4.3.2.6. James Ivan DeNure (1914-1997)

James Ivan DeNure (1914 ~ 1997)

4.3.2.6. Sixth child of Margaret Archer and C. Reginald DeNure, James Ivan DeNure, was born September 19, 1914, in Orillia Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario.

He married Evelyn Agnes Wight, daughter of Percy Alfred Wight and Annie Erith Campbell, on October 12, 1938, in Wellington, Hillier Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario and had two children:

(4.3.2.6.1) Reginald Percy (1942 ~ )
(4.3.2.6.2) Kenneth Ivan (1943 ~ )

J. Ivan DeNure died December 15, 1997, aged 83 years, in Haines City, Florida, U.S. and Evelyn A. Wight DeNure died April 25, 1996, aged 82 years, in Chatham, Ontario and are interred Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, Ontario.

----- MARRIAGE -----

DeNure—Wight

The home of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Wight, of Wellington, bright with autumn flowers, was the scene of a pretty when their only daughter, Evelyn Agnes, was married to Mr. James Ivan DeNure, of Gananoque, youngest son of Mrs. C. R. DeNure, of Gravenhurst, and the late Mr. C. R. DeNure.

The Rev. L. S. Wight, Belleville, uncle of the bride, was the officiating clergyman. The ceremony was performed beneath an arch banked with crimson foliage, ferns and autumn flowers, and the wedding music was played by Mrs. R. A. Wight, Hillier, aunt of the bride. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was a picture of loveliness in a gown of white bridal satin, fashioned on princess lines, with Peter Pan collar and tiny satin buttons. The yoke was of Alencon lace and the long fitted sleeves ended in points of lace. Her tulle veil fell softly from a halo held in place by a wreath of orange blossoms and seed pearls. She wore silver slippers and carried a shower bouquet of pink roses and bouvardia tied with a silver bow. During the signing of the register Miss Lela DeNure, Gravenhurst, sister of the groom, sang, “I Love You Truly”.

Following the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served by Mrs. N. A. Tice, Mrs. T. Smith, Mrs. W. Wight, Mrs. R. A. Wight, Mrs. G. Newson, Miss Dorothy Sprague, Miss Iola Wight and Miss Marjorie Pearson. The bride’s mother received wearing a gown of American rust crepe with yoke insertions of black net, and corsage of talisman roses. The groom’s mother was unable to be present.

The groom’s gift to the bride was a yellow filigree bracelet, to the organist a black leather bag and to the soloist a yellow gold pendant.

Amid showers of confetti and good wishes the happy couple left by motor for Ottawa and northern Ontario, returning by way of Muskoka Lakes. For traveling thebride wore a tailored suit of navy blue with matching accessories and Boy Blue coat. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. DeNure will reside at 115 William Street, Gananoque. Orillia Packet & Times, Oct. 27, 1938.

----- OBITUARIES -----

J. Ivan DeNure

J. Ivan DeNure of Chatham, passed away suddenly, but peacefully with his family at his side, in Haines City, Florida, on Monday, December 15, 1997.

Born in Orillia, Ontario 83 years ago son of the late Reginald and Margaret (Archer) DeNure. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Wight) DeNure (1996).

In 1948 Ivan founded Chatham Coach Lines and at the time of his death was a director of the firm. He was a Past President of the Ontario Motor Coach Association, a Past Master of Victory Lodge #563 A.F. & A.M., Mocha Temple London, Ahcorn Shrine Club Chatham, and an active member of Victoria Avenue United Church.

Loving father of Reg and his wife Brenda (Hunter) of Chatham and grandfather of their family Danielle and husband Keith Chinnery of Windsor, Jacquelyn and husband Peter McGlynn of London, Pierrette and Brent of Chatham and great-grandfather of Jocelyn McGlynn; Ken and wife Barbara (Parry) and grandfather of their family Calvin, Jarrod, David and Anne of Chatham. Dear brother of Lela Cossey of Orillia. Predeceased by three brothers Calvin, Ed and Fred and one sister Doris Hawkins.

Friends will be received a the Murray Bowman Funeral Home, 4 Victoria Avenue, Chatham (352-2390), on Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, December 20, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Dr. David Williamson of Victoria Avenue United Church officiating.

Interment in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham.

In lieu of flowers contributions to the Shrine Hospital, Victoria Avenue United Church, Canadian Cancer Society or charity of ones choice would be appreciated. Victory Masonic Lodge will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home Friday at 7 p.m. London Free Press, Dec. 19, 1997.

Evelyn A. Wight DeNure

September 27, 1913 ~ April 25, 1996

Evelyn A. DeNure of Chatham passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, April 25, 1996 at Meadow Park Nursing Home, in Chatham, Ontario.

Evelyn was born near Wellington, Ontario, in Prince Edward County 82 years ago. She was the daughter of the late Percy Wight and the former Erith Campbell. A member of Victoria Avenue United Church, she had been active in the United Church Women, Blue Bell Chapter of the Eastern Star and the Assisting Society of the Public General Hospital, where she was an honourary member.

Evelyn had graduated from the Peterborough Normal School, in 1936, and taught in “The County” from 1936 until 1938. Evelyn and Ivan were married on October 12, 1938. They moved from Peterborough to Chatham in 1948 and founded Chatham Coach Lines.

She was the beloved wife of J. Ivan DeNure and the loving mother of Reg and his wife Brenda, and a Grandmother to their family: Danielle and her husband Keith Chinnery, of Windsor, Jacquelyn and her husband Peter McGlynn, of London and Pierrette and Brent, of Chatham and loving mother of Ken and his wife Barbara and a Grandmother to their family: Calvin, Jarrod, David and Anne, all of Chatham. Although predeceased by brothers Leland and Eugene, she is survived by Lewis and his wife Phyllis Wight, of Wellington and Lyle and his wife Dorothy formerly of Chatham and Petrolia, now of Kingston.

Friends will be received at the Murray Bowman Funeral Home, 4 Victoria Avenue, Chatham, on Friday, April 26 from 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. The funeral service will take place from the funeral home at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 1996, with the Rev. Dr. David Williamson of Victoria Avenue United Church officiating. Interment in Maple Leaf Cemetery will follow the ceremony.

Contributions to Victoria Avenue United Church or the charity of your choice, in memory of Evelyn, would be appreciated by the family. Chatham Daily News, Apr. 26, 1996.