Wilbert Lloyd Johnston and Eva Jane Boyes
Husband Wilbert Lloyd JOHNSTON
Born: 29 Nov 1893 - Stanley, Huron, Ont., Can. Christened: Died: 19 Nov 1979 - Goderich, Huron, Ont., Can. Buried: Nov 1979 - Bayfield, Ontario.Marriage: 1932 - Stanley, Huron, Ont., Can.
Noted events in his life were:
• Birth Location
Bayfield Cemetery, 64D
• Marital Status
Married but did not have children.
Wife Eva Jane BOYES
Born: 7 Nov 1901 - Stanley, Huron, Ont. Christened: Died: 10 Jan 1979 - Goderich, Huron, Ont., Can. Buried: Jan 1979 - Bayfield, Ontario.
Father: Edward BOYES (1873-1967) Mother: Eliza Jane ARMSTRONG (1877-1957)
Noted events in her life were:
• Burial Location
Bayfield Cemetery, 64D
• Marital Status
Married but did not have children.
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Marriage location
At the home of the bride's parents farm home, south of Brucefield.
Children
General Notes (Wife)
By Gwen Patterson with help from Mona and Deb.
Eva Jane Boyes was born on November 07, 1901. She was the eldest child of Eliza Jane (Armstrong) and Edward Boyes. She grew up on the family farm; 100 acres in Stanley Township on the Bronson Line. She attended S.S. # 9 Stanley in Blake. She would grow up helping with the farm chores and looking after her three younger siblings; two sisters and a little brother.
Eva met and married Wilbert Lloyd Johnston in 1932. Wilbert was born November 29, 1893 in Stanley Twp. His parents were Edward and Eva (Kennedy) Johnston. Eva and Wilbert were married at the bride's parents residence which, at the time, was just south of Brucefield on the London Road. Eva was 31 years old. They settled in a lovely house in Goderich. Wilbert ran a fox farm with his brother George, south of town. After a few years, they sold their house and bought the "Deer Lodge Park" just north of Bayfield. It was a lovely home overlooking the lake and there were several little cottages on the property which they rented out to vacationers. They ran the Lodge for a number of years and met many wonderful people who would return year after year. Deer Lodge Park is still in operation.
Eventually, they sold the Lodge and moved to Holmesville, staying for a few years, before moving back to Goderich to a house at 45 St. David Street. The Goderich Credit Union stands on that property today. Eva took a stroke and needed a great deal of help with day to day living. She passed away at her residence on January 10, 1979. Wilbert died that same year, on November 19. Both are buried in Bayfield Cemetery. Although Eva and Wilbert had no family of their own, Eva was fondly remembered for her great cooking skill, and how she loved her many nieces and nephews.
Frank Fowler and Florence May Boyes
Husband Frank FOWLER
Born: 26 Mar 1907 - Hullett Twp. Huron, Ont. Christened: Died: 16 Jun 1992 - Winnipeg, Manitoba Buried:Marriage: 21 Jun 1930 - Stanley Twp, Huron, Ont.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation
Farmer in Hullett Township
• Residences
Hullett Twp. - Goderich, Ont. 1977 - Winnipeg 1987
Wife Florence May BOYES
Born: 8 May 1905 - Stanley, Huron, Ont. Christened: Died: 27 Dec 1996 - Winnipeg, Manitoba Buried:
Father: Edward BOYES (1873-1967) Mother: Eliza Jane ARMSTRONG (1877-1957)
Children
1 F Donna Jean FOWLER (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Raymond Arthur "Art" CARTER (living)
2 F Alma June FOWLER (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Donald McCLINCHEY (living)
3 F Carol Ann FOWLER (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: William FOWLER ( -1993)Spouse: Arthur CRANE (1935-2005)
General Notes (Wife)
By Gwen with help from Donna and Alma.
Florence Mae Boyes was born May 08, 1905 in Stanley Township. She was the second daughter of Eliza Jane and Ed Boyes. She grew up on the family farm on the Bronson Line, just north of Blake. She attended S.S. # 9 Stanley at Blake. Florence had a gifted ear for music. She could play the piano and never need a note of written music. She loved to accompany her brother, and her uncles and cousins as they played their violins.
