The Children of Gordon Robert Uttley and Alvena Matilda Schultz

New Years Day in 1942 4th Row: Bob, Harry U, Bill, Roy B, Frank, Gordon 3rd Row: Gordon C, Harry B, Arnold, Myrtle, Ted H, Irene, Florence U, Nell, Hilda U 2nd Row: Jim C with Dannie C, Millie C, Mom with Bobby U, Dad with Nancy U, Florence B, Hilda B Front: Darlene, Donna, Irene with David B, Joyce, Mildred C

40th Anniversary of Ted Howald and Myrtle Uttley in 1982 Back Row: Bill Proehl, Ted Howald, Myrtle Howald, Rose LaFlamme Uttley, Frank Uttley, Norman Snider, Roy Burgetz Front: Mildred Proehl, Hilda Bott, Irene Uttley nee Bettke, Irene Snider, Florence Burgetz

The first child of Gordon Robert Uttley and Alvena Schultz, Mildred Kathleen Uttley was born on September 19, 1907 in Toronto. The family was living at 174 Strachan Avenue in Toronto at the time.

Milly was married to James Louis Alexander Crannie on July 24, 1923 in Kitchener. They had seven children but only four lived into adulthood.

Back Row: son of Mildred and Gordon, Front Row: John R and Mildred -- A four generation picture

By the 1950s, James Crannie had been hospitalized for many years. He may have died or a divorce may have been granted as James had lost the ability to communicate.

James and Mildred Crannie with son Daniel -- in 1942

Bill and Mildred Proehl -- in 1950s

Milly was remarried to Ellrose (Bill) Marcus Proehl on September 14, 1961. Milly and Bill were living in Flint, Michigan in 1959.

Mildred died on September 22, 1984 and Bill followed in December 1996.

Gordon Christian Uttley was born July 23, 1909 in Welland, Ontario, the second child of Gordon Robert Uttley and Alvena Matilda Schultz. Gordon married his wife Elva Irene Bettke, known as Irene, on December 2, 1930. Their only child Joyce Margaret Uttley was born in 1935. On Wednesday May 4, 1977, page 45, the K-W Record printed Gordon's obituary:     UTTLEY, Gordon Christian -- At the Toronto East General Hospital, on Tuesday, May 3, 1977, in his 68th year, Gordon Christian Uttley, belived husband of Irene Uttley; loving father of Joyce (Mrs. David Scott); grandfather of Michael and Leslie. Also survived by four brothers and five sisters.     Resting at the Jerrett "Scarborough" Chapel, 666 Kennedy Road, Scarborough. Funeral service and committal complete in our chapel on Thursday at 1 p.m. Cremation.     As expressions of sympathy, donations to Toronto East General Hospital building fund would be greatly appreciated.

Gordon C, daughter Joyce and Irene -- in 1941

The obituary of Irene Uttley appeared in the K-W Record on Tuesday September 3, 1996, page C4:

UTTLEY, IRENE - On Friday, Aug. 30, 1996, at Oakville Lifecare Centre, in her 88th year.     Beloved mother of Joyce; loving grandmother of Mike and Leslie and great-grandmother of Steven, Michael and Kenneth.     At the request of the family, private services were held, followed by cremation. Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the Oakview Funeral Home, Oakville, 1-905-842-2252.

Hilda Mary Uttley was born on December 19, 1910 in Welland, Ontario, the third child of Gordon Robert Uttley and Alvena Matilda Schultz.

Hilda married her husband Harry Clifford Bott, on October 7, 1939. Harry worked at Canadian Blower and Forge and played the saxaphone in a band at local dance clubs in his spare time. Their only child David Lee Gordon Bott was born in 1940.

