FAMILY FOLIAGE.
Joseph Andrew Wright (1903 ~ 1987)
2.2.1.10. Tenth child of Annie Ranson and William H. Wright, Joseph Andrew Wright, was born August 4, 1903, in Tosorontio Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario.
He married Margaret Minnetta “Minnie” McDermott, daughter of Joseph McDermott and Belinda Jane Ausman, April 30, 1929, in Beeton, Ontario.
Joseph A. Wright died February 18, 1987, aged 83 years, and M. Minnetta McDermott Wright died January 21, 1979, aged 84 years in Alliston, Ontario and are interred at Beeton Trinity Cemetery.
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Joseph A. Wright
Joseph Andrew Wright on Wednesday, February 18, 1987 at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston. Joseph, beloved husband of the late Minnetta McDermott of Beeton, dear brother of Mrs. Cecil McMulkin (Mary) of Barrie and Mrs. James Dermott (Margaret) of Alliston. Predeceased by his four sisters and four brothers. Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Rested at Rod Abrams Funeral Home in Tottenham. Funeral services were held on Friday, February 20, 1987. Spring interment Beeton Trinity Cemetery. Beeton Record Sentinel and Times, Feb. 19, 1987.
M. Minnetta McDermott Wright
November 29, 1894 ~ January 21, 1979
At Stephenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston on Sunday, January 21, 1979. Minnetta McDermott, beloved wife of Joseph Wright of Beeton. She was well known for many years as a correspondent for such papers as the Beeton World, Alliston Herald, and Barrie Examiner. Loved by her nieces and nephews. Resting at Rod Abram’s Funeral Home, Tottenham from 2 p.m. Monday until 12 noon Tuesday then to Trinity United Church, Beeton for funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Spring interment Trinity Cemetery, Beeton. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial offerings to Trinity United Church. Toronto Star, Jan. 22, 1979.