Timothy married Elana Kathrine Kinnear VIRBALL [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married Lynn May POLLEY Lynn (daughter of Gordon Bradbury POLLEY and Bettina Mae WATSON, UE) was born on 22 Jul 1954 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was christened in Sep 1954 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 20 May 2022 in Waterloo, , Ontario, Canada; was buried on 18 Sep 2022 in Camp Koinonia, Parry Sound, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 69EBB2A5A69A46AE865AF471C28782C0AFA6
• Address: Address:
  Lynn May POLLEY
• Education: Associate of Theology at Thorneloe Unversity
• Religion: Christian, Anglican
• Residence: Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Newmarket, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Scherpenzeel, , Gelderland, Netherlands; Voskuilerdijk
• Residence: 11 Aug 1977, Newmarket, York County, Ontario, Canada; 113 Beswck Drive

Notes:

Birth:
Women's College Hospital 8lbs

Died:
Died at home

Buried:
Ashes were spread and a willow tree planted by the campfire circle by the lake

Joseph married Sybil Anne KINNEAR [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _PPEXCLUDE: jk
• _UID: 0C5B877066084109B79FD56CEEB521B12217
• Address: Address:
  Geoffrey (Peter) Edwin RYELAND
• Military: Year in Hospital
• Name: Peter RYELAND
• Occupation: Revenue Canada
• Religion: Christian, Anglican
• Military: 20 Nov 1942-20 Nov 1942, Fareham, , Hampshire, England
• Military: 20 Nov 1942, Fareham, , Hampshire, England; Vounteer
• Military: 1 Sep 1943-15 Mar 1943, Largs, , Ayr, Scotland; HMS Copra
• Military: 14 Mar 1943, Fareham, , Hampshire, England; Start Service
• Military: Between 16 Mar 1943 and 24 May 1943, Fareham, , Hampshire, England; HMS Collingwood - Training
• Military: Between 16 Mar 1943 and 15 Mar 1944; Rank: Ordinary Seaman
• Military: Between 25 May 1943 and 5 Jun 1943, Portsmouth, , Hampshire, England; HMS Victory
• Military: Between 6 Jun 1943 and 19 Jun 1943; HMS Dundonald
• Military: Between 20 Jun 1943 and 4 Jul 1943; Lent: Calshot
• Military: Between 5 Jul 1943 and 7 Jul 1943; HMS Mastodon
• Military: Between 8 Jul 1943 and 21 Aug 1943; Lent: Calshot
• Military: Between 22 Aug 1943 and 30 Aug 1943; HMS Copra
• Military: Between 31 Aug 1943 and 6 Sep 1943; Lent: Calshot
• Military: Between 7 Sep 1943 and 30 Sep 1943; HMS Copra
• Military: Between 1 Oct 1943 and 21 Oct 1943; HMS Dundonald
• Military: Between 22 Oct 1943 and 25 Oct 1943; HMS Copra
• Military: Between 26 Oct 1943 and 29 Oct 1943; HMS Paragon
• Military: Between 30 Oct 1943 and 31 Dec 1943; HMS Copra
• Military: Between 1 Jan 1944 and 15 Mar 1944; LCT (Landing Craft Tank) 947
• Military: Between 16 Mar 1944 and 26 Jun 1944; LCT (Landing Craft Tank) 947
• Military: Between 16 Mar 1944 and 16 Mar 1946; Rank: Acting Able Seaman
• Military: Between 27 Jun 1944 and 13 Jul 1944; HMS Copra
• Military: Between 14 Jul 1944 and 17 Jul 1944; HMS Westcliff
• Military: Between 18 Jul 1944 and 24 Jul 1944; HMS Copra
• Military: Between 25 Jul 1944 and 30 Oct 1944; HMS Westcliff
• Military: Between 31 Oct 1944 and 22 Nov 1944; HMS Copra
• Military: Between 23 Nov 1944 and 27 Nov 1944; HMS Foliot III
• Military: Between 28 Nov 1944 and 5 Feb 1945; HMS Copra
• Military: Between 6 Feb 1945 and 8 May 1945; HMS Foliot
• Military: Between 9 May 1945 and 19 Sep 1945; HMS Copra
• Military: 20 May 1945; LCT (Landing Craft Tank) 7071
• Military: 31 Jul 1945; HMS Copra
• Military: Between 1 Aug 1945 and 24 Sep 1945, Chatham, , Kent, England; Royal Naval Hospital
• Military: Between 25 Sep 1945 and 3 Dec 1945, Sherborne, , Dorset, England; Royal Naval Hospital
• Military: Between 4 Dec 1945 and 17 Dec 1945; HMS Copra
• Military: Between 18 Dec 1945 and 20 Dec 1945, Sherborne, , Dorset, England; Royal Naval Hospital
• Military: Between 21 Dec 1945 and 4 Jan 1946; HMS Copra
• Military: Between 5 Jan 1946 and 18 Jan 1946, Sherborne, , Dorset, England; Royal Naval Hospital
• Military: Between 19 Jan 1946 and 16 Mar 1946; HMS Copra
• Military: 16 Mar 1946; Invalided P.U.N.S. Permanently Unfit for Naval Service
• Occupation: 22 May 1948, Taunton, , Somerset, England; Technical Representative
• Residence: 22 May 1948, Taunton, , Somerset, England
• Occupation: Abt 1951; Muir Hill - excavators
• Residence: 1952, Malahide, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland; "Airthrey" St Margaret Road
• Emigration: 23 Sep 1955, Southampton, , Hampshire, England; to Quebec, Canada
• Residence: 23 Sep 1955, Taunton, , Somerset, England; 42 Greenway Cres
• Residence: Abt 27 Sep 1955, Sudbury, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1958, Sudbury, , Ontario, Canada; Salesman
• Residence: 1958, Sudbury, , Ontario, Canada; 18 Drinkwater Street
• Residence: Abt 1959, Sault Sainte Marie, , Ontario, Canada; 138 Elgin Street
• Residence: May 1956-1959, Sudbury, , Ontario, Canada; Drinkwater Street
• Occupation: 1962, Richards Landing, , Ontario, Canada; Collector
• Residence: 1962, Hilton Beach, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1962, Richards Landing, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1962, Richards Landing, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1962, Sault Sainte Marie, , Ontario, Canada; 70 Paladin Ave
• Occupation: 1963, Sault Sainte Marie, , Ontario, Canada; Credit Manager
• Residence: 1963, Sault Sainte Marie, , Ontario, Canada; 190 Church Street
• Residence: 1963, Sault Sainte Marie, , Ontario, Canada; 190 Church Street
• Occupation: 1965, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; Credit Manager
• Residence: 1965, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 22 Webster
• Residence: Aug 1964-1967, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 22 Webster Drive
• Occupation: 1968, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; Accountant
• Residence: 1968, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 120 Temperance Street
• Occupation: 1972, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; Accountant
• Residence: 1972, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 120 Temperance
• Residence: 1967-1972, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 120 Temperance Street
• Occupation: 1974, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; Provincial Government
• Residence: 1974, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 80 St Andrews Court
• Citizenship: 7 Jan 1975; Canadian Citizenship
• Residence: 1972-Feb 1979, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 80 St Andrews Court

Notes:

(Research):Birth Ryeland Geoffrey E, Manchester S., 8d 9

Birth:
47 Edge Lane Chorlton cum Hardy U.D. Subdistrict of Didsbury
Moved away shortly after birth

Military:
WWII Royal Navy, Tank landing craft on D-Day. His boat was blown up on D-Day.

Military:
Spent a year in hospital after his Royal Navy ship was blown up off the coast of France in World War II.

Military:
Released to the unpaid reserve (under age volunteer)
HMS Collingwood (Navy Base)

Military:
HMS Collingwood (Navy Base) Doesn't start service until his 18th birthday

Military:
Navy Land Base

Military:
HMS Collingwood (Navy Base)

Military:
Navy Base

Military:
HMS Victory was renamed to HMS Nelson and was the name of the Portsmouth Royal Naval Barracks. It was renamed due to confusion with the historical HMS Victory on display there.

