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1 "died at Kennisis Lake" Sawyer, Ronald Charles Henry (I2566)
 
2 "Killed by the fall of a tree." Stevens, James (I1756)
 
3 According to the SS#1 Dysart General School Register, Phyllis Dawson born 6 Feb 1925 was in the care of Mr. J Johnson. She moved to Chatsworth in June 1935. Dawson, Phyllis Jean (I291)
 
4 Although there is a modern gravemarker in St. Peter's Cemetery inscribed with a date of death 13 Apr 1887, this death date is for a different Richard Sisson who died in Manvers, Durham County on that date. Sisson, Richard (I173)
 
5 appears on the 1881 census as the youngest child in the family of Henry Sisson, however born 10 yrs after mother's death. Sisson, Lissie (I132)
 
6 Auto accident - L Coulter book 4 pg 81, Toronto Star 11 Dec 1962, page 34 Barry, Herkless Theodore (I2037)
 
7 Auto accident in Minden on Dec 8 - L Coulter book 4 pg 81 Cooper, Jennie Leona (I984)
 
8 Because her mother was a young widow, she and her two sisters were adopted by local families. Violet was adopted by the Sipe family. (Source: Deloris Sawyer Bailey conversation with Adele Espina 10/15/2016)
 
Dawson, Violet J (I293)
 
9 Because her mother was unable to care for the children after the death of her husband in 1929, she and her two sisters were adopted by local families. Elevean was adopted by the Walker family. (Source: Deloris Sawyer Bailey conversation with Adele Espina 10/15/2016) Sarah Jane Bull & Gladys Mary (Bull) Walker were sisters, so she was adopted by her aunt & uncle. Dawson, Elevean Ruth (I292)
 
10 Born Francis Fry, son Of Margery Ailean Fry. Adopted by Margery's sister Elva and her husband Jay Land. Land, Danny Lloyd (I1179)
 
11 Bray Barnes Bray Barnes, 72, a longtime resident of Palo Alto, died Feb. 10.
He was born in Buffalo, N.Y. and grew up in Toronto, Canada. He entered the United States Marine Corps at 17 years old and served for four years. He married Gloria Roseland in 1963 and they moved from Fort Wayne, Ind. to Palo Alto to raise their family.
His career had many occupations including: salesperson, entrepreneur and business owner, stockbroker and investment advisor. He was a member of 2nd Church Christ Scientist in Palo Alto and the Sierra Club. He enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, bicycling, racquetball and swimming. His primary passion was family and friendships. He was a dedicated and loving family man.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Barnes of Mountain View; sons, Gregg Barnes of San Diego and Grant Barnes of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; daughter, Elizabeth Crowley of Santa Cruz; and six grandchildren.
Memorial services will be private. Donations in his memory can be made to Twelveacres, Inc. -- which provides care for developmentally disabled adults -- 595 Millich Drive, #104, Campbell, 95008. 
Barnes, Bray (I3172)
 
12 Buried in family plot on Boshkung farm Henderson, Lee LeRoy (I1904)
 
13 Buried in family plot on Boshkung farm. Died of Whooping Cough. Henderson, Edward Marshall (I1905)
 
14 At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Living (I8387)
 
15 Death from falling roof while raising same. Collapse of building. Instant death. Woodcock, Garnet Ewart (I2799)
 
16 Drowned in a canoeing accident with sister Rachel 5 yrs. 8 mos. Coulter, Barbara (I826)
 
17 Drowned with her sister Barbara 15 yrs. 3 mos. in a canoeing accident. Coulter, Rachel (I839)
 
18 Drowned with Reuben D Russell and George H Sawyer. Sawyer, Norman B (I2571)
 
19 drowned with the two Sawyer boys - Norman & George. Russell, Reuben D (I2660)
 
20 Elva Louise Land, age 104, died Thursday, May 16, 2013.
Eva was born to Herbert and Violet (Sisson) Fry July 31, 1908 in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
She had 6 sisters and 2 brothers, three who are still living in Canada. She moved to Flint April 1927; married Jay Land March 1, 1930. He died in 1959. Two children preceded Elva in death - Evelyn in 1934 and Danny in 1985.

