Davison and Claffy Obits from Newmarket, Ontario

From the Newmarket Era, 6 April, 1860, page 30:

Died-in Newmarket on the 30th ult., Mr. John Raper, aged 80 years.

In Newmarket on the 1st inst., at the home of his son Mr. Thos. Claffy, late of King's Co., Ireland, aged 80 years-thus passed away within two days of each other, two of the oldest inhabitants of our village.

From the Newmarket Era 12 December, 1862 page 2:

Died-In Newmarket, on the 9th inst., Mr. Thomas Claffy, aged 30 years and 9 months.

From the Newmarket Era June 8, 1860

Died-In Newmarket, on the 4th inst., James Sutluff, eldest son of Mr. Thomas Claffy, aged about 2 years.

From the Newmarket Era, April 25, 1862

Died-in Newmarket, on the 22 inst., Ann Rose, infant daughter of Mr. Thomas Claffy, aged about 4 months.

From the Newmarket Era, September 6, 1878

Death of Mr. John Davison

It is our painful duty this week to record the demise of a gentleman well-known to a wide circle this section-Mr. John Davison, for many years a resident of Newmarket, but latterly of Toronto-which sad event took place early on Monday last-aged 71 years. The body was brought to Newmarket the next day, per train, and intered in the Cemetery here-the Rev. R.H. Baldwin, of Toronto, officiating according to the rites of the Church of England. The deceased was a native of the county Tyrone, Ireland, and came to this county a few years before the rebellion of 1837. During his long residence in this village, he maintained a reputation of strict probity-took an active interest in those matters of public concern, affecting the progress of the place, was several times elected a member of the council, and by wise discretion and prudence, kept largely aloof of the strong sectional squabbles which characterized our municipal proceedings during the early years of incorporation. He was a man of considerable information and, although of social temperment and disposition, was, withal, modest and unpretending, which some people would like to consider reserve.

In politics deceased was a reformer, but not of so pronounced a type who takes a more lively interest therein. After confederation his sympathies were with those members of a party who took up office under Sir John A. MacDonald; but since his removal to Toronto we understand he has taken little or no interest in matters of this kind.

Personally, the deceased enjoyed the confidence of the many warm friends in this section of the country; and, as he took up his residence and engaged in business here, when this part of North York was comparitively new he enjoyed the personal aquaintance of most of the older inhabitants of the country surronding Newmarket.

Deceased leaves a wife, seven children and quite a number of other relatives to mourn his demise, who have heartfelt sympathy of this community in their painful and sad bereavement.

From the Newmarket Era, March 27, 1891

Davison-At the residence of her sister in Barrie, on the 21 inst., youngest daughter of the late John Davison, formerly of Newmarket, in her 36 year.

After a long illness, Miss Kate Davison passed peacefully away. Deceased was a devout member of Trinity Church and a teacher in the Sabbath School. Her many good qualities earned her the love and respect of her many friends, who will be sorry to learn of her death. The remains were brought to Newmarket Monday and interred at Pleasentview Cemetery.

Reid Funeral Home
14 Russell Street
Leamington, Ontario
N8H 1T8

(Helen was the wife of John Davison's grand-nephew, Prosser L. Moran)

Moran, Helen, 75 years, passed away peacefully, on Sunday September 7, 2003, at the Sun Parlor Home for Seniors. Formerly of Pickwick Ave. Beloved wife of Prosser. Dear mother of Wendy Martynuik and Stephen, Burlington; John Moran and Cheryl Phipps, Kingsville; Terry Moran, Edmunton. Cherished and loved grandma of Sunnie, Jay, Sean, Raelynn, Richard, Nancy, Sabrina, Stephanie and great grandma to Joshua and Terrian. Dear sister to Evelyn Mackenzie and James, Leamington; Jean Gonzalez and Mike, Puerto Vallarta. Nieces and nephews also survive. Predeceased by her parents John and Cordelia Williams. Helen was an active member of the First Baptist Church Leamington, a member of the Leamington Parkinsons Group, and a founding member of the Winnifred Pascall Mission Circle and was involved with C.G.I.T. at the First Baptist Church for 25 years. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home 15 Russell Street Leamington (326-2631)on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Helen's life, from the First Baptist Church, Leamington on Thurday September 11,2003 at 11 a.m. Pastor K. Duncan officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made by cheque to the Parkinson Society of Canada or the First Baptist Church Building Fund would be appreciated. Friends may send condolences at www.funeral-cast.

From the Newmarket Era October 23, 1925

The Passing of Another of Our Oldest Residents

The death of Mrs. Charles Henry Clark was recorded in our last week's Era but through an oversite an obituary was omitted, which we regret as Mrs. Clark was one of our oldest residents of the town who delighted to talk of the early days of the good influence many persons had on her early life, especially Rev. Canon Ramsay and Mr. Marling, principal of the old grammar school.

The late Mrs. Clark was the daughter of the late John and Ann Davison and was born in Newmarket 80 years ago. After passing through the public school she was one of the first pupils to attend the grammar school on lot street when it was first opened. Fours years after her marriage to Mr. Charles Henry Clark she removed to Barrie with her husband where they resided for 38 years and then they returned to Newmarket.

She was intensely interested in her native town, especially when recalling the events of the early days and the people long ago. Failing in health and advancing in years put her out of touch with residents of the present day, but many citizens will recall her loveable character, kindly disposition and cheerful outlook on life and will keenly miss her passing away. She was the mother of the late Dr. Charlie Clark who was chairman of the public school board and a most popular and useful citizen.

In addition to her husband, four children survive-Lenore Clark, New York, USA, Thaddeus Clark, Los Angeles, California, Frederick A Clark, Winnipeg, Mrs. George Norris, Newmarket, and several grandchildren.

The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 13, at her late residence, Park Ave., the funeral service at the home and the grave being conducted by Rev. Canon McGongle, the rector of St. Paul's Angilican Church, Newmarket, and interment was in the Newmarket Cemetery; the pallbearers were: Messers William Keith, John Collins, Harry Marshall, B.W. Hunter, F.A.M. Lister and J.F. Harvey

From the Newmarket Era April 29, 1870

Died-in Newmarket on the 28 inst., Margaret-the beloved wife of Mr. Robert Alexander principal of the Newmarket Common School aged 32 years 8 months and 4 days.