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Arthur Edwin Gilbert (1872 ~ 1942)

4.4.1.5. Fifth child of Eliza A. Souch and John Gilbert, Arthur Edwin Gilbert, was born August 5, 1872, in Enniskillen, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario.

She married Minnie May Souch, son of Samuel Souch and Maria Thompson, February 13, 1901, in Bowmanville, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario and had four children:

(4.4.1.5.1) Ella May (1901 ~ 1962)
(4.4.1.5.2) Hilda Maud (1903 ~ 1968)
(4.4.1.5.3) Edward Arthur (1906 ~ 1971)
(4.4.1.5.4) Howard Ross (1908 ~ 1996)

Arthur E. Gilbert died January 17, 1942, aged 69 years in Edmonton, Alberta and Minnie M. Souch Gilbert died December 14, 1930, aged 65 years in Lumsden, Saskatchewan.

----- MARRIAGE -----

Gilbert—Souch

Leafy June and balmy October are reasons often reflected, on account of the charms they bring, for an event so important as a wedding. But winter, too, has its advantage for similar occasions, for it renders to indoor scenes a delight, that, summer with al its beautiful surroundings cannot contribute. Such a scene took place at the residence of Mr. Samuel Souch, proprietor of the Flour Mills, situated on the stream at the east end of our town, last evening, February 13, 1901, when his second daughter, Minnie May, was united in marriage to Mr. Arthur Gilbert of the firm Gilbert & Son, Produce dealers of our town the ceremony being performed at 7 p.m. by Rev. W. J. Joliffe, pastor of the Methodist church, in the presence of a number of intimate friends and relatives of both parties. The bride—as brides generally do—looked charming, in a skirt of new blue, with azure blue silk waist, trimmed with white? point lace. The bridesmaid, Miss Leeta Bennett, of Peterboro, and niece of the bride, was attired in shaded stripe silk waist and dark green skirt, and also looked lovely; while the groom was assisted by Mr. N. S. Souch, brother of the bride. The presents were numerous, including many beautiful and costly articles. After congratulations, the company sat down to the Wedding Supper, following which the rest of the evening was merrily spent in pleasant chat interspersed with sonsgs and instrumental music. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert left the same evening, amid showers of rice and old shoes, for their home, corner Ontario and Argyle streets. West Durham News, Feb. 14, 1901.

----- OBITUARIES -----

Arthur E. Gilbert

August 5, 1872 ~ January 17, 1942

After a brief illness Arthur Gilbert passed to rest at Edmonton on January 17, 1942. The late Mr. Gilbert was born at Enniskillen, in 1872. He was son of the late John and Eliza Gilbert and was one of a family of seven. Three brothers and two sisters predeceased him many years ago. He was associated with the firm of Cann & McClellan Co., in Bowmanville for many years. In 1910 he with his family moved to Lumsden, Sask. and later to Tomahawk, Alberta, where he resided until his death. In 1901 he was united in marriage with Minne Souch who passed away in 1930. He leaves to mourn his passing four children, Mayme (Mrs. Archie Guggisberg) Regina; Hilda (Mrs. Frank Boez) Arcola, Sask.; Edward, radio operator with Canadian Airways at Edmonton, and Howard at Tomahawk, also one sister, Mrs. William Trenouth, Napanee. Bowmanville Statesman, Feb. 5, 1942.

Minnie M. Souch Gilbert

January 24, 1865 ~ December 14, 1930

A former well-known lady and native of Bowmanville in the person of Mrs. Arthur Gilbert passed away on Sunday, December 14, 1930, after several years’ illness, in her 66th year. She was taken with convulsions on December 8th, and passed away a week later.

Mrs. Gilbert was born in Bowmanville in 1865, being a daughter of the late Samuel and Maria Thompson Souch. She lived here until after her marriage with Arthur Gilbert. They moved to the West in 1910, settling in Lumsden, Sask., in 1911 where she has lived ever since. She was a member of the Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband; two sons, Edward and Howard, at Lumsden, Sask.; two daughters, Mamie at Regina, and Hilda, Mrs. Boaz, at Arcola, Sask.; and three grandchildren; also three brothers, Walter O. Souch, Bowmanville; Enos at Portage la Prairie, Man., Norman at Holdfast, Sask.; and one sister, Ada, Mrs. Schwelm, at Toronto. Bowmanville Statesman, Dec. 25, 1930.