Harry and Hilda Bott -- in 1955 at the home of Myrtle and Ted Howald, Edna St, Kitchener

Harry and Hilda Bott -- in 1961

Harry died in 1962 of a heart attack on Tuesday Aug 7, 1962. His obituary was printed in the K-W Record on Wednesday August 8, 1962, page 23:

Harry C. Bott     Harry Clifford Bott, 52, of 84 Simeon St., died suddenly Tuesday of a heart attack.     Born in Bridgeport on Aug 4, 1910, Mr. Bott had lived in Kitchener for 45 years and had been employed at Canadian Blower and Forge for 17 years.     He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Bott.     Surviving are his wife, the former Hilda Uttley whom he married in 1936; a son David L. G. Bott, Kitchener; three brothers, Percy and Andrew of Kitchener, and Lorne of Waterloo; two sisters, Mrs. John Skoy, Kitchener, and Mrs. John Squesnel, Waterloo, and a granddaughter. He was predeceased by a sister, Mrs. Perl Wittke, in 1958.     The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where the funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday. Rev. F. M. Faist, minister of Zion Evangelical Church, will conduct the service. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

The K-W Record ran Hilda's obituary on Tuesday September 27, 1983 on Page D13:

Bott, Mrs. Hilda M. -- At St. Mary's Hospital, on Monday, Sept. 26, 1983, following a brief illness, Hilda Mary Uttley, aged 72 years, of 301-149 Confederation Drive, Kitchener.     Beloved wife of the late Harry Bott, who predeceased her in 1962; dear mother of David and his wife Carol Ann of Kitchener; sister of Robert Uttley of Toronto, Frank Uttley of Kitchener, Mildred (Mrs. Bill Proehl) of Florida, Florence (Mrs. Roy Burgetz), Myrtle (Mrs. Ted Howald) and Irene (Mrs. Norm Snider), all of Kitchener; grandmother of Carrie and her husband George Tiltland and Lisa Bott. Predeceased by her parents; five brothers and a granddaughter.     Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, 7-9 p.m. (today). Funeral service in the funeral home chapel, Wednesday at 1 p.m., with Rev. Grand MacDonald officiating. Interment Woodland cemetery.     Memorial donations to the Sunnyside Day Care Program gratefully acknowledged.

John Robert Uttley was born the fourth child of Gordon Robert Uttley and Alvena Schultz on December 4, 1912. He must have been named for his paternal grandfather. From his obituary, he was born in Welland.

Robert, or Bob as he was known, married Hilda Frieda Emmeline Dorscht on February 12, 1934. The Kitchener Daily Record included a report on the social pages on Tuesday February 13, 1934, page 6:

UTTLEY -- DORSCHT     St. Louis R. C. church, Waterloo, was the scene of an interesting event at nine o'clock Monday morning when Miss Hilda Dorscht, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dorscht, 79 John street east, Waterloo, became the bride of Mr. Robert Uttley of Kitchener, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Uttley, 151 Church street. Rev. Father Hinsperger officiated.     The bridal party entered the church to the strains of the wedding music played by the organist and choirmaster of the church, Mr. Eugene Fehrenbach. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was attended to the place by her sister, Miss Irene Dorscht, the bridesmaid and the bridegroom was assisted by Earl R. Cullen of Simcoe.     The bride was smartly gowned in Esmund Blue crepe with hat and accessories to match and wore a corsage of roses and lilies of the valley. Her bridesmaid wore a becoming gown of Nassau blue with hat to match and corsage of roses and lilies of the valley.     After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents when covers were laid for 35 at prettily appointed tables decorated in a color scheme of pink and white.     Mr. and Mrs. Uttley were made the recipients of many beautiful gifts. They will take up residence in Waterloo.

J Robert (Bob) Uttley and Hilda Emmeline Dorscht on February 12, 1934

Left-Right: Bob and Hilda   with daughters   Donna and Darlene

The couple was living in Toronto in 1959 and it was Toronto where Robert died in 1990.

Robert (Bob) Uttley -- on September 5, 1973

On Monday February 12, 1990, page A11, the K-W Record printed the obituary of Bob Uttley:     UTTLEY, John Robert -- Born December 4, 1912, in Welland, Ont. At Women's College Hospital, Toronto, on Friday Feb. 9, 1990.     Beloved husband of Hilda (nee Dorscht), dear father of Darlene and her husband Bill Yule of Unionville and Donna and her husband Don Stewart of Lanark. Grandpa was known as Bob-Bob to five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Of a family of 13 children, Bob is survived by three sisters, Florence Burgetz, Myrtle Howald and Irene Snyder [sic] and one brother, Frank Uttley, all of Kitchener.     Friends may call at the Turner and Porter, Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke (between Islington and Kipling Avenues), from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral mass, 11 a.m. Wednesday morning at Our Lady of Sorrow's Church, 3055 Bloor St. W. (west of Royal York Road), Toronto. There were only twelve children in the family and not thirteen.

