1Information provided by Elizabeth Julia Nichols (nee Woods) of Saskatoon, Canada, Verbal information, 24 Aug 2000.
Information provided to Marlene Cosgrave.2Information provided by Ernie Nichols, Email to Jim Cosgrave, 3 Jul 2003.
1Information provided by Linda McDowell (nee Woods), Email to Jim Cosgrave, 11 Feb 2018.
Identified that Norine Woods (nee Wilson) died in October 1986, per Uncle Bus' obituary.2Website - FindaGrave.com (www.findagrave.com).
"Name - Norina C. Woods
Birth - 1910
Death - 1986
Burial - Hillside Cemetery, Flin Flon, Manitoba."
1Information provided by Elizabeth Julia Nichols (nee Woods) of Saskatoon, Canada, Verbal information, 24 Aug 2000.
"Jean's children are Georgina and Cam Sonmor."
Information provided to Marlene Cosgrave.2Information provided by Fredda Karbonik, formerly Spriggs (nee Sim), Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, Conversation with Jim Cosgrave, 28 Sep 2016.
Fredda told me that Jean and Floyd married in the summer of 1959.
1Information provided by Fredda Karbonik, formerly Spriggs (nee Sim), Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, Conversation with Jim Cosgrave, 28 Sep 2016.
Fredda told me that Jean and Floyd married in the summer of 1959.
1Information provided by Elizabeth Julia Nichols (nee Woods) of Saskatoon, Canada, Verbal information, 24 Aug 2000.
Information provided to Marlene Cosgrave.2Website - Beau Lac Funeral Home (www.beaulacfuneralhome.com/obits).
"Obituary
Born: Monday, June 30, 1919
Died: Friday, April 13, 2007
The families of Leonard Woods are deeply saddened to
announce Leonard's passing on April 13, 2007 at the age of
87 years. He will be remembered and sadly missed by his
children Lorne Woods of Prince Albert, SK, Elaine (Eugene)
Germann of Lloydminster, AB, Larry (Lee Ann) Woods of
Brooks, AB, his son in-law Jack Baycroft of Martensville,
SK, his grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as
numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Leonard was predeceased by his wife Irene in 1997, his son
Kenneth in 1995, his daughter Lorraine in 2007, his brothers
Russell and Bus, and his sisters Evelyn, Elsie and Boo. The
funeral service was held on Thursday, April 19th, 2007 at
2p.m. from the Chitek Lake Community Hall. Rev. Leigh
Sinclair was the officiant and the music director was Bill
Martodam. The congregational hymns were How Great Thou
Art, Old Rugged Cross and Mansion Over The Hill. The solo
performed by great grand daughter Josie Baycroft was I Will
Remember You. Michael Germann read the eulogy. An
honor guard was formed by the Members of the Royal
Canadian Legion and honorary pall bearers were all relatives
and friends who shared in Leonard's life. The active pall
bearers were Leonard's grandsons: Dalton Baycroft Brad
Woods, Brett Woods, Leonard Woods, Michael Germann and
Rene Gunputrav. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may
be made to the Evergreen Health Care Centre. Leonard was
laid to rest in the Peaceful Pines Cemetery. The following is
the eulogy read by Michael Germann We are here today to
honor and celebrate the life of my Grandpa, Leonard Woods,
or to a lot of you here today, "Uncle Leonard". As we pay
tribute to his life, I feel Grandpa is smiling today seeing us all
together. I can almost hear him saying "you guys didn't have
to do all this" and that he would feel embarrassed that
everyone come here today for him, for he was only
comfortable doing things for others, never wanting anything
in return. Grandpa lived life and was passionate about many
things, but his greatest love was Irene. Married July 1940,
Grandpa was ten months enlisted in the Canadian Army. He
would go on to serve admirably in Canada, the United
Kingdom and Continental Europe until his discharge in July
of 1945, serving over five years after they were married.
Grandpa rarely spoke of the war. One can only imagine what
he experienced in those five years, all the while rarely seeing
Grandma. One story he told me was of when he used to ride a
motorcycle as a signaler in the army. He spoke of the times
when he would ride ahead of his battalion, find the enemy
and signal back the co ordinates. He said there were times
when German snipers would spot him and start firing, so he
would roll his bike and play dead until they left that position.
It is hard for me to imagine how much courage that takes, I
find it mind boggling. After the war, soon came a young family.
