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Earl Bruce MACNAUGHTON

Male 1919 - 2015  (96 years)


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  • Name Earl Bruce MACNAUGHTON 
    Birth 1919  Maple, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID EF036A37BE7D44839838D507CE481864D34B 
    Education 1948  Guelph, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Graduated with a PhD in Physics and joined the Department of Physics 
    • Earl B. MacNaughton was born in Maple, Ontario. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a PhD in Physics and joined the Department of Physics in 1948. MacNaughton was instrumental in redesigning the physics curriculum and promoting research. He became the Head of Physics in 1956 and Dean, College of Physical Science (1970-1981). The MacNaughton Building was built in 1969 for the study of chemistry, physics and mathematics.
    Obituary 5 Jan 2015  Guelph, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • MacNAUGHTON, Earl Bruce - Of Guelph, passed away peacefully at Guelph General Hospital on Monday, January 5, 2015, in his 96th year. Beloved husband and best friend of 69 years to the late Jean Frances (nee Robinson) (2012). Loved father of Liz (David) Sandals of Guelph and Janis MacNaughton (David Parratt) of Stratford. Loving grandfather of Richard Sandals (Chris Passmore) of Toronto, Allison (Ian) Dawes of Bracebridge, Carolyn Parratt (Connor Derrick) and Michelle Parratt. Great-grandfather of William and Nathan Dawes and Malcolm Sandals. Earl joined the Physics Department at Ontario Agricultural College in 1948 and was the Founding Dean of the College of Physical Science at the University of Guelph. Friends will be received at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 20 Quebec St., Guelph, on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 11 a.m. Reception to follow in the church hall. Memorial contributions to Knox Presbyterian Church, 20 Quebec St., Guelph, N1H 2T4 or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestar/obituary.aspx?pid=173743050#sthash.0sqkAhSK.dpuf
    Death 5 Jan 2015  Guelph, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Guelph general hospital
    Person ID I7547  Ryeland Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Nov 2016 

    Father Richard Daniel MACNAUGHTON,   b. 24 Sep 1880, Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Dec 1956 (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Pearl Eleanor SMELSER,   b. 20 Jul 1888, Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown 
    Marriage 12 Sep 1913  Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • Friday
    Family ID F2248  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Jean Frances ROBINSON,   b. 1919   d. 6 Dec 2012, Stratford, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 93 years) 
    Marriage 4 Aug 1943  Maple, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The Aurora Era
      Thursday, Aug 12th, 1943

      A.H.S. Grads Wed at Maple
      A pretty wedding was solemnized at Maple, Aug. 4, when Jean Frances Robinson, Reg. N., only daughter of Mrs Robinson and the late Austin Robinson, was united in marriage to Earl Bruce MacNaughton, only son of Mr. and Mrs Richard D. MacNaughton, Maple. Both bride and groom are former students of Aurora high school. The ceremony was preformed by Rev. C. G. Howman, assisted by Rev. H. Lovering, uncle of the groom. The bride, given in marriage by her cousin, Jesse A. Bryson, was attended by Miss Mary Carson as maid of honor, and Miss Audrey MacNaughton, sister of the freeom, as bridesmaid. The wedding music was played by Mrs. Norman Bryson, aunt of the bride, and Miss Hazel Wilson sang during the signing of the registrer. After a short holiday in Algonquin Park, Mr and Mrs. MacNauhgont will reside in Toronto.
    Children 
     1. Liz MACNAUGHTON
     2. Janis MACNAUGHTON
    Last Modified 27 Nov 2014 
    Family ID F1836  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1919 - Maple, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 4 Aug 1943 - Maple, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEducation - Graduated with a PhD in Physics and joined the Department of Physics - 1948 - Guelph, , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsObituary - 5 Jan 2015 - Guelph, , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 5 Jan 2015 - Guelph, , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Only son

      About the Interviewee:
      Faculty Dept of Physics 1948- 1966; Head- 1952

  • Sources 
    1. [S251] Richard Daniel McNaughton & Pearl Eleanor Smelser Marriage Certificate, (File Num: 024674 Location: LDS Family History Center, Kitchener, Ontario).


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