FAMILY  FOLIAGE.

Marion Jean Adams  (1932 ~ 1986)

 

5.8.8.1. First child of Edwin L. Adams and Florence M. McLeod, Marion Jean Adams, was born July 14, 1932, in Egremont Twp., Grey Co., Ontario. 

  She married Gordon Henry Cherry, son of Thomas Henry Cherry and Mildred Mae Symes, July 5, 1952, Holstein, Ontario and had two children:  

 

• (5.8.8.1.1)  Donald Gordon  (1953 ~ )

• (5.8.8.1.2)  Wayne David  (1956 ~ )

 

  Marion J. Adams Cherry died December 2, 1986, aged 54 years and Gordon H. Cherry died April 13, 2006, aged 76 years in Mount Forest, Ontario, and are interred at Mount Forest Cemetery. 

 

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----- MARRIAGE -----

 

Adams—Cherry

At the Presbyterian Church Manse, Holstein, on Saturday, July 5, 1952, by the Rev. Douglas Conlan, Marion Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Adams, Conn, to Gordon Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cherry, Berkeley, Ont. Mount Forest Confederate, July 10, 1952.

 

 

----- OBITUARIES -----

 

Marion J. Adams Cherry

Marion Jean Cherry died on Tuesday, December 2, 1986 at Louise Marshall Hospital in her 55th year.

  She was born in Mount Forest, the daughter of the late Edwin Adams and Florence McLeod. In 1952 she was married to Gordon Cherry.

She was employed by Bell Canada in the Mount Forest office, where she became a senior operator. She was also the service representative for the local union and had 17 years of service at the time of her retirement in December 1966, when Mount Forest switched to the dial system.

  In 1972 she and her husband, Gordon purchased E. Cadwell Construction which they later renamed Gord Cherry Construction Ltd. They operated the business successfully as partners over the past 14 years with Marion being a very active participant until late in her illness.

  She is survived by her husband Gordon, two sons, Don and his wife Brenda of Mount Forest and Wayne of Kitchener and one grandson, Bradley.

Also surviving are one brother, Robert Adams and his wife Carol of Mount Forest and one sister, Betty Moorhead and her husband Peter of St. Thomas.

  The funeral service was held at the Hendrick Funeral Home on Friday, December 5, with Rev. John James officiating, assisted by Milton Tully.  Organist for the service was Mrs. Christine Dippel.

  Pallbearers were Stephen Adams, Philip Moorhead, Mac Coutts, Doug Coutts, Antonio (Tony) Le Blanc and Ross Stokes.  Flower bearers were nieces Katherine Dippel, Beverly Parker, Melissa McKessock, Cindy Lehman, Penny Caudle and family friend Spencer Stokes.

  Committal service and interment were at Mount Forest Cemetery. Mount Forest Confederate, Dec. 10, 1986.

   

Gordon H. Cherry

May 17, 1929 ~ April 13, 2006

Gordon Henry Cherry passed away peacefully at Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre, Mount Forest on Thursday April 13, 2006. Gord Cherry, beloved husband of the late Marion (Adams) Cherry (1986). Dear father of Wayne, Don and his wife Brenda and grandfather of Brad and Scott. He is also survived by his loving sisters Marilyn (Jim) Caudle of Fergus, Heather (Murray) Stalbaum of Guelph and Judy (John) McKessock of Bognor, brothers-in-law Ken Parker of Owen Sound, Bob Adams of Mount Forest and sisters-in-law Betty (Peter) Moorhead of St. Thomas and Carol (Charlie) Jessop of Tiverton. Gord was predeceased by his parents and brothers Glen, Ron and Doug and sisters Margaret Parker, Maxine Stewart and brother-in-law Sandy Stewart. Also remembered by his many nieces and nephews and their families. Friends may call at the Hendrick Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday April 15th at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Mount Forest Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Mount Forest United Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family. Owen Sound Sun Times, Apr. 15, 2006.