They moved around and lived in various locations
while Grandpa worked on the pipeline. In 1966, after years
on the road, they finally settled in Lloydminster and he was
employed a Husky Oil from 1965 to 1973, then on to Murphy
Oil in 1974 until his retirement in 1984. He was regarded as
one of the foremost pioneers in the oil industry. In 1979, they
bought an acreage just north of the city and moved a house
on. They were content there, being as how it was right across
the road from Elaine and Eugene and us kids. He built
himself a garage and made half of it into a workshop. It was
at this time that he became interested in woodworking and it
would become one of his passions in life. He would spend
hours working in his shop. Whenever you would drive by and
smoke was coming out of the chimney, you would know he
was hard at it, making something for somebody. Of course
the intercom was always on, so he could talk to Grandma. I
am sure half of the people here today have something that he
made. If you were ever over for a visit, he made sure you
never left without something in your hand. In 1984, they
packed up and moved back to Chitek, bought a little house
and started a new exciting chapter of their lives, retirement.
The days were busy, what with quadding, golfing,
woodworking and drinking coffee and the local cafe and
hanging out with Uncle Buck. They were inseparably in those
years and kept busy fooling around on the quads or on the
golf course. Thanks to Grandma and Aunty Patsy, they
became known as "Pete and Repete". You were his best
friend Uncle Buck. If he wasn't with you, he was talking
about you or telling us what kind of mischief the two of you
had planned for tomorrow. If it wasn't for your friendship I
think he would have found retirement a little boring, but with
the two of you together, it was anything but. I hope I have a
friend like you when I retire. Don't get me wrong, being with
the wives is great, but nothing beats hanging out with a good
friend and that is what you were. Thank you for being there
for him. Grandpa loved to golf. As a teenager, I would spend
a couple weeks every summer with Grandma and Grandpa
and our days were spent on the golf course. He was a very
patient teacher, to say the least and those first few years I
probably cost him a small fortune in lost golf balls. Every
time I'd go up and try to kill it, and it would fly into the bush,
he would just smile, tell me what I was doing wrong, dig into
his bag and throw me another ball to lose. Meanwhile he
would go up there and hit it and it was the same shot every
time...... two hundred yards straight up the fairway. The last
few years, we would get pretty competitive with each other
and on our final game together, I finally beat him, but I still
suspect he let me win. One weekend we entered a tournament
together and actually won our division. We came home to
Grandma with a couple of small trophies and were acting like
we had just won the masters. We sure had a lot of fun, him
and me. Grandpa was always out and about doing something,
staying busy but what he loved the most was coming home to
Grandma. The first thing he did when he came home was to
go straight to her for a hug and a kiss. If there were people
around, Grandma would get embarrassed and say "Leonard,
go away, there is people here". Her cheeks would go red and
she would try to deep a straight face, and then he would say
"I don't care who is here, I gotta get my kiss!" and Grandma's
shoulders would begin to shake trying to hold in her laughter.
I seen them do this many times over the years and would look
forward to it because it was funny seeing them fooling
around like a couple of newlyweds. On November 4, 1997
after 57 years of marriage, his beloved Irene would pass away
after a lengthy battle with cancer. During this time, Grandpa
would never leave her side. Before her stay at the hospital, I
would phone and Grandma would say "Don't worry Mike,
Grandpa is taking good care of me". He doted on her and
made sure she had everything she needed and more. One
weekend I was down to see Grandma and she was trying to
get him out of the house with me to do something fun. She
finally talked him into it and reluctantly we headed out for a
round of golf. It was the fastest game I ever played. I think
we were only gone for forty five minutes. He couldn't get
home fast enough. In her final days at the hospital, Grandpa
would stay at a friend's house in Spiritwood, so he could be
close to her, never leaving her bedside, never letting go of her
hand. Eventually, she would come to pass and Grandpa was
left to carry on with life with a broken heart and an empty
spirit. Like any good soldier, he tried to move forward, but
the load was too much for him to bear. Things he enjoyed
doing before such as his woodworking, would come to an
end. He couldn't be in his shop with his intercom knowing
she wasn't there for him to talk to. He couldn't enjoy golfing
because there would be no one to kiss and hug when he came
home. He really did try, but a huge part of Grandpa died
along with her. The next couple of years Grandpa spent a lot
of his time on the road, visiting. He spent time with Larry and
LeeAnn and the kids in Brooks, Lorraine and Jack and the
kids in Martensville, Mom, Dad, Jen and I in Lloydminster,
Deanna and Rene in Fort McMurray, and Lorne at the house
in Chitek. It was hard for all of us to lift his spirits and keep
him occupied, but even the love of his family could not fill
the void of a life without Grandma and the challenges of life
without her. But there wasn't one time when I heard him
complain or feel sorry for himself. More always, he didn't
want to be a burden and was concerned for everyone than
himself. Not long after, Alzheimer's would eventually take
hold and we watched helplessly as he slowly slipped away
anything and we can all take comfort in that. When writing
this, I struggled early on and went to Mom for some help.
