FAMILY  FOLIAGE.

Doris Vivian Switzer  (1916 ~ 2002)

 

5.9.4.9. Ninth child of Margaret E. Johnston and Alfred E. Switzer, Doris Vivian Switzer, was born October 18, 1916, in Peterborough, Ontario. 

  She married John Clow Todd, son of Arthur Ellison Todd and Mary Elizabeth Sayers, January 13, 1943, Hamilton, Ontario, and had two children:  

 

• (5.9.4.9.1)  John Derek  (1949 ~ )

• (5.9.4.9.2)  Colleen Vivian  (1953 ~ )

 

  Doris V. Switzer Todd died September 23, 2002, aged 85 years and John C. Todd died October 25, 2008, aged 90 years in Hamilton, Ontario and are interred at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 

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----- ENGAGEMENT -----

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Switzer-Todd

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Switzer, of Pembroke, formerly of Penetanguishene, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Doris Vivian, to John C. Todd, son of Mrs. M. Todd and the late Arthur C. Todd; the wedding to take place early in January. Hamilton Spectator, Dec. 5, 1942.

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----- OBITUARIES -----

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Doris V. Switzer Todd

Peacefully, at Grace Villa Nursing Home on Monday, September 23, 2002, Doris Vivian Todd (Switzer) in her 86th year. Dearly loved wife and best friend of John Todd for 60 years. Cherished mother of Derek of Atlanta, Georgia, and Colleen and her husband, Frederick Meyer. Adoring grandmother of Robert and Alexander Meyer. Doris was a retired employee of Eaton’s, James Street North, a member of the Hi-Lites Club, and a longtime parishioner of Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Visitation at the M. A. Clark & Sons Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 25, 2002 at St. Peter & Paul Church, 50 Brucedale Ave. East, Hamilton at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Alzheimers Society or the S.P.C.A. Many thanks to the staff of Grace Villa for their excellent care.

“A gentle mother, so loved and kind,

what wonderful memories

you leave behind.” Hamilton Spectator, Sept. 24, 2002.

 

John C. Todd

July 15, 1918 ~ October 25, 2008

At McMaster University Medical Centre on October 25, 2008, John Clow Todd in his 91st year. Joined in heaven together forever with his beloved wife, Doris (Switzer), 2002. Cherished father of Derek and his wife, Jennifer of Roswell, Georgia, and Colleen and her husband Frederick Meyer. Devoted grandfather of Robert and Alexander Meyer. John was a retired employee of Westinghouse Canada, and a longtime parishioner of Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Veteran of WWII serving in Europe with the Royal Canadian Artillery, 23rd Field Regiment, 31st Battery.  Visitation at the M.A. Clark & Sons Funeral Home, 567 Upper Wellington St., Hamilton, Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 2-4 p.m. and 6:30-9:00 p.m. Prayers at 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 50 Brucedale Ave. E., Hamilton. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Salvation Army or the Alzheimer Society. Many thanks to the staff of St. Joseph’s Villa and the emergency staff of McMaster Medical Centre for their compassion and excellent care. Hamilton Spectator, Oct. 27, 2008.

 

Arthur E. Todd

October 9, 1882 ~ June 26, 1920

At 988 York St., on Saturday, June 26, 1920, Arthur E. Todd, beloved husband of Mary Sayers, aged 37 years.

  Funeral from above address, on Tuesday morning, at 8:30 o’clock, to St. Mary’s Cathedral, thence to Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Hamilton Spectator, June 28, 1920.

 

Mary E. Sayers Todd

July 15, 1883 ~ June 29, 1985

Peacefully at the Brantwood Manor, Burlington, on Saturday, June 29, 1985, Mary E. Todd, in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur E. Todd and loved mother of John and daughter-in-law, Doris. Dear grandmother of Derek, and Colleen and Fred Meyer and great-grandmother of Robert Meyer. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. from the Dwyer Funeral Home, 16 Cannon St. E., to St. Mary’s Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 9 o’clock.  Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. Visiting Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Hamilton Spectator, July 2, 1985.

 

Arthur C. Todd

January ?, 1859 ~ August 18, 1940

On Sunday, August 18, 1940, at Toronto, Arthur Clow Todd, husband of the late Agnes Amelia Good, in his 82nd year (formerly of 13 Emerson Avenue).

  Resting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Torrens, 62 Runnymede Road, till 11 a.m. Wednesday. Service from Yorke Brothers Funeral chapel, 2197 Bloor Street West, on Wednesday, at 2 p.m. Interment Prospect Cemetery. Toronto Star, Aug. 19, 1940.

 

Agnes A. Good Todd

March 2, 1861 ~ March 3, 1925

On Tuesday, March 3, 1925, at her late residence, 13 Emerson Ave., Agnes Amelia, beloved wife of Arthur C. Todd, in her 66th year.

  Funeral from the residence Friday, March 6, at 3:30 o’clock. Interment family plot, Prospect Cemetery. Windsor papers please copy. Toronto Star, Mar. 4, 1925.

 

Robert C. Todd

September 13, 1809 ~ May 7, 1866

 

Mary Ann Boyle Todd

1829 ~

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