9.9.2. Teressa M. Brenton (1905-2004)

Teressa Madeline Brenton (1905 ~ 2004)

9.9.2. Second child of Victoria D. Adams and Vernon Brenton, Teressa Madeline Brenton, was born November 10, 1905, in Fenella, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario.

She married Roy John Cowling, son of John Cowling and Mary Emma Pillage, June 27, 1931, in Roseneath, Alnwick Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario and had two children:

(9.9.2.1) Jean Marlene (1934 ~ )
(9.9.2.2) Doreen Edna (1936 ~ )

Teressa M. Brenton Cowling died March 30, 2004, aged 98 years and Roy J. Cowling died June 9, 1987, aged 83 years in Cobourg, Ontario and are interred at Cobourg Union Cemetery.

----- MARRIAGE -----

Brenton—Cowling

A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized on Saturday afternoon, June 27, 1931, when Teressa Madeline, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Brenton, of Fenella, became the bride of Roy John Cowling, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cowling of Fenella. The bride was gowned in pale green georgette with trimmings of Chantilly sand lace and rhinestones, and wore a large sand mohair picture hat, with hose and shoes in blending tones. Her bouquet was ophelia roses and maiden-hair fern, tied with long streamers of pink satin. Miss Muriel Macklin, of Fenella, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid, wearing green printed chiffon, large picture hat of white mohair, with touches of green, with hose and shoes to match. She carried pink sweetheart roses and gern tied with streamers of rose satin. Mr. Hayden Buttars, of Harwood, suported the groom. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. W. Paton, at the parsonage, Roseneath.

Immediately afterward, a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents at Fenella. The wedding repast was served in the dining room, which was decorated with rose peonies, orange blossoms, ferns and gypsophila. Later in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Cowling left by motor for Toronto, Niagara Falls and points west.

Mrs. Brenton, mother of the bride, was gowned in orchid crepe in jacquette style, with blouse of white crepe. Mrs. Cowling, mother of the groom, wore black crepe.

The bride travelled in a pink crepe dress, white coat and panama hat, with accessories to match. Among the many beautiful gifts received by the young couple was a substantial cheque from the groom’s parents.

The guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Cowling, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Roberts and daughter Doris; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Down, Mr. and Mrs. James Waldie and Miss Muriel Macklin, Fenella; Mr. and Mrs. George Mouncey, Roseneath; Mr. and Mrs. James Bradbury and small daughter, Helen, Cobourg; and Mr. Hayden Buttars, Harwood.

On their return from the honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Cowling will reside on the groom’s farm near Fenella. Cobourg Sentinel-Star, Mar. 3, 1931.

----- OBITUARIES -----

Teressa M. Brenton Cowling

At the Streamway Villa Nursing Home, Cobourg on Tuesday, March 30, 2004. Teressa Madeline Cowling (nee Brenton) was the beloved wife of the late Roy Cowling. Dear mother of Marlene Thompson of Cobourg and Doreen May and the late Kenneth of R.R.6, Cobourg. Grandmother of Doug Thompson (Sandra), Marianne Thompson (Andre), David May, Larry May (Karen), Trevor May (Lee) and Allan May (Patti). Great grand-mother of Matthew Thompson, Cheryl Thompson, Denise Thompson, Stefan Thompson, Cassaundra LeBlanc, Jason May and Diana May. Sister of Flossie Bradbury and Retta Waldie, both predeceased. A funeral service for Teressa will be held at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E., Cobourg will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2004 at 2 p.m. Interment Cobourg Union Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 12 noon till time of service. If desired, memorial donations in memory of Teressa may be made to the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation or the charity of one’s choice. Cobourg Daily Star, Mar. 31, 2004.

Roy J. Cowling

February 9, 1905 ~ June 9, 1987

Roy John Cowling, at the Cobourg Hospital on Tuesday, June 9, 1987 in his 84th year. Roy Cowling, 220 Queen St., Cobourg, formerly of Fenella, was the beloved husband of Teressa Brenton. Loving father of Marlene (Mrs. William Thompson) of Mississauga and Doreen (Mrs. Kenneth May), RR6, Cobourg. Loving grandfather of Doug, David, Larry, Trevor, Allan and Marianne. Great grandfather of Matthew. Brother of Mrs. Bessie Down of Fenella, Mr. Cowling was predeceased by sisters Hazel Mouncey and Florence Roberts. Friends may call the Milroy Funeral Home, 301 Division St., Cobourg, on Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted in the Milroy Chapel on Thursday, June 11, 1987 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Cobourg Union Cemetery. If friends so desire, remembrances to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the Cowling family. Cobourg Daily Star, June 10, 1987.