She told me to write about Grandpa the way I perceived him.
While struggling to find the right words, I realized there
aren't any for I think his legacy can't be described in words
rather than in the example that he set. An example of what it
means to be a good husband, father, grandfather and so on.
Our successes were his successes and his legacy lives within
us and our children and I know he will never truly be
gone....just missed. I think of the glorious reunion of
Grandma and Grandpa together again, an eternity of hugs and
kisses.........REST IN PEACE GRANDPA. WE LOVE YOU."3Website - Beau Lac Funeral Home.
Obituary identified that he was laid to rest in Peaceful Pines cemetery.4Website - Beau Lac Funeral Home.
The obituary of Leonard Kenneth Woods identified that he married Irene in July 1940.
1Website - Beau Lac Funeral Home (www.beaulacfuneralhome.com/obits).
Obituary of Leonard Woods identified that Irene died on November 4th 1997.2Website - Beau Lac Funeral Home.
The obituary of Leonard Kenneth Woods identified that he married Irene in July 1940.
1Information provided by Elizabeth Julia Nichols (nee Woods) of Saskatoon, Canada, Verbal information, 24 Aug 2000.
"Ken lived in Martensville. He is now dead."
Information provided to Marlene Cosgrave.2Website - Beau Lac Funeral Home (www.beaulacfuneralhome.com/obits).
The obituary of Leonard Woods identified that his son, Kenneth, died in 1995.
1Information provided by Elizabeth Julia Nichols (nee Woods) of Saskatoon, Canada, Verbal information, 24 Aug 2000.
"Ernest's father's name was John woods and his wife was Harriet."
Information provided to Marlene Cosgrave.2Census 1881 - Canada, National Archives of Canada film C-13266. 1881 census of Canada; Province of Ontario; Distr.
3Parish Registers - England, London, St Pauls Covent Gardens.
Identified that William Woods, son of William (a baker) and Hannah Woods of Maiden Lane, was born August 2nd 1833 and was baptised at Saint Paul Covent Gardens on December 29th 1833.4Civil Registration, Death - Canada, Ontario, MS935, Reel 87, Ref. Vol. 5 - 8880, Office Of The Registrar General, Ontario, Canada.
"Name: Wood, Wm.
Sex: M
Date of Death: Oct 19, 1898
Age: 63
Occupation: Accountant
Married or single: -
Where born: England
Cause of Death: Paralysis
Name of Physician in Attendance: Asylum Physicians
Religion: C of E
Name of person making return: Dr. Beemer
Date of Registration: Oct 31, 1898."5Newspaper - St. Thomas Daily Times, Page 8; column 3, 20 Oct 1898.
The death occurred in London yesterday of Mr. William Wood, aged 64 years. Deceased was born in London, England, and came to this city about 24 years ago. He was employed in Mr. R. Pott's office at the M.C.R. shops and afterwards at time keeper in the car shops. He leaves two sones and two daughters, viz. Mrs. Wm. Algie, Mrs. Harry Cole, William of Montreal and Ernest of this city. Mr. Wood was at one time a school teacher in London, England and was a member of the A.O.F. in the old country. He had been confined in the hospital four years with paralysis. The funeral takes place from the residence of Mrs. Algie, 63 John Street, on Saturday."
"Died In London6Civil Registration, Marriage - England, 18 Oct 1863.
"1863; marriage solemnized at the parish Church in the parish of South Hackney in the County of Middlesex.
No. 456
When married:October 18th, 1863
Groom: William Woods, full age, bachelor, carpenter
Groom's residence: South Hackney
Groom's father: William Woods, baker
Bride: Ellen Wiffen, full age, spinster, -
Bride's residence: South Hackney
Bride's father: John Wiffen, miller
Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and ceremonies of the Established church after banns, by me, G.P. Lockwood, Rector.
In the presence of: Edward William George Olley and Ellen Dent."
1Information provided by Elizabeth Julia Nichols (nee Woods) of Saskatoon, Canada, Verbal information, 24 Aug 2000.
"Ernest's father was John Woods and his wife was Harriet."
