A life-long resident of this district, Mrs. Joseph Croft passed away at the home of her son, Mr. Edward Croft, Rock Mills in her 79th year.
Mrs. Croft had been in failing health for some time and had been bedfast for the past year.
The late Mrs. Croft, whose maiden name was Emily Badgerow, was the daughter of the late Samuel and Sarah Badgerow of the 4th Line, Artemesia. Fifty-nine years ago she was married to Joseph Croft, who predeceased her by 21 years. Surviving are three sons, Samuel of Flesherton, Edward of Rock Mills and Merron of Hamilton, and one daughter, Sarah (Mrs. Gordon Warling), of Bartonville, Ont. She is also survived by five brothers and two sisters, Joseph of Saugeen Jct., Gordon of Toronto, Merron and Anson both in Michigan; herb on the fourth line, Artemesia, and Mrs. B. McIntyre, Collingwood Gravel, Osprey, and Mrs. Dave Kerby of Cooksville.
The late Mrs. Croft was a faithful member of Rock Mills Baptist Church and was active in the Ladies' Association as long as her health permitted.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Croft took place on Friday afternoon, Jan 2nd. Service was held at the home of her son, Edward, at Rock Mills, at 2:30 p.m. Mr. F. Keys, pastor of Rock Mills Baptist church, had charge of the service and spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing family. The home was filled with friends and relatives to pay their last respects to one whom they had known so favorably. Interment was made in the family plot in Maxwell Cemetery.
The pallbearers were: Messrs. Joyce Porteous, Chas. Newell, Wes Smith, Leslie Chard, John McKee and Harry Patton.
Flesherton Advance, 7 Jan 1942, page 1
Rock Mills
Mrs. Emily Croft died on Wednesday, Dec. 31st, 1941, at the home of her son, Edward Croft in her 76th year. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon, Jan. 2nd. Interment was made in Maxwell cemetery. Our sincere sympathy is extended to the family in their bereavement.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Warling of Bartonville, and son, Elmer, of Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs. Merron Croft of Hamilton returned to their homes on Saturday, after spending a couple of days here and attending the funeral of their mother, the late Mrs. E. Croft.
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↑ Source: #S305 Page: Mrs. Jos. Croft Dies; obituary; 7 January 1942; Page 1; accessed; 25 February 2011 Quality or Certainty of Data: 2 Data: Text: CONT Mrs. Jos. Croft Dies CONT A life-long resident of this district, Mrs. Joseph Croft passed away at the home of her son, Mr. Edward Croft, Rock Mills in her 79th year. CONT Mrs. Croft had been in failing health for some time and had been bedfast for the past year. CONT The late Mrs. Croft, whose maiden name was Emily Badgerow, was the daughter of the late Samuel and Sarah Badgerow of the 4th Line, Artemesia. Fifty-nine years ago she was married to Joseph Croft, who predeceased her by 21 years. Surviving are three sons, Samuel of Flesherton, Edward of Rock Mills and Merron of Hamilton, and one daughter, Sarah (Mrs. Gordon Warling), of Bartonville, Ont. She is also survived by five brothers and two sisters, Joseph of Saugeen Jct., Gordon of Toronto, Merron and Anson both in Michigan; herb on the fourth line, Artemesia, and Mrs. B. McIntyre, Collingwood Gravel, Osprey, and Mrs. Dave Kerby of Cooksville. CONT The late Mrs. Croft was a faithful member of Rock Mills Baptist Church and was active in the Ladies' Association as long as her health permitted. CONT The funeral of the late Mrs. Croft took place on Friday afternoon, Jan 2nd. Service was held at the home of her son, Edward, at Rock Mills, at 2:30 p.m. Mr. F. Keys, pastor of Rock Mills Baptist church, had charge of the service and spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing family. The home was filled with friends and relatives to pay their last respects to one whom they had known so favorably. Interment was made in the family plot in Maxwell Cemetery. CONT The pallbearers were: Messrs. Joyce Porteous, Chas. Newell, Wes Smith, Leslie Chard, John McKee and Harry Patton. CONT Flesherton Advance, 7 Jan 1942, page 1 CONT
↑ Source: #S305 Page: Rock Mills; announcement; 7 January 1942; Page 5, 2nd column; accessed; 25 February 2011 Quality or Certainty of Data: 2 Data: Text: Rock Mills CONT Mrs. Emily Croft died on Wednesday, Dec. 31st, 1941, at the home of her son, Edward Croft in her 76th year. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon, Jan. 2nd. Interment was made in Maxwell cemetery. Our sincere sympathy is extended to the family in their bereavement. CONT Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Warling of Bartonville, and son, Elmer, of Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs. Merron Croft of Hamilton returned to their homes on Saturday, after spending a couple of days here and attending the funeral of their mother, the late Mrs. E. Croft.
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