5.7.2.6. Albert L. Hunter (1917-1993)

Albert Lawrence Hunter (1917 ~ 1993)

5.7.2.6. Sixth child of Mary Jane Ferguson and James Hunter, Albert Lawrence Hunter, was born September 21, 1917, in Mount Forest, Wellington Co., Ontario.

He married Muriel Dove Crewson, daughter of John Franklin Crewson and Annie Eliza Georgina Bourn, June 6, 1945, in Monticello, E. Luther Twp., Dufferin Co., Ontario, and had seven children:

(5.7.2.6.1) Cecil Albert (1946 ~ )
(5.7.2.6.2) Marion Ivadel (1950 ~ )
(5.7.2.6.3) Gloria Dove (1951 ~ )
(5.7.2.6.4) Jane Anne (1958 ~ )
(5.7.2.6.5) David Leroy (1959 ~ )
(5.7.2.6.6) Linda Muriel (1961 ~ )
(5.7.2.6.7) James Bruce Franklin (1962 ~ )

Albert L. Hunter died May 25, 1993, aged 75 years, in Elora, Ontario and Muriel D. Crewson Hunter died January 8, 1977, aged 50 years in Fergus, Ontario and are interred at Belsyde Cemetery, Fergus, Ontario.

----- MARRIAGE -----

Hunter—Crewson

At the home of the bride, under an arch of evergreens with pink and white carnations streamers and bells, a very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday, June 6, 1945, at 3 p.m., when Muriel Dove, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Franklin Crewson, was united in marriage to Albert Lawrence Hunter of Conn, with the Rev. Lloyd Hustler, cousin of the bride, officiating. The bride looked charming in a floor-length gown of white sheer with matching head dress of flowers and veil and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and blue delphiniums as she entered the living room on the arm of her father, Mr. J. Franklin Crewson, while Mrs. Wm. Henderson played the wedding march. The brides-maid, Gwendoline Crewson, sister of the bride, was in a floor-length gown of cream satin with head dress of flowers and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and pink delphiniums. The groom was supported by Mr. Robert Ferguson, cousin of the groom. Before the signing of the register, a solo was sweetly sung by the bride’s sister, Gwendoline. After the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served to over thirty guests by four of the bride’s friends. The living room was tastefully decorated with pink and white streamers. The bride’s table was centred with the wedding cake and trimmed with pink and white. Gifts to the organist were a pair of pillow-slips, to the bridesmaid a gold locket, and to the groomsman a billfold. After the buffet lunch the happy couple left for a honeymoon to points south, the bride wearing a flowered jersey with matching accessories. They will reside on a farm near Conn. Guests were present from Conn, Grand Valley, Toronto and Mount Forest. Grand Valley Star & Vidette, June 14, 1945.

----- OBITUARIES -----

Albert L. Hunter

A funeral service was conducted in the chapel of the John Thomson and Son Funeral Home on Thursday, May 27, 1993, at 2:30 p.m. for Albert Lawrence Hunter who passed away at Wellington Terrace on Tuesday, May 25, 1993 in his 76th year.

Mr. Hunter took great pride in his work as a carpenter for the Grand River Conservation Association where he was employed for many years.

He was the beloved husband of the late Muriel Crewson, dear father of Cecil and Beth, Marion and Hugh, Gloria and Dan, Jane and Wilf, David and Pat, Linda and Clive and James and Brenda. He was survived by his grandchildren, one brother Elmer and Beatrice and a sister Viola. Predeceased by two brothers Harvey and Roy and a sister Edith.

The Rev. Murray Laurenson officiated at the service and burial was at Belsyde Cemetery. The flowerbearers were: Theresa Hunter, Monica Hunter, Lynora Kavanagh, Jolene Turner and Lee Ann Hunter. The pallbearers were: Adam Hunter, Lewis Kavanagh, Clive Wing, Wilf Caughill, Hugh Turner and Dan Bastien.

Donations were accepted for Wellington Terrace and Groves Hospital. Fergus-Elora News Express, June 2, 1993.

Muriel D. Crewson Hunter

April 5, 1926 ~ January 8, 1977

A funeral service was held for Muriel D. Hunter, at the John Thomson Funeral Home, Fergus, January 10, 1977. She was 50.

She is survived by her husband Albert Hunter, of West Garafraxa Township, her son Cecil, of Flesherton, daughters Marion Turner, of Guelph, Gloria Kavanagh, of Plattsville, and Jane, David, Linda and James at home.

She is also survived by her parents, Georgina and Franklin Crewson, R.R.2, Grand Valley, her sister Gwendoline Ferguson, R.R.1, Conn, and five grandchildren.

The pallbearers were Robert Staples, Cleveland Mullin, Dolmar Cardy, Alfred Wilson, Wesley Tilley and Stanley Woods.

Interment was at Belsyde Cemetery. Fergus-Elora News Express, Jan. 19, 1977.

J. Franklin Crewson

August 27, 1891 ~ March 6, 1977

Family and friends were saddened by the passing of John Franklin Crewson at Dufferin Area Hospital, Orangeville, Ontario, Sunday, March 6, 1977 in his 86th year.

Mr. Crewson is survived by his wife the former Georgina Bourn, one daughter, Gwendoline (Mrs. Robert Ferguson of Conn); eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He is predeceased by three daughters, Pauline, Elsie, Muriel (Mrs. Albert Hunter).

He is also survived by three sisters, Ethel (Mrs. Joseph Hustler, Shelburne); Minnie (Mrs. George Drury, Grand Valley); Isabelle (Mrs. Frederick Gamble, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba). Two brothers, Benjamin of Mildmay and Archibald of Owen Sound.

He was predeceased by one sister Jennie (Mrs. Frederick Drury); and five brothers, Lorenzo, Harry, George, Bert and Edward.

Mr. Crewson was born at Gordonville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Crewson (nee McArthur). He moved to Colbeck at an early age where he resided until two years after his marriage, upon which time he moved to Arthur. He farmed there for thirteen years. During these years he served as President of the Agricultural Board; judged and showed horses; served on the church board and was a member of the choir. Moving back to Colbeck he again farmed for several years and was a mail carrier for twenty-four years. Mr. Crewson, eventually retired from the farm to Monticello, where he spent the rest of his remaining years.

Mr. Crewson rested at Sime’s Funeral Home in Grand Valley where service was conducted by the Rev. Bruce Besley on Tuesday, March 8, 1977 at 5:30 p.m.

Pallbearers were Albert Barber, William Townsend, Larry Dunn, Lorne Hillis, George Hills, and William White. Flowerbearers were grandchildren, Cecil, David and Jim Hunter; Shirley McEwen, Lorna and Marilyn Ferguson.

He was always willing to lend a helping hand and will be missed by all. Grand Valley Star & Vidette, Mar. 16, 1977.

Annie Eliza Georgina Bourn Crewson

May 5, 1896 ~ July 15, 1995

Entered into rest in Saugeen Valley Nursing Home, Mount Forest on Saturday, July 15, 1995.

Georgina Crewson (Bourn), in her 100th year; beloved wife of the late Franklin Crewson; dear mother of Gwendoline (Mrs. Ferguson) of Conn; also survived by 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; predeceased by three daughters Pauline, Elsie and Muriel.

Rested at the Sime’s Funeral Home, Grand Valley until Monday, July 17th where the service was held at 2:00 p.m. Interment Greenfield Cemetery, Arthur. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Monticello United Church or the charity of your choice. Visitation was on Sunday, July 16th, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Grand Valley Star & Vidette, July 19, 1995.