Bob's wife Hilda passed away more than ten years later. Her obituary appeared in the K-W Record, April 20, 2002:

UTTLEY, Hilda Emmeline - In Smiths Falls Hospital, on Sunday, April 14, 2002, Hilda E. Uttley (Dorscht) with family by her side, willingly left this world to join her beloved husband and best friend, John Robert Uttley.     Born in Waterloo, Ontario, April 7, 1913. Survived by daughters, Darlene (Bill) Yule, Minden, Ont., Donna (Don) Stewart, Lanark, Ont. Will be greatly missed by loving grandchildren, Raymond (Elizabeth) Yule, Todd Yule, Suzanne (Lloyd) Taylor, all of Toronto, Lorie (Henry) Schur and Kathleen (Daniel) Trudel, Smiths Falls, Ont. Survived by ten precious great-grandchildren. Predeceased by two brothers and three sisters. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her close friend, Dorothy Reiser.     A private service was held in Almonte on Thursday, April 18, 2002 and interment will follow at a later date in St. Agatha, Ont.

Back Row: Hilda, Gordon, John R and Bob, Front Row: daughters Donna and Darlene -- A four generation picture

Harold W Uttley -- in 1955

Harold Wellington Uttley was born the fifth child of Gordon Robert Uttley and Alvena Schultz on January 25, 1914 in Welland, Ontario. His middle name was taken from his father's brother, Uncle Wally, but his given name is unique in the Uttley family. Harold was a bachelor all his life. In 1959 he resided in Brantford. February 12, 1934. He died April 15, 1983 and so far no obituary has been found. Harold donated his body to the McMaster Medical Science Hospital in Hamilton. He wanted no funeral and no service to mark his passing.

Arnold Russell Uttley was the sixth child of Gordon Robert Uttley and Alvena Schultz, born on January 9, 1915 in Welland, Ontario.

Arnold was married to Nellie Gallagher on September 18, 1937. They had two children, Robert and Janet. In 1959 the family lived in Flint, Michigan.

Nellie and Arnie Uttley with daughter Janet -- in 1958

The obituary of Arnold Uttley appeared in the K-W Record on Wednesday May 23, 1962, page 5:

Arnold R. Uttley     Arnold Russell Uttley, 46, of 2835 Raskob St., Flint, Mich., formerly of Kitchener, died suddenly Monday of a heart attack.     His wife is the former Nell Gallagher of Kitchener.     Also surviving are a son, Robert in the United States Marines; a daughter, Janet, at home; five brothers, Gordon, Robert and Harold, all of Toronto, and William and Frank of Kitchener; five sisters, Mrs. William (Mildred) Proehl of Flint, Mrs. Harry (Hilda) Bott, Mrs. Roy (Florence) Burgetz, Mrs. Theodore (Myrtle) Howald and Mrs. Norman (Irene) Snider, all of Kitchener.

Nellie survived her husband by almost forty years. She remarried Harry Ryckman and moved to Pinellas Park, Florida. She died in Florida in 2001 and her obituary in the St Petersburg Times Online Obituaries recorded the details on Friday March 23, 2001:

SUNCOAST OBITUARIES Friday, March 23, 2001   Pasco County     RYCKMAN, NELLIE, 87, of Hudson, formerly of Pinellas Park, died Wednesday (March 21, 2001) at Heather Hill Nursing Home in New Port Richey. Born in Stratford, Ontario, she moved here from Pinellas Park one year ago. She resided 29 years in Pinellas Park, moving from Fenton, Mich. She retired as a committee woman for A.C. Spark Plug Division of General Motors, Flint, Mich. Survivors include her husband, Harry R.; a son, Robert A. Uttley, Hudson; a daughter, Janet N. Sanchez, Gaines, Mich.; a brother, Jack Gallagher, Hamilton, Ontario; three sisters, June Mahoney, Ottawa, Margaret Reeves, Pinellas Park, and Nora Ebel, Homestead; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, New Port Richey.