 

T. Henry Cherry

June 9, 1905 ~ December 2, 1961

Thomas Henry “Harry” Cherry, 56, a well known poultry dealer throughout the district, was found dead in his car at Hanover Saturday morning, December 2, 1961.

  Mr. Cherry, a native of Woodhouse, had resided in the Markdale district until nine years ago when he moved to Berkeley and operated a poultry dealer business from that location. He was a talented violinist and was in demand for many social events.

  He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mildred Simes, and a son, Glenn. He is survived by three sons and five daughters.

  He was a member of Cooke’s Presbyterian Church, Markdale.

  His funeral service held Monday afternoon at the Oliver Funeral Chapel, Markdale was largely attended by relatives and friends. Meaford Express, Dec. 7, 1961.

 

Mildred M. Symes Cherry

April 6, 1911 ~ November 1, 1954

Mrs. Harry Cherry of Berkeley, who was esteemed throughout the district, passed away suddenly on Monday morning, November 1, 1954 in the Centre Grey General Hospital. Mrs. Cherry, who had been ill for a week, was in her 44th year.

  The former Mildred Mae Symes, Mrs. Cherry was born in the Irish Lake district of Glenelg Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Symes. In 1927, she was united in marriage with Mr. Cherry. All their married life was spent in Markdale and the surrounding district.

  Mrs. Cherry was a member of Cooke’s Presbyterian Church and an active worker in the Ladies’ Aid Society. She as also an energetic member of Lady Sproule Lodge, No. 1092, L.O.B.A. She was the assistant guardian of the recently-organized Berkeley Juvenile Orange Lodge, No. 381, and it was at the institution of the lodge that she became ill.

  Surviving Mrs. Cherry, besides her husband, are four sons and five daughters, Glen of Summerville, Gordon of Mount Forest, (Maxine) Mrs. Alex. Stewart of Markdale, Ronald of Toronto, Margaret of Owen Sound, and Douglas, Marilyn, Heather, and Judy, at home. Also surviving are two sisters, (Eva) Mrs. Emerson Quinton of Walter Falls and (Mary) Mrs. Austin Craig of Toronto, and one brother, Carman Symes of London. A brother, William, and a sister, Grace, predeceased Mrs. Cherry.

  The funeral service, which was largely attended, was held in Cooke’s Presbyterian Church on Wednesday afternoon. On Tuesday evening, the members of Lady Sproule Lodge, also other members of the Orange Order, attended in a body at the Oliver Funeral Chapel, where the remains rested. Markdale Standard, Nov. 4, 1954.

 

Joseph J. Cherry, Jr.

April 7, 1871 ~ March 26, 1941

There passed away in Markdale Hospital on Wednesday, March 26, 1941, Joseph Jeffery Cherry, a well-known and respected resident of Wodehouse, after a few days illness. He was taken ill on Friday night and was brought to the hospital on Saturday, suffering from pneumonia. Complications set in which together proved fatal. He was in his 70th year.

  The late Mr. Cherry was the oldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Cherry of Euphrasia. He was born at Markham but when a small boy the family moved to Manitoulin Island. In 1888 they moved to Euphrasia, and purchased a farm on the 7th line where the deceased continued to live until a few years ago, when they gave up farming and and moved to Wodehouse. Thirty-eight years ago he married Miss Sarah Cornfield, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Cornfield of Kimberley, who survives.  Their marriage was blessed with two children, Harry and Mrs. John Bussey, both of Markdale.

  Surviving also are two brothers and three sisters, Alex. of Toronto, John of Clarksburg; Mrs. Joe Ward and Mrs. Geo. Cornfield of Kimberley; Mrs. John Brown of Clarksburg. Two sisters and a brother predeceased him some years ago. Seven grandchildren are also living.

  On Monday Mrs. Cherry fell and broke her shoulder and was in the hospital here unable to attend her husband’s funeral.