Elva was employed by GM at AC for 36 years, retiring in 1971. She became a US citizen in 1947.

Her nephew and wife, Jack and Maria Fry have continued to be supportive and helpful with her care and whatever she needed or requested throughout her later years.
Elva liked to knit and crochet until Macular Degeneration caused her to stop due to failing eyesight.
In her younger years she was active fishing and hunting with her husband. She also
enjoyed watching sports on TV.

Elva leaves her nephew, Jack Fry (Maria); sisters, Phyllis Jones, Mary Bain, and Phrona Cooper of Canada; 6 grand daughters, Shelly Langman (FL), Carman Phillips (Flushing), Carleen Campbell (Canada), Acacia, Cathy, Christi Land (OR); great grandchildren.

Her ashes will be buried in Maple Lake, Ontario, Canada.

Online tributes may be posted on the obituaries page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com
Burial:
Cremated, Other. 
Fry, Elva Louise (I1031)
 
21 FAIRFIELD, DAVID JAMES David James Fairfield, (longtime employee of G.H. Stewart Construction Inc. Orillia). Passed away peacefully at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Monday, July 12, 2010 at the age of 60. Beloved son of Jean and Jim Fairfield of Gravenhurst, dear brother of Linell Fairfield of Orangeville, uncle of Alyssa (Scott) Elstone, Meghan (Sean) Wellsbury, and great uncle to Seth and Diamond. Fondly remembered by his family and friends. Friends were invited to visit the family at the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., 127 Bobcaygeon Rd., Minden on Thursday, July 15, 2010 from 10:00 am until the time of the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11:00 am. Cremation followed. Reception was held in the family centre at the Funeral Home. Memorial Donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online donations to www.gordonmonkfuneralhome.com Fairfield, David (I3169)
 
22 fell down 4 steps of stairs Welch, Augusta Maria (I1265)
 
23 He was a baby when his father drowned, so he went to live with Caleb Davis and his wife, with whom his mother had lived before being married. Hewitt, Allan Carter (I898)
 
24 At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Living (I5078)
 
25 HHPC Funeral Register - Cremation. Scott, John James (I2222)
 
26 At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Private (I512)
 
27 At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Living (I5048)
 
28 JAMES "JIM" CEDRIC FAIRFIELD Passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Hospital on Saturday, August 13, 2011. In his 90th year. Beloved husband of Virginia "Jean" for 65 years. Dear father of David (deceased-2010) and Linell. Loving grandfather of Alyssa (Scott), Meghan (Sean) and great grandfather of Seth and Diamond. Fondly remembered by his family and friends. Friends are invited to visit the family at the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., 127 Bobcaygeon Road, P.O. Box 427, Minden K0M 2K0 on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 from 10:00 am until the time of the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11:00 am. Cremation to follow. Reception will be held in the family centre at the Funeral Home. Memorial Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. www.gordonmonkfuneralhome.com
 
Fairfield, James Cedric (I684)
 
29 killed by a falling tree Clancy, Jacob A. (I1361)
 
30 L Coulter book 3, page 59 Chambers, Margaret Jessie (I1682)
 
31 L Coulter book 4 pg 50 Fairfield, Arthur Cedric (I681)
 
32 L Coulter book 4, page 45 Little, Mary (I1668)
 
33 L Coulter book 4, pg 114) Thompson, Euphemia (I3128)
 
34 L Coulter book 4, pg 165 Coulter, Ada Irene (I2354)
 
35 Louisa Barry died in childbirth with this child. According to family he was adopted by relatives after the murder of his father, taken west and never heard of again. Sawyer/Fowler, Hector Arthur (I1627)
 
36 memorialized, no burial location Melville, John Edmond (I2153)
 