William James Uttley -- in 1939

William James Uttley was born on February 9, 1917, in Hamilton, Ont. He was the seventh child of Gordon Robert Uttley and Alvena Schultz. His name was likely taken in its entirety from his father's brother, William James. There are many Williams and also many instances of the names James in the Uttley line. William was a bachelor all his life. By 1959 he resided in Toronto where he remained. He died Friday March 25, 1983 at his residence at 62 Alhambra Ave.     UTTLEY, William -- At his home on Friday March 25, 1983, William Uttley.     Loved brother of Mildred (Mrs. W. Prohl) of Florida, Hilda (Mrs. H. Bott), Florence (Mrs. R. Burgetz), Myrtle (Mrs. T. Howald), Irene Mrs. N. Snider) and Frank, all of Kitchener, Robert of Toronto, Harry of Brantford. Predeceased by two brothers, Arnold and Gordon.     Resting at Turner and Porter, Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W. at Windermere, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Funeral service, 3 p.m. on Wednesday. Cremation.     In rememberance of William, donations to the Ontario Heart Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

Bill on holiday in Malta in 1980

Florence Isobel Uttley was born July 20, 1918, the eighth child of Gordon Robert Uttley and Alvena Matilda Schultz.

Florence was married to Roy Leonard Burgetz, on December 23, 1939. The event was recorded in the Kitchener Daily Record on Tuesday December 26, 1939, page 10:

Rev. U. K. Weber Officiates at Pretty Wedding     The home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Uttley, 151 Church street, was the scene of a happy event Saturday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock when their daughter, Miss Florence Isobel Uttley, became the bride of Mr. Roy Leonard Burgetz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Burgetz. Rev. U. K. Weber, pastor of the Sterling avenue Mennonite church, officiated.     The bride wore a floor-length gown of Tyrol green transparent velvet with gold flower headdress and she carried pale pink Talisman roses and lily of the valley.     She was attended by Miss Luella Kropf wearing a floor-length gown of dubonnet transparent velvet gown with a gold flowered headdress and carrying a bouquet of red Sweetheart roses.     Mr. Gordon Burgetz was the best man.     Miss Mae Clemens played the wedding music.     The rooms were prettily decorated with pink decorations and white wedding bells. Following the ceremony, wedding refreshments were served from a table centred with a wedding cake.     Among the 50 guests present were out of town relatives and friends from Waterloo, Galt, Centreville, Toronto and Blair.     After the reception the bride and bridegroom left to spend their honeymoon in Toronto. The bride wore for travelling a green silk crepe dress with green shoes and gloves and a black coat and hat.     Upon their return they will take up residence at 109 1/2 Water street, Galt.

Roy and Florence Burgetz -- married in 1939

Their only child by adoption, Allen Roy Burgetz, was born December 4, 1946. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary together in 1999.

Roy and Florence Burgetz -- 60th anniversary in December 1999

Roy Burgetz died in early 2006. His obituary appeared in the K-W Record on Friday January 27, 2006 on page B5:

ROY LEONARD BURGETZ 1918-2006 Passed away, peacefully at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, on January 26, 2006, at the age of 87 years.     Beloved husband of more than 66 years to Florence. Special father-in-law of Darlene Burgetz. Cherished grandfather of Cathie (Darryl) McClennan, Dan (Kelly) Burgetz and Jim (Michelle) Burgetz. Proud great-grandfather of Sarah and Michael McClennan and Kaela, Jayden and Joshua Burgetz. Survived by his sisters-in-law Loretta and Luella Burgetz and several nieces and nephews.     Predeceased by his son Allan Roy Burgetz, his parents Allan and Julia Burgetz, brothers Lloyd, Harry, John and Gordon and sisters Laura, Lillian, Irene, and Alta, Violet and Edna.     Roy served as a gunner in the Royal Canadian Air Force during service in the Second World War and went on to own and operate several businesses, including Complete Rentals in the K-W and Guelph areas.     Friends are invited to share their memories of Roy with his family during visitation at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King Street South in Waterloo today (Friday, January 27, 2006) from 204 and 7-9 p.m. Visitation will continue beginning at 10 a.m. at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church on Saturday, January 28, 2006 with the service to celebrate Roy's life and faith to follow at 11 a.m. the Pastor Kevin Peters Unrau as celebrant. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener. Following the committal service, friends are invited to join the family back at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church for refreshments and a time to visit.     In Roy's memory, donations may be made to Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church and can be arrnaged through the funeral home.

