9.4.4.1. Helen G Braithwaite (1931-2009)

Helen Grace Braithwaite (1931 ~ 2009)

9.4.4.1. First child of E. Grace Sherwin and Edgar J. Braithwaite, Helen Grace Louise Braithwaite, was born August 4, 1931, in Alnwick Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario.

She married Gordon Shelley Scovell, son of Godfrey Shelley Scovell and Irene Mary Louise Jones, December 18, 1954, in Roseneath, Ontario and had three children:

(9.4.4.1.1) Gregory John Shelley (1957 ~ )
(9.4.4.1.2) Anne Louise (1960 ~ )
(9.4.4.1.3) Ruthanne Jeanette (1963 ~ )

Helen G. Braithwaite Scovell died March 14, 2009, aged 77 years, in Toronto, Ontario and Gordon S. Scovell died November 30, 2006, aged 80 years in Peterborough, Ontario and interred at St. James Cemetery, Roseneath.

----- MARRIAGE -----

Braithwaite—Scovell

St. James’ Church, Roseneath, was the scene of a very pretty wedding, December 18, 1954, when Helen Grace Louise Braithwaite, Roseneath, was married to Gordon Shelly Scovell, Wycliffe College, Toronto, son of Rev. and Mrs. Godfrey Scovell, Toronto.

The church was decorated with white and bronze chrysanthemums on spruce and balsam boughs.

The double ring ceremony was performed by the groom’s father, assisted by the rector, Rev. A. J. Patstone. Traditional wedding music was played by Miss Doreen Nichol who was accompanist for Mrs. Murray Manley, Peterborough, who sang.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose for her wedding a strapless gown of white nylon tulle and chantilly lace, with fitted chantilly lace jacket. Her embroidered fingertip veil of tulle illusion was held in place by a calot style headdress of tulle and pearls. She carried a semi-cascade bouquet of deep pink briarcliffe roses.

The bride’s attendants wore identical styled gowns of nylon net over taffeta with boleros and matching feathered headdresses. The colour chosen by the matron of honor, Mrs. William Burgess of Bowmanville was aqua marine; the bridesmaids, Miss Ina Conn, London, and Mrs. John Ferguson, Warkworth, chose shrimp and carried nosegays of contrasting chrysanthemums.

Norman Scovell, St. Chad’s College, Regina, was groomsman.

The ushers were Ken Sherwin, Roseneath, cousin of the bride, and George McFarlane, Toronto.

At the reception at Maple Lodge, Roseneath, the bride’s mother received wearing a gown of dusty rose crepe and chantilly lace with winter white hat. She was assisted by the grooms mother, wearing silver blue tricolene with matching hat. Both wore corsages of pink briarcliffe roses. At the luncheon for eighty guests the bride’s table was centred with a decorated three tier wedding cake, flanked by silver candelabra. The waitresses were Miss Pauline Down, Mrs. W. M. Reid, Mrs. R. Faith, Mrs. Robert Bigelow, and Miss Dorothy Sills.

For a honeymoon trip to eastern points the bride donned a pastel blue wool suit with winter white hat, black accessories and a muskrat fur coat.

They will reside in Toronto, prior to leaving in the ealt summer for Castor, Alberta where the groom will be rector. Guests were present from Blenheim, London, Toronto, Peterborough, Bowmanville, Port Hope, Warkworth, Fenella and Roseneath. Cobourg Sentinel-Star, Dec. 30, 1954.

----- OBITUARIES -----

Helen G. Braithwaite Scovell

Age 77 years. Passed away at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto on Saturday, March 14, 2009.

Beloved wife of the late Rev. Gordon Scovell. Dear mother of Gregg and Mary Scovell; Anne and Randy Wiltse and Jeanette Scovell and Sebastian. Loving Nana of Sherie and Barry Bittorf, Adam and Karen Scovell, Melonie Scovell, Joshua Wilson, Caleb Scovell and great-grandma of Georgia and Nathan. She will be sadly missed by her cousins, her niece Deborah and her many friends.

Visitation will be held at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville on Thursday, March 19, 2009 from 2-4 pm. Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 4 p.m. Spring Interment St. James Cemetery, Roseneath. Memorial Donations made to The Multiple Sclerosis Society. Oshawa This Week, Mar. 18, 2009.

Gordon S. Scovell

November 4, 1926 ~ November 30, 2006

At the Peterborough Regional Health Centre, on Thursday, November 30, 2006, at the age of 80. Rev. Gordon Shelley Scovell beloved husband of Helen (nee Braithwaite) of Oshawa. Loving father of Gregory (Mary Scovell) of Oshawa, Anne (Randy Wiltse) of Bowmanville and Jeanette (Sebastian Filisola) of California. Dear grandfather of Adam (Karen), Melonie, Joshua and Caleb. Great grandfather of Georgia. Brother of Norman (Diane) of Texas. Uncle of Deborah. Nephew of Rita Brotheron. Cousin of Bruce Brotherton (Beverly) and Bernice (Jim Moir). Son of the late Rev. Godfrey and Irene Scovell. Gordon was the rector of parishes in Alberta, California and Arizona. A funeral service will be held at St. James Anglican Church, Roseneath, on Tuesday December 5 at 2:00 p.m. Interment St. James Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to time of service. Condolences received at www.maccoubrey.com. Peterborough Examiner, Dec. 2, 2006.