Florence met and would marry Frank Fowler on June 21, 1930 at the home of her parents just south of Brucefield. Frank was born on March 26, 1907 in Hullett Twp. The couple took up farming with Frank's parents, Herbert and Christine (Brown) Fowler, on the James Fowler Homestead on the Huron Road, Lot 4, Con. I. The farm was located about three miles west of Seaforth, on Highway 8. It has been recorded that this farm was once part of the Van Egmond properties and here the first crop of wheat was planted and harvested in Huron County. Florence and Frank would remain on this farm until they retired.
It was here on the farm that their three daughters grew up. Donna Jean was born on May 20, 1933 in Seaforth. Alma June was born March 22, 1939 in Seaforth, and Carol Ann was born August 31, 1943 in Seaforth. There was lots of hard work on the farm, but there was time for fun too. Frank was a "sweet" violin player and Florence could play the piano "by ear". What a great combination! When family, friends or neighbours would drop in, there would be time for a game of euchre, a tune by Frank on the fiddle, with Florence chording on the piano, and then a tasty sandwich and a piece of pie.
Upon retirement, Florence and Frank moved to Goderich. They were there for a short time, and then decided to move out west to be closer to their family. They moved to Winnipeg, and here on June 16, 1992, Frank passed away. Florence died in Winnipeg on December 27, 1996 at the age of 91.
Graham Wesley Boyes
Husband Graham Wesley BOYES (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Bayne Edward BOYES Mother: Deborah "Debby" Ann SMITH (1948-2004)
Wife (details suppressed for this person)
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Children
Jackson Charles Boyes
Husband Jackson Charles BOYES (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Byron William BOYES Mother: Kristina STRONG
Wife (details suppressed for this person)
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Gary Uniac and Lorena Mary Boyes
Husband Gary UNIAC (details suppressed for this person)
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Wife Lorena Mary BOYES (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Budd Wesley BOYES Mother: Elaine Mary BROWN
Children
1 F Jessica UNIAC (details suppressed for this person)
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2 M Trevor UNIAC (details suppressed for this person)
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Wilmer Thomas Reid and Mabel Ann Boyes
Husband Wilmer Thomas REID
Born: 14 Aug 1903 Christened: Died: 30 Jan 1977 Buried: Feb 1977 - Bayfield, Ont.Marriage: 9 Jun 1928
Noted events in his life were:
• Burial Location
Bayfield Cemetery, 263E
• Occupation
Farmer
Wife Mabel Ann BOYES
Born: 16 Feb 1907 Christened: Died: 17 May 2004 - Hensall, Huron, Ont., Can. Buried: 19 May 2004 - Bayfield, Huron, Ont.
Father: Edward BOYES (1873-1967) Mother: Eliza Jane ARMSTRONG (1877-1957)
Noted events in her life were:
• Burial Location
Bayfield Cemetery, 263E
• Death Location
At Queensway Nursing Home in Hensall
Children
1 F Mona Mae REID (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: John "Ralph" STEPHENSON (living)
General Notes (Wife)
By Gwen Patterson with help from Mona and Deb.
Mabel Ann Boyes was born February 16, 1907, third daughter of Eliza Jane and Ed Boyes. She grew up on the family farm on the Bronson Line and, with her sisters, attended S.S. # 9 Stanley. When she was about nine years old the family moved to a new farm south of Brucefield and she changed schools.
Mabel married Thomas Wilmer Reid on June 09, 1928. He was born August 14, 1903, son of John Wilson and Margaret Ann (Elliott) Reid. Wilmer and Mabel took over the Reid home farm, Lot 13 West Half BRN (Bayfield Road North). Wilmer's parents moved into Varna and Wilmer and Mabel would farm here until 1976. Wilmer farmed on this 100 acre farm between Varna and Bayfield for his entire life. He always had a barn full of cattle, pigs and hens. He was a quiet man and a 'deep thinker'. With Mabel's help they did quite well.