Florence passed away seven years after her husband in 2013. Her obituary appeared in the K-W Record on July 31, 2013:

BURGETZ Roy Leonard June 7, 1918 Jan. 26, 2006     Florence Uttley July 20, 1918 July 29, 2013 In God we trust   Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener

The nineth child of Gordon Robert Uttley and Alvena Schultz, Franklin (Frank) George Uttley was born on May 18, 1921.

Frank first married Florence Virginia Waechter on November 8, 1940. Two children followed.

The couple were divorced on February 7, 1956. Florence remarried Henry Otto Riehl later that month on February 25. She died November 10, 1970 in Stratford at age 49 years.

Sixteen years later, Frank was married a second time to Rose LaFlamme nee Schwartz on May 26, 1972. Rose was the fourth child of Edward Schwartz and Catherine Dentinger, born May 8, 1908 in Berlin, Ontario. Rose was the widow of Ambrose LaFlamme who had died earlier in 1972.

Frank and Florence Uttley -- in 1941

Frank and Rose Uttley -- in 1992

The K-W Record on Tuesday September 5, 1995, page A7, ran Franklin's obituary:

UTTLEY, Franklin George -- of Kitchener. Frank was delivered peacefully into the hands of God, in the presence of his loved ones, on Saturday, Sept. 2, 1995, at St. Mary's General Hospital, in his 75th year.     He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife, Rose (nee Schwartz). Dear father of Nancy and her husband Ron Cooke of Stratford, Dennis Uttley and his wife Christine of Alberta and Lorraine and her husband Bill Daub, Marilyn and her husband Larry Culliton, Claire LaFlamme, Jim and his wife Marilyn LaFlamme, all of Waterloo, Emilie and her husband Doug Totzke, Joan and her husband Mike Roga, all of Kitchener, Elaine and her husband Chuck Wilken of West Montrose and Vivian and her husband Doug Rickert of Maryhill. Survived by sisters, Florence and her husband Roy Burgetz, Myrtle and her husband Ted Howald and Irene and her husband Norm Snider. Loved by 34 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren and by many nieces and nephews.     Family invited friends to Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel, 51 Benton at Church St., on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 5 (today) at 2 o'clock in the funeral home chapel, Father E. Carosi, CR, officiating. Cremation to follow. Interment Parkview Cemetery.     As expressions of sympathy donations to the St. Mary's General Hospital Cardiac Care Unit, 911 Queen's Blvd., Kitchener, N2M 1B2 would be appreciated by the family.

UTTLEY Franklin George 1921-1995     Rose Magdalene 1908-2006 Ever remembered, ever loved   Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo

Rose passed away at age 98 in 2006. Her obituary appeared in the K-W Record on Thursday November 16, 2006, page B5, and the following day.

