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     Elsie Abbott was born on 23 August 1921 in Bethune, Saskatchewan, Canada.² She was the daughter of Arthur William Abbott and Mildred Broome.¹ She married Harold Bargy on 19 September 1938 in Canada Harold and Elsie had 11 children.^1,3 Her husband Harold died on 23 May 1991 in Vanderhoof, British Columbia, Canada.³ She died on 12 July 2011 in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, at age 89.^1,2

     Harold Bargy was born on 15 September 1918 in Conquest, Saskatchewan, Canada.² He married Elsie Abbott, daughter of Arthur William Abbott and Mildred Broome, on 19 September 1938 in Canada Harold and Elsie had 11 children.^1,2 He died on 23 May 1991 in Vanderhoof, British Columbia, Canada, at age 72.²

     Charles Bater married Florence Gertrude Abbott, daughter of Walter Abbott and Annie Hogsflesh, on 11 May 1927 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Charles and Florence had 6 children.^1,2

     Florence Isabel Abbott was born on 29 April 1923 in Canada.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur William Abbott and Mildred Broome. She married Floyd Oakman before 1974.² Florence was married and living in 1974 in Prince George, British Columbia.³ Her husband Floyd died on 13 February 1995 in Saskatchewan, Canada.^2,1 She married Eugene Ashdown in Canada.¹ She died on 21 January 2019 in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, at age 95.¹

     Floyd Oakman was born on 1 April 1913 in Beatly, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹ He married Florence Isabel Abbott, daughter of Arthur William Abbott and Mildred Broome, before 1974.² He died on 13 February 1995 in Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 81.^2,1

     Margaret Isabel Campbell was born on 3 April 1919 in Weyburn, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada, her parents were William and Sophia Campbell.¹ She married John Kenneth Abbott, son of Arthur William Abbott and Mildred Broome, in June 1951 in Canada.¹ Her husband John died on 14 December 1994 in Regina General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.² She died on 18 December 2011 in Extendicare Elmview, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 92 peacefully with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband John; parents William and Sophia Campbell; brothers Bryce, Hilton and Hugh and sisters Edith and Patricia. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Doran (Gene) Tiefenbach, Brian (Donna) and Vern (Lynn); six grandchildren Jason (Cheryl) Harlton, Karyn (Shawn) Rowsom, Natasha (Derek) Ford, Nicole Abbott, Rebecca (Hugh) Quist and Kyle Tiefenbach; four great granddaughters Alyssa, Saydi, Rachel and Emma; sisters Jean Wanner and Alice Kuntz as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.³ She was buried on 23 December 2011 in Regina Memorial Gardens, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, after a memorial service at Regina Funeral Home.¹

     Alice Betty Abbott was born on 15 February 1926 in Bethune, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur William Abbott and Mildred Broome.¹ She married George Crawford Read in 1943 in Bethune, Saskatchewan, Canada, Alice and George had 4 daughters.¹ Her husband George died on 20 December 1964 in Bethune, Saskatchewan, Canada.^1,2 She married Gillis Blakley in Canada.² Her husband Gillis died on 19 August 1983 in Canada.² She married Earl Bruce Blakely in Canada.^1,2 Her husband Earl died on 1 September 2013 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Earl was predeceased by his parents Emma and Achan Blakely; his beloved first wife, Marjory, sister Sylvia (Tom) Walker; son Doug and son in law Bob Rupka. He is survived by his cherished wife Betty; daughter Heather (Bill) Pankratz, brother Murray (Amber) Blakely; daughter in law Sandra Blakely, grandchildren Julie (D'Arcy) Letourneau (great grandchildren Miaela, Nevaeh and Lucien), Lori (Chad) Holt (great grandchildren Ashley, Eric, Chloe and Tyler), Cameron Blakely (Shauna) and Curtis Blakely; five nephews and step daughters, Pat Kelln, Sharon(Lorne) Dunsmore, Rhