement Eastnor Cemetery.  Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

DEATH

Wilson-Mary; at the Southampton Nursing Home, on Tuesday, June 26th, 1990. The former Mary Tucker formerly from Hope Ness and Wiarton. Wife of the late Bert Wilson.  Dear mother of Leona and her husband Elmer Schaus of Mildmay, Elfreda Williamson of Owen Sound; Gerald and his wife Sonnja of Collingwood and Donley of Hope Ness.  Predeceased by one sister Ina Mackie and three brothers Henry, Charles and William. Also survived by fifteen grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.  The family will receive friends at  the George Funeral Home on Thursday from 2-4 pm and 7-9pm  Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Bayview Cemetery, Wiarton.  Donations to the Wiarton Hospital or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

DEATH

Sumpton-Reta Irene (Legge) of Chesley.  Passed away at University Hospital, London on Sunday Dec 2, 1990, in her 62nd year.  Dear daughter of George and Susan Legge.  Beloved wife of James A Sumpton. Dear sister of Allan Legge, of Tara and Ivan Legge of Mississauga.  Survived by a niece and a nephew and great nieces and nephews.  Visiting at Emke-McFadden Funeral Chapel. Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00pm and 7:00 to 9:00pm where a funeral service will be held Thursday at 2:00pm  Interment, Chesley Cemetery.  L.O.B.A. will hold a memorial service Wednesday evening at 7:00pm  Tri Star Chapter will hold a service Wednesday at 8:00pm Donations to the Heart and Stroke Fund or the charity of one's choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

DEATH

Waugh-Percy Hugh; at the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre in Owen Sound Monday evening, June 6th, 1988.  Percy Waugh of 815 - 10th Street West, Owen Sound and formerly of Dobbinton.  Beloved husband of the former Ida Hanbidge.  Dear father of Elaine (Mrs John Sachs) of Waterloo and Lloyd of Paisley.  Loving grandfather of Sandra (Mrs Robert Emberson) and Dennis both of Waterloo.  Dear brother of Francis of Kitchener and Gladys and Susan. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by two sisters Lena and Marjorie and two brothers Reuben and Alfred.   Friends may call at the Downs and Son Funeral Home in Hepworth Wednesday evening from 7:00 to  9:00pm  Funeral service will be conducted from the funeral home Thursday, June 9th at 2:00pm  Interment Chesley Cemetery.  Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Cancer Society would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy.

DEATH

Mrs J. A. Waugh passes on Friday (June 1, 1934)

Well Known Young Lady Dies After Week's Illness With Pneumonia Many friends in this city will be shocked to learn of the death of Mrs Jack A Waugh, who passed away at the G & M. Hospital Friday morning after a week's illness from pneumonia.  The late Mrs Waugh, who was only 25 years of age and who had made her home in Owen Sound for the past eight and a half years, will be greatly missed by a wide circle of friends.  She was a member of Westside Untied Church choir and in charge of a class in the church Sunday School. Deceased, whose maiden name was Hilda Redfern Jolley was a native of St Vincent township.  She was a daughter of Mr & Mrs. George H Jolley of this city, who now survive to mourn her passing,  together with her husband, Mr Jack A Waugh, to whom she was united in marriage five years ago.  She also leaves to mourn her sudden death two brothers, George M Jolley of St Vincent and William R Jolley of Havana, Cuba and three sisters, Miss Louise Jolley of Toronto; Edith, Mrs William Porter, of St Vincent; and May, Mrs. Walter Hutchinson of Sydenham. The funeral arrangements have not the been completed.

DEATH

Clark-Vina Mary; at the Golden Dawn Nursing Home, Lions Head, on Thursday, October 17th, 1985, the former Vina Waugh. Wife of the late Gordon Clark. Mother of Jack of Hope Ness.  Sister of Annie Watson of Kincardine and Clarence of Wiarton.  Predeceased by one brother Ernie.  Also survived by three grandchildren and three great granddaughters.  Friends may call at the George Funeral Home, Davidson Chapel Main Street, Lions head, after 2:00pm Saturday.  Funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 20th at 2:00pm Interment Eastnor Cemetery.  Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

DEATH

James Allan Waugh Passes in His 63rd Year  (Dec 11, 1940) Many friends and relatives will regret the passing of Allen Waugh, of Adamsville, at his home on Wed Dec 11th.  he has been in ill health for the past year. Mr Waugh was born at Hope ness and came to McIver with his parents, the late Francis and Mrs Waugh, to the township of Albemarle in 1890 and in 1901 moved to his farm in Adamsville, where he has farmed until his death.  He operated a saw-mill for the last eleven years as a side line. Mr Waugh was married to Margaret Jane Howe in the year 1904.  He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife and one daughter Mabel, Mrs Andrew Butchart, Hope Ness; two sons: Elgin of Ferndale and Mervyn at home; one son died in 1916; two sister: Mrs. R E Norman, Pasqua, Sask; Mrs W M Howe, Purple Valley, and four brothers: W M Waugh, Moose Jaw, Sask Thomas of Rolla, BC; Alfred , of Porcupine Plane, Sask; Ernest, of Islay, Alta. Mr Waugh took an active part in municipal affairs, where he served on the board for three years, also on the School Board for a number of years.  he was a staunch conservative and in religion was layman in the Anglican church, which he dearly loved to attend when health permitted. Then Funeral was held from his late residence.  The service was conducted by Rev H F Cross, who delivered a very impressive sermon. The beautiful floral tributes spoke of the high esteem in which Mr Waugh was held and the sympathy felt for the bereaved family. The pall-bearer wee Messrs, A Forbes, W Crowe, V Urbshott, C H Whicher, Robert Hepburn and G Thompon.  (Thompson?) The flower bearers were four nephews: Pte G Howe, F Howe, A Howe and D Howe; J Waugh and E Hoy. Interment was made in Colpoys Cemetery.