UTTLEY, Rose Magdalene LaFlamme -- Peacefully at The Westmount, with family by her side, on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at the age of 98.     Loving mother of Lorraine (Gerth) Daub of Waterloo, Jim LaFlamme of Kitchener, Claire Laflamme of Waterloo, Elaine (Chuck) Maziarz-Wilkin of Westmount Rose, Joan (Michael) Roga of Kitchener, Vivian Rickert of Maryhill, Marilyn (Larry) Culliton of Waterloo and Emilie (Douglas) Totzke of Kitchener. Stepmother to Nancy (Ron) Cook of Stratford and Dennis Uttley of Edmonton. Will be sadly missed by 33 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Survived by sister Catherine Shantz of Kitchener.     Predeceased by husbands Ambrose LaFlamme (1972) and Frank Uttley (1995), sons-in-law Harry Gerth, Bill Daub, Stan Mariarz, Doug Rickert and David Bricker, daughters-in-law Gladys LaFlamme and Marilyn LaFlamme, three brothers and three sisters.     Relatives and friends will be recevied at Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel, (519-742-4481) 51 Benton Street, Kitchener tonight (Thursday) from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Rosary will be recited on Friday at 2 p.m. by Father William LaFlamme. Prayers will be offered from the funeral home on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. followed by a procession to St. Francis of Assisi RC Church, (Blueridge Ave.) for a Funeral Mass at 2 p.m. with Father Joseph de Viveiros CR officiating. Cremation to follow. A private family interment will take place at Parkview Cemetery at a later date.     As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to Rose's family through www.schreitersandrockfuneralhome.com.     A special thank you to all who visited mom with their prayers and love, all the staff of The Westmount for their care and compassion and to Fathers Joseph de Vivieros CR, William LaFlamme CR, Wayne Lobsinger CR and Very Reverend Paul S. Voisin CR for their spiritual guidance.

• In 1959, Frank prepared a short, typewritten document "BIRTHS, ADDRESSES, Telephone No., WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES, DEATHS" about the family of Robert Gordon Uttley and Alvena Matilda Schultz. There are names and dates in Frank's report that would have been lost, so our thanks go to him for his foresight. Frank wrote in his introduction:

  Many thanks to everyone for your co-operation in helping to compile this information. One copy is being sent to everyone whose name is included and can read. The blank page on the left of each printed page is to serve two purposes: (a) to lessen the transparency of the page before it, and, (b) To give extra space in which you can add other relatives and friends as you prefer. I hope this book will be useful to you. Frank Uttley.

Myrtle Alvena Uttley was born August 27, 1923, the tenth child of Gordon Robert Uttley and Alvena Schultz. Her middle name was taken from her mother.

Myrtle married Theodore (Ted) Oscar Howald on September 5, 1942 in Kitchener. The Kitchener Daily Record gave the details on Tuesday Sept 8, 1942, page 10:

Ted and Myrtle Howald -- on September 5, 1942

Myrtle Uttley Becomes Bride Of T. O. Howald     A wedding of interest was solemnized at St. John's Anglican Church on Saturday afternoon when Miss Myrtle Alvina Uttley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Uttley, Church Street, became the bride of Pte. Theodore Oscar Howald, R.C.O.C., Chatham, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Howald, Mannheim. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Catling before an altar banked with gladioli. The guest pews were marked with white ribbon.     Mr. Albert Hainsworth, organist, played the "Wedding March" from Lohengrin.     The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white satin with lace inserts, sweetheart neckline and long sleeves pointed at the wrist. It was completed with a white finger-tip veil and a bouquet of Talisman roses and fern.     She was attended by Miss Marjorie Jackson who was gowned in blue sheer over blue taffets. Her bouquet was of Talisman roses and fern.     Pte. William Joseph, Chatham, performed the duties of best man.     A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents in the evening. Covers were laid for 50 guests. The bride's table was centred with a wedding cake, tall candles and pink and white streamers.     The bride's mother wore a navy blue sheet frock with a corsage of Talisman roses. The mother of the bridegroom choose black triple sheer trimmed in white and completed with a corsage of Talisman roses.     For their wedding trip, the couple went to Toronto and points in Northern Ontario, the bride travelling in a two-piece navy blue triple sheer ensemble under a navy coat and finished with beige accessories. They will reside in Kitchener.     Out-of-town guests were from Toronto, Hamilton, Mannheim, Petawawa and Debert, N.S.

Myrtle and Ted had four children in their marriage: Ronald Theodore, Terrence Gordon, Gail Laurine and Thomas Robert.

