5.9.3.2. Gladys M. Johnston (1908-1983)

Gladys Melissa Isabelle Johnston

(1908 ~ 1983)

5.9.3.2. Second child of James A. Johnston and Clara A. Hill, Gladys Melissa Isabelle Johnston, was born December 31, 1908, in Midland, Ontario.

She married Donald George Henry Howard, son of William Henry Howard and Margaret Barr, June 20, 1936, Midland, Ontario and had three children:

(5.9.3.2.1) Pamela Clara Margaret (1941 ~ )
(5.9.3.2.2) Lynn Jo Anne (1943 ~ )
(5.9.3.2.3) Gwenn Catherine (1943 ~ )

Gladys M. Johnston Howard died March 20, 1983, aged 74 years and Donald G. Howard died April 30, 1987, aged 79 years in Dunnville, Ontario, and are interred at Lakeview Cemetery.

----- MARRIAGE -----

Johnston—Howard

An interesting wedding was quietly celebrated at Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday, June 20, 1936, when Gladys, daughter of Mrs. Clara Johnston of Midland, and Donald, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Howard, also of Midland, were united in marriage. Rev. Wayman K. Roberts, of Brantford, a former Baptist minister here, officiated, assisted by Rev. L. A. Duce, the present minister.

The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. Ira Hill, wore a beautiful wedding gown of white lace and a picture hat, with accessories to match, and carried a bouquet of pink roses and baby’s breath. She was attended by Miss Naomi Laidlaw as bridesmaid, wearing a gown of pink flowered chiffon. Her flowers were the same as the bride’s. Bill Scheetz was best man.

Following the wedding ceremony, a reception was held at the bride’s mother’s home, after which the newly married couple left on a wedding trip to the Adirondacks, Mrs. Howard traveling in a trim navy blue suit, with matching accessories. Midland Free Press, June 25, 1936.

----- OBITUARIES -----

Gladys M. Johnston Howard

At the Haldimand War Memorial Hospital, Dunnville on Sunday, March 20, 1983, Gladys M. Howard in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Donald Howard. Dear mother of Pamela and Arthur King, Whitby; Lynn and Ray Elder, Rehrersburg, Penn; Gwenn and Reinhard Nuesch, Hamilton. Loving grandfather of Kelly, Diane and Laura King and Rosa-Lynn Nuesch. Friends were received at the Ballard McDonald Funeral Home, 315 Broad Street E., Dunnville until Wednesday March 23. Service was held at First Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. Internment Lakeview Cemetery, Midland. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Gideon Bibles or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Dunnville Chronicle, Mar. 23, 1983.

Donald G. Howard

February 14, 1908 ~ April 30, 1987

At the Haldimand War Memorial Hospital, Dunnville on Thursday, April 30, 1987, Donald G. Howard, husband of the late Gladys (Johnston) Howard. Dear father of Pamela and Arthur King, Whitby; Lynn and Ray Elder, Rehrersburg, Penn; Gwenn and Reinhard Nuesch, Hamilton. Loving grandfather of Kelly, Diane and Laura King; Rosa-Lynn Nuesch. Brother of Vera Smith, R.R.#1, Wainfleet. Step-father of Gordon and Janet McKay, Ron and Wanda McKay; Clifford (Skip) and Alma McKay; Arthur and Rose McKay. Predeceased by a brother Melville Howard. Friends called at the Ballard-McDonald Funeral Home, 315 Broad Street East, Dunnville, Funeral Service and committal was held at First Baptist Church on Monday, May 4th at 2 p.m. Internment Lakeview Cemetery, Midland. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Dunnville Chronicle, May 5, 1987.

William H. Howard

April 16, 1884 ~ January 16, 1975

William Howard at St. Andrews Hospital, Midland on Thursday, January 16, 1975 in his 93rd year. William Howard of 337 Ellen St., Midland. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Barr. Dear father of Vera (Mrs. A. V. Smith), of Balm Beach, Donald of Dunnville, Melville of Orillia. Brother of Ralph of Midland and Margaret (Mrs. H. Ward) of Colbourne. Grandfather of Olive, Donna, Reta, Lloyd, Betty, Murray, Pamela, Gwen and Lynn. Lovingly remembered by 20 great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the A. Barrie Chapel of the James H. Lynn Funeral Homes, Ltd., 290 First St. until noon on Saturday, January 18. Then to St. Paul’s United Church, Midland for funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment later at Lakeview Cemetery, Midland. Casket will be open in the church from 1 p.m. until time of service. Midland Free Press, Jan. 17, 1975.

Margaret Barr Howard

April 23, 1884 ~ January 12, 1969

A Midland resident most of her lifetime, Mrs. Margaret Howard died January 12, 1969, at St. Andrews Hospital in her 85th year.

Born in Vasey, April 23, 1884, she was the daughter of the late Catharine and Donald Barr. She was married to William Howard, April 4, 1904, at Victoria Harbour.

Rev. R. G. Gillingham conducted the funeral service, January 15, from A. Barrie and Sons funeral home.

Mrs. Howard is survived by her husband, a daughter Vera (Mrs. Albert Smith), Donald, West Hill, and Melville, also nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Midland Free Press, Jan. 24, 1969.

Henry Howard

April 15, 1855 ~ July 4, 1944

After a two-month illness, Henry Howard died in St. Andrew’s Hospital, Midland, July 4, 1944 in his 90th year.

He was born in Shannonville. Sixty-three years ago he married Annie Chatterson in Rosemere. They lived there and in Fenelon Falls for some time before coming to Midland forty-seven years ago.

Mr. Howard worked at Letherby and Chew’s saw mill for a number of years and was caretaker of the United, which was than the Methodist Church for fourteen years.

He is survived by his widow, six sons, William, Daniel, Jerome, Ralph, Raymond and Norman, three daughters, Mrs. Gordon Henderson, Sr. (May), Mrs. Bert Martin (Violet) and Mrs. Dobson (Marguerite) of Pictou, N.S. The latter was unable to attend the funeral because she was ill. Twenty-three grandchildren also survive, three of whom are in the services, and twenty great-grandchildren. One nephew, Murney Howard, lives in Midland.

The funeral service was conducted at Mr. Howard’s late residence, 150 Seventh Street, Midland by Rev. Mr. Auld of St. Paul’s United Church, Saturday afternoon at two-thirty. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery.

Six grandchildren were the pallbearers, Thomas and Fred Howard, Toronto; Ted Howard, Penetang; Donald Howard, Douglas Martin and Gordon Henderson, Jr., all of Midland. Midland Free Press, July 12, 1944.

Annie Chatterson Howard

December 25, 1862 ~ November 1, 1949

A patient in St. Andrews Hospital, Midland, for the past three months, Annie Howard died November 1, 1949, in her 87th year.

Born Annie Chatterson in Price Edward County, she married Henry Howard in 1881 and had resided in Midland for the past 50 years. Mr. Howard predeceased her in 1944. Mrs. Howard attended the Roman Catholic Church.

Surviving are six sons, William, Dan, Ralph, Jerome, Raymond, and Norman, all of Midland; three daughters, Mrs. H. Martin (Violet), Mrs. Gordon Henderson (May), of Midland; Miss Marguerite, of Coldwater; six sisters, Mrs. May Carrier, Mrs. Duluth, Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. McHaskil, all of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Walton, Bay City, Mich.; Mrs. Lafferty, Hartford, Conn.; one brother, George Chatterson, Detroit, 23 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. Martin, November 4, with Rev. Edmund McCormack as celebrant. Six grandsons acted as pallbearers: Tom Howard, Douglas Martin, Fred Howard, Don Howard, Gordon Henderson, Ted Howard. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends and relatives came from Detroit, Toronto and Coldwater to attend the service. Midland Free Press Herald, Nov. 16, 1949.