  The funeral took place on Friday afternoon from the home of his son, Mr. Harry Cherry, in town.  Mr. W. R. Buchanan, pastor of the Kimberley and Wodehouse United Churches, had charge of the service and was assisted by Rev. S. E. Annis of Markdale. The hymns used were favourites of the deceased: Rock of Anges and Abide With Me. The pallbearers were Messrs. Willard Wiley, Arthur Bowen, Wm. Walsh, George, Frank and Samuel Wiley.  The remains were placed in the mortuary chapel for burial in Thornbury cemetery in the Spring.

  The flower bearers were Messrs. Edward, Norman and Clifford Brocklebank, Gordon Ward, Stanley and Thomas Cornfield. The floral tributes included offerings from The Family, Brothers and Sisters., Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wiley, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walsh, Miss Murray and Wodehouse School pupils, New England W.I. and W.A., Swift Canadian Co., Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bussey, Carman and Harvey Cornfield, Miss Verna Nesbitt.

  Among those from outside points here for the funeral were: Misses Verna Nesbitt, Almeda and Clara Cherry of Toronto; Mrs. Harry Staples and Mrs. John Sargent of Owen Sound; Mr. and Mrs. John Cherry and Mrs. John Brown of Clarksburg; Mr. and Mrs. George Cornfield and family and Mrs. Jos. Ward of Kimberley. Markdale Standard, Apr. 3, 1941.

 

Sarah Cornfield Cherry

June 4, 1871 ~  December 12, 1948

Friends and relatives throughout this district will mourn the death of one of it’s most highly esteemed citizens, Mrs. Joseph Cherry, who passed away at the home of her son, Harry Cherry, early Sunday morning, December 12, 1948. The late Mrs. Cherry had been in poor health for the past several years, but had been bedfast for only three weeks. Deceased was born in Kimberley, the daughter of the late John Cornfield and Ann Lawrence Cornfield, 77 years ago. After her marriage in 1902 to Joseph Cherry, the couple moved  to a farm on the 7th line of Euphrasia Township. They lived here until the death of Mr. Cherry several years ago. The late Mrs. Cherry then moved to Markdale where she had resided since.

  Surviving are one daughter, Edna May, Mrs. John Bussey of Newmarket; one son, Harry Cherry of Markdale; two brothers, Thomas Cornfield of Whitehall, Michigan and George Cornfield of Kimberley and ten grandchildren. The late Mrs. Cherry was a former Methodist and was a member of the United Church at the time of her death. 

  A large number attended the funeral on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W. M. Lee of the United Church had charge of the services.

The many beautiful floral tributes were carried by nephews of the deceased, Stanley Harvey, Carman Harold and Thomas Cornfield and Thomas Herman and Glen Allen and Fred Clark.

  The pallbearers were George Wiley, Willard, Samuel and George Wiley, Dirk Fawcett and Arthur Bowen.

  Friends present from a distance were Mrs. George Newell and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allen of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Allen and Herman Allen of Meaford, Mr. and Mrs. James Watson and Miss Mildred Bussey of Sarnia, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Staples, Mrs. Jack Sargeant and Miss Sharren Sargeant of Owen Sound, Mr. and Mrs. John Cherry and daughter Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown and Alex Cherry of Thornbury, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ward, Clifford and Russell Brocklebank of Collingwood, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ward of Toronto, and others. Markdale Standard, Dec. 16, 1948.

 

Joseph J. Cherry, Sr.

March 21, 1846 ~ August 10, 1931

One by one we cross the river and on August 10, 1931, in the afternoon, death claimed one of our oldest and most respected citizens in the person of Mr. Joseph J. Cherry, at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. John Brown, Clarksburg. The deceased has been in failing health for some time past, but was only confined to his bed for about two weeks before he died. The Mr. Cherry was born in Yorkshire, England, in the year 1846 and came to Canada when twelve years of age. Sixty-one years ago on December 5, 1869 he was married to his now bereft widow and to this union were born five daughters and four sons. Together they experience many hardships of pioneer days. Mr. Cherry was a man of strong character and intellect. He chiefly followed the trade as a painter and his work was of the best and highest merit. In religion he was a member of the Methodist Church, now United, and died in peaceful faith, leaving his widow in care of our Creator. Besides his sorrowing widow and family he leaves thirty-three grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Deep and heartfelt sympathy is for for the bereaved in the loss of a kind and affectionate husband and father.