On April 21, 2014 the Waterloo Region Record published a short note about a local business, Howald Windows and Doors, in the "In Your Neighbourhood" section:

Great new windows are a breeze with local supplier Howald Windows and Doors in Kitchener, Ontario was established 60 years ago by Ted and Myrtle Howald – since then the business has thrived, becoming a family establishment under sons Ron and Tom Howard. As a family legacy we pride ourselves in our knowledge about our windows and doors. As such we only hire equally knowledgeable staff to help educate you to find what you need. Many of our staff has over 25 years’ experience working with us, which is a testament to the enduring quality of the products we sell. This includes vinyl as well as aluminum windows and also patio, front and storm doors. We also offer full installation and repairs on any and all products we offer. That’s backed by our 10 year installation workmanship guarantee and our Workers Compensation and Liability Insurance. We can help raise the value of your home with our extensive line of insulated steel doors as well as our custom shape windows. Even if you do not require a replacement we are happy to assist with any repairs or services required of your existing windows and doors. We repair screens, replace broken glass and provide custom aluminum bending. Supplemented by our always stocked parts department, there is no window or door need that you could possibly have that we can’t help with. We are located at 400 Mill St. just east of Ottawa St. in Kitchener, our proud home since 1975. Come on down and see what our legacy can do for you.

Ted died in 2007 after suffering from alzheimers for several years. His obituary was printed in the K-W Record, October 09, 2007:

Theodore "Ted" Howald 1919-2007

HOWALD, Theodore "Ted" - On Monday, October 8, 2007 at The Westmount at the age of 88. Beloved husband for 65 years to Myrtle. Loving father of Ron (Lynn), Terry (Julie Dickin), Gail (Paul) Hussman and Tom (Janet). Grandfather of Connie (Mark), Ben, Julie, Amanda, Christine, Mark and Shaun. Survived by brothers, Harold, Doug, Russ and sisters, Bearnice Hallet, Laurine Webber and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two brothers and four sisters. According to Ted's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to The Westmount or the Alzheimer Society. Arrangements are entrusted to Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home (519-745-9495) 621 King St. W., Kitchener.

Myrtle passed away seven years after, in 2015, in Kitchener. Her obituary was printed in the Waterloo Region Record, April 17, 2015:

Myrtle Alvena Howald 1923-2015

HOWALD, Myrtle Alvena Passed away peacefully on April 16, 2015 in her 92nd year. Dearest wife of the late Ted Howald (2007). Loving mother of Ron (Lynn), Terry (Julie), Gail (Paul) Hussman and Tom (Janet). Dear grandma of Connie, Ben, Julie, Amanda, Christine, Mark and Shaun and great-grandma of Abby and Avery. Cremation has taken place. Thank you to the staff and residents of Emmanuel Village for their wonderful care in her final moments. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com

Birth

Arthur Henry Uttley was the eleventh child of Gordon Robert Uttley and Alvena Schultz and the only one of twelve that did not survive into adulthood. He was born November 08, 1924 and died 1 year, 1 month and 3 days later on December 11, 1925.

Death

More information comes from the Ontario Vital Statistics for 1925 (#032-768):

     Name:     Uttley, Arthur Henry
     Place:    K&W Hospital
     Date:     Dec 11, 1925
               male, German origin
     Age:      1 yr, 1 mo, 3 dys
     Born:     Kitchener, Nov 8/1924
     Res:      1 day (in hospital)
     Father:   Gordon Uttley, b. Elmira, Ont
     Mother:   Alvina Scholtz [sic], b. Germany
     Physician:  Dr. A.L. Campbell, Kitchener, Ont
     Informant:  Mrs. G. Uttley, 151 Church St (mother)
     Burial:     Kitchener, Ont, Dec 14, 1925
     Undertaker: Levi Seibert, Kitchener, Ont
     ----------------------------
     Medical Certificate of Death
     Name:       Uttley, Arthur Henry
     Date:       Dec 11, 1925
     Attended:   Dec to Dec 11/25
     Prim Cause: Broncho Pneumonia, 3 dys
     Contrib:    Bronchitis, few dys
     Physician:  Dr. A.L. Campbell, Kitchener, Ont
     Return:     Dec 14, 1925

A death notice and obituary were printed in the Kitchener Daily Record on Monday December 14, 1925, page 11:

DEATHS UTTLEY -- December 11, Arthur Henry Uttley, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Uttley, 151 Church street. The Departed ----- Arthur Henry Uttley     The funeral of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Uttley, Arthur Henry, was held today from the residence of the parents, 151 Church street. The child who was 1 year, 3 months and 3 days old, died on Friday after a brief illness.

