i. ETHEL V.11 BLACK, b. November 17, 1898; d. June 27, 1973,
Guelph, Ontario, Canada; m. JOHN MCGILL DERBY, November 23, 1929, Guelph,
Ontario, Canada; b. June 08, 1897, Bentinck Twp., Grey County; d. March
29, 1979, Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada.
Notes for ETHEL V. BLACK:
Funeral service for Ethel V. Derby, who died Wednesday at St. Joseph's
Hospital, was conducted Saturday at the McLintyre and Wilkie Funeral Home.
Mrs. Derby was the former Ethel V. Black. She is survived by her husband
John M. Derby, two brothers, Wilbert of London and Jack of Guelph, and a
sister, Mrs. Muriel Young also of Guelph. Mrs. Derby was predeceased by
two brothers, Clifford and Harold and a sister, Mrs. Clara Shaw. Rev. R.
Forbes Thomson of St. Andrew's Pres. Church officiated and burial was in
Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers were Terry Black, Bob Black, Bill Black,
Edgar Black, Paul Young and Mark Rockery.
According to William Black's research, there were no children born to
Ethel and John. They helped in the raising of her brother Clifford's
children particularly after he was separated from his wife Katherine Mary.
Ethel also played a key role during the formative years in the life of
Muriel Shaw, her eldest sister's child.
ii. WILBERT HENRY BLACK, b. April 1901; d. April 18, 1977, London,
Ontario, Canada; m. (1) MURIEL VICTORIA FRY, September 1921, Orillia,
Ontario, Canada; b. October 1899, Norwood, Ontario, Canada; d. June 14,
1976, Orillia, Ontario, Canada; m. (2) MILDRED IDA NORRY, September 17,
1932, London, Ontario, Canada; b. October 1903, Exeter, Ontario, Canada;
d. October 12, 1997, London, Ontario, Canada.
Notes for WILBERT HENRY BLACK:
Always known as Red, Wib or Blackie
Black-At his late residence, on Monday April 18,1977,Wilbert H. (Fred)
Black of 235 Cathcart St., London, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of
Mildred I. (Norry) Black. Dear father of W. H. Black of Toronto. Dear
brother of Mrs. Muriel Young and John Black both of Guelph. Predeceased by
two brothers, Clifford and Harold and two sisters, Ethel and Clara. Loved
by six Grandchildren. Friends may be received at the A. Millard George
Funeral Home,60 Rideout St. S., where services will be conducted in the
Chapel on Thurs. April 21,at 1 p.m. with Rev. D. Graham Tipple DD of
Calvary United Church officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial
Gardens
Notes for MURIEL VICTORIA FRY:
Mr. Black's information regarding Muriel Elizabeth Black (nee Fry), is
that after their divorce in 1932, she lived with her widowed Mother and
became a hair dresser. She worked in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Buffalo
for such salons as J. Nelson Day, Eliz. Arden and Antoinnes of Paris.
Although she was engaged twice, she never remarried. Lou Rowlands died
shortly after their engagement. Her engagement to Patrick Slater of
Buffalo N.Y., never led to marriage.
iii. HAROLD WILLIAM BLACK, b. October 29, 1902, Guelph, Ontario,
Canada; d. January 18, 1909.
Notes for HAROLD WILLIAM BLACK:
The cause of death was kidney failure , due to heart disease.
iv. CLARA LAVINA BLACK, b. October 29, 1902; d. February 19, 1962,
Guelph, Ontario, Canada; m. GEORGE HECTOR CHARLES SHAW; b. Abt. 1894,
Hagerman Twp., Ontario, Canada; d. September 1951, Guelph, Ontario,
Canada.
Notes for GEORGE HECTOR CHARLES SHAW:
George Shaw was a Deacon of Calvary Baptist Church and a charter member
of the Guelph Gideon Camp. His brother Robert and his sisters lived in
Flin Flon, Manitoba.
v. JOHN JOSEPH BLACK, b. May 24, 1904; d. December 21, 1986, Guelph,
Ontario, Canada; m. (1) DORIS MARIE CROSBY, November 1924, Guelph,
Ontario, Canada; b. May 28, 1904, Guelph, Ontario, Canada; d. November 07,
1948; m. (2) KATHLEEN MABEL PETERS, April 02, 1949, United Church, Galt,
Ontario; b. May 20, 1912, Galt, Ontario; d. May 07, 1960; m. (3) OLIVE
JEAN TAYLOR, November 13, 1964, Guelph, Ontario, Canada; b. May 02, 1918,
Mosborough Township, Ontario.
Notes for JOHN JOSEPH BLACK:
Black-John Joseph passed away at his home in Guelph, on Sunday
Dec.21,1986.John Joseph Black in his 83rd year, beloved husband of Olive
Jean Taylor and the late Doris Crosby and Katleen Peters. Dear father of
John Edgar Black of Scarborough, Margaret (Mrs. Donald Haennel) of Guelph,
Frances (Mrs. Bud Welch) of Dutton, Gary John Black of Guelph, Anne (Mrs.
Michael Matteson) of Fergus and Lynne McHaffie of Nova Scotia. Fondly
remembered by 19 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Survived by one
sister, Muriel Young of Guelph. Predeceased by his parents, Harry and
Viola(Bowman)Black,3 brothers, Wilbert, Clifford and Harold, and 2
sisters, Ethel (Mrs. John Derby) and Clar (Mrs. George Shaw). Friends may
call at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home and Chapel at 206 Norfolk St.,
Guelph where funeral and commitment services will be held on
Wed.Dec.24,1986 at 1:00 p.m. the Rev.Ronald C. Smeaton officiating.
Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery, Guelph. The family will receive friends
Mon.7:00-9:00 p.m. and Tues.2:00-4:00p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. As
expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society ,Norfolk
St. United Church Memorial Fund (Guelph) or the charity of one's choice
would be appreciated by the family. A Memorial Service Auspices Progress
Lodge 158 I.O.O.F. will be held Tues. at 6:45 p.m.
vi. CLFFORD ALEXANDER BLACK, b. January 16, 1910, Guelph, Ontario,
Canada; d. September 20, 1960; m. (1) KATHLEEN MARY GREIR, April 13, 1929,
Church Of Our Lady, Guelph, Ontario; b. March 06, 1910, Hanover, Ontario;
d. January 30, 1998; m. (2) KATHLEEN ANN CONNOLLY, June 07, 1946, St.
Thomas, Ontario; b. November 03, 1916, London, Ontario.
