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 Grimsby Independent, 3 Sep 1953, p. 1,3     Stricken by a heart attack, the Rev. Charles Robert Duncan, M.A., B.D., D.D., minister of Grimsby Baptist Church since 1949, died in the ambulance while being removed to West Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Thursday night last. One of Ontario's most widely known Baptist ministers, he had been ...

 Grimsby Independent, 13 Aug 1953, p. 1,6     Brian Myers, six, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Myers, 63 Fairview Avenue, was drowned Thursday afternoon when he apparently slipped from a dock in front of the Myer's summer cottage on Lake of Bays, near Dorset. Although the boy's father noticed his disappearance quickly, his efforts and those …

 Grimsby Independent, 16 Jul 1953, p. 1,8     After a lingering illness of several weeks duration, George Wilmot Crittenden passed away in West Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Tuesday last in his 80th year. Deceased was born in the little hamlet of Edgar in North Gwilliambury Township on June 2nd, 1874, a son of Alexander and Nancy (Pringle) ...

 Grimsby Independent, 26 Nov 1953, p. 1,6     Held Many High Positions in Schools and Universities - Was Director of Agriculture for New Zealand - Published Several Text Books on Biology. Professor Vincent William Jackson, widely known in educational circles, died at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Monday, in his 78th year. He had lived ...

 Grimsby Independent, 26 Nov 1953, p. 1,2     Albert E. Cole Had Been a Resident of Grimsby for 67 years - Founded the Cole's Florists Business Over a Half Century Ago. A gentleman who had been associated with the floricultural and business life of the Grimsby district for over half a century passed away at West Lincoln Memorial …

 Grimsby Independent, 29 Oct 1953, p. 1,5     A Grimsby Indian, Harvey Silversmith, 21, was shot and killed near Little Valley, N.Y., last Thursday, by a hunter who, according to a report from the sheriff of Cattaraugus County, mistook him for a bear. The dead youth was a son of Fred Silversmith, who resides on Baker's Sideroad, North …

 Grimsby Independent, 17 Sep 1953, p. 1,7     A Grimsby woman, Mrs. Madeline Suholotink, 48, of 59 Fairview Road, Grimsby, was pronounced dead on arrival at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, the victim of a head-on collision on No. 8 Highway, two miles west of town shortly after 9:30 Saturday morning. Her husband, Michael, age 55, is in West …

 Grimsby Independent, 5 Nov 1953, p. 1,2     Seven students of Grimsby High School are in hospital, two in critical condition, while a Clinton Township man, Peter Goertzen, age 39, is dead as a result of injuries sustained in one of the worst traffic accidents in this district for a number of years. Also in West Lincoln Memorial …

 Grimsby Independent, 17 Dec 1953, p. 37,43     In the death in Toronto of Catharine Falconbridge Groce on Saturday last, one of the finest citizens that ever lived in any community passed to Her Reward. Catharine Groce, or "Kate" to me, was a wonderful woman. She came to Grimsby as a child, a daughter of the late Pelham …

 Grimsby Independent, 19 Mar 1953, p. 1     Adam McGregor Passes To The Beyond Early On Saturday Morning - He Was A Good Construction Man. Born and raised in Grimsby, and a well known and popular resident of this district all his life, passed away early on Saturday morning in the person of Adam McGregor. His demise came …

 Grimsby Independent, 19 Feb 1953, p. 1,6     Sudden Passing of Peter Graham on Monday Afternoon was Great Shock to People of this District. In the sudden passing on Monday afternoon, of Peter Graham, 26 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby Town and North Grimsby Township lost one of its very finest citizens. A man who at all times had the …

 Grimsby Independent, 16 Jul 1953, p. 1,3     The death occurred in West Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Thursday afternoon last of James Ithamer Theal, long a prominent businessman and resident of Grimsby, in his 72nd year. In the passing of James Theal, Grimsby has lost a citizen who for over 40 years took a leading interest in the …

 Grimsby Independent, 30 Jul 1953, p. 6     Less than month after taking up residence in Grimsby, Florence Randal Livesay, noted Canadian poet and newspaper woman, died on July 27th in Toronto following a fall suffered on a bus. A writer of sensitive verse, her publications included "Songs of Ukrainia", "Shepherd's Purse", "Savour of Salt" ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 May 1953, p. 1     Photo - This a a picture that represents a double celebration. The marriage of one of the sons and the 32nd anniversary of Sammy Levine being in business in Grimsby. From left to right they are Sammy, Mrs. (Annie) Levine, Mrs. Irving Levine, Irving, David, Harry and jovial Archie....

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 23 Apr 1953, p. 6. Date of Event: 11 Apr 1953     In Trinity United Church, on Saturday, April 11, the wedding took place of Ruth Marion Manning, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Fred Manning to William Gordon Alexander, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon P. Alexander of Toronto. The father of the bride conducted the ceremony and Dr. A.L. Speers …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 May 1953, p. 6. Date of Event: 2 May 1953     Trinity United Church, Grimsby, decorated with spring flowers, was the setting on Saturday afternoon, at 3:00 o'clock, for the wedding of Barbara Jane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Arthur Bromley, to John Reginald Challis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Challis of Toronto. Rev. Mr. Lemkay ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 May 1953, p. 6. Date of Event: 29 Apr 1953     April 29 - To Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Corrigan, of Grimsby, a daughter....

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 May 1953, p. 6. Date of Event: 1 May 1953     May 1 - To Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Croft, of Grimsby, a daughter....

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 May 1953, p. 6. Date of Event: 3 May 1953     May 3 - To Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Spence, of Grimsby Beach, a daughter....

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 7 May 1953, p. 6. Date of Event: 4 May 1953     May 4 - To Mr. and Mrs. Arle Reynders, of R.R. 1, Grimsby, a daughter....