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 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, 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" ...

 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 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 …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 28 May 1953, p. 6. Date of Event: 16 May 1953     In St. Andrew's Church, Grimsby, at 3 o'clock, on Saturday, May 16, Maxine Elliott, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Forsythe, of Port Williams, Nova Scotia, became the bride of William Edward Runciman, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Runciman, Grimsby, the Rev. E.A.Brooks officiating. White ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 11 Jun 1953, p. 7. Date of Event: 5 June 1953     Former MP for Welland, where he practiced law for many years, George Hamilton Pettit, Q.C., died in Toronto on Friday. He was 81. Mr. Pettit had been living in Toronto for the past 18 months. For 40 years he had held the office of president of the Welland County Telephone …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 11 Jun 1953, p. 7. Date of Event: June 1953     Widely known in typographical circles, Alfred W. Finbow has died in Vancouver, B.C., according to word received over the weekend. Deceased was born in Beamsville and for many years operated a successful fruit farm there as well as following his trade. As a youth he apprenticed to the printing ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 18 Jun 1953, p. 1. Date of Event: 17 June 1953     Photo included in article

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 16 Jul 1953, p. 6. Date of Event: 4 July 1953     In Grimsby, on Saturday, July 4, St. John's Presbyterian Church was the scene of the wedding of Mary Marguerite, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walters, and Ronald James Smethurst, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Smethurst, of Hamilton. The Rev. J.P. McLeod conducted the ceremony... Attending her were ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 16 Jul 1953, p. 6. Date of Event: 17 July 1953     On July 17th, 1903, in the Chapel of Victoria College, Toronto, Reverend A.B. Chambers united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony, Isaac Russell Aikens and Fausta Amelia Danard. The happy couple, now in the Sunset of life, are pictured above in their beautiful garden at Beulah Farm, atop the Park …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 16 Jul 1953, p. 7. Date of Event: 10 July 1953     Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis, nee Elsie Bartle, are pleased to announce the birth of a son, Clark William, on July 10th, at Mount Hamilton Hospital....