Military:
LCT 947 was lost in June 1944 off the coast of Normandy. He said they were sunk during the D-Day invasion.

HMS LCT 947 (LCT 947)
Landing Craft Tank of the LCT (Mk 4) class
Navy The Royal Navy
Type Landing Craft Tank
Class LCT (Mk 4)
Pennant LCT 947
Built by Tees-Side Bridge (Middlesbrough, U.K.)
Ordered 13 Nov 1942
Laid down
Launched 5 Oct 1943
Commissioned
Lost Jun 1944
History
Lost off Normandy France in June 1944

https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/18581.html

https://www.legasee.org.uk/veteran/ron-smith/

On June 6 1944 LCT 947 was landing on Sword Beach and had the first Officer to be killed in the landings aboard at the time.

https://sites.google.com/site/frimleyandcamberley/frimley-and-camberley-2nd-world-war-1939---1945-memorial/arthur-dennis-bradford-cocks-1904---1944

Arthur was Killed in the Action during the assault on Sword Beach, D-Day, gaining the distinction of being the first British Officer Killed in the Landings.

On D-Day Arthur was Lieutenant-Colonel of the 5th Assault Regiment Royal Engineers. They were a specialist unit equipped with converted vehicles such as the so called 'Hobart's Funnies' intended to clear the beaches and make exits onto the first inland road.

Arthur was aboard LCT-947 (109) which carried 2 Crabs and 4 A.V.R.E (converted Churchill tanks) which he Commanded from the A.V.R.E named Plough. An account given by Lambton Burn a Lieutenant with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve who was aboard LCT-947 wrote the following;

" Shells are bursting all round. They are not friendly shorts from bombardment warships, but vicious stabs from an enemy who has held his fire until the final two hundred yards. He is shooting well shooting often. Mortar shells whine and burst with sickening inevitability. An L.C.T. to port goes up in flames.

There is a sudden jerk as our bows hit the beach. Down goes the ramp, with Sub-Lieutenant Monty Glengarry, R.N.Z.N.V.R. [Royal New Zealand Navy Volunteer Reserve] and his party working like madmen at the bows.

There is a roar of acceleration and Donald Robertson in Stornoway [the first Crab, which managed to disembark] is away like a relay runner.

Dunbar [the second Crab] moves forward. Colonel Cocks leans from his turret [he had elected to command from the Plough] and motions the other tank-commanders to follow. But enemy fire is now concentrated on us. There are bursts on both sides and then snap two direct hits on our bows followed by a third snap like a whip cracking over the tank hold.

The First Lieutenant is flung sideways against a bulkhead and lies stunned. Dunbar stops in her tracks slews sideways blocks the door. Another and greater explosion as the bangalore shafts of Barbarian [the Log Carpet A.V.R.E., with Captain Fairie in command] explode with a flash of red.

Colonel Cocks is killed as he stands, and there is a scream from within his tank. Cold with anger, Tom Fairie moves Barbarian forward tries to edge Dunbar to the ramp but fails. He vaults from his turret and is joined by other tank-men who strain furiously to bring chain and tackle to bear."

The badly damaged LCT-947 (109) made a difficult return to England where the troop vehicles and survivors were transferred to another LCT, eventually reaching Normandy later in the month.

https://www.combinedops.com/D-DAY%20BEACH%20LANDING.htm

Mk4 LCT 947(i) [15] was 'Leader' of the 45th LCT(AVRE)(j) Flotilla assigned to the 5th Assault Regiment, Royal Engineers. Only one tank managed to disembark LCT 947 that morning. The second tank in line carried Commander Royal Engineers, Lt Col ADB Cocks. As the tank moved forward, the LCT took three direct hits in her bows. The tank lurched sideways and stopped in its tracks, blocking the exit. Despite frantic efforts by engineers and the forecastle party, it proved impossible to move the tank out of the way, so the remaining tanks on board could not disembark. A greater explosion soon followed, when pipes packed with dynamite on board a neighbouring AVRE 'Carpet

Residence:
Informant to father's death

Emigration:
On the ship SAMARIA. Went up to Sudbury and lived in a lodging house while sorting things out. Then drove down to New York to pick up the family when they arrived later.



Residence:
We rented this property (a 100 acre farm) from Mr Ross who also ran the ferry between the island and the mainland (ferry since discontinued once a bridge was in place)

The house is no longer there, it was demolished and a municipal park/bandstand now stands there

Died:
York County Hospital - 12:15am

Buried:
Cremated, Ashes spread here

Geoffrey married Margaret Betty SNELL on 22 May 1948 in Taunton, , Somerset, England. Margaret (daughter of Edward George SNELL and Margaret Linda COX) was born on 26 Nov 1926 in Taunton, , Somerset, England; died on 8 Apr 2010 in Newmarket, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 4 Jan 2011 in Lydeard Hill, The Quantocks, Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _PPEXCLUDE: F
• _UID: B3053B66B2F2408BBF0F19B83D90991AE783
• Religion: Christian, Anglican
• Residence: 26 Nov 1926, Taunton, , Somerset, England; 2 Leslie Avenue
• Residence: Abt 1936-22 May 1948, Taunton, , Somerset, England; 42 Greenway Cres
• Occupation: 22 May 1948, Taunton, , Somerset, England; Civil Servant
• Residence: 22 May 1948, Taunton, , Somerset, England; 42 Greenway Cres
• Residence: 1952-1955, Malahide, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland; "Airthrey" St Margaret Road
• Residence: Abt 1955-18 Apr 1956, Taunton, , Somerset, England; 42 Greenway Cres
• Emigration: 19 Apr 1956, Southampton, , Hampshire, England; from England
• Immigration: Abt 23 Apr 1956, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; from England on route to New York
• Immigration: 28 Apr 1956, New York, New York, New York, USA
• Travel: Abt 29 Apr 1956, Kingston, , Ontario, Canada; by train from New York
• Travel: Abt May 1956, Sudbury, , Ontario, Canada; by car from Kingston
• Residence: Abt 1959, Sault Sainte Marie, , Ontario, Canada; 138 Elgin Street
• Residence: May 1956-1959, Sudbury, , Ontario, Canada; Drinkwater Street
• Residence: 1962, Richards Landing, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1962, Hilton Beach, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1962, Sault Sainte Marie, , Ontario, Canada; 70 Paladin Ave
• Residence: 1963, Sault Sainte Marie, , Ontario, Canada; 190 Church Street
• Residence: Aug 1964-1967, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 22 Webster Drive
• Residence: 1967-1972, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 120 Temperance Street
• Occupation: 1974, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; Medical Secretary
• Citizenship: 7 Jan 1975; Canadian Citizenship
• Residence: 1972-2005, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 80 St Andrews Court
• Residence: 2010, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; Hollandview Trail Retirement Community, 200 John West Way
• Residence: 2005-2010, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; Park Place Manor, 15055 Yonge Street
• Cremated: 10 Apr 2010, Newmarket, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Obituary: 10 Apr 2010, Newmarket, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Funeral: 13 Apr 2010, Trinity Anglican, Aurora, , Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Long time choir member, Betty Ryeland retires By Richard Baker About forty years ago, Peter and Betty Ryeland moved from Sault Saint Marie with their four children to take up residence in Aurora. Shortly thereafter, Betty joined the choir at Trinity and brought her considerable musical talents and love of Anglican liturgy to enrich the music programme, which was then under the direction of Ruth Harris. Both then and for many years thereafter, she was the choir's soprano soloist and would from time to time perform a solo recital. It was also the start of an enduring friendship with musicians Illtyd and Ruth Harris, and Betty always enjoyed visiting the beautiful "English Country Garden" at the Harris house on Mark Street and spending time in the summer with them at their cottage in Parry Sound. After Ruth retired in 1972, Betty continued in the choir with subsequent directors Greg Paskaruk, Richard Baker and Tony Browning, always making a substantial contribution to the musical life at Trinity. It was a very difficult decision that she made to retire from the choir due to mobility problems, and she misses being part of the Adult Choir immensely. Our music programme has that effect on people! The parish offers her our heartfelt thanks for all that she contributed and continues to contribute to the life of Trinity.