  The funeral took place to Thornbury cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Mr. Annis, of Thornbury, assisted by Rev. Mr. McAuslan, spoke words of comfort to the bereaved and a large concourse of sympathizing friends. The pall-bearers were three sons and three sons-in-law of the deceased. The floral tributes were many and beautiful and among them were:—Gates a-jar, from the family, sprays, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sprays, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Will Skippen, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Staples, Owen Sound, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wiley. The flower bearers were fourteen grandsons.

We often sit and think of him,

When we are all alone

For memory is the only friend

That grief can call its own.

Like ivy on the withered oak

When other things decay

Our love for him will still keep green

And never fade away.

Meaford Express, Aug. 20, 1931.

 

Harriet Willet Cherry

October 22, 1850 ~ January 27, 1938

Memory of a never-failing devotion to her family is all that remains now with the chief mourners, left as such through the death of Thursday, January 27, 1938, of Mrs. Joseph Cherry, late resident of Sandhill Sideroad. Many tributes of respect were paid this esteemed lady’s life on Sunday on the occasion of the funeral services comducted at the home by Dr. J. S. Duncan of Grace United Church. The impressive service conducted by her pastor, was made more comforting for members of the family and friends with the singing of two favorite selections of deceased.  One, “The Old Rugged Cross,” was sung as a duet by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hall of town. The other, “On Christ, the Solid Rock I Stand,” was rendered in unison.

  Interment took place in the local cemetery. The pall-bearers were three sons, Joseph, John and Alex., and John Brown, George Cornfield and Gordon Ward. Flower-bearer duties were performed by Russell Ward, Cliff Brocklebank, Tom and Harvey Cornfield. Friends from a distance at the funeral included Mr. Richard Cherry of Toronto, Misses Evelyn and Myrtle Cherry of Toronto, and Mrs. Albert Rentner of Collingwood.

To refer to the late Mrs. Cherry as wife and mother is to conjure in one’s mind all “that is lovely and of good report.” Those that knew this esteemed lady best will vouch that the fount of her life was the ideal of Christianity, and of hime life, with which she governed a busy life of service for others. In smile and speech, in mien and message, the source of all these fine capacities was unmistakable. One of the pioneers, Mrs. Cherry has left a noble heritage.

  Born in Montreal in the year 1850, the daughter of George and Mary Ann Willet, the late Sandhill Sideroad resident was married to Joseph Cherry at Markham in 1869. Mr. Cherry died in August, 1931. To them were born nine children, Alice and Richard having predeceased their mother. The surviving children are: Joseph J. Cherry of Euphrasia Twp.; Edith (Mrs. Charles Brocklebank) of Union community; Alex. Cherry of Sandhill Sideroad; Josephine (Mrs. Joseph Ward) of Kimberley; Harriet (Mrs. George Cornfield) of Kimberley; Grace (Mrs. John Brown), Lot 27, Con. 10, Sandhill Sideroad, and John Cherry of the 8th Line, Collingwood Township.

  The late Mrs. Cherry and her husband farmed for a number of years on Manitoulin Island and in the Muskoka district. At the former domicile, their family of children was born with the exception of John. For the past year she has been in failing health and death was from natural causes. Mrs. Cherry died in perfect peace, and her life of good works, performed both in the home and community, as well as in the church, will act as a source of inspiration to those who grieve that no more will they see her face and hear her voice—Thornbury Review-Herald. Markdale Standard, Feb. 17, 1938.

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