Information provided to Marlene Cosgrave.2Census 1851 - England, HO107; piece 1775; folio 209; page 17.
Ellen is listed with her parents - John and Hester Wiffen, and siblings - Thomas; John; Annie; and Charles F. Wiffen. Ellen Wiffen is listed as daughter; 8 years old; born at Essex, Stock.3FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births; DEC 1842; Chelmsford; 12; 46.
"WIFFEN, Ellen;."4Civil Registration, Death - Canada, Ontario, Film MS935 reel 36 - ref. 3544, Office Of The Registrar General, Ontario, Canada.
"No. 30
Name and Surname of Deceased: Ellen Woods
When Died: 14th October 1884
Sex - Male or Female: F
Age: 41 years
Rank or Profession: Married woman
Where Born: -
Certified cause of Death and duration of illness: Consumption of Bowels
Name of Physician if any: Dr. McHauty?
Signature, Description, and Residence of Informant: C. McHauty - MD, St. Thomas
When Registered: 10th November 1884
Religious Denomination of Deceased:-
Signature of Registrar:."5Civil Registration, Marriage - England, 18 Oct 1863.
"1863; marriage solemnized at the parish Church in the parish of South Hackney in the County of Middlesex.
No. 456
When married:October 18th, 1863
Groom: William Woods, full age, bachelor, carpenter
Groom's residence: South Hackney
Groom's father: William Woods, baker
Bride: Ellen Wiffen, full age, spinster, -
Bride's residence: South Hackney
Bride's father: John Wiffen, miller
Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and ceremonies of the Established church after banns, by me, G.P. Lockwood, Rector.
In the presence of: Edward William George Olley and Ellen Dent."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Mar 1868; Hackney; 1b; 519.
"WOODS, Mary."2FreeBMD Index, Death Sep 1870; Poplar; 1c; 410.
"WOOD, Mary; 2 years old."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births MAR 1850; Wycombe; 6; 462; .
"FOX, William Bridgewater."2Census 1881 - England, RG11; piece 1463; folio 108; page 60.
William is listed as William B. Fox; Head; Baker and Yeast Dealer; married; aged 31; born at Downley, Bucks.3FreeBMD Index, Deaths JUN 1917; Wycombe; 3a; 1002; .
"FOX, William B.; 67 years old."4FreeBMD Index, Marriages MAR1871; Wycombe; volume 3a; page 521 .
"FOX, William Bridgewater; and TILBURY, Rebecca."
1Census 1881 - England, RG11; piece 1463; folio 108; page 60.
Rebecca Tilbury is listed as Wife; married; 28 years old; born at Loudwater, Bucks.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births MAR 1853; Wycombe; 3a; 375; .
"TILBURY, Rebecca."3FreeBMD Index, Marriages MAR1871; Wycombe; volume 3a; page 521 .
"FOX, William Bridgewater; and TILBURY, Rebecca."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Canada, Ontario, FHL Film 1846453, Office Of The Registrar General, Ontario, Canada.
"Ontario 1893 births 6728-14590
No. 9898
County of Haldimand
Division of Cayuga
When born: June 24th 1893
Name: Roscoe George
Male of female: Male
Name and surname of father: George R. Powell
Name and maiden name of mother: Emma Slaght
Rank or profession of father: Jeweller
Signature, description and resdidence of informant: Geo. R. Powell, Jeweller, Cayuga
When Registered: July 20th, 1893
Name of Doctor: K.H.L. Cameron M.D.
Signature of Registrar: E. Campbell."2Newspaper - Calgary Herald, Page 23, 16 May 1959.
POWELL - May 15th, Roscoe (Ross) George, aged 65 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Edna Powell of 3907 Sarcee Road, and beloved father of Russell of Edmonton, John of Calgary, and Ronald attending University at Moscow, Idaho, after a brief illness. Born at Cayuga, Ontario, Mr. Powell came to Taber, Alberta with his parents in 1909. He graduated from the University of Alberta in Arts and taught school in Camrose and Coleman. He joined the staff of Central High School in 1927 and remained on the staff until 1934. From 1935 until his passing, he was on the staff of Western Canada High School. Mr. Powell specialized in Mathematics. He was very active in high school sports, coached and organized football at both Central and Western Canada High Schools. He was an elder of Scarboro United Church, a member of Zetland Lodge, A.F. and A.M., and a member of the Scottish Rite. Services conducted by Rev. Dr. S.J. Parsons, will be held at Scarboro United Church, Tuesday at 3.30 PM. Cremation will follow. McInnes and Holloway, Funeral Directors."
