2.2.1.5. William R. Wright (1894-1972)

William Ranson Wright (1894 ~ 1972)

2.2.1.5. Fifth child of Annie Ranson and William H. Wright, William Ranson Wright, was born December 11, 1894, in Tosorontio Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario.

He married Mary Ann Buyers, daughter of John Alexander Buyers and Amanda Graham, March 3, 1920, in Essa Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario and had five children:

(2.2.1.5.1) John 'Ivan' (1921 ~ 1994)
(2.2.1.5.2) Annie 'Marion' (1922 ~ 2017)
(2.2.1.5.3) Doris Mae (1924 ~ 2011)
(2.2.1.5.4) Mary 'Mildred' (1931 ~ )
(2.2.1.5.5) William 'Calvin' (1934 ~ )

William R. Wright died February 8, 1972, aged 77 years, and Mary A. Buyers Wright died August 16, 1982, aged 84 years in Alliston, Ontario and are interred at Alliston Union Cemetery.

----- MARRIAGE -----

Wright—Buyers

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Buyers a pretty wedding was solemnized on Wednesday, March 3, 1920, at 4 o’clock, when their only daughter, Mary A., became the bride of Mr. William R. Wright of Thompsonville. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in ivory satin with trimmings of silk embroidery fringe and pearls. She also wore a beautiful pearl necklace, the gift of the groom, and carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations and fern. The wedding music was played by Mr. Edgar Baycroft of Stayner, cousin of the bride. After the signing of the register all sat down to a sumptuous repast after which a very enjoyable evening was spent. The happy couple will reside on their farm at Thompsonville. Alliston Herald, Mar. 18, 1920.

----- OBITUARIES -----

William R. Wright

After being in poor health for several months, William Ranson Wright died at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, on February 8, 1972.

Born December [11], 1894, the son of William H. and Annie (Ranson) Wright, his boyhood was spent in Tosorontio Township, in the Lisle and Silverbrook areas, and later the family moved to the Burns community.

After overseas service in the 116th Infantry battalion, he married Mary Buyers in 1920 and they resided first at Thompsonville, the moved in 1923 to the farm on the 14th line of Tecumseth where he lived until the time of his death.

Mr. Wright is survived by his wife and family, Ivan, Marion (Mrs. Elmer Blakely), Doris (Mrs. R. Sutherland), Mildred (Mrs. K. Turnbull), and Calvin, also by his sisters and brothers, May (Mrs. T. Cartwright), Sadie (Mrs. W. Leetch), Mary (Mrs. C. McMulkin), Margaret (Mrs. J. Dermott), Sydney and Joe. He was predeceased by Gordon, Tommy, Hannah (Mrs. H. Alderson), Jim and Tillie (Mrs. R. Anderson).

Funeral services were conducted at the Hughes Funeral Home by the Rev. P. Parkin, pastor of Cookstown United Church, where Mr. Wrgiht was a member and former elder.

Pallbearers were a grandson, Wayne Sutherland, and five nephews, John Buyers, Alvin Dermott, Doug Wright, Harold Wright and Harold Leetch.

Burial will take place in Alliston Union Cemetery in the spring. Alliston Herald, Mar. 8, 1972.

Mary A. Buyers Wright

December 9, 1897 ~ August 16, 1982

Mrs. Mary Ann Wright of Queen Street in Cookstown died August 16, 1982 in her 85th year at Good Samaritan nursing home following a lengthy illness.

Only daughter of the late John and Amanda Buyers, she was born in 1897 at the Buyer’s home on the second line of Essa, known as the Scotch Line.

In 1920 she married William R. Wright and they started their married life in a farm at Thompsonville where their first two children were born. In 1923 they moved to the farm on the 14th line of Tecumseth where they resided until Mr. Wright’s death in 1972. She then moved to Cookstown where she remained until ill health forced her to go to the nursing home almost a year ago.

She is survived by her five children: Ivan of Cookstown; Marion (Mrs. Elmer Blakely) of Alliston; Doris (Mrs. Robert Sutherland) of Beeton; Mildred (Mrs. Keith Turnbull) of Baxter; Calvin of Lloydminister, Alta.; her brother, Clarence Buyers of Hanover and her 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother Lorne Buyers of Alliston in 1981.

Greatest interests were her family, church and flowers. She was an active member in the Thompsonville United Church and later in Cookstown United. She enjoyed membership in the Alliston Horticultural Society for as long as she was able. She had a great love and talent for growing flowers and was most generous with them.

Rev. D. Rice conducted the service in the Hughes Funeral Home. Interment was in Alliston Union Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Paul and Perry Turnbull, Wayne Sutherland, Darren Wright, John Buyers and Gene Lynch.

Flowers bearers were Ardell Patterson, Larry Dron, David Foster and Steven Zimmer-man. Alliston Herald, Sept. 8, 1982.

J. Ivan Wright

January 4, 1921 ~ October 18, 1994

At his daughter’s residence in Holland Landing on Tuesday, October 18, 1994, Ivan John Wright, formerly of Cookstown, in his 74th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Edythe Wright. Dear father of Louise, Barbara, Mary and John. Dear brother of Calvin Wright, Marion Blakley, Mildred Turnbull and Doris Sutherland. Devoted grandfather of David, Paul, Jeffrey and Stephen Lynch, Stephanie, Amanda and Christina Foster, Carly and Kirk Wright. Friends may call at the Paul F. Kent Funeral Home (Hwy. 27 north) Cookstown on Thursday, October 20th, from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Cookstown United Church on Saturday, October 22nd at 2 p.m. Interment Alliston Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Newmarket Era-Banner, Oct. 20, 1994.

Doris M. Wright Sutherland

June 2, 1924 ~ October 21, 2011

At Simcoe Manor Long Term Care, Beeton, on Friday, October 21, 2011. Doris Mae (Wright) in her 88th year, beloved wife of the late Robert Sutherland. Loving mother of Wayne and his wife Betty, and Brian and his wife Margaret. Lovingly remembered by her grand daughters: Jennifer, Marla, and Kate Sutherland. Dear sister of Calvin and Joan Wright, the late Ivan and Edith Wright, Marion and the late Elmer Blakely and Mildred and the late Keith Turnbull.

Resting at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 followed by interment in Trinity Cemetery, Beeton. Donations in Doris’ memory to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Toronto Star, Oct. 24, 2011.