9.4.4. Elva Grace Sherwin (1903-1998)

Elva Grace Sherwin (1903 ~ 1998)

9.4.4. Fourth child of Sarah J. Adams and Charles Sherwin, Elva Grace Sherwin, was born August 28, 1903, in Roseneath, Alnwick Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario.

She married Edgar John Pacey Braithwaite, son of John Braithwaite and Clara Pacey, September 18, 1929, in Springbrook, Rawdon Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario and had one child:

(9.4.4.1) Helen Grace Louise (1931 ~ 2009)

E. Grace Sherwin Braithwaite died September 9, 1998, aged 95 years and Edgar J. Braithwaite died February 22, 2000, aged 92 years in Cobourg, Ontario and are interred at Merrills Cemetery, Haldimand Twp., Ontario.

----- MARRIAGE -----

Sherwin—Braithwaite

A quiet but very pretty autumn wedding was solemnized on Wednesday, September 18, 1929, at the United Church parsonage, Springbrook, with Rev. Henry Bunt officiating, when Elva Grace, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sherwin, Roseneath, became the bride of Edgar J., youngest son of Mrs. Clara and the late John Braithwaite.

The bride looked charming in a French bouffant frock of chocolate brown flat crepe, with circular collar and cuffs of sand shade crepe, and long sleeves. She carried an arm bouquet of Premier roses and fern, and wore the groom’s

gift, a charming pearl bar pin with attractive design setting. They were unattended.

Following the ceremony a dinner was given in their honor by their friends, Rev. and Mrs. Bunt. Later the happy couple left amid showers of good wishes on a motor trip to New Ontario, the bride traveling in a suit of navy all-wool broadcloth with pin stripe, and fox furs. Her hat was copen faille silk, with velvet and novelty ornaments.

On their return Mr. and Mrs. Braithwaite will reside in Alnwick Township. Cobourg Sentinel-Star, Sept. 26, 1929.

----- OBITUARIES -----

E. Grace Sherwin Braithwaite

At the Northumberland Health Care Centre, Cobourg on September 7, 1998, in her 96th year, Elva Grace Sherwin, beloved husband of Edgar Braithwaite, mother of Helen Scovell (Gordon), Colborne, grandmother of Gregory Scovell and his friend Erin (Oshawa), Anne Wiltse and her husband Randy (Bowmanville) Jeanette Wilson and her husband Graham of Vancouver. Great grandmother to Adam and Melonie Scovell and Joshua Wilson. Funeral service at St. James Anglican Church, Roseneath at 3 p.m. Thursday, September 10th. Visitation at the Joliffe Funeral Home, Warkworth, Wednesday, September 9, 4-7 p.m. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or St. James Anglican Church, Roseneath. Cobourg World, Sept. 10, 1998.

Edgar J. Braithwaite

July 14, 1906 ~ February 22, 2000

At the Golden Plough Lodge, Cobourg on Tuesday, February 22, 2000, aged 93 years, Edgar John Pacey Braithwaite, of Cobourg and formerly of Roseneath, beloved husband of the late Elva Grace (Sherwin). Dear father of Helen and Gordon Scovell of Colborne. Sadly missed by his grandchildren: Gregory, Anne and Jeanette and by his great grandchildren: Adam, Melonie and Joshua. Brother of the late Earl Braithwaite. Uncle of Merla, Roma and Dale. The family will receive friends are St. James Anglican Church, Roseneath, on Wednesday, March 1, from 1:30 o’clock to 3 o’clock. Service will be held in the church at 3 o’clock. The Rev. Ronald Meacock officiating, assisted by the Rev. Douglas Hall. Spring interment in Merrill’s Cemetery, Roseneath. As an expression of sympathy, donations to St. James Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Northumerland Funeral Service (a division of Walas Funeral Home Ltd.), 70 Church St., Warkworth. Cobourg Daily Star, Feb. 26, 2000.