"Deaths3Alberta Family Histories Society - Crematorium Index for Calgary.
"Reg. No. 3046
Name: Powell, Roscoe George
Cremation Date: 19 May 1959
Funeral Home: -
Cemetery: Burnsland cemetery, Calgary."4Civil Registration Index - Canada, Alberta - Marriages (https://provincialarchives.alberta.ca/how-to/find-birth-marriage-and-death-records/marriage-indexes), Marriage 1925; Ref. 1193; Pincher Creek.
"POWELL, Roscoe Geo.; and ARMSTRONG, Myrla E."
1Alberta Family Histories Society - Online Cemetery Search (http://www.afhs.ab.ca/data/cemeteries/search.php).
"Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary
POWELL, M. Edna
1901-1985
Notes - M."2Newspaper - Calgary Herald, 1 Feb 1985.
"Death Notice
POWELL - M. Edna, Passed away peacefully January 30, 1985 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Easby, North Dakota, August 27, 1901 and came to Alberta with her parents and brother in 1909...."3Alberta Family Histories Society - Online Cemetery Search.
"Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary
POWELL, M. Edna
1901-1985
Notes - M."4Newspaper - Calgary Herald, 1 Feb 1985.
"POWELL - M. Edna, Passed away peacefully January 30, 1985 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Easby, North Dakota, August 27, 1901 and came to Alberta with her parents and brother in 1909. She lived in Fort Macleod, Carmangay and Pincher Creek. She was married in 1925 and came to Calgary in 1927 where she has since resided. A teacher by profession she taught in Pincher Creek and later at Mount Royal College for many years. She was a member of Scarboro United Church for over forty years and was Past Matron of the Eastern Star. She gave herself tirelessly through visitations to hospitals, never forgetting her friends. She was predeceased by her husband Ross in 1959 and is survived by three sons and their wives; Russell and Jocelyn of Calgary, John and Gail of Toronto, Ron and Doreen of Calgary; eight grandchildren and one nephew Allan Armstrong and wife Mary Lou, Red Deer. A memorial service will be conducted by Rev. Tom Bray on Saturday, February 2, at Scarboro United Church at 2:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. Those wishing, may make a donation to the Salvation Army or the Masonic Higher Education Bursary Fund, care of Grand Lodge of Alberta, 330 - 12 Ave. s.w., Calgary, T2R 0H2. Arrangements entrusted to the Calgary Crematorium and Funeral Services."5Civil Registration Index - Canada, Alberta - Marriages (https://provincialarchives.alberta.ca/how-to/find-birth-marriage-and-death-records/marriage-indexes), Marriage 1925; Ref. 1193; Pincher Creek.
"POWELL, Roscoe Geo.; and ARMSTRONG, Myrla E."
1Information provided by Walter Vincent (Taffy) Holden (Cheshire, England).
(see Taffy's website for more information on the Field family - members.aol.com/taffy9ww).2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births SEP 1914; Wycombe; 3a; 1996; .
"SPRIGGS, Martin H.; mother's maiden name is Gomes."3England - National Probate Index.
"Surname - Spriggs
First Name - Martin Henry
Date of Probate - 01 April 2009
Probate Number - 2994039
Date of death - 07 January 2009
Registry - Bristol
Document type - Grant and will."
1Civil Registration, Death - England, Deaths MAR 1998; Wycombe; Register Number A31C; District 3271A; Entry 39.
SPRIGGS, Ruth Isabel; 79 years old; born 14 October 1918.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births DEC 1918; Wycombe; 3a; 1283; .
"JANES, Ruth I.; mother's maiden name WELLER."3Civil Registration, Death - England, Deaths MAR 1998; Wycombe; Register Number A31C; District 3271A; Entry 39.
SPRIGGS, Ruth Isabel; 79 years old; born 14 October 1918.
1Census 1916 - Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Alberta, 1916 census of Saskatchewan; Humboldt 02; page 17; family 176.
James Smith is listed as Head; married; 32 years old; Presbyterian; Farmer; Born in Scotland; In Canada since 1902.
1Census 1916 - Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Alberta, 1916 census of Saskatchewan; Humboldt 02; page 17; family 176.
Marion Smith is listed as Wife; married; 26 years old; Presbyterian; born in Scotland; in Canada since 1902.
1Census 1916 - Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Alberta, 1916 census of Saskatchewan; Humboldt 02; page 17; family 176.
