Obituaries and Death Notices from the Wellesley Maple Leaf - P

Parsill, James D.

The death occurred in Mildmay on Sunday, March 1st of Mr. James D. Parsill in his eighty second year. Deceased took part in the rebellion of 1837 under William Lyon MacKenzie, Charles W. Parsill, of Linwood is one of his six sons. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1903-03-12

Paul, Margaret (nee Becker)

DEATH OF MRS. GEO. PAUL.
The sad news reached Wellesley last Friday announcing the death of Mrs. Geo. Paul, in Wiarton, that morning, after a short illness. She was a daughter of Mr. John Becker, of Ratzburg. About, five years ago she was married to Mr. George Paul, of this place and a couple of years later the couple removed to Wiarton where they have lived ever since. She was of a bright, sunny disposition and had many warm friends here. Her remains were interred in Wiarton on Sunday. Mrs. Dahmer, mother of the bereaved husband, having gone from here to be present. Deceased leaves an only child, a few days old.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1901-02-14

Pearse, Thomas

The death took place at the House of Refuge, Berlin, last week, of Thomas Pearse, an old man who has been at the Refuge since April 1891. Death was due to old age, he having reached the age of 86 years. He was born in England and was an English Churchman. Speaking of his death, Mr. Geo. Martin, manager of the Refuge, said: The death of Thomas Pearce has removed one who will be greatly missed, because he was a faithful inmate, always at his post to help do what he could in our hospital. He did his full duty. So far as one can judge another, I should say he was a Christian. He expressed himself to me as being quite prepared for the change that was then stealing over him. He said everything was settled. He was ready. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1906-06-14

Petaki (infant)

Philipsburg - It is this week our sad duty to report the death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. August Petaki who died on, Saturday evening, July 14th, the remains being laid to rest in the Philipsburg  Lutheran cemetery on Monday last. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1906-07-19

Petch, David

CROSSHILL
Another landmark is gone in the death of Mr. David Petch, an Englishman by birth from Yorkshire, who just died in his 90th year. He came to this country when very young. The early part of his life was spent near Toronto in those noted McKenzie rebellion times. He moved from their [sic] with the Hawke family to the township of Wellesley and settled on 9 Con. east section. Some years ago he gave up the farm to one of his sons and moved to what is called Hawke’s corners.  He was for a number of years a leading and active director of the North Waterloo Agricultural Society, and a breeder of Cotswolds. In politics he was a Reformer, in religion somewhat of a Quaker. For some time past he was nearly blind, although he knew most people by their voices. A week ago the family celebrated his birthday. He had been in poor health for some time and the other day a choking spell took him which he could not overcome. The funeral took place last Friday to the Hawkesville cemetery. Mrs. Petch survives him, she is also very feeble. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1900-12-20

DEATH OF MR. DAVID PETCH.
(Written for the Maple Leaf.)
Another pioneer is laid to rest in the person of David Petch who died December, 12th, aged 89 years, 9 [?] days. Mr. Petch was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1811 and came to Canada when a young, boy. He lived in several places, finally settling in Little York (Toronto) and then came to Waterloo. He married Sarah, daughter of Benjamin Hawke, in 1836. He with his relatives took an active part in the rebellion at that time. He was somewhat of a Quaker and was a very staunch Reformer.  He had the misfortune to become blind in 1898 but has borne it with Christian fortitude. He retained all other faculties till the end. He was a keen conversationalist in his old age and took a great interest in political matters and the late wars. He was the father of ten children, 13 grand children, and 11 great grand children. He leaves to mourn the loss of a kind husband and good father four sons and four daughters and and  [sic] affectionate wife, namely :-Samuel on the homestead, Percival at Woodstock,. John at Listowel and Robert at Tilsonburg, Mrs. Hugh Frame of Crosshill, Mrs. Seth Cohoe at Brandon, Man., Mrs. Peter MeCallum, Crosshill and Gena, unmarried at home with her mother. Two sons William and George, predeceased the father. A large number of friends and relatives sympathize with the bereaved family as Mr. Petch was well known far and wide.  Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1901-01-10
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Petsch, Carrie

Eleventh Line East - A gloom has been cast over our community by the death of one of our young ladies, Miss Carrie Petsch. She had been ailing for over a year, and has borne her intense suffering with marked patience and cheerfulness. Her remains were interred in Hawkesville cemetery on Saturday. Our heartfelt symyathy [sic] is extended to the family in their sad bereavement. Wellesley Maple Leaf,1901-10-10

Playford, Ellen

As we go to press we learn with regret of the death of Miss Ellen Playford, which took place the home of her brother, Eli Playford, Crosshill on Wednesday morning. Funeral is expected to take place on Friday. Interment in Rush’s cemetery. 
Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1908-01-16

Obituary—It is our sad duty to chronicle the death of Miss Ellen Play ford, which occurred at the home of her brother, Mr. Eli Playford, on Wednesday. The deceased had been ailing for some time. The funeral service was conducted at the house by. Rev. Haig. The remains were interred in Rush’s Cemetery. The sympathy of the community is extended to the brothers and sisters. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1908-02-20

Pollock, David

DEATH OF AN OLD SETTLER
The death recently occurred at the Berlin hospital, of David Pollock, Esq., one of the best known residents of Wellesley township. Mr. Pollock was 68 years of age and emigrated to this country  nearIy 40 years ago from Scotland. For the greater part of this time he was a resident of Linwood where he managed a branch of the Livingstone flax business of Baden, and where his sons have conducted a store for many years. Mr. Pollock's wife, who predeceased him 10 years ago, was a sister of Mr. Jos. Livingstone, of Baden. A family of ten children are living, viz:—Peter, merchant and flax dealer, Drayton; John, Winnipeg; James, merchant, Stirton; David, merchant, Linwood ; Arthur, New York; Robert, Brandon, Man.; Mrs. Agnes Bugg, and Mrs. (Dr) W. R. Wilkinson, Berlin: Mrs. (Dr). Anderson and Janet of Brandon, Man. The funeral took place from the Presbyterian Church, Baden, Rev. Mr. Gilchrist of Waterloo, conducting the service. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1903-05-07

Pommer, Mary

DIED OF APPENDICITIS.
The death of Miss Mary Pommer occurred shortly after noon on Tuesday, at the home of her father, Mr. Chas. Pommer, on the 3rd line, of appendicitis. Deceased had been visiting with relatives in Berlin and was ill when she returned home a week ago Sunday. Later in the week her illness developed and an operation was decided upon. Although in a critical condition she stood the operation, which was performed on Monday, well, and for a time hopes for her recovery were entertained. But on the following morning she again became worse and in spite of all that could be done she gradually sank until death occurred shortly after noon. Miss Pommer was in her twentieth year and leaves a wide circle of friends to mourn with the bereaved family. The funeral occurs to-morrow (Friday, at one o’clock, the interment taking place in the Canada Luth. cemetery in this village.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1903-10-22