Went to live with her parents with her two sons while her husband went to Canada to find work before going over to join him.

Photos of Betty through her life can be found here:

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPrrQbrn2JBrQKmp82SbCteOf9u4ctgejxz2XcviEYL09rra5sSMxydRYUHVDYXhQ?key=OXg0WHR5YThmMjNfUHljUTFCM0poSDlkSXIyOUpn

Birth:
2 Leslie Avenue, Taunton

Residence:
On S.M. Electoral Roll

Residence:
While Geoffrey went to look for work in Canada

Immigration:
On the SS. Maasdam

Some records show the date of 23 Apr 1956, this could possibly be the date that they arrived in Halifax but it's unclear.

Residence:
31? 33? Elgin Street?
Nicholas in kindergarten

Residence:
Jane born while here, Peter Andrew was in Kindergarten

Residence:
Dinah born while here, Nicholas in grade 2, SNELL Grandparents came to visit for 6 months as he had just retired.

We rented this property (a 100 acre farm) from Mr Ross who also ran the ferry between the island and the mainland (ferry since discontinued once a bridge was in place)

The house is no longer there, it was demolished and a municipal park/bandstand now stands there

Residence:
For 2 weeks while they waited to move back to Sault Ste Marie

Residence:
Nicholas in grade 4

Obituary:
Ryeland, Betty (Margaret) nee Snell, 40 year Choir member of Trinity Anglican Church Aurora.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Thursday April 8, 2010 at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late G. E. Peter Ryeland (1979). Loving mother of Andrew (Amanda) of Parry Sound, Nick (Judy) of Aurora, Jane (Bryan Hodgins) of Newmarket and Dinah (Steve Brown) of Aurora. Cherished grandmother of Tim (Elana), Jon, Sarah, Adam (Julie), Geoff, Connor, Evan, Peter, Alex and Max. Great grandmother of Jackson, Elizabeth and Aaron. Will be greatly missed by godson Duncan Smith, Kate (Cory Lloyd) and extended family in England. Friends will be received for memorial visitation on Monday April 12th at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, 905-727-5421 from 7-9pm. A memorial service will take place on Tuesday at 10:30am at Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria Street, Aurora. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated

Published in the Toronto Star, Newmarket/Aurora Era Banner, and Parry Sound North Star

Died:
Southlake Regional Health Centre

Buried:
Ashes spread by family in Somerset

Notes:

Married:
RYELAND-SNELL. - On May 22nd, 1948, at St. Mary's, Taunton, Geoffrey E. (Peter) Ryeland, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs A. E. Ryeland, of Belmont, Surrey, to Margaret Betty, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Snell, of 42, Greenway crescent, Taunton.