Irene Lillian Uttley was born September 27, 1928, the twelfth and last child of Gordon Robert Uttley and Alvena Schultz. Her middle name was taken from the second wife of her uncle Wally, Wellington Uttley.

Irene married Norman Ronald Snider on Saturday May 10, 1947. The couple later adopted two children. The Kitchener Record printed a description of their wedding on the same day, page 17:

Vows Are Taken By Irene Uttley, Norman Snider     United in marriage this afternoon at Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church were Miss Irene Lillian Uttley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Uttley, 151 Church St., and Norman Ronald Snider, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenard Snider, R.R.#2 Kitchener. Rev. A. R. Shelly performed the ceremony.     Organist for the wedding music was Miss Helen Critchison.     The bride, whose father gave her in marriage, was wearing a floor-length white satin with a sweetheart neckline and lily-point sleeves in the satin bodice. The bouffant skirt was of net. She wore a Queen Anne headdress and carried a bouquet of talisman roses.     Miss Grace Witzel was her attendant. She was gowned in pink taffets with a pink headdress enhanced with forget-me-nots. Her flowers were red roses.     Best man was Mr. Harold Snider, R.R.#2 Kitchener. Ushering were Mr. Harold Uttley, brother of the bride and Mr. Elmer Musselman, Preston highway, cousin of the bridegroom.     Covers were laid for 75 guests for the wedding supper at the home of the bride's parents. The bride's mother wore a two-piece suit with sequin trim and the bridegroom's mother a royal blue dress. Their corsages were of red roses.     The bride's travelling ensemble was a pastel blue suit with black accessories and coursage of red roses. On their return from Bracebridge and points north, the couple will reside on Guelph St., Kitchener.

Norman and Irene Snider -- on May 10, 1947

Norman died on March 29, 1996. His obituary in the Kitchener-Waterloo Record of Monday April 1, 1996, page C10, contained:

SNIDER, Norman Ronald - Suddenly, on Friday, March 29, 1996, Norm, at the age of 69 years, went to be with his Lord.     Loving husband and best friend of Irene; dearest father of Sherri and her husband Dave Plourde of Philipsburg and Ken and his wife Connie of Kitchener. Grandpa will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Mitch, Kendra and Aaron. Norm is survived by his brother, Harold and his wife Florence Snider of Atwood. Predeceased by his parents, Kenard and Hilda Snider.     The family received friends at the Westmount Funeral Chapel, 1001 Ottawa St. S. (at Westmount Road), Kitchener on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel today (Monday) at 2 o'clock p.m. Rev. David Martin to officiate.     At the request of the family, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.     Westmount Funeral Chapel at 743-8900.

Irene passed away five years after her husband from cancer. Her obituary appeared in the K-W Record, April 12, 2001 on page B7:

SNIDER, Irene Lillian (nee Uttley) - Peacefully, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Wednesday, April 11, 2001.     Mrs. Snider, age 72 years, was a resident of Kitchener and a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, Kitchener.     Loving mother of Sherri Snider of Philipsburg and Ken Snider and his wife Connie of Kitchener; beloved grandmother of Kendra, Mitchell and Aaron; dear sister of Florence (Roy) Burgetz and Myrtle (Ted) Howald, all of Kitchener; sister-in-law of Hilda, Nellie and Rose.     Predeceased by her husband, Norman (1996); parents, Gordon and Alvena Uttley; brothers, Gordon, Robert, Arnold, Harold, William, Frank, Arthur and sisters, Mildred Crannie and Hilda Bott.     Mrs. Snider's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral and committal service will be held at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, 57 Stirling Ave., N., Kitchener on Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 2 p.m., with Rev. David Martin officiating. Interment Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge.     As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Stirling Avenue W.M.A. would be greatly appreciated by the family by calling 745-8445.

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