Mabel was the outgoing and social one of the couple. She was a strong, independent woman who worked hard all her life. Her motto was 'early to bed, early to rise'. She would always be up by 6:00 A.M., have her floors washed, a load of laundry done and be ready to go help with the farm work by 8:00 o'clock. She was a true farm wife, working alongside her husband and their numerous hired hands. She drove a tractor, kept chickens and sheep, milked cows and took eggs and butter into Bayfield to sell. She was a great cook; scalloped potatoes were a specialty. She mended, sewed and loved to quilt.
Mabel also loved her music. She was a great fiddle player and often performed in "The Boyes Band" with her brother and sisters. They would do the dance circuit of Brucefield, Kippen and Staffa. She also sang in the church choir at Brucefield. This wonderful musical talent would be passed on to her family. Wilmer was a longtime member of the Varna Loyal Orange Lodge #1035. Mabel and Wilmer had only one child. Mona Mae was born June 01, 1930, in Seaforth Hospital. Mona and her family are the musical performers of today.
In 1976, Mabel and Wilmer sold their farm to their grandson Blaine Stephenson. They moved to Bayfield into a lovely little house on the Bluewater Highway (Main Street South). Sadly, Wilmer passed away at University Hospital, London on January 30, 1977.
Mabel continued to live on her own in her little house. She loved to visit with her friends, and she loved her car, "The Mabel". With it, she could go to family functions, get her mail and go to senior diners club. She was always ready to go and would never be late! She was the first person to arrive at the Varna Church suppers. A special family function not to be missed was celebrating her birthday with her daughter and grand-daughter! She did some traveling that included trips to Switzerland, Arizona and out West.
When Mabel was in her nineties, she moved into the Queensway Nursing Home in Hensall. There she passed away peacefully on May 17, 2004. She was in her 98th year. Both she and Wilmer are buried in the Bayfield Cemetery.
Death Notice, London Free Press, Wednesday May 19, 2004
Peacefully at Queensway Nursing home, Hensall on Monday, May 17, 2004, Mrs. Mabel and Reid of Bayfield and formerly of Varna in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Wilmer Thomas Reid (1977). Loving mother of Mona and Ralph Stephenson of Varna. Cherished grandmother of Debora and Donald Rathwell, Blaine and Leisa Stephenson, Bill and Carol Stephenson all of Varna and Dale and Sandra Stephenson of Arva. Dear great-grandmother of David, Darcy, Daniel, Michael, Cara, Leanne, Robert, Ashley, Jamie, Mark and Jason. Predeceased by one infant great-great-grandchild, her parents Edward and Eliza Jane (Armstrong) Boyes, two sisters Eva Jane Johnson, Florence Mae Fowler and one brother Bert. Friends will be received at the Falconer Funeral Home, 153 High Street, Clinton on Tuesday from 7-9 PM were funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 2 PM with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Bayfield Cemetery. Donation to Queensway Nursing home or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Eulogy: Delivered by granddaughter, Debora (Stephenson) Rathwell at Funeral on May 19, 2004.
We are here today to celebrate the life of a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who passed away at the great age of ninety-seven. Mabel Ann Reid (my grandmother) was a very strong, independent woman, who lived in her own home up to the age of 93. Her way of life was to work hard. Early to bed, early to rise was her life long motto. Even into her 90's she would be up at 6 A.M. everyday, floors washed, load of laundry done and be ready to go by 8 o'clock. She loved her car - "The Mabel". This gave her freedom, which provided her the opportunity to get the mail, go to diners and attend family functions.
She was a people person! Many times in conversation last evening, we heard of how she liked to have a good time and of her hardy laugh.
Never late - but always early. Grandma would always be the first person at the Varna church supper. She would never keep you waiting she was always ready and eager to go!
Three women of three generations, Grandma, Mom and I, would share our birthday celebrations together. Over twenty years this had become a tradition and now a cherished memory.
Grandma had a life-long love for music. Growing up she played the fiddle in the family band. She would be so proud today to know of all the musical talents her family has inherited.