Honeymooned at the Ship Inn at Porlock

- At St Mary's Church on Saturday, the wedding took place of Mr. Geoffrey E. Ryeland, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Ryeland, the Crescent, Belmont, Surrey, and Miss Margaret Betty Snell, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Snell, 42, Greenway Crescent. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C.L. Ward, assisted by Preb. W.H. Heaton-Renshaw. Mr. Herbert Knott was at the organ. Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a white silk dress with overdress of white net, made on Victorian lines, and a tulle veil. The bridesmaids were the Misses Mary Kingston and Mary Cox (cousins of the bride) and Sheila Ryeland (sister of the bridegroom). They were attired in pink salmon colour dresses of French silk, with headdresses of real flowers. Mr. J.A. Huges was best man, and the ushers were Messrs, John Kingston and Alan Goodliffe (cousins of the bride). Fifty guests attended the Reception at the Castle Hotel, Taunton. The couple received about 60 presents. Including on from the Telephone House Staff.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _PPEXCLUDE: F
• _UID: C4FAE19C79C849CE871EC5D96A1722B8314A
• Religion: Christian, Anglican
• Residence: 1921, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave
• Residence: 1921, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Murphy Street
• Residence: 1915-1922, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1922-1927, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Moved to live with Grandparents
• Education: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave
• Confirmation: 20 Mar 1932, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Church of the Epiphany
• Education: 1933, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Completed 3/4 of night school course in Advertising
• Occupation: 1940, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Secretary
• Residence: 1940, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1946 Bloor Street Apt. 14, High Park
• Military: 14 Jun 1942, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Attestation Paper
• Military: 14 Jul 1942-27 Jul 1942, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
• Military Service: 2 Jul 1942, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Date Entered Service
• Residence: 14 Jul 1942, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1621 Queen Street West
• Military: 1 Aug 1942, Petawawa, , Ontario, Canada
• Military: 1 Aug 1942-1 Sep 1942, Petawawa, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1 Sep 1942, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 115 Northcliffe Blvd
• Military: 2 Nov 1942, Debert, , Nova Scotia, Canada; Qualified as Clerk Group "C"
• Military: 8 Dec 1942, Debert, , Nova Scotia, Canada; Granted Furlough
• Military: 1 Oct 1942-19 Feb 1943, Debert, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• Military: 12 Jul 1943, Tracadie, , New Brunswick, Canada
• Military: 1 Aug 1943, Petawawa, , Ontario, Canada
• Military: 6 Oct 1943, Sussex, , New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: 13 Oct 1943, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 384 Armadale Ave
• Military: 8 Aug 1943-4 Nov 1943, Sussex, , New Brunswick, Canada
• Military: 14 Jan 1944, Petawawa, , Ontario, Canada; Awarded Canadian Volunteer Service Medal
• Military: 15 Feb 1944, Petawawa, , Ontario, Canada
• Military: 5 Nov 1943-8 Mar 1944, Petawawa, , Ontario, Canada
• Military: 2 Mar 1944
• Military: 13 Mar 1944, Debert, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• Military: 17 Mar 1944, Great Village, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• Military: 25 Mar 1944, Truro, , Nova Scotia, Canada; Bingo at the YMCA
• Military: 10 Apr 1944, Debert, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• Military: 10 Apr 1944, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• Military: 11 Apr 1944, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; Embarkation
• Military: 18 Apr 1944, Liverpool, , Lancashire, England; Disembarked
• Military: 20 Apr 1944, Liss, , Hampshire, England; Bordon Camp
• Military: 22 Apr 1944
• Military: 19 Jun 1944, England; Awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp
• Military: 17 Jul 1944, England; Awarded good conduct badge
• Military: 10 Aug 1944, Eastleigh, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
• Military: 11 Aug 1944, Southampton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom; Embarked - S.S. Neuralia
• Military: 12 Aug 1944, Arromanches-les-Bains, , Basse-Normandie, France; Disembarked
• Military: 15 Aug 1944, Caen, , Basse-Normandie, France; Joined 11 Bty of 17 Fd Regt 3 Div
• Military: 18 Aug 1944, Falaise, , Basse-Normandie, France
• Military: 23 Aug 1944, Orbec, , Basse-Normandie, France
• Military: 26 Aug 1944, Elbeuf, , Haute-Normandie, France
• Military: 30 Aug 1944, Boos, , Haute-Normandie, France
• Military: 31 Aug 1944, Neufch
• Military: 1 Sep 1944, Allenay, , Picardie, France
• Military: 2 Sep 1944, Arrest, , Picardie, France
• Military: 4 Sep 1944, Rue, , Picardie, France
• Military: 5 Sep 1944, Boulogne-sur-Mer, , Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
• Military: 6 Sep 1944, Calais, , Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
• Military: 1 Oct 1944, Ardres, , Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
• Military: 2 Oct 1944, Poperinge, , West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
• Military: 4 Oct 1944, Maldegem, , Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
• Military: 8 Oct 1944, Eecloo, , Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
• Military: 21 Oct 1944, Ghent, , Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
• Military: 22 Oct 1944, Aardenburg, , Zeeland, Netherlands
• Military: 9 Nov 1944, Nijmegen, , Gelderland, Netherlands
• Military: 9 Nov 1944, Tilburg, , Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
• Military: 9 Nov 1944, Turnhout, , Antwerpen, Belgium
• Military: 28 Jan 1945, Brussels, , Brabant, Belgium
• Military: 29 Jan 1945, Brussels, , Brabant, Belgium
• Military: 11 Feb 1945, Kleve, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
• Military: 27 Feb 1945, Uedem, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
• Military: 10 Mar 1945, Kleve, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
• Military: 14 Mar 1945, Nijmegen, , Gelderland, Netherlands
• Military: 22 Mar 1945, Wissel, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
• Military: 29 Mar 1945, Rees, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
• Military: 31 Mar 1945, Emmerich, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
• Military: 1 Apr 1945, Zeddam, , Gelderland, Netherlands
• Military: 4 Apr 1945, Zutphen, , Gelderland, Netherlands
• Military: 6 Apr 1945, Epse, , Gelderland, Netherlands
• Military: 8 Apr 1945, Deventer, , Overijssel, Netherlands
• Military: 12 Apr 1945, Zwolle, , Overijssel, Netherlands
• Military: 17 Apr 1945, Leeuwarden, , Friesland, Netherlands
• Military: 19 Apr 1945, Groningen, , Groningen, Netherlands
• Military: 21 Apr 1945, Appingedam, , Groningen, Netherlands
• Military: 24 Apr 1945, Winschoten, , Groningen, Netherlands
• Military: 26 Apr 1945, Bingum, , Niedersachsen, Germany
• Military: 2 May 1945, Emden, , Niedersachsen, Germany
• Military: 3 May 1945, Wilhelmshaven, , Niedersachsen, Germany
• Military: 5 May 1945, Wilhelmshaven, , Niedersachsen, Germany
• Military: 6 May 1945, Grossefehn, , Niedersachsen, Germany
• Military: 7 May 1945, Aurich, , Niedersachsen, Germany
• Military: 16 May 1945, Arnhem, , Gelderland, Netherlands
• Military: 16 May 1945; Volunteered for the Pacific Theatre
• Military: 19 May 1945, Nijmegen, , Gelderland, Netherlands
• Military: 20 May 1945, Lille, , Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
• Military: 20 May 1945, Calais, , Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
• Military: 20 May 1945, Dover, , Kent, England
• Military: 21 May 1945, Edinburgh, , Midlothian, Scotland
• Military: 26 May 1945, Peterborough, , , England
• Military: 26 May 1945, London, , Greater London, England
• Military: 27 May 1945, Aldershot, , Hampshire, England
• Military: 30 May 1945, Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England
• Military: 31 May 1945, Dover, , Kent, England
• Military: 1 Jun 1945, Brussels, , Brabant, Belgium
• Military: 2 Jun 1945, Utrecht, , Utrecht, Netherlands
• Military: 7 Jun 1945, The Hague, , Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
• Military: 9 Jun 1945, Nijmegen, , Gelderland, Netherlands
• Military: 10 Jun 1945, Antwerp, , Antwerpen, Belgium
• Military: 10 Jun 1945, Brussels, , Brabant, Belgium
• Military: 10 Jun 1945, Ghent, , Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
• Military: 10 Jun 1945, Bruges, , West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
• Military: 10 Jun 1945, Ostend, , West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
• Military: 14 Jun 1945, England
• Military: 14 Jun 1945, Tilbury, , , England
• Military: 14 Jun 1945, Aldershot, , Hampshire, England
• Military: 15 Jun 1945, Fleet, , Hampshire, England
• Military: 18 Jun 1945, Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland
• Military: 21 Jun 1945, Greenock, , Renfrew, Scotland
• Military: 26 Jun 1945, London, , Greater London, England
• Military: 27 Jun 1945, Aldershot, , Hampshire, England
• Military: 29 Jun 1945, Farnham, , Surrey, England
• Military: 30 Jun 1945, Basingstoke, , Hampshire, England
• Military: 30 Jun 1945, Yeovil, , Somerset, England
• Military: 3 Jul 1945, Greenock, , Renfrew, Scotland
• Military: 11 Jul 1945, New York, New York, New York, USA
• Military: 12 Jul 1945, Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
• Military: 12 Jul 1945, Niagara Falls, , Ontario, Canada
• Military: 12 Jul 1945, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 27 Jul 1945, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 384 Armadale Ave
• Military: 13 Jul 1945-11 Aug 1945; Granded 30 days special leave from
• Military: 10 Oct 1945, Simcoe, , Ontario, Canada
• Military: 14 Jul 1942-15 Mar 1946, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 10th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery - Gunner - Army Branch
• Military: 14 Mar 1946, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Discharge Papers
• Military Discharge: 15 Mar 1946, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1 Sep 1946, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 65 Marion Street
• Residence: 7 Sep 1946, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 23 Empress Cres
• Residence: 30 Jul 1948, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 23 Empress Cres
• Residence: 3 Aug 1948, North York, Ontario, Canada; 119 Elmwood Avenue
• Occupation: 1931-1960, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Goldsmiths Jewellery
• Occupation: 1968, Etobicoke, York County, Ontario, Canada; Wholesale
• Residence: 1968, Etobicoke, York County, Ontario, Canada; 28 Martin Grove Road
• Occupation: 1972, Etobicoke, York County, Ontario, Canada; Wholesale Jeweller
• Residence: 1972, Etobicoke, York County, Ontario, Canada; 28 Martin Grove Road
• Residence: Bef 1954-2006, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 28 Martin Grove Road
• Occupation: 1960-Jul 2006, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Wholesale Jewellery Sales - Owned own company
• Residence: 1927-2006, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Moved from Trenton to Toronto, back with Mom and siblings
• Cremated: 8 Jul 2006, Mississauga, Peel Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada; St. John's Dixie Cemetery & Crematorium, 737 Dundas Street East,

Notes:

At the age of 7 (approx) went to live with his paternal grandparents in Trenton, back to Toronto to go to High School

POLLEY, Gordon Bradbury: Peacefully, at the Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga, Thursday, July 6, 2006, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Betty for 60 years, loving father of Lynn and the late Donald. Cherished grandfather of Timothy (Elana), Jonathan, and Sarah. Adored great- grandfather of Jackson. Gordon will be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Bill and Bob, his sister Alice. Funeral Services will be held at St. Matthew's Anglican Church, 3962 Bloor Street West, Etobicoke, on Monday, July 10th at 11:00 a.m. If desired, a memorial fund has been established with Camp Koinonia, P.O. Box 815, Adelaide Street Post Office, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2K1, 416-522-1949. For I am not ashamed of the gospel; It is the power of God for salvation To everyone who has faith. Romans 1:16

Gord Polley was born on April 20

Birth:
In his house at 60 Fermanagh Ave

Military:
Dated 6 Oct 1943 however that date doesn't seem to make sense given his service.

Returning to Canada, Served 14 months in U.K. and N.W. Europe. Employed as an artillery surveyor with 12 FD. Regt. R.C.A. Has held rank of L/Sgt. Qualified as an artillery surveyor in U.K. Qualified as a clerk Stens in Canada.

No Crimes.

Medium statured healthy appearing man. Above average ability. Good motivation. Anxious to return to Canada and serve in C.F.E.F.

Religion:
"When I was 7 years old my father died and I went to live with my grandparents who lived in a town 100 miles away from Toronto. During the school summer holidays I would move back to my home in Toronto to be with my mother, brothers and sister.

