5.3.10.1. H. May Adams (1915-2003)

Helen May Adams (1915 ~ 2003)

5.3.10.1. First child of Tim Adams and Gertrude Goodman, Helen May Adams, was born April 22, 1915, in Port Perry, Ontario Co., Ontario.

She married Ivan Merrill Cochrane, son of George Samuel Cochrane and Mary Susanna Knapp, November 15, 1933, in Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario and had four children:

(5.3.10.1.1) Donald Ivan (1934 ~ 2022)
(5.3.10.1.2) Doreen Helen Elaine (1936 ~ )
(5.3.10.1.3) Gloria Joyce (1941 ~ 2023)
(5.3.10.1.4) Linda Ann Judith (1948 ~ )

H. May Adams Cochrane died March 18, 2003, aged 87 years in Port Perry, Ontario and Ivan M. Cochrane died March 10, 1992, aged 78 years in Oshawa, Ontario and are interred at Hampton Union Cemetery.

----- MARRIAGE -----

Adams—Cochrane

Burketon. On Wednesday night last, the whole village of Burketon together with others from the surrounding district—totalling in all some one hundred and fifty—gathered together to tender Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Cochrane, a bride and groom of one month, also of that village, a miscellaneous shower. The merrymaking started while the evening was very young and continued to predominate until a very early hour in the morning. Young and old, in fact some who have not danced in years, as well as those who had never danced before joined whole-heartedly in dancing to the excellent old tyme music furnished by the many musicians present. Many tables of cards were also in evidence. Immediately after lunch, Miss Mildred Avery, on behalf of those present wished the popular young people every happiness and presented them with a mountainous pile of gifts. Both Mr. and Mrs. Cochrane replied in a most appreciative way, thanking one and all for their great kindness—Needless to say both the bride and groom were busy for the best part of an hour undoing the wonderful presents and showing them to all. Mrs. Cochrane was before her marriage Miss May Adams, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Adams, Burketon. Mr. Cochrane being a son of the late George and Mrs. Cochrane also of this village. Bowmanville Statesman, Dec. 14, 1933.

----- ANNIVERSARY -----

Enfield. Mr. and Mrs. L. Cochrane, Ralph and Ken, attended the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Cochrane of Nestleton. Bowmanville Statesman, Nov. 13. 1958.

----- OBITUARIES -----

H. May Adams Cochrane

On Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry, at age 87, after a long and courageous struggle with her debilitating disease. May (nee Adams) Cochrane of Port Perry beloved wife of the late Ivan Cochrane. Loved mother of Don (Freida) Cochrane of Scugog Island, Doreen Catherwood of Uxbridge, Joyce Abraham of Prince Albert and Judy Cochrane (Rick) of Oshawa.

Loving grandmother of 11, great-grandmother of 18 great-grandchildren and great-great grandmother of two. May was the eldest daughter of the late Tim and Gertie Adams of Burketon. She was predeceased by her sisters Eva Cochrane and Mary Carter, and she is survived by her sisters Millie Dusureault of Oshawa, Viola Breck of Kingston, and her brother Albert Adams of Bowmanville. Relatives and friends will be received at the Wagg Funeral Home, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of May Cochrane will be held in the chapel on Thursday, March 20th at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Fraser Lacey officiating.

Interment Hampton Cemetery in the Spring. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer’s Society of Durham Region or to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port Perry. Bowmanville Statesman, Mar. 19, 2003.

Ivan M. Cochrane

January 2, 1914 ~ March 10, 1992

Passed away quietly on Tuesday, March 10, 1992, Ivan M. Cochrane, at the Oshawa General Hospital, in his 79th year. Ivan was the last surviving of George and Mary Cochrane’s 11 children of Burketon, Ont. He is survived by his wife May and their four children, Don (Port Perry), Doreen Catherwood (Uxbridge), Joyce Abraham (Prince Albert) and Judy (Oshawa), 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Friends may call the Wagg Funeral Home, McDermott-Panabaker Chapel, 216 Queen St. (Queen and Perry Sts.) in Port Perry (985-2171) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel Friday March 13 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Hampton Cemetery in the Spring. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association or the Community Memorial Hospital Building Fund in Port Perry. Oshawa Times, Mar. 11, 1992.

Donald I. Cochrane

March 22, 1934 ~ September 5, 2022

Don passed away peacefully on Monday, September 5, 2022 at Port Perry Villa. He is now joining his loving wife, Freida. He will be missed by his children Cal (Margaret), Lorie (Cal) and Phil (Sonya). Don was a special Grandpa to Lona (Chris), Dana (Colin), Paige (Mike), Catherine (Andy), Nathan (Christina) and Stuart (Brooke). He was also the Great Grandfather to Brea, Ethan, Cameron, Andrew, Jordan, Wade, Ethan, Grace, Anna, Bella and Jonathan. Don will also be greatly missed by his sisters Doreen, Joyce and Judy (Rick); also, by his sister-in-law Peg and all his nieces and nephews. Don was born in Bowmanville in 1934. He was raised on a farm outside of Blackstock where he enjoyed playing sports. Don was an excellent athlete playing soccer, baseball and hockey which he really excelled at. Don started working at General Motors when he was 15, and continued to work there for over 30 years. Don became a supervisor at G.M. and many of his old workers said that he was the best boss they had ever had. After Don’s hockey and ball playing days, he turned his efforts to coaching. He influenced many young people who still called him a friend today. Don was also on the executive of both minor softball and minor hockey. Don was inducted into the Port Perry Sports Hall of Fame in 2015. After working at G.M., he had a hobby farm on Scugog Island to keep him busy. This little farm got him going to auctions, which he took to, and started Cochrane Auctions which ran for over 25 years. Don also did 2 terms as Town Councilor for Scugog Island. There are a lot of people he met through all his endeavours and many still call him a friend. Even with all this, he still said his best accomplishment was his family, who together with Freida, raised 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the Port Perry Villa, Steve Carnegie for his Monday morning visits, Sandy Durham for her kind care-giving and Doreen English for being such a good friend over the last years. This made Dad’s last days better. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Low and Low Funeral Chapel, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry (905-985-7331) on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 1-4 p.m. The family asks in lieu of flower that donations can be made to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation.

G. Joyce Cochrane Abraham

January 22, 1941 ~ October 25, 2023

Passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Port Perry Place, at age 82. Loved mother of Robert Abraham, Dean Abraham (Sharon), Janet St. Hilaire (Terry), Jeffrey Abraham (Lisa), and Dawn Smith (Robert). Beloved grandmother to her eight grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. Gloria will be missed by her siblings, Doreen Catherwood, and Judy Cochrane (Rick Dimmock) and predeceased by her brother Don (Freida) Cochrane. The Family of Gloria Abraham will receive friends at the Wagg Funeral Home, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Wednesday, November 1st from 11 a.m. – 12 noon. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel at 12 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario. Memories, photos and condolences may be left at www.waggfuneralhome.com.