Thank you, Grandma, for all the blessings you have given to us as a family. We will each remember you in our own special way and our prayers will continue to be with you. Your zest for living and your strong spirit will be treasured by us all. Good-bye Grandma, remember you are loved!
Witten by: Debora (Stephenson) Rathwell, Carol Stephenson and Leisa Stephenson.
Some of the address given at Mabel's funeral, by the Minister:
Mabel was a true farm wife and worked alongside her husband Wilmer and their numerous hired hands over the years. She drove tractor, she kept chickens and sheep. In a recent conversation with the family, nothing was said about cows, but it was mentioned that she would take eggs and butter into Bayfield to sell, so there had to be at least one cow. Not only did she work on the farm and in the fields, she also worked in the kitchen feeding family and hired help or the many thrashers at harvest time. Scalloped potatoes being one of her specialties, she cooked cleaned and mended, even for the hired help. As many women of her day did, she also liked to quilt.
Mabel did enjoy her family, oh yes family, friends and neighbors. She enjoyed the farm life, the town life, and travel near and far. She did travel to Switzerland, Arizona and out West.
Mabel enjoyed music, whether playing violin in the family band - "The Boyes Orchestra" with her brother and sisters, doing the dance circuit of Brucefield, Kippen and Staffa or singing in the church choir at Burcefield, music was a big part of Mabel's life. Music is a gift Mabel passed on to her family. I couldn't help but think that Mabel would have been so proud and smiling from ear to ear this past Valentine's Day when the Stephenson crew jammed at the Varna store. Mona and Ralph on the keyboard, Blaine with Grandam's fiddle, joined later by Sandra, Mark and Jason. Had Cara being home, much singing as well.
Andrew Moore and Tracy Lee Boyes
Husband Andrew MOORE (details suppressed for this person)
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Wife Tracy Lee BOYES (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Budd Wesley BOYES Mother: Elaine Mary BROWN
Children
1 F Rayna Lee MOORE (details suppressed for this person)
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2 M Landon Thomas MOORE (details suppressed for this person)
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Wesley Edward Boyes
Husband Wesley Edward BOYES (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Byron William BOYES Mother: Heather Ann MOFFATT
Wife (details suppressed for this person)
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Robert Breivik and Janice Ellen Carter
Husband Robert BREIVIK (details suppressed for this person)
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Wife Janice Ellen CARTER
Born: 8 May 1955 - London, Ont Christened: Died: 17 Feb 1985 - Vancouver, BC Buried:
Father: Raymond Arthur "Art" CARTER Mother: Donna Jean FOWLER
Noted events in her life were:
• Education
Graduated Westwood Collegiate - Graduated University of Winnipeg with a Liberal Arts Degree, was on the Dean's Honor Roll
• Occupation
Golf Pro Shop of the St. Charles Country Club - Customer Service for Britannia in Vancouver.
• Residences
Winnipeg, Manitoba - Vancouver BC
Children
General Notes (Wife)
By Gwen Patterson with help from Donna.
Janice Ellen Carter was born on May 8, 1955 in London, Ontario. She graduated from Westwood Collegiate and attended the University of Winnipeg. She worked in the Golf Pro Shop of the St. Charles Country Club while in school. Janice was accomplished and artistic in 'Interior Design'. She graduated from university with a Liberal Arts Degree. She had a 3.8 grade average and was on the Dean's Honor Roll.
While attending university, Janice met Bob Breivik. They were married on August 27, 1977. Bob graduated from the University of Manitoba Law School. They moved to Vancouver, B.C., in 1980, where Bob practiced law. Janice worked in Customer Service for Britannia, a well-known Canadian clothing manufacturer.
Janice was a beautiful person inside and out. Everyone loved her. Janice died of cancer in 1985, at the age of 29.
Bob Breivik has since remarried. Donna and Art continue to have close contact with him.
Wayne William McClinchey and Brenda
Husband Wayne William McCLINCHEY (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: William George McCLINCHEY Mother: Hilda Emily HICKS
Marriage:
Wife BRENDA (details suppressed for this person)
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