While living with my grandparents I formed a regular pattern of attending Church and Sunday School and sang in the Choir.

While I was 12 years old I moved back to Toronto to live permanently and then reversed the former procedure by spending the summer school holidays with my grandparents. At that time I stopped attending Sunday School but did attend Church. The services seemed to have little meaning. At 16 I was confirmed by again although it was a moving experience I feel there was something lacking.

I as invited to attend the young peoples meetings at that Church which I did. This was where I met my wife to be.

I heard the gospel preached in Church regularly but I did not respond and resisted the invitations to attempt the Lord Jesus as my Saviour.

At the Church and young peoples we had a succession of Curate assistants. Finally a C.A. by he name of Maurice Murphy arrived and dramatic changes began to be made. As I look back I see how the Holy Sprit was at work in my life and before very long through the ministry of Maurice Murphy I was no longer resisting the Holy Sprit and the gospel messages and gave my life to the Lord Jesus. My wife to be, Betty, was also converted at this time.

During the years which followed the hand of God guided me along the path of my life and Bible study and prayer became important parts of my daily life.

I had 4 years of service in World War 2 where I was protected by the hand of God.

Returning from the war years in Europe Betty and I were married in 1946 and were blessed with 2 children - a boy and a girl both of whom committed their lives to Christ.

In 1960 I lost my job as the firm I was working with went out of business as they were no longer operating at a profit. After much prayer God directed me to start my own business which I am still doing.

In 1976 our son was killed in a car accident. Our faith in God was such we accepted this as part of His plan. At this time we felt the power of prayer as our friends upheld us before God.

The Christian life of course just goes on and on and each day there is a new opportunity to serve God. Each one of us is given certian talents and capabilities and we should be ready to be used by Him as opportunities arise. With our lives yielded to Him and praying for guidance day by day He will direct our paths."

Residence:
Also with Grandparents in same census

Residence:
Also with parents in census

Education:
Passed Grade 10 and part of Grade 11 (Commercial) at age 16, quit to go to work.

Military:
Good health. Single, doesn't drink or smoke. Medium build 5'8" and weighs 135lbs. Plays golf but not active in team sports. Has been acting as clerk and would like to continue this work. Seems well suited to it. Alert, "M" score perhaps does not do justice to this man.

Above average intelligence, possibly better than "M" score suggest. Stability I. Clerk in civilian life and Army.

Military:
Granted Trades Pay of 25 cents per day. Rank: L/Sgt.

Military:
Furlough 8-12-1924 to 21-12-1942, Christmas leave 22-12-1942 to 26-12-1942 and ration allowance.

Military:
Confirmed Bdr.

Military:
Suitable for operational duty overseas.

Bdr. Polley has been a confirmed Bombardier for a year. He held the Acting rank of L/Sgt: had to revert when the 26th Fld. Regt. was disbanded. He had qualified as a Group B Clerk but had never drawn more than Group C in the Regt. He is happy about the opportunity of taking training. Would like to switch to gun detachment duties if he shows up sufficiently well in training. Might be a good candidate for Jr. N.C.O. course. Pulhems profile is sutable for full operational duties.

Recommendation: Train as gunner. Watch progress carefully.

Military:
Polley has successfully complete Advanced Training in R.C.A. (Fld.). He is now available as an overseas reinforcement.

Recommendation: R.C.A. (Fld.) Gunner Non-tradesmen

Military:
To draw pay at rate of $1.50 per diem

Military:
From Gord's Diary: "Left Petawawa * Journeying through Que., Maine & N.B. * Arrived in Debert, N.S. - Hostess House for supper * Truro '96 Victoria Park, supper at Scotia Hotel '96 St. John's Church * First United Church"

Military:
"All day deployment"

Military:
From his diary: "Left Debert for Halifax boarding S.S. Empress of Scotland (formerly Empress of Japan)"

Military:
From his diary: "Sailed into the Atlantic during breakfast '96 a beautiful day"

Military:
"Landed at Liverpool in evening"

Military:
States preference for gunnerywork to clerical work. His mother is dependent on him.

Military:
Left by truck in A.M. to Liss, thence to Eastleigh by train, & then to transit camp. Ate 5 meals & saw movie & played bridge

Military:
Left transit camp by truck for Southampton & boarded S.S. Neuralia. Did not leave harbour

Military:
On English Channel most of day. Docked in evening at Arromanches les Bains landing by L.C.T. Slept 2 hours at Transit Camp

Military:
Left #2 C.B.R.G. to join 11 Bty of 17 Fd Regt 3 Div '96 through Caen & had first baptism of fire by enemy bombers

Military:
Moved twice in day to east of Falaise '96 up all night '96 first close enemy shelling

Military:
Move down near Orbec '96 saw first dead Germans '96 was shelled out of carriers at cross-roads

Another all day move through Orbec where girls gave us flowers, cider given to us by old lady '96 no shelling '96 slept in handsome chateau

Military:
Moved into Elboeuf on the Seine '96 lots of shelling '96 met Americans

Military:
On move again spending night in a barn in Boos '96 no excitement

Military:
Big move up near Neufchatel unchallenged

Military:
Another long motor trip up near Channel '96 passed through En, spent night in Allenay

Military:
Move up to Arrest where established in shed '96 saw Channel

Military:
Moved again '96 crossed Somme near Abbeville & moved march again to Channel '96 slept near Rue

Military:
Up early & moved to near Boulogne

Military:
Up at 2:30 a.m. for move to Calais '96 shelled all day in just about the hottest so far '96 had to skedaddle back when shelled off road

Military:
Moved today as Calais surrenders. Go to marshaling area in preparation for move to Belgium. Stayed at Ardres overnight

Military:
Crossed Belgium border & stayed at concentration area near Poperinghe (near flores)

Military:
After a considerable move across Belgium back in action again near Maldegen (pro-German town) not far from Bruges & 1.5 miles from Holland.

Military:
To Eecloo by jeep for first ice cream since leaving Canada

Military:
Went to Ghent to see Canadian Army show with C.W.R.C.s etc

Military:
Crossed Leopold Canal this morning & moved to new position in Holland near Aardenburg after spending only 3 weeks in Belgium

Military:
"Turnhout, Tillburg etc. & take up position in Holland near Nijmegen just 12 miles from Germany"

Military:
"Turnhout, Tillburg etc. & take up position in Holland near Nijmegen just 12 miles from Germany"

Military:
"Turnhout, Tillburg etc. & take up position in Holland near Nijmegen just 12 miles from Germany"

Military:
Went to Brussels for 48-first leave in almost a year-in billets-evening service-piano concert-Canada club-early to bed with hot water in '"loaf of bread"

Military:
Shave-Turkish bath-shine-badges sewn-tour of Brussels in tram with guide-went to opera "Cavalleria Rasticana" & "Paillasse"-Church Army

Military:
Communion in morning-we move into first position in Germany near Cleve in afternoon-it catches on fire-sleeping in German officer's house-saw Montgomery

Military:
Move at night down near Udam - staying in barn - slept next to black pigs

Military:
German resistance ends west of Rhine - went on recce to Cleve
Cleve for rest & re-grouping

Military:
First visit back to Holland since entering Germany - show in Winter Garden at Nijmegen - Blue Diamond - hair cut

Military:
Move early in morning to marshalling area at Calcar - cross Rhine on pontoon bridge in bright moonlight near Rees - take up position

Military:
Moved again through Emmerich to position in woods

Military:
Easter Day in Germany - move in evening to Holland (Zedeam)

Military:
Move once more close to Zutphen in Holland - recce at night

Military:
Move again to between Zutphen & Deventer crossing Twente Canal

Military:
Move closer to Deventer - met Gem

Military:
Long move up between Deventer & Zwolle

Military:
Long move up to Leeuwarden near Zuider Zee & North Sea

Military:
Another long move to Gronigen - moved also in evening closer to North Sea ahead of infantry close to village with 400 S.S

