2.2.1.4. Annie May Wright (1893-1985)

Annie May Wright (1893 ~ 1985)

2.2.1.4. Fourth child of Annie Ranson and William H. Wright, Annie May Wright, was born June 4, 1893, in Tosorontio Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario.

She married (1) Harold Roy Ramshaw, son of Thomas Ramshaw and Catherine Auld, on August 17, 1915, in Toronto, Ontario and had one child:

(2.2.1.4.1) Audrey Doreen (1917 ~ 2013)

She married (2) Thomas Cartwright, son of Samuel Cartwright and Theresa Ormrod, on May 15, 1920, in Toronto, Ontario and had three children:

(2.2.1.4.2) Baby Boy (1922 ~ 1922)
(2.2.1.4.3) Barbara May (1924 ~ 1924)
(2.2.1.4.4) Thomas Frederick (1926 ~ 2000)

A. May Wright Ramshaw Cartwright died April 26, 1985, aged 91 years, in Scarborough, Ontario and Thomas Cartwright died March 4, 1978, aged 83 years in Toronto, Ontario. Cremation.

----- OBITUARIES -----

A. May Wright Ramshaw Cartwright

Annie May Cartwright, at Scarborough General Hospital, on Friday, April 26, 1985, May Cartwright, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Tom. Loving mother of Doreen (Mrs. Ernest Breckels) of Gravenhurst, Fred Cartwright and his wife Jeune of Toronto. Dear grandmother of Sandra, Tom, David, John and Paul. Loved sister of Mary, Margaret, and Joseph. A private family service was held at the Giffen-Mack Chapel, on Sunday, April 28, with cremation following. Toronto Star, Apr. 29, 1985.

Harold R. Ramshaw

January 31, 1892 ~ January 27, 1918

This bright young man entered into rest, Sunday morning, January 27, 1918. Harold R. Ramshaw was the youngest and dearly beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ramshaw, of Oshawa, formerly of Acton and Georgetown. He was 26 years of age. He contracted a cold two years ago while following his trade as sheet metal worker at Cobalt. This eventually affected his lungs. He bore his sufferings with patience and when his Saviour called he was ready to go. The funeral was held from his late residence, 214 Wallace Ave., Toronto. The funeral offerings were beautiful from his friends and fellow workers. He leaves a sorrowing wife and baby daughter one year old. His remaining brothers are Leslie, of West Toronto, and Pte. W. Garfield, of the 116th Batt., wounded at Vimy Ridge, April 9, to be invalidated home soon, and Enid at home. Acton Free Press, Feb. 7, 1918.

A. Doreen Ramshaw Cartwright Breckels

February 2, 1917 ~ May 14, 2013

It is with deep sadness that the Breckels family announces the peaceful passing of the family's matriarch Doreen Breckels on May 14, 2013 at Nisbet Lodge, Toronto. At 96 years young, she lived a full and happy life with a wonderful sense of humour and a life-long love for both East York and Muskoka. Her family was her world. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her daughter, Sandra Mitchell and son, David Breckels, (predeceased by husband Ernie Breckels and son Tom Breckels). She will be greatly missed by her favourite son-in-law Doug Mitchell and loving daughter-in-law Deb Breckels. She will be especially missed by her adoring grandchildren, Carolyn Griffis, Paula Mitchell, Stephen Breckels (and Holly Deyarmond Breckels), Adam Breckels, Chelsea Breckels and great-grandchildren Amanda Griffis, Mitchell Griffis and Fenway Breckels. She will be fondly remembered by life-long friend and sister-in-law Shirley Taylor (predeceased by sister-in-law Helen Cotton), nephews John Cartwright (and Joan Cartwright) Paul Cartwright (predeceased by brother Fred Cartwright and sister-in-law Jeune Cartwright), Jimmy Cotton, niece Joanne Papps and cousin Eileen Walker. She will be sadly missed by many great-nephews and great-nieces and other family members, friends and neighbours she knew and loved. The Breckels family would like to recognize and thank Glen Moorhouse and the nurses and staff at Nisbet Lodge for their constant care, respect and kindness to our mother while a resident there. In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated to The Nisbet Lodge-McClintock Manor Foundation, 740 Pape Avenue, Toronto, M4K 3S7 or online. A small service for family and friends will be held on Sunday, May 26th at 2 p.m., Mount Pleasant Visitation Centre, 375 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Toronto (east gate entrance, north of St. Clair). Reception to follow. Toronto Star, May 21, 2013.

Ernest A. Breckels

March 26, 1914 ~ October 29, 1992

Passed away peacefully, in Gravenhurst, on Thursday, October 29, 1992, in his 78th year. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Doreen (nee Cartwright), daughter Sandra and her husband Doug, son Tom, son David and his wife Deborah, sisters Helen and Shirley, grandchildren Carolyn, Paula, Stephen, and Adam and great-grandchildren Amanda and Mitchell. Friends may call at the Giffen-Mack “Danforth Chapel”, 2570 Danforth Ave (at Main St.), Toronto on Saturday, October 31 from 2-5 and Sunday, November 1 at 5:30 p.m. Funeral Service will follow at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Arthritis Society. Toronto Star, Oct. 31, 1992.

T. Frederick Cartwright

July 23, 1926 ~ August 2, 2000

Thomas Frederick Cartwright passed away peacefully, at his home, on Wednesday, August 2, 2000 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Jeune. Loving father of John and his wife Joan, and Paul and his wife Joan. Dear “grandpa” of Andrew, Alastair, Kimberley, Thomas and Kate. Brother of Doreen Breckels.

The family will receive friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A. W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Ave. (south of Eglinton East) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, August 9 at 3 p.m. A reception will follow in the Leaside Room of the funeral home. If desired, donations may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of Canada, 4211 Yonge St., Ste. 316, Toronto, M2P 2A9, or Big Brothers of Toronto, 1320 Yonge St., Flr. 1, Toronto, M4T 1X2. Toronto Star, Aug. 4, 2000.

Thomas Cartwright

April 4, 1894 ~ March 4, 1978

Tom Cartwright (former employee of Simpsons and member of Hope United Church) Suddenly at Sunnybrook Hospital on Saturday, March 4, 1978. Tom Cartwright in his 84th year. Beloved husband of May Wright. Dear father of Doreen (Mrs. E. Breckels) and Fred Cartwright. Loving grandfather of Tom, Sandra, David, John and Paul. Great-grandfather of Carolyn, Paula, and Steven. Resting at the Giffen-Mack Chappel at 2570 Danforth Ave., at the Main St. subway (from 7 p.m. Monday), service in the chapel Wednesday 1 p.m. Cremation. Toronto Star, Mar. 6, 1978.