Francis Oliver Thomson

Francis Oliver Thomson

Male 1904 - 1976  (71 years)

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  • Name Francis Oliver Thomson 
    Birth 24 Apr 1904  Orillia Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 4 Apr 1976  Ardtrea, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 6 Apr 1976  St Andrew's & St James' Cemetery, Orillia, Orillia Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I10172  Whisperspast | Thomson
    Last Modified 21 Oct 2007 

    Father David Edgar Thomson,   b. 1 Dec 1874, North Orillia Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Nov 1933, Ardtrea, Orillia Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years) 
    Mother Alice Emily Kean,   b. 9 Mar 1881, North Orillia Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Abt 1950, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years) 
    Marriage 23 Apr 1902  Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2459  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Leila Ruth McKechnie,   b. 12 Apr 1920, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage 4 Sep 1943  Presbyterian Church, Orillia, Orillia Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. David Francis Thomson
     2. Donald Paul Thomson
     3. Richard McKechnie Thomson
     4. Jane Ruth Thomson
     5. Judith Alice Thomson
     6. Barbara Elizabeth Thomson
     7. Michael Kevin Thomson
    Family ID F4018  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 20 Feb 2023 

  • Notes 
    • aka Frank. Birth Registration 041472 Archives of Ontario microfilm MS929 Reel 170. Birth attended by Dr. Ardagh. Was living at home in Ardtrea with his parents in 1933 when his father died. Took over farming the E1/2 Lot 1, Concession 8, North Orillia Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. The farm was called Grassy Point Farm, waterfront property. Was married under license L84446; groom aged 29, resident of R.R. 3 Orillia, born Orillia Township, farmer, Presbyterian; bride aged 23, resident of 192 John Street, Orillia, born Cheltenham, Ontario, United Church; witnesses Jean Thomson, 58 St Clair E., Toronto and Gerald McKechnie, 192 John St, Orillia; married in Orillia Presbyterian Church on 4 September 1943 by Rev. J.A. McInnis. (Orillia Library microfilm 539). Frank died at home on the farm. Frank's death was recorded in the United Church Archives, Severn Bridge Pastoral Charge, Burials 1975-1991, 98.018L, Box 1 File 5. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. V.A. Yano.
      Daily Packet and Times, Monday, 5 April 1976
      THOMSON, Francis Oliver (Frank) - Suddenly at his late residence, Ardtrea on Sunday, April 4, 1976, Frank Thomson, beloved husband of Ruth McKechnie, in his 72nd year. Loving father of Michael and Barbara at home, David of Acton, Donald, Richard and Judy (Mrs. Barry Lutes) all of Orillia, Jane (Mrs. Paul Teskey) of Warminster. Grandfather of Craig and Lorraine. Brother of James of Sault Ste. Marie, Murray of Bracebridge, Gwen of Orillia, Marjorie (Mrs. Jack Hunter) of Toronto, Geraldine (Jean) deceased. Resting at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West Street North, Orillia. Service at the chapel on Tuesday, April 6 at 2:00 p.m. Interment St. Andrew's Cemetery, Orillia. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ontario Heart Foundation would be appreciated.

  • Sources 
    1. [S64] according to R. Wayne Thomson database, photograph of tombstone taken in 2001.
      in St Andrew's & St James' Cemetery, burial place of Francis Oliver Thomson (date of burial from church records)


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