Military:
Moved closer to coast to shell Delfzijl & Appingedam - got shelled back as we are very close to enemy

Military:
Moved through Winschoten & again closer to German border

Military:
Moved back into Germany after 24 days in Holland - on Ems River near Bingum

Military:
Finally get out of mud & move across Ems River through Leer to place east of Emden

Military:
Move once more half way between Emden & Wilhelmshaven

Military:
The end of the war for us - we are 1/2 way between Emden & Wilhelmshaven at the end

Military:
Thanksgiving church service - move to Grossefehn on guard at night

Military:
Move through Aurich to German barracks - we wait while Jerries pack & leave so we can take over - bridge at night-on guard at ammo factory

Military:
Stayed balance of night in field north of Arnhem 0 signed up for Jap war in afternoon - slept in tent at night

Military:
Left at 0815 via 60 out to Nijmegen - got train at 1630 - travelling through Holland, Belgium & France

Military:
Tea & buns in Lille at 0200 -arrived at Calais at 0600 -after breakfast saw movie -crossed strait in 1 hour -supper in Dover -left by train for Scotland

Military:
Tea & buns in Lille at 0200 -arrived at Calais at 0600 -after breakfast saw movie -crossed strait in 1 hour -supper in Dover -left by train for Scotland

Military:
Tea & buns in Lille at 0200 -arrived at Calais at 0600 -after breakfast saw movie -crossed strait in 1 hour -supper in Dover -left by train for Scotland

Military:
May 21 '45: Arrived in Edinburgh at 6:30am - staying at boarding house - eating at Cdn legion - went bowling & sightseeing on foot

Military:
Had early breakfast & clean up in Peterborough during 2 hour wait for train-met Elmer for lunch in London at Ontario Club-we go to Hampton Crt-saw Blithe Spirit at Duchess Theatre

Military:
Had early breakfast & clean up in Peterborough during 2 hour wait for train-met Elmer for lunch in London at Ontario Club-we go to Hampton Crt-saw Blithe Spirit at Duchess Theatre

Military:
After night & breakfast at Premier Hotel Russell Square went to Westminster Abbey with Elmer to service - dinner at Lyon's Corner House - visited Tower of London - went to Aldershot - supper in officers mess

Military:
After night at Red Shield left Euston Station for Birmingham -dinner downtown then bus to Hall Green where found Wilkins -walk & movie & meeting family

Military:
Went to see Birmingham with Mrs W & had dinner there -returned to Hall Green until train time -arrived in Dover nearly 1 am

Military:
Arrived in Nijmegen 5am left in afternoon for Utrecht where had supper - rejoined unit in evening

Military:
June 7 '45: Visited The Hague with Frank Odlum - saw Ensa show

Military:
Emplaned NWE (North West Europe) Disemplaned UK

- This is from his military records, his diary shows he took a boat so this may be in error.

Military:
Docked at Tilbury - via train around London to Aldershot where moved into barracks - Garrison with Elmer

Military:
Golf at Fleet with Elmer

Military:
Arrived Glasgow early in morning - Turkish Bath & sun lamp - party in evening

Military:
Train to Wemyss Bay - boat trip to Kyles of Bute on Clyde coast - saw Queen Elizabeth at Greenock

Military:
Jn 26 '45: Arrived London early in morning - tour of St Paul's Cathedral - variety show - returned to Aldershot in evening

Military:
M.O., dental etc - Garrison with Elmer & walk

Military:
Movie at night - Farnham in afternoon

Military:
Left on 48 hour pass - bus to Basingstoke - train to Yeovil arriving after midnight

Military:
Left on 48 hour pass - bus to Basingstoke - train to Yeovil arriving after midnight

Military:
Embarkation - Diary reports it as 4th July, Queen Mary

Military:
Disembarked

July 11 '45: Beautiful day as we land at New York - great reception by blimp bands etc

Military:
July 12 '45: Leave Pennsylvania Station 1:30 a.m. via Lehigh Valley going through Buffalo & crossing into Canada via Niagara Falls - reach Toronto 5:30 a.m. - reception mayor etc at grandstand exhibition - home after 1 1/2 years

Military:
July 12 '45: Leave Pennsylvania Station 1:30 a.m. via Lehigh Valley going through Buffalo & crossing into Canada via Niagara Falls - reach Toronto 5:30 a.m. - reception mayor etc at grandstand exhibition - home after 1 1/2 years

Military:
July 12 '45: Leave Pennsylvania Station 1:30 a.m. via Lehigh Valley going through Buffalo & crossing into Canada via Niagara Falls - reach Toronto 5:30 a.m. - reception mayor etc at grandstand exhibition - home after 1 1/2 years

Military:
plus 2 day travelling time with money in lue of rations.

Military:
Granted 6 month Long Term LEave, without pay, at own request, from 20 Oct 45 to 19 Apr 46.

Military:
Number: B-47643

France, Belgium, Holland, Germany

Operated as part of a Bren Gun Carrier team

Medals: 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp

Military:
Overseas 15 months. Trained in R.C.A. as a Gun Number and employed as such for 10 months. Trained and emploued as Cleark (Stenographer) for 11 months. Overseas trained and employed as an Artillery Surveyor 12 months. Served in France, Belgium, Holland, Germany for 10 months. Returned to Canada as a Pacific Force Volunteer and trained as such 2 months. For past 5 months has been on Industrial leave.

"3 years & 8 months service" - Diary
Future Plans - Is returning to former employment.

Basis for counsellor's recommendations:

Polley impresses as a quiet, clean-cut, efficient young man who has a clear-cut post discharge plan. Having worked for 11 years in the Advertising Department at Goldsmith's Co. of Canada where he rose to the position of Asst. Manager, Polley has his re-employment with that firm arranged. For the past 5 months he has been on Industrial Leave, during which time he was promoted to Manager of the Advertising Dept. Polley appears keenly interested in his job and feels that it is permanent employment. Considering the circumstances of his case, it is felt that Polley's plan is feasible and that he should have no undude problem in rehabilitation.

Residence:
"moved from 110 Tyndall to 65 Marion" was 110 Tyndall the Watson family home?

Residence:
Moved in with Miss Clark

Occupation:
Worked his way up from Clerk to Department Manager

Occupation:
Wholesale Jewellery to jewellery stores from Toronto all the way to the west coast of Canada

Died:
Trillium Health Centre

Buried:
Glendale Memorial Gardens, Ressurection Gardens, 1810 Albion Road Lot 705-A4

Gordon married Bettina Mae WATSON, UE on 9 Aug 1946 in Church Of The Epiphany, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. Bettina (daughter of George John WATSON and Margaret May DALLISON) was born on 23 Oct 1920 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Mar 2019 in Cambridge, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 055C3AA0DA62411E9265D3B8F19CCF14C82D
• Religion: Christian, Anglican
• Residence: 1921, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1500 Queen Street West
• Occupation: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 141 Galley Ave
• Residence: 1 Sep 1946, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 65 Marion Street
• Residence: 7 Sep 1946, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 23 Empress Cres
• Residence: 2006, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 28 Martin Grove Road
• Residence: Aug 2006-2009, Bracebridge, Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada; Bracebridge Villa
• Fact: 18 Sep 2010, Camp Koinonia, Parry Sound, , Ontario, Canada; 90th Birthday Party
• Residence: 2009-10 Sep 2015, Gravenhurst, Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada; Leisureworld Muskoka
• Residence: 10 Sep 2015, Cambridge, , Ontario, Canada; PeopleCare Hilltop Manor
• Obituary: 15 Mar 2019, Waterloo, , Ontario, Canada
• Cremated: 19 Mar 2019, Waterloo, , Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
Toronto General Hospital

Residence:
Gord: "moved from 110 Tyndall to 65 Marion" was 110 Tyndall the Watson family home?

