FAMILY  FOLIAGE.

Cephas William Souch  (1865 ~ 1953)

 

4.4.7. Seventh child of Dorothy Elford and William Souch, Cephas William Souch, was born March 5, 1865, in Enniskillen, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario.  

  He married Maude Charlotte Hayes, daughter of Alan Hayes and Hannah Veale, October 6, 1898, in Port Perry, Reach Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario and had two children: 

 

• (4.4.7.1)  Mary Dorothy  (1901 ~ 1992) 

• (4.4.7.2)  Annie Norine Mildred  (1905 ~ 2003) 

 

  Cephas W. Souch died February 12, 1953, aged 82 years and Maude C. Hayes Souch died January 16, 1944, aged 75 years in Hampton, Ontario and are interred at Hampton Union Cemetery.

 

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Souch—Hayes

On Thursday, October 6, 1898, in the presence of 120 guests on the lawn of Mr. Alan Hayes, his only daughter, Maude, was united in marriage to Mr. C. W. Souch. While the wedding march was being rendered on the piano by Miss Annie Allin, Bowmanville, the groom and groomsman—Mr. Arthur Gilbert, Bowmanville—tastefully dressed, took their places where they were soon joined by the bride and bridesmaid—Miss Veale, Illinois—charmingly attired in organdie muslin, each carring lovely bouquets of roses and carnations, accompanied, the bride by her father, the bridesmaid by her page, Master Harley Hayes, the bride’s little nephew, becomingly dressed in a suit of white. The surrounding guests, and the handsome bridal party standing before the parson in the bright light of the genial October sun made an exceedingly pretty picture. Rev. S. G. Rorke  in his most impressive manner performed the solemn rite. An excellent wedding dinner was served to all. The toast “the bride” was proposed by Dr. Mitchell. He referred to her many charming qualifications and talents. The groom made a brief response. Short suitable and witty speeches were made by Rev. S. G. Rorke, Messrs. Provan, Oshawa, and J. C. Vanstone, Bowmanville. The gifts to the bride were numerous, valuable, useful and ornamental. The bridal couple accompanied by their bridesmaid and groomsman left early in the ovening for Oshawa, followed by the good wishes of all, showers of rice and old boots. A trip to Detroit is the bridal tour. The guests spent a very pleasant and merry evening in the conversation, music, games, etc. Miss Annie Allin, Providence; Miss Mina Heatlie, Miss Marie Rogers, Mt. Vernon; on the piano. Messrs. Veale, Cartwright; Tordiff, Uxbridge; W. Hayes, (home) with comic songs, duets, choruses, etc., assisted a great deal in entertaining. Bowmanville Statesman, Oct. 19, 1898.

 

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Cephas W. Souch

March 5, 1865 ~ February 12, 1953

Following a lengthy period of ill health which he bore with great courage and fortitude, the death occurred in Hampton, Ont., on Thursday, February 12, 1953, of Cephas William Souch, beloved husband of the late Maude Hayes.

  The deceased was the only remaining member of one of the oldest pioneer families of Darlington. He was a son of the late William Souch and Dorothy Elford, and was in his 88th year.

  Born on the farm west of Enniskillen, now owned by Mrs. Harvey Harris, he remained there with his parents and farmed the Souch homestead. In 1898 he was married to Maude Hayes, daughter of the late Alan and Hannah Hayes. They remained on the farm until 1914, then owing to ill health moved to Hampton with his family and took up residence there until his death.

  Mr. Souch was associated with the firm of Beatty Bros. of Fergus for many years, and was the oldest member of their salesman’s staff.

He was a member of Hampton United Church, an Honourary Elder and member of the Choir. He gave much of his time and money to charity, was a wonderful neighbour and faithful friend to those who knew him. He possessed a fine tenor voice, and just a few weeks prior to his death, enjoyed singing his favourite hymns his daughter Mildred, who with her husband and family gave him every care during his long years of illness. Mr. Souch possessed a great sense of humour and keenness of mind which he enjoyed until his passing.

  His funeral was largely attended and was held from the Morris Funeral Chapel, Bowmanville, on Saturday, February 14. Mrs. J. A. Gunn presided at the organ.  Rev. G. E. Empey, Hampton, assisted by Rev. R. R. Nicholson, Bowmanville, conducted the funeral service.

  There remain to mourn his passing his two daughters, Mary (Mrs. J. Albert Cole), Bowmanville, and Mildred (Mrs. Ken. A. Caverly), Hampton, also four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

  The many beautiful floral tributes testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held and included flowers from Hampton Women’s Institute, North and South Neighbours, the Hampton Church Choir, and many others from neighbours, relatives and friends.

  The pallbearers were Messrs. Russell Gilbert, Austin Barron, Harold Salter, William Wilbur, James Hogarth, Hoskin Smith.

  Friends and relatives were present from Toronto, Islington, Oshawa, Peterborough, Orono, Enniskillen, Hampton and Bowmanville.

 Interment took place in Hampton Cemetery. Bowmanville Statesman, Feb. 26, 1953.

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Maude C. Hayes Souch

April 18, 1869 ~ January 16, 1944

Maude Charlotte Souch, beloved wife of Cephas W. Souch, Hampton, passed peacefully away at her home on January 16, 1944. She was in her 76th year and had borne a long illness of four years uncomplainingly and with great fortitude.

  Deceased was born in Sunderland on April 18, 1869, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alan Hayes. In 1898 she was united in marriage with Cephas W. Souch and they took up residence on the Souch homestead west of Enniskillen. About 30 years ago they moved to Hampton. The late Mrs. Souch was an admirer of art and music. Her chief interest was herhome for she was a loving mother and devoted wife, and her cheery and kind personality gained for her a large circle of friends.

  She was a member of the United Church, and a life member of the Women’s Missionary Society, member of the Women’s Institute, Adult Bible Class, and Hampton Church choir.  For many years she gave faithful service to the Sunday School, teaching a class of girls.  Prior to moving to Hampton she was organist at Enniskillen Church.

  Left to mourn her passing besides her husband are two daughters, Mrs. J. Albert Cole (Mary), Bowmanville, and Mrs. Ken Caverly (Mildred), Hampton.  A brother, Will Hayes, Columbus, predeceased her in 1904.

  The funeral service from Hampton United Church on January 18 was largely attended. Rev. Walter Rackham conducted the service and Mrs. Reta Dudley, Bowmanville, sang the lovely old hymn, “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.”

  Many floral offerings banked the casket, including tributes from the Adult Bible Class and Women’s Institute, which silently testified to the high esteem in which deceased was held. Bearers were Silas Williams, James Hogarth, George Armour and William Wilbur, all of Hampton.  Interment was in Hampton Cemetery.

  Relatives and friends from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stainton, Mr. Herb Johnston, Toronto; Mr. L. S. Caverly, Mrs. Elwood Fennell, Islington; Mr. and Mrs. James Gregory, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Goodman, Miss Elsie Stevens, Mr. Leighton Souch and Mr. Cyril Souch, Oshawa; Mr. and Mrs. Silas Souch, Mr. and Mrs. Heber Souch, Orono, and many from Bowmanville, Enniskillen and surrounding district. Bowmanville Statesman, Jan. 27, 1944.

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