FAMILY  FOLIAGE.

Gladys Irene Donalda Adams  (1937 ~ )

 

5.8.7.3. Third child of J. Stanley Adams and Sarah M. Andrews, Gladys Irene Donalda Adams, was born December 23, 1937, in W. Luther Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. 

  She married William John Bottrill, son of Charles Richard “Jack” Bottrill and Millicent Lauretta Evans Parris, August 18, 1958, Mount Forest, Ontario and had three children:  

 

• (5.8.7.3.1)  Daniel John  (1959 ~ )

• (5.8.7.3.2)  Catharine Anne  (1961 ~ )

• (5.8.7.3.3)  Douglas Richard  (1962 ~ )

 

  Gladys I. Adams Bottrill currently resides in Delta, British Columbia, and W. John Bottrill died May 8, 2015, aged 77 years, in Delta, British Columbia.

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----- MARRIAGE -----

 

Adams—Bottrill

Pink and white gladioli and candelabra formed the setting at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Monday, August 18, 1958, for the wedding of Gladys Irene Adams, Toronto, and William John Bottrill, Lindsay.

  The Rev. F. A. Pickering, M.A., performed the ceremony, Mrs. William Howells, of Conn, aunt of the bride, was organist and Mrs. Nelson Moore was soloist.

  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Adams and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Bottrill, all of Mount Forest.

  The bride chose a gown of nylon chiffon and taffeta, styled with lace sleeves, the bouffant skirt featuring two full-length floating panels at the back. She wore a headdress of sequins and a finger-tip veil and carried a bouquet of red roses.

  Matron of honor, Mrs. Frank Funston, London, Ont., a sister of the bride, wore blue organza over taffeta with a blue headdress.  She carried pink roses.

  Bridesmaids Mrs. Kenneth Parsons, Cornwall, a sister of the bridegroom and Miss Sheila Small, Conn, a niece of the bride, were gowned alike in dresses of blue nylon chiffon over taffeta with floating panels, and blue headdresses. Both carried pink roses.

  Beth Ann Adams, Conn, a niece of the bride, was flower girl, and she wore pink nylon chiffon and carried white and yellow roses.

  Mr. Kenneth Parsons, Cornwall, a brother-in-law of the bridegroom, was groomsman and Mr. Allan MacDougall and Mr. Ted Sarvis, both of Mount Forest were ushers.  Ronald Funston, London, Ontario, a nephew of the bride, was page.

  A reception followed in the parlors of the church. The bride’s mother received, wearing a sheath dress of pink lace over taffeta with navy accessories and a white rose corsage. 

  The bridesgroom’s mother wore a sheath dress of beige lace over taffeta, with white accessories and a white rose corsage.

  For the wedding trip to the United States, the bride chose a blue lace sheath dress, beige coat, white accessories and a red rose corsage.

  The couple will live in Lindsay. Mount Forest Confederate, Aug. 28, 1958.

 

 

----- OBITUARIES -----

 

W. John Bottrill

November 13, 1937 ~ May 8, 2015

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John Bottrill, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law and uncle. John passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Lions Gate Hospital following a fierce but brief journey with cancer. He will be missed dearly by his loving 'wife and best friend', Gladys; sons, Dan (Sue) and Doug (Laurie); daughter, Cathy; grandchildren, Jason, Sean, Amanda, Brandon, Lucas, and Colton; brother-in-law Frank Funston; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father, Charles ("Jack") and his mother, Millicent. John was born and raised in Mount Forest, Ontario, where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Gladys (Adams). Their marriage of 56 years was filled with love, laughter, and wonderful adventures. John's strong work ethic was instilled at an early age working alongside his father in the family butcher shop. He enjoyed a long and successful career in retail, joining the F.W. Woolworth Co. in Toronto shortly after graduation and later moving his young family out west, where he managed the Vancouver store until 1977. John had a talent for business and was recognized as one of the youngest managers, setting record sales year after year. John understood the importance of work/life balance. He worked hard and played hard; he loved sports, travelling with his family, and exploring the great outdoors. At 40, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to strike out on his own, owning and operating two successful businesses: Carousel Toys & Gifts (Cloverdale) and later Varsity Variety (Point Grey). John retired at the age of 50 to relax and enjoy life, a decision of which he was always proud. He spent those years doing everything he loved, spending time with his kids, grandkids, and many friends, travelling, gardening, entertaining, and of course, playing golf with his best friend, Gladys. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks for the kind and compassionate care given by Dr. Paul Sugar, Dr. Paul Klimo, and Dr. Andrezej Buczkowski, as well as attending nurses, Nancy and Kam. In keeping with John's wishes, a private Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. If you wish, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Vancouver Sun, May 16, 2015.

 

Charles R. “Jack” Bottrill

September 8, 1909 ~ May 8, 1985

Charles Richard (Jack) Bottrill of Mount Forest died suddenly on Wednesday, May 8, 1985. He was in his 76th year.

  He was the beloved husband of Millicent Parris.

  Mr. Bottrill was born and resided in London, Ontario. In 1932 he married Millicent Parris of Mount Forest and soon after moved to Sudbury, where the couple resided until Mr. Bottrill enlisted in the Armed Forces and served overseas during the second world war.

  On his return, the family took up residence in Mount Forest and established the Bottrill Meat Market, which Mr. Bottrill operated for many years.

  In his earlier years in Mount Forest, Mr. Bottrill enjoyed active participation in the curling club, and was also a member of the Legion, Lions Club and the I.O.O.F. For many years he was an enthusiastic supporter of the Progressive Conservative Party, both at the provincial and federal levels.

  Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Bottrill were pleased to entertain their relatives and many friends when they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home.

  Mr. Bottrill will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Millicent, his daughter Betty of Pompano Beach, Florida, his son, John and wife Gladys of Vancouver, his six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mount Forest Confederate, May 15, 1985.

 

Millicent L. Evans Parris Bottrill

May 15, 1906 ~ October 12, 2003

Millicent Lauretta (Evans/Parris) Bottrill passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2003.

  Mill was admitted to the Headwater Health Care Centre, Orangeville a few days before from Dufferin Nursing Home in Shelburne where she had resided for the last four years.

  Millicent Lauretta Evans was born on May 15, 1906 in Nekoma, North Dakota.

  She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, C. R. (Jack) Bottrill in 1985 and her three sisters and two brothers (Evans family) and by her adoptive parents Will and Flora Parris.

  Mill was very proud to have graduated as a registered nurse from Victoria Hospital, London, and was extremely skilled in her nursing profession. She nursed at Victoria Hospital, London, Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest and Durham, and before retiring managed the Baker-Saugeen Nursing Home for seven years.

  Mill will be sadly missed by her daughter Elizabeth of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and son John (Gladys) of Delta, B.C., as well as by her six grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.

  Friends called at the Hendrick Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

  The funeral service was held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, October 16 at 2 p.m.

   Interment at Mount Forest Cemetery.

  Memorial donations to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Mount Forest Confederate, Oct. 15, 2003.

 

H. Harry Bottrill

June 1, 1886 ~ November 20, 1933

Ald. Harry H. Bottrill, member of the London City Council for six terms and widely known in the city and throughout Western Ontario by reason of his long connection with the wholesale butchering business, died suddenly yesterday afternoon, November 20, 1933 at his home, Margate Farm, Oxford Street West.

  Mr. Bottrill had been at the city hall yesterday morning attending the municipal nominations for mayor and intended to be present at later sessions at the municipal building.  Returning to his home during the afternoon he was stricken with a fatal heart attack as he rose after reading the newspaper to cross the room.

  Mr. Bottrill has been seriously ill during the summer and had been forced to retire from active participation in his business. He obtained a leave of absence for four months from the Council board and had only returned three weeks ago to his seat. He appeared to have regained strength and was again expected to be a candidate for Ward 2, which he represented in this year’s Council.

NATIVE OF ENGLAND.

  Born in England 48 years ago, Mr. Bottrill came to Canada and to the London district when but a lad. Later he spent some years in Western Canada. He returned to London 20 years ago to enter the meat and provisions trade. He had been in business here since that time.

  Deeply interested in the municipal affairs in London, Ald. Bottrill was first elected to the City Council as a representative of Ward 2 in 1924. He was re-elected in 1925 and 1926. Retiring for the next four years, he returned to a Council seat in 1931 and was again successful last year and this year. In religion the alderman was an Anglican, an attendant of St. George’s Church, West London.

  Besides his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Bottrill, the surviving members of the family are two sons, William T. and John, both of this city, and a daughter, Miss Annie, at home.

  The funeral will be held from the family home on Thursday.  The funeral service at 2 p.m. will be conducted by Archdeacon G. B. Sage, of St. George’s Church. Interment will be made in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. London Free Press, Nov. 21, 1933.

 

Beatrice M. Trott Bottrill

November 5, 1885 ~ December 5, 1947

At her late residence, Oxford Street West, on Friday, December 5, 1947, Beatrice Mary Bottrill, beloved wife of the late Harry Bottrill and dear mother of Mrs. Jack McCallum, William, of this city, and Charles of Mount Forest, Ont. Resting at her late residence where the funeral service will be held on Monday, December 8, at 2 p.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. London Free Press, Dec. 6, 1947.

 

John T. Bottrill

January 1, 1848 ~ November 21, 1888
 

Mary Thompson Bottrill

1850 ~ 1900

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