37 Mimico Asylum (died two years after wife's remarriage) Russell, Joseph Albert (I2657)
 
38 NELL DAWSON (nee Ferguson)

Passed away peacefully at the Shelburne Nursing Home, Shelburne, Ontario on Tuesday, April 9, 2002. In her 80th year.
Beloved wife of the late J. Stanley Dawson (1995). Dear mother of Diane Conklin, Marla Azer, Peter Dawson and Janice Howard. Loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren. Dear sister of Phrona McKee, Pearl Connor and predeceased by Alven Ferguson. Friends were invited to visit the family at the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., 127 Main St., Minden from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday. Then to St. Peter's Anglican Church, Maple Lake for the Funeral Sevice on Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Interment at St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Church (downstairs). Memorial donations to the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation (HHHSF) or to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated by the family.  
Ferguson, Nellie Emma (I192)
 
39 Never married. Sisson, Peter Dawson (I28)
 
40 Never married. Sisson, Jane (I30)
 
41 Never married. Sisson, William (I32)
 
42 Never married. Sisson, Edward (I33)
 
43 Northwestern General Hospital L Coulter book 4, pg 44) Brownridge, John Richard (I2460)
 
44 On Sunday evening, August 28, 2016 in his 91st year surrounded by his family, Bob journeyed into Eternity to take occupancy of the mansion prepared for him by his Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ. Beloved husband of Ruth MacBrien (nee Donovan) for over 66 years. Loving father of Paul, James, and John, Cathie (John Tripp) and Lois. Fondly remembered by his eleven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Dear brother of Betty and Gwen. Predeceased by his brother Doug. Bob will be missed by his family, friends and community. Bob owned Bob's TV & Hardware in Minden for over 33 years. He was one of the first Gideons in Canada and was a founding member of Minden Bible Church. MacBrien, Robert J (I1954)
 
45 Ontario Hospital - tuberculosis and exhaustion of mental disease Packard, Andrew (I2166)
 
46 PACKARD, Mary - (1921 - 2016) - Passed away peacefully at North Lambton Lodge, Forest, Ontario on Sunday July 10, 2016 in her 96th year.Beloved mother of Ross, Foam Lake, SK, Jeanne (Peter Thompson), Bright’s Grove, ON and Gwen (Paul Harrison), Darwell, AB. Much loved Grandma to Bill (Carrie), Shawn, Brandy (Nate), Alanna (Branden), Cory and Crimson and great-grandchildren Abby, Brody, Averie and Evie.
Predeceased by husband Russell, son William, sister Ella and brother Robbie. Fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Friends are invited to visit the family in the Fellowship room of the Haliburton United Church on Tuesday, July 26 at 10 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service in the sanctuary at 11 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment at Maple Lake Cemetery. Cremation has taken place.
Memorial donations to the Haliburton United Church, Haliburton Health Services Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
 
Ross, Mary (I3111)
 
47 Peacefully with his family by his side at Haliburton Hospital on Friday morning, September 23, 2016 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Marie Thompson (nee Cook). Loving father of Fred (Karen) of Sudbury and Doug (Brenda) of Brampton. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Craig (Julie), Melissa (Mike), Andrew (Colleen) and by his great grandchildren Ethan, Ryan and Nathan. Predeceased by his brother Eric and his sister Geraldine. Also lovingly remembered by sister-in-law Nellie, his nieces and nephews. Howard was born and raised in Haliburton County, then moved to Huntsville to work as a lumber grader and then moved back to Haliburton in his retirement years where he frequented the Kozy Korner after Church each Sunday. Graveside Service & Reception Friends are invited to call at ST. PETER'S ANGLICAN CHURCH CEMETERYon Monday morning, October 3, 2016 for a Graveside Service at 11 o'clock. A reception will follow in the Church Hall. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Haliburton Hospital Auxiliary. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the HALIBURTON COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME 13523 Hwy. #118, Haliburton, Ontario (705) 457-9209.
 
Thompson, Frederick Howard (I3046)
 
48 restaurant keeper Blott, Whitney Woodruff (I2408)
 
49 Ross Memorial Hospital - L Coulter book 4, pg 60 Sawyer, Hiram Carmel (I1513)
 
50 Scarborough General Hospital Upton, Phylliss D (I526)
 

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