DEATH

Hoath-Sandra at Wiarton on Friday May 24, 1991.  Sandra Hoath of Wiarton in her 19th year.  Beloved daughter of Stan and Ruth Hoath.  Dear sister of Wanda of Wiarton.  Granddaughter of Lloyd and Marion Hoath of Wiarton, Clara and the late Adolph Marks of Swift Current, Sask.  also survived by three aunts and our uncles.  The family received friends at the George Funeral Home, Wiarton on Sunday.  Funeral service was conducted in the chapel on Monday, may 27th.  Interment Bayview Cemetery, Wiarton. Donation to the Sandra Hoath memorial Fund or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

DEATH

Caudle-Bob as the result of an accident in Kitchener of Saturday, November 21st,  1987.  Robert (Bob) Caudle in his 30th year.  Loved son of Carmen and Lenore Caudle of Lion's Head.  Dear brother of Larry and Gerry of Lion's Head.  Debbie (Mrs Brian Schwantz); Bonnie, Barbara and Sharon of Cambridge and Danny of Kitchener.  Loved grandson of Mrs. Thelma Caudle of Lions Head and Mrs Jean Howe of Wiarton.  The family will receive friends at the George Funeral Home (Davidson Chapel) in Lion's head on Monday, November 23rd from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00pm.  The funeral service will be held at the funeral home in Lions head on Tuesday Nov 24 at 2:00pm.  Interment Eastnor Cemetery.  Donations to the Lions head Hospital would, be appreciated.

DEATH

WIARTON TEEN KILLED IN CAR ACCIDENT  ( May 24, 1991)

Residents of Wiarton and surrounding districts continue to grieve the death of a young Wiarton woman, who was killed in a car accident Friday afternoon. Sandra Hoath, 18, daughter of Mr. & Mrs Stan Hoath of Wiarton was killed when the car she was a passenger in crashed into a ditch and rolled over. Owen Sound OPP Staff Sgt. Tiley said the car was southbound on sideroad 30-31 of Keppel township, about 1km north of Hepworth, when the driver lost control. Tiley said the vehicle went onto the west shoulder and the driver overcorrected, sending the car into a "four-wheel drift." It left the road, rolling over and landing on its side on a stone fence. The driver and passenger Jessica Bailey, 17, of Wiarton were taken to hospital in Wiarton with minor injuries. Tiley would not release the of the 16 year old driver because "charges are pending." News of the teen's death moved quickly through the town causing shock and grief.  Sandra was a popular grade 12 student, who was well like by her peers and teachers. A special guidance team was at the high school Monday to provide counselling to students. About 400 attended the funeral and visitation. At the accident, a pole was knocked down and live wires hampered rescue operations.  The Intertownsip fire department had to use air bags to turn the car over. The driver and Jessica Bailey had crawled out of the vehicle.

DEATH

Waugh- On Tuesday, Oct 30, 1945, at the General and Marine Hospital, Owen  Sound, Capt. Francis Joseph Waugh, in his 76th year.  The late Capt Waugh is  resting at the Kyle Funeral Chapel, service in the Chapel on Friday  afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.  Interment Greenwood Cemetery.  A Masonic service  will be held in the Chapel on Thursday evening at 9 o'clock.

DEATH

Former Alderman Cliff Waugh Dies

A former city alderman and member of many civic and community committees,   Clifford T. Waugh, 74, died in the Owen Sound General and Marine Hospital   Friday evening.  Mr Waugh was first elected to Owen Sound city council in 1964 and served  through 1972, when he defeated in seeking his fifth term. He was a member of the Owen Sound planning board, and a former member of the  Georgian Bay Regional Development Council, public library board, art gallery  and museum boards, a director of the Victorian Order of Nurses, and a member  of the city chamber of commerce.   Mr Waugh was also a member of Central United Church and of the board of   stewards, Past Master of St George's Lodge 88, and a member of the Odd   Fellows Lodge.  In 1965, he retired as station agent for the Canadian National Railways in  Owen Sound.  He began his career with the CNR as a telegraphist in Owen Hound.  Upon  promotion to station agent he served at Weston, commuting to his home in  Owen Sound for 15 years, then was appointed as agent in this city.   Born in Owen Sound, he was a son of the late Capt Frank Waugh and Margaret   Jane Bain Waugh.  In 1925 he married Freda Margarett Bennitz who predeceased him in July this  year.  Surviving are sons James of Thistletown, Richard T. of Ottawa and daughter  Elizabeth (Betty), Mrs, Wallace Ritchie of Clavering.  Also surviving are eight grandchildren and a sister Dell, Mrs. G Ferguson of  Cambridge.   Mr Waugh was predeceased by one brother and one sister.

DEATH

Wiarton Echo Wiarton, Ont Nov 12, 1959

Mrs Isaiah Waugh Passes at Dundalk A well-known resident of this district for many years, Mrs. Isaiah Waugh of Hope Bay passed away on Sunday at the home of her daughter (Annie) Mrs. Clarence Watson at Dundalk where she had spent the past few weeks. In her 80th year, she was the former Annie Elizabeth Morton, daughter of the late Mr & Mrs B H Morton and was born in New Brunswick.  She came to the Bruce Peninsula when a very young girl and in 1901 she married Isaiah Waugh of Hope Bay.  They spent their entire life at the family farm at Hope Bay. Surviving to mourn her passing besides her husband are two daughters, (Annie) Mrs Clarence Watson of Dundalk, (Vina) Mrs Gordon Clarke of Hope Bay and two sons, Clarence and Ernie Waugh both of Hope Bay.  There are ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. There are also four brothers, Eric, Bruce, Fred and Charlie Morton all residing in British Columbia. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at 2pm from the Davidson Funeral Home where a large number of friends and relatives gathered to pay their last respects.  The service was in charge of Rev. J Hill assisted by Rev. J T Austin who spoke comforting words.  With a granddaughter, Miss Phillis Watson at the piano, a favourite hymn, "Shall we gather at the river" was sung and Mrs Sherman Myles sang special numbers, "Precious Lord lead me on", and "The Eastern Gate". Some of the many beautiful floral pieces were carried by eight granddaughters.  The pall bearers were grandsons, John Clarke, Gordon Waugh and Harley Watson and nephews John Waugh, Reuben Waugh and Stewart mcElrea.

DEATH

Capt F J Waugh, Veteran Sailor of Lakes, Dead

Capt Frank J Waugh, who has sailed the Great Lakes for 50 summers, and who had made his home in this city for nearly the same length of time, passed away in the Owen Sound General and Marine Hospital on Tuesday afternoon.  He was 75 years of age.  Capt Waugh first sailed as cook with Capt Richard Chapman of Lions Head on the tug "Arbutus" and was at one time the youngest master mariner of Georgian Bay.  His final trip was made during the past summer on George Marron's fishing tug in June.  His death came after an illness of six weeks.  The late Capt Waugh had spent the summer visiting in Wingham with his wife and had returned to this city in September, where he had been confined to hospital since. Thirty-six months after he began his career on the lake, Capt Waugh qualified for his mater's certificate and was for some time the youngest captain on Georgina Bay.  He came to Owen Sound at that time to take over the captaincy of the tug "Rover" of the Owen Sound Dredging Company and Construction Company, owned by the late Dr Horsey. The "Rover" was engaged in dredging the local harbour and many points on the Great Lakes.  After the "Rover" was sold to the Canadian Dredging Company, Capt Waugh spent the next several years on different tugs, including the "D. S. Pratt", "Beaumont," "Frances," and "Maitland".  One season during the First Great War, was spent on the tug "McNaughton" at the Welland Canal. The late Capt Waugh had also served on the Manitoulin, and Wahanitea.  When his brother, Capt George Waugh, died 16 yrs ago, Capt Frank Waugh became the master of the tug "Harrison," and after it was disposed of, took over her successor, the tug, "Northern." Born in Minto township near Palmerston 75yrs ago, Capt Waugh was a son of the late Mr & Mrs Thomas Waugh.  He moved, along with his family, to the Bruce Peninsula when he was nine years of age, and they became one of  the best known pioneer families of Coploy's Bay district.  His father was a native of Ireland, while his mother was from Pennsylvania.  On March 11th, 1896, the late Capt Waugh was united in marriage to Margaret Jane Bain at Wiarton.  She predeceased her husband in 1926.  In 1930, Capt Waugh was married a second time at Owen Sound, to Susan Hines, who survives.  Capt Waugh was a member of Westside United Church and had also been a valued member of St George's Masonic Lodge No. 88.Left to survive his passing are his wife, two daughters Jean, Mrs Gordon Stoneman of Vineland,Ont;  Adella, Mrs G Ferguson, Galt; two sons, Frank and Clifford of Owen Sound; one brother T R Waugh, London; five sisters, Mrs G Thomas, London, Mrs Bert Gill, Doon, Ont; Mrs W J Nediger, Clinton; Mrs Mary Foster, and Bertha, Mrs Jos. Hoath, both in the west.  There are also two step daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Ward of Owen Sound and Mrs Paul Linden of Toronto.  Predeceasing him are two brothers, John and Geo. and two sister, Lucy and Sarah.


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