FAMILY  FOLIAGE.

Florence Helena Pye  (1887 ~ 1963)

 

4.4.5.2. Second child of Laura C. Souch and John W. Pye, Florence Helena Pye, was born May 15, 1887, in Enniskillen, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario.

  She married John 'Albert' Stainton, son of James Warren Johnston and Mary Ferguson, May 26, 1909, in Enniskillen, Ontario and had one child: 

 

• (4.4.5.2.1)  Clifford Albert  (1916 ~ 2017) 

 

  Florence H. Pye Stainton died January 5, 1963, aged 75 years and J. Albert Stainton died May 27, 1965, aged 86 years in Toronto, Ontario and are interred at Hampton Union Cemetery.

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----- MARRIAGE -----

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Pye—Stainton

The marrige of Miss Florence Helena Pye, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Pye, and Mr. Albert J. Stainton took place Wednesday, May 26, 1909 at 2:30 p.m. in the Methodist church, Enniskillen. Rev. J. A. Jewell, B.A., pastor of the church, performed the ceremony in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends of the contracting parties. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers, palms and ferns. The bride who was given away by her uncle, Mr. C. W. Souch, wore an empire gown of pale green colienne over green silk and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and maidenhair fern, wearing a wreath of orange blossoms. Miss Mary Souch, cousin, was flower girl, and wore a dress of pink mull and carried a basket of white daisies. Miss Gussie Annis, Toronto, cousin of the groom, played the wedding march. A reception was held later at the home of the bride’s parents and a wedding supper served to fifty or more guests the tables being prettily decorated with pink and white carnations. The happy couple left by evening train midst a shower of confetti and rice for a honeymoon trip to western cities, the bride travelling in a neatly fitting brown suit with hat to match. The bride and groom were very generously remembered by their friends, the church, choir and Sunday School presenting them with two beautiful picture and an artistic vase. They will both be greatly missed as they have been members of the choir for some years, also took an active part in all other church work. Their many friends wish them all happiness and prosperity in their married life. Bowmanville Statesman, May 27, 1909.

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----- OBITUARIES -----

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Florence H. Pye Stainton

May 15, 1887 ~ January 5, 1963

The death of Mrs. Albert J. Stainton occurred in Toronto on Saturday, January 5, 1963, following an illness of seven year. She was in her 75th year.

  Formerly Florence Helena Pye, daughter of the late John W. Pye and Laura Pye (nee Souch), the deceased was born at Enniskillen, Ont.

  The late Mrs. Stainton attended school in Enniskillen and in 1909 married Albert J. Stainton, who survives. She had resided in Toronto for approximately 50 years, and was a member of the United Church.

  Surviving besides her husband are a son, Clifford, of Toronto; and a brother, Howard J. Pye of Enniskillen. Three grandchildren, John, Janine and Florence Anne also survive.

  The funeral service was held at the Trull Funeral Home, Toronto, on Tuesday, January 8, and was conducted by Rev. F. W. Brailey, and Rev. Harold Stainton, Oshawa. Interment was in Hampton Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Messrs. Albert Cole, Bowmanville; Ken Caverly, Hampton; Milton Stainton and Floyd Beckett of Enniskillen.

  Among the lovely floral tributes, evidence of the esteem in which the deceased  was held, was one from the management and staff of Trull Funeral Homes, Ltd. Bowmanville Statesman, Jan. 24, 1963.

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J. Albert Stainton

November 15, 1878 ~ January 5, 1963

The death of John Albert Stainton, aged 86 years, of 86 Russett Ave., Toronto, occurred at the Maynard Nursing Home, Toronto, on Thursday, May 27, 1965.

  Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Stainton, the deceased was born at Enniskillen and attended school there. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Florence Pye.

  The deceased was a member of the United Church of Canada and was a choir member for many years. A stationary engineer, he was employed at the Woman’s College Hospital, Toronto, for 35 years. He was also, for a 10-year period, a motorman with the Toronto Street Railway. His favorite recreation was horsehoe pitching and he was an enthusiastic devotee of the game.

  Mr. Stainton is survived by one son, Clifford, of Toronto, and three grandchildren, John, Janine and Anne. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Wm. Moore (Christina) of Bowmanville, and a brother, Wallace of Toronto.

  The funeral service was held from the Trull Funeral Home, 2704 Yonge St., Toronto, on Monday, May 31st, and was conducted by Rev. Wm. Reed and Rev. Milton Sanderson. Interment was in Hampton Cemetery.

 Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased. Bowmanville Statesman, June 16, 1965.