John Smith is listed as Son; single; 4 years old; Presbyterian; born in Saskatchewan.
1Census 1921 - Canada, Saskatchewan; Humboldt (District 216) Sub-district 4.
Alexander Smith is listed as Son; single; 4 years old; born in Saskatchewan; father born in Scotland; mother born in Scotland; Presbyterian.
1Census 1921 - Canada, Saskatchewan; Humboldt (District 216) Sub-district 4.
Clifford Smith is listed as Son; single; 1 month old; born in Saskatchewan; father born in Scotland; mother born in Scotland; Presbyterian.
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Jun 1902; Camberwell; 1d; 979.
"PRESTON, Edward Mortimer."2Parish Registers - England, London, Camberwell St Mark, 1902 Baptisms; page 20; No. 179.
"Baptism solemnized in the Parish of St. Mark Camberwell in the Diocese of Rochester, County of London in the Year One thousand Nine hundred and Two
Alleged date of birth - 15 May 1902
Date of Baptism - June 9th
Name - Edward Mortimer
Parents - Edward Bennett & Elizabeth
Surname - Preston
Address - 38 Kempshead Road
Father's occupation - Colourman."3Civil Registration, Death - Canada, British Columbia, 1976-09-012734.
"Registration No. - 76-09-012734
Name of Deceased - PRESTON, Edward Mortimer
Sex - male
Place of death - #361 - 1575 Begbie Street, Victoria, BC
Usual residence - #361 - 1575 Begbie Street, Victoria, BC
Marital status - widowed
Maiden name of wife - Alma Evans
Occupation - Champion Spark Plug
Birthdate - May 15th, 1902
Age - 74 years
Birthplace - England
Father - Edward Bennett Preston, birthplace unknown
Mother - Elizabeth Crawley, birthplace unknown
Informant - Frances A. Smith, sister, Sub P.O. 36, Calgary, Alberta
Disposition - Burial August 20th, Royal Oak Burial Park, Saanich, Vancouver Island
Date of death - August 17th, 1976
Cause of death - Coronary Thrombosis - immediate; Arteruisclerotic Heart Disease - years; diabetic millitus - 6 months."4Newspaper - Saskatoon Star Phoenix, 18 Feb 1929.
"PRESTON - REYNOLDS
Miss Mary Elizabeth Reynolds and Mr. Edward Mortimer Preston, both of this city, were quietly married at Knox Manse on Saturday afternoon, February 16. Rev. J.A. MacKenzie, of Knox United Church, conducted the service in the presence of Miss Frances Preston and Mr. George Hinch, of Regina, who signed the register."
1Civil Registration Index - Canada, Alberta - Deaths, Death 14 August 1964; Calgary; ref. 006-630.
"PRESTON, M. Elizabeth; born 14 ? 1905 in Saskatchewan; maiden name is REYNOLDS."2Civil Registration Index - Canada, Alberta - Deaths, Death 14 August 1964; Calgary; ref. 006-630.
"PRESTON, M. Elizabeth; born 14 ? 1905 in Saskatchewan; maiden name is REYNOLDS."3Newspaper - Calgary Herald, Page 2, 17 Aug 1964.
"PRESTON - Aug. 14th, Mary Elizabeth (Mae) aged 58 years, beloved wife of Mr. Ted Preston, 3612 - 8A Street S.W. Born in Saskatchewan, she came to Calgary in 1930 from Saskatoon. Mrs. Preston was a member of the Daughters of the Nile and the Earl Grey Golf Club. Also survived by her father, Mr. Fred Reynolds, Vancouver; 3 sisters, Mrs. Garnet (Vilda) Eadie, Vancouver. Mrs. lloyd (Letta) Anderson, Birch Hills, Sask., and Mrs. Bill (Ruth) Dehmke, Rosthern, Sask.; a brother, William Reynolds, Vancouver. Services at "The Little Chapel on the Corner" (Jacques Funeral Home) Tuesday at 2:45 p.m. Rev. Andrew Wood officiating. Interment Queen's Park Cemetery."4Newspaper - Saskatoon Star Phoenix, 18 Feb 1929.
"PRESTON - REYNOLDS
Miss Mary Elizabeth Reynolds and Mr. Edward Mortimer Preston, both of this city, were quietly married at Knox Manse on Saturday afternoon, February 16. Rev. J.A. MacKenzie, of Knox United Church, conducted the service in the presence of Miss Frances Preston and Mr. George Hinch, of Regina, who signed the register."