Residence:
East 206 A/B
690 Muskoka Road 118 W,
Bracebridge, ON
P1L 1W8

Obituary:
Betty passed peacefully at Hilltop Manor in Cambridge, with family by her side, at the age of 98.

Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Gordon, and loving mother of Lynn and the late Donald.

Cherished Nana of Timothy (Elana), Jonathan (Erin), and Sarah (Neil). Treasured Great Nana of Jackson, Elizabeth, Aaron, Carys and Quentin. Betty will be lovingly remembered by her sisters Marguerite and Catherine, and her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Marjorie and Rive, and brother Bob.

A small service will be held this summer at the place Betty loved and that held a special place in her heart right to the end, Camp Koinonia.

In lieu of flowers and in keeping with Betty's wishes, a memorial fund has been established with Camp Koinonia. Betty was active in changing many lives through Camp Koinonia, including those of her own family. She made it known that her wish was for funds to be raised to further the camp's mission which was so near and dear to her heart. Camp Koinonia, Box 29041 Barrie, ON, L4N 7W7, 416-522-1949, info@campkoinonia.ca

The word of God is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart. Deut.30:14

Russell Etienne posted a condolence
Thursday, March 21, 2019
May Koinonia continue to provide a place for families to learn about giving and having fun.

Deborah Izon Hatland posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Betty was my Godmother. I have wonderful memories of her kindness and her humor. May the Lord bless you all with memories that bring you joy and laughter. Blessings to you all.
Debi

Rob Wormald posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Good bye Aunt Betty

I was introduced to you as Aunt Betty in my first year and you have been a strong supporter and encouragement throughout my whole life.


We knew you through Mom and Kay, church, 18 Martingrove Road, camp, cottage and Drag Lake Haliburton Lodge and our island on Spruce Lake. More recently we connected with you at the nursing home.


It is friends like you who have forged identity and strength into my character and to say you will be missed is a gross understatement. But Liz and I look look forward to that great reunion that awaits us. Thank You Jesus..

Rob

Bruce and Carol Smith posted a condolence
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Betty will always be included in our thanksgivings. - such a saint! Such a steady, inspiring faith. A true ministry of encouragement. Her walk matched her talk. She lived out her love for her Saviour so beautifully.

Forever grateful. We miss her already, but only for awhile. We long for the day when there will be no more reason to say goodbye.

Derek & Rebecca Welsman & family posted a condolence
Saturday, March 16, 2019
We offer condolences to the families and pray for the Peace of Christ during this sad and reflective time. Praise God for Betty's full and wonderful life and legacy!

Angela and les Eliot posted a condolence
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Many happy memories of Betty and Gord what a driving force and inspiration Betty was at Koinonia rememberd with much love Angela and Les

Brenda Fuller posted a condolence
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Thinking of you Lynn and your family.
Brenda

Daryl posted a condolence
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Our condolences on Betty's passing. An amazing woman and life lived and a wonderful spirit that lives on in her family. May you be comforted with times of happy remembrance and celebration even as you mourn her passing. Much love from the Smith family.

Andrew Ryeland posted a condolence
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Farewell Betty. We loved you so much and will miss your beautiful smile and caring ways. There's a big gap in my heart.

Died:
Hilltop Manor Nursing Home

Notes:

Married:
Polley - Watson

Rev. G. S. Despared officiated at the marriage of Bettina Mae Watson and Gordon Bradbury Polley, August 9, at the Church of the Epiphany, The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Watson. The groom is the son of Mrs. Polley and the late W. H. Polley. Given in marriage by her father, the bride worse a classic gown of white slipper satin, matching halo headdress and finger-tip veil. She carried a cascade of red roses and bouvardia, Maid of honor, Key Neun, was attired in romance blue faille taffeta. Her flowers were yellow roses and cornflowers. Joyce Alexander and Catherine Watson, bridesmaids, wore pink faille taffeta carrying pink roses and cornflowers. Best man was William Polley, with ushers Robert Watson and Robert Polley. Mrs. Watson recieved in a richelicu red ensemble accented with black. The groom's mother wore a costume of navy printed crepe with matching accessories. Later the bride changed to a powder blue crepe frock, matching topcoat, navy accessories, for travelling.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: B11AC96325F5475F97E3E9B4FE6BAEA78C1E
• Church Attendance: Zelva Roman Catholic Filial Church, K. Zebrys, Lithuania
• Name: Stanley VIRBALL
• Name: Stasys VIRBALAS
• Occupation: Montreal, , Qu; Master Electrician, Owner Virball Electric Co. Ltd
• God Father: 15 May 1905; Chrizostomas VIRBALAS
• God Mother: 15 May 1905; Petronele VIRBALITE
• Immigration: 17 Jun 1928, Quebec, , Qu
• Citizenship: 13 Nov 1936, Tashota, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 13 Nov 1936, Tashota, , Ontario, Canada; Drill Machine Operator
• Occupation: 18 Jun 1928-1938; General Laborer in the Mines of Northern Ontario
• Name Change: 1939, Montreal, , Qu; to Stanley VIRBALL
• Residence: 1939, Montreal, , Qu
• Residence: 1943-1944, Montreal, , Qu; 3050 La Salle Blvd
• Residence: 1945-1953, Montreal, , Qu; 816 Jean Talon West
• Residence: 1954-1959, Montreal, , Qu; 7075 Stuart Avenue
• Residence: 1959-1986, Ville Saint Laurent, , Qu; 1755 Muir Street

Notes:

Changed name to Virball when he moved to Canada

Mother and many siblings died in worldwide Influenza Pandemic abt 1918

hard life in Lithuania, would sometimes comment that the dogfood they had in Montreal was better than what they had to eat growing up. Only had a basic potato stew to eat most of the time. The meat animals they had on the farm were sold. When they got meat it was because one of the animals had died or for some other reason was not able to be sold.

(Medical):See attached sources.

Birth:
Virbalai village in the Balninkai parish

God Father:
His Uncle

God Mother:
His Aunt

Immigration:
R.M.S. Antonia from Liverpool 8 June 1928

Immigration Records (1925-1935) Surname: Virbalas Given name: Stasys Age: 22 Sex: M Nationality: Lit Date of arrival: 1928/06/17 Port of arrival: Quebec, Quebec Ship: ANTONIA , Cunard Reference: RG76 - IMMIGRATION, series C-1-a Volume: 1928 volume 10 Page: 134 Microfilm reel: T-14743

R.M.S. Antonia

Andania and Antonia were the first two of the six 14,000 ton "A" liners built for Cunard in the early 1920's.

Antonia was built by Vickers, Ltd., and launched in 1921. She made her maiden voyage from London to Montreal on 15 June 1922. She remained on Cunard's London-Canada service until 1928, when she joined Andania on the Cunard/Anchor/Donaldson joint service. Antonia, too, was requisitioned during World War II, and served as a troop transport and later as an armed merchant cruiser. She was purchased by the Admiralty as a repair ship in 1942, and renamed Wayland. She was scrapped in 1948.

Name Change:
Stanislovas Klaus VIRBALAS name changed officially to

Residence:
Not living there in 1942 (or 1940)

Buried:
Concession 10568, Section V, Stanley Virball

Stanislovas married Elena NAVICKAS on 17 Aug 1940 in Montreal, , Qu. Elena (daughter of Felix NAVICKAS and Ona JENKEVICIUS) was born on 9 Feb 1914 in Montreal, , Qu; was christened in in St Gabriel; died on 1 Apr 1978 in Montreal, , Qu; was buried on 4 Apr 1978 in Notre-Dame-Des-Neiges, Montreal, , Qu. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: D49F7AD0B15B4DCAAE94BCE5C0F8F205724C
• Name: Elena NAVISKAS
• Name: Helen NAVICKAS
• Alt. Birth: 9 Feb 1915, Montreal, , Qu
• Residence: 1931, Montreal, , Qu; 2743 Rue de Ch

Notes:

Christened:
Helen

Died:
Cancer

Buried:
Concession 10568, Section V, Ellen Naviskas on online search

Notes:

Married:
St. Casimir Catholic Church (Ancestry.com transcription lists it as St. Gabriel's Church)

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: E6AF6DB9625640748CAAD4ACADF9C955A1BA
• Occupation: Military Pilot, Airline Pilot
• Residence: Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 76 Rathburn Road
• Residence: Apr 1929, Ballydonety, Ballydugan, Downpatrick, Down, Ireland
• Emigration: 20 Apr 1929, Belfast, , Antrim, Northern Ireland
• Immigration: 29 Apr 1929, Montreal, , Qu
• Occupation: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 12 Mount Allen
• Military: 1945
• Cremated: 29 Jun 1999, Mississauga, Peel Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

KINNEAR, Sam D.F.C. Peacefully, at Queensway Hospital, on June 5th, 1999. Born in Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland, on August 22nd, 1920. Loving husband of Bernice for 57 years. Caring father of Wendy and Charles Lawrence, Sybil and Joe Virball, Shane, Cathrine Kinnear and David MacQuarrie and the late Bill Kinnear. Devoted grandfather to Jessica, Aubray, Elana, Andrew, Amanda and the late Sam, and great-granddaughter Kayla. Born to a family of eleven children and survived by his brother David Kinnear and sisters Ethel Johnston and Winnie Foster. Sam was a decorated veteran of the RCAF in World War II, a member of the Burma Bombers Association and will be fondly remembered by his friends in Thorncrest Village and at the family cottage on Pine Lake in Muskoka. After the War, Sam was a pilot with Trans-Canada Airlines, Eaton's of Canada and then the Argus Corporation, until his retirement at age 65. Sam was a devoted husband, a proud father and an accomplished pilot.

Surname: Kinnear Given name: Samuel Age: 8 Sex: M Nationality: Ir Date of arrival: 1929/04/29 (YYYY/MM/DD) Port of arrival: Quebec , Quebec Ship: ATHENIA , Anchor Donaldson Reference: RG76 - IMMIGRATION, series C-1-a Volume: 1929 volume 2 Page: 178 Microfilm reel: T-14751

(Research):First Name:Samuel Last Name:Kinnear Year:1920 Registered Quarter/Year:Jul - Sep 1920 Registration District:Downpatrick Volume:1 Page:541 Country:Ireland Category:Vital Records (Birth, Marriage, Death) Record collection:Births & baptisms Record set:Ireland Births 1864-1958 Collections from:Ireland

Christened:
Date not given

Immigration:
Leaving Belfast 20 April 1929

Military:
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/36039888/159-squadron-battle-orders

20 Jan 1945 - A/C/ "Z" KH211
23 Jan 1945 - A/C "Z" 212
27 Jan 1945 - A/C "V" KH366
30 Jan 1945 - A/C "V" 366
6 Feb 1945 - A/C "X" 408 (0930 hrs)
9 Feb 1945 - A/C "V" KH366 (17.00 hrs)
11 Feb 1945 - A/C "F" (17.00 hrs)
12 Feb 1945 - A/C "Z" KH212 (17.00 hrs)
15 Feb 1945 - A/C "Y" 327
16 Feb 1945 - A/C "Q" (17.00 hrs)
18 Feb 1945 - A/C "X" KH408 (17.00 hrs)
22 Feb 1945 - A/C "X" KH408 (11.00 hrs)
24 Feb 1945 - A/C "X" KH408 (9.00 hrs)
28 Feb 1945 - A/C "X" KH408 (11.00 hrs)
2 Mar 1945 - A/C "X" KH408
Bomb Load 7? x 1000 lbs Spl Load
Petrol 1960 mains, 180 ea au, 2320 galls
Ammunition Nose Gun 500 rds .5, Tail Gun 1000 rds .5
Pyrotechnics 24 Flame Floats 12 Sea Markers
6 Mar 1945 - A/C "X" KH996
11 Mar 1945 - A/C "X" KH408
17 Mar 1945 - A/C "X" KH408


Cremated:
St John's Dixie Crematorium

Died:
Queensway Hospital

Samuel married Bernice Catherine Agnes MCMARTIN on 24 Apr 1943 in Runnymede Road Baptist Church, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. Bernice (daughter of William James Pitt MCMARTIN and Lillian Elizabeth PRENTICE, daughter of John James MCNAUGHTON and Marie Louise DOUCET) was born on 7 Nov 1922 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Apr 2013 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was buried on 3 Aug 2013 in Pine Lake, Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 31040A070FC8419EA4A799CAF1CBA0464C7B
• Name: Catherine Agnes McNAUGHTON
• Residence: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 289 Beresford Ave
• Obituary: 15 Apr 2013, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Toronto Star

Notes:

See attached sources.

Obituary:
BERNICE CATHERINE AGNES KINNEAR Passed away April 11, 2013 in Toronto at the age of 90. A pianist, painter, puppeteer, competitive swimmer, gardener, fashion plate, actress, interpreter of dreams and celebrated imagineer. A warm and wonderful person and mother, Bernice leaves us with memories and inspirations that will endure as long as the rocks in her beloved Muskoka. Raised in Bloor West Village by Lillian and William MCMartin, Bernice dove into literature with the same enthusiasm as she dove into Pine Lake. Reading was her lifelong passion, commitment and delight. Another passion began at age 18, when she married the dashing RAF pilot Sam Kinnear. Sam and Bernice built their home and raised their family in Thorncrest Village where they lived for 50 years until Sam's passing in 1999. Her children are thankful for the sense of self she instilled in each of them and wish that all families might enjoy the wealth of spirit shared by women like Bernice. Strength. Imagination. Decisiveness and Courage. As much as we'll miss her she'll never be far from our hearts. Among the trees and water at her adored Pines, we will cherish her love for family and place. Mother to Wendy Lawrence (Chuck), Sybil Virball (Joe), Shane (Moze Mossanen), Cathrine (David MacQuarrie); Grandmother to Aubray (Jim Barbiero), Jessica Cordner (Mark), Elana Ryeland (Tim), Andrew Lawrence (Naomi Thornton), Amanda Lawrence (Amit Patel); Great-grandmother to Kayla, Calvin, Jackson, Elizabeth, Keiran and Aaron. Predeceased by her son Bill and grandson Sam. Special thanks to Ari, Kate and Cherrel, Bernice's caregivers, for their kindness and compassion, and to Olive and Karen from CCAC for their guidance. Friends will be received at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W., (between Kipling and Islington Aves) Etobicoke, on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 from 10 - 11 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Bernice's Life at 11 a.m. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences through www.turnerporter.ca

Buried:
Ashes spread at the point

Notes:

Married:
Kinnear-McMartin

In Runnymede Road Baptist church Saturday afternoon, Flying Officer S. Kinnear R.C.A.F. took as his bride Bernice K. McMartin, Beresford Ave. The bride is the daughter of Mc and Mrs. W.J. McMartin and the groom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kinnear, Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland. Rev. P. Loney officiated in a setting of palms. Presiding at the organ was R. Richardson, and the soloist was Miss Elizabeth Watson, Port Arthur. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white satin with torso length bodice and tulle skirt. The fingertip veil was caught to a halo of orange blossoms, and she carried crimson roses. The attendants were Miss Elieen Membery and Miss Winnifred Kinnear, wearing gown in pale orchid styled similarly to that of the bride with heartshaped halos matching their dresses anc carrying cascades of cream roses. Flying Officer H. Reeves was the best man. At the Club Top Hat, Mrs. McMartin recieved in an aquamarine dress of triple sheer with corsage of cream roses. Recieving with her was Mrs. David Kinnear, Hamilton, sister in law of the groom. The newlyweds left for Montreal by plane, the bride traveling in a chartreuse wool suit with camel hair coat and brown accessories.