1868. John Passmore THOMSON
1Newspaper Announcement.
"THOMSON, John Passmore
Peacefully at home, Victoria, B.C., on Friday July 29, 1988, John Thomson beloved husband of Ethel Smith. Son of the late Duncan and Nellie Thomson of Orillia. Predeceased by sisters Jean Norris and Caroline Thorpe and brothers Robert and James. Loving brother of Ruth of Orillia and Donald of Gibsons, B.C. The late John Thomson is survived by two daughters Gail O'Connor and Heather Wachter and seven grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity may be send to Miss Gail O'Connor, 2850 Aldwynd Rd., Victoria, B.C."
1870. Donald Albert THOMSON
1Newspaper Announcement, The Packet and Times, Friday, 3 January 1992.
"THOMSON, Donald Albert - passed away January 1, 1992, Donald Albert Thomson, late of Gibsons, B.C., age 78 years. Survived by his loving wife Helen; 1 son Barry Thomson and wife Cheryl of Mossel Bay, South Africa; 1 daughter Mary Solomon and husband Doug, of Gibsons; 5 grandchildren; Graham and wife Jane, Donald, Cathy, Duncan and David, 1 sister Ruth Thomson of Orillia, Ontario. Funeral service was held Friday, January 3 in the Chapel of Devlin Funeral Home, Gibsons. Cremation followed. Flowers gratefully declined."
1Newspaper Announcement.
"THOMPSON - PIERCE
Trinity United Church, Peterborough, was the scene of a lovely autumn wedding on Saturday afternoon, when Mabel Helen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Pierce became the bride of Donald A. Thomson, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Thomson of Orillia. The Rev. George Easton conducted the ceremony. Mrs. H.A. Mitchell sang the solo O Promise Me and Miss Mabel Clarry played the organ music. The Church was beautifully decorated with yellow and bronze chrysanthemums.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, looked charming in her mother's wedding gown of ivory satin, with fitted tucked bodice and short train. She wore a finger length tulle veil, held in place with ostrich feather tips, and carried Talisman roses and lily-of-the-valley. Miss Mary Pierce attended her sister, wearing a floor-length gown of aquamarine satin with fitted basque and puffed sleeves, and headdress of ostrich tips with velvet streamers to match her gown. She carried a contrasting bouquet of bronze baby mums. The groom was attended by his brother John Thomson, of Painswick and the ushers were Mr. John Pierce, brother of the bride and Mr. Willard Thompson, of Toronto.
Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents on Homewood Avenue, Peterborough. Mrs. Pierce received with he bridal couple wearing a gown of grape wine faille with matching accessories and corsage of Joanne Hill roses. Mrs. Thomson, mother of the groom, was in black with silver fox and shoulder bouquet of bettertime roses.
For travelling the bride chose a teal blue ensemble with coat of French boucle with crimmer fur trim and small hat with wine veil. They left for a motor trip through Quebec and will reside in Halifax."2Newspaper Announcement, Orillia Packet and Times, Tuesday, 3 July 2001.
"THOMSON, Helen - Passed away at the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital on Saturday, June 30th, 2001, in her 87th year. Helen Thomson of Orillia, formerly of Gibsons Landing, B.C. and Cape Town, South Africa, beloved wife of the late Don Thomson of Orillia. Loving mother of Mary Solomon & husband Doug of Vancouver, B.C. and Barry & wife Cheryl of Orillia. Also loved by her grandchildren David and Duncan Thomson, Graham, Donald & Cathy Solomon and her great grandchildren Bridget, Andrew, Michael, Alexander & Jeronimo. Dear sister-in-law of Ruth Thomson of Orillia and sister of Mary Wilson of Kingston, John Pierce & wife Eileen of Peterborough and their families. A Memorial Service will be held at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia, on Thursday, July 5th, at 11 o'clock."
3399. Beverly Grace BRUCE
1Newspaper Announcement, THE VANCOUVER SUN, January 8, 1988.
"MURPHY Beverley Grace (nee Bruce) passed away January 3, 1988 at the age of 61, born February 23, 1926. Survived by daughter Pat and husband Lindsay, grandchildren, Parick and Kim Christofferson of Errington, B.C., her mother Mrs. Marie Winquest of Princeton, B.C.; 2 sisters and 3 stepbrothers; many nieces and nephews. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Memorial service will be held Saturday January 9 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 - 72 Ave., Surrey."
3400. Roberta Helena BRUCE
1Newspaper Announcement, The Vancouver Sun, March 7, 1988.
"KLASSEN - Roberta Helena (Berta) suddenly on March 4, 1988 aged 80 years. Late resident of Burnaby. Survived by her loving husband George; 1 son Ken and wife Linda Klassen of Port Coquitlam; 1 daughter Grace Hale of Maple Ridge; her mother, Mrs. Marie Winquest of Princetown; mother-in-law, Mrs. Helena Klassen of Waldham, Saskatchewan; 6 grandchildren; 4 sisters, 5 brothers and their families. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 8 at 2.30 p.m. from the Chapel of Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 - 72nd Avenue, Surrey. Pastor Les Klassen officiating. Interment Valley View Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated."
1873. Grace Marie THOMSON
1Newspaper Announcement, The Packet, Monday, 7 February 1983.
"MARSHALL, Grace Marie - At the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 5, 1983. Grace Thomson beloved wife of the late Frank Hilliard Marshall of Hillcrest Lodge, Orillia; in her 80th year. Loving mother of Mrs. Sally McCullough predeceased. Grandmother of Peter, Paul and Colin. Dear sister of Louise (Mrs. Hugh Calverly) of Brighton. The late Mrs. Grace Marshall will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West Street North, Orillia after 2:00 o'clock Monday afternoon. Funeral and committal service in the Chapel Tuesday afternoon, February 8th at 3:00 o'clock. Cremation Riverside Crematorium, Weston."
1876. Margaret Ellen JOHNSTON
1Newspaper Announcement, The Vancouver Province Saturday January 7, 1978 & The Vancouver Sun Friday January 6, 1978.
"THOMSON Margaret Ellen on January 5, 1978 at Langley Memorial Hospital, late of Haney, B.C., aged 79 years. Predeceased by her husband Reverend J. Currie Thomson. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs C.E. (Margaret Anna) Kelly, North Vancouver; two sons, Bob, Haney; Peter, Fort Langley; 8 grandchildren. 3 sisters. Memorial Service Sunday January 8 at 2 P.M. in St. Andrew's United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Haney. Reverend D.G. Peebles officiating. Cremation. Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements."
1Newspaper Announcement, Victoria Colonist, Wednesday, May 7, 1952.
"THOMSON -- Suddenly in Victoria on May 5, 1952 Rev. James Currie THOMSON, age 57 years, of Glyn Road, Saanich. He is survived by his wife Margaret, one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Anna Kelly of Vancouver, two sons, Robert Currie and Peter Lee Thomson at home; his mother Mrs. Anna Thomson of Keswick, Ont., also a brother Frank Thomson in Western Ontario. At the time of his passing the Rev. Mr. Thomson was pastor of Wilkinson Road and Garden City United Churches. Funeral services from McCall Bros. Floral Funeral Chapel on Wednesday afternoon, May 7, at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. Wm. Allen and Rev. M. Moore officiating. Cremation."
1878. Florence Jean JOHNSTON
1Newspaper Announcement, The Vancouver Province Monday November 25, 1974 & The Vancouver Sun Monday November 25, 197.
"DUMARESQ - Mrs Florence Jean, of Ganges, Salt Spring Island, passed away at the family home, November 23, 1974. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Paul and mother of David J. Dumaresq; Mrs L.W. (Joan) McIntyre, Mrs J.H. (Ellen) Kennedy; she has 13 grandchildren, also 4 sisters, Mrs Margaret Thomson, Haney; Mrs Grace Holmes, Vancouver; Miss Edna Johnston, Abbotsford and Mrs Wilma Meagher, Ganges, B.C. Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, November 26, in Ganges United Church. Reverend V. McEacheran officiating. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 P.M., Thursday, November 28 in the Shaughnessy United Church, Vancouver. Reverend George Searcy officiating. Arrangements by Goodman Funeral Home, Ganges. No flowers please. Donations may be made to the B.C. Cancer Fund, 1900 Fort St. Victoria, B.C."
1Newspaper Announcement, Vancouver Sun, 16 January 1926.
"DUMARESQUE -- JOHNSTONE (sic)
A quiet wedding took place at St. Augustine's Church recently, when Miss Florence Jean JOHNSTONE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Johnstone, became the wife of Mr. Joseph Paul DUMARESQ. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father O'Neil. Miss Anna Dumaresq,
sister of the groom, was the brides........(ended here, some of these old papers were in rough shape)."