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- Hanson-Clayton Exchange Vows In City Church
Miss Karen Amelia Hanson, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Russell Hanson, 343 Rose Avenue, and Francis Alfred Clayton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Clayton, 593 George Street, Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, exchanged nuptial vows in a 2 p.m. Saturday ceremony at Plymouth Congregational church.
The bridegroom, a graduate of the University of Wisonsin, will be continuing his education at Queen's university, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
South Hills Reception
A reception at South Hills followed the ceremony which was performed by the Rev. James Savides. White gladioli decorated the Church where wedding music was provided by Mrs. Edward Brandt and Mrs. Marian Simons. The bride chose her sister, Mrs. Frederik Jensen, as her matron of honor, with Mrs. George Crownhart, sister of the bride, Mrs. James Hanson, sister-in-law of the bride, and Miss Marjorie Clayton, sister of the bridegroom, as bridesmaids. The bridal gown of white Irish linen featured elbow length sleeves, a modified scoop neckline, and a chapel-trained skirt. Her waist-length veil of silk illusion was held by a crown of Irish linen. White stephanotis and pink
and white roses comprised the bride's flowers.
Attendants' Gowns
Attendants' gowns of pink linen were highlighted by street-length skirts, short sleeves, and scoop necklines. Each carried a bouquet of green ivy.
Gerald Gepp served as best man and Richard Meyers, Dr. James Hanson, and John Kellogg were groomsmen. Ushering duties were performed by Frederik Jensen and George Crownhart.
Clayton, Karen Amelia Died peacefully at home the morning of September 24, 1997 at the age of 56 years after a valiant 18 month struggle with lung cancer. Beloved wife of Frank, mother of Jim, Michelle and David, grandmother to the joys of her life: Brittani and Connor Clayton, Matthew and Sara Walczak, and Amanda and Andrew Clayton, and sister of Mary Cownhart and Sigrid Jensen. Karen will be missed by her many friends at Cedar Brae Golf and Country Club and her colleagues at Clayton Research. Visitation will be on Friday, September 26, 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, September 27 at 1 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. at the Simple Alternative, 275 Lesmill Road, North York (Highway 401/Leslie). Donations to Oncology Program, Centenary Hospital Foundation (Scarborough) and to the Palliative At Home Care Team (PACT), Scarborough General Hospital would be appreciated.
Toronto Star, September 26, 1997
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1940 - 1997 (56 years)