FAMILY  FOLIAGE.

Lela May DeNure  (1910 ~ 1998)

 

4.3.2.5. Fifth child of Margaret Archer and Reginald DeNure, Lela May DeNure, was born June 12, 1910, in Penetanguishene, Simcoe Co., Ontario. 

  She married Douglas Jack Cossey, son of Herbert Thomas Cossey and Rose Anne Lake, April 3, 1941, in Gravenhust, Muskoka Dist., Ontario.

 

  Lela M. DeNure Cossey died December 1, 1998, aged 88 years and D. Jack Cossey died October 27, 1969, aged 58 years in Orillia, Ontario and are interred at St. James’ Cemetery.   

 

 

 

----- MARRIAGE -----

 

DeNure—Cossey

A wedding of much interest was quietly solemnized Thursday afternoon, April 3, 1941, at the United Church Manse, by the Rev. Beverly Oaten of Huntsville, when Lela May, younger daughter of Mrs. Margaret DeNure and the late C. R. DeNure, became the bride of Douglas Jack Cossey of Hamilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Cossey.

  The bride wore a gown of heavenly rose crepe street length with matching hat and shoulder bouquet of cream Joanna Hill roses and sweet peas. She was attended by her only sister, Mrs. W. J. Watson, wearing a gown of heavenly blue crepe, shoulder bouquet of pink Joanna Hill roses and sweet peas with navy accessories.

  Following the ceremony an informal reception was held at the home of the bride’s mother. The room was tastefully decorated with pink and white spring flowers, where a dainty buffet luncheon was served.

  For traveling the bride donned a dress of turquoise wool with matching turban, a sable jacket and black accessories to match. After a short motor trip the couple will reside at 204 Emerald St. N., Hamilton.

  Before her marriage the bride was the recipient of many beautiful gifts and two delightful showers were held in her honor at the homes of Mrs. George McCutcheon and Mrs. Gordon Sloan. Gravenhurst Banner, Apr. 10, 1941.

 

 

----- OBITUARIES -----

 

Lela M. DeNure Cossey

At Victoria House, Orillia, on Tuesday, December 1, 1998 in her 89th year. Lela May Cossey, beloved wife of the late Douglas Jack Cossey. Dear sister of the late Doris Hawkins, Ivan, Calvin, Frederick, and Edwin DeNure. Survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Carson Funeral Home, 54 Coldwater St. East, Orillia, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral service in the chapel Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment St. Andrews’ St James Cemetery. If desired memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Orillia Packet & Times, Dec. 3, 1998.

 

D. Jack Cossey

July 28, 1911 ~ October 27, 1969

Rev. Victor Dell and Rev. P. Lewis conducted the recent funeral service for D. Jack Cossey, 58, of 155 Brant St. E. held at the Doolittle Funeral Home, who died on October 27, 1969. Pallbearers were Lorne, Donald and Frank Farnsworth, Alfred Watson, Mervin DeNure and Reg DeNure. Honor guards were Ken Farnsworth, John, Fred and Ken DeNure. Interment was at St. Andrew’s Cemetery.

  Born at Kenora on July 28, 1911, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herbert T. Cossey, nee Rose Lake. He lived at Gravenhurst from 1927 to 1941. On April 3, 1941 he married Lela M. DeNure at Gravenhurst. He resided at Hamilton until 1945, then Beaverton until 1954, when he took up residence in Orillia. Mr. Cossey was a clerk in the production control department at Dorr-Oliver-Long, Ltd.

  A member of Equity Lodge 659 and Scribe “E”, Couchiching Chapter 198, he was also an active member of St. Paul’s United Church.

 Besides his wife, he is survived by brothers, Claude, of Haney, B.C.; Donald of Keewatin, Stanley of Vancouver, Gordon of Edmonton and sister May Cossey of Gravenhurst. He was predeceased by brothers Hylton and sister Ruby, Mrs. E. Farnsworth. Orillia Packet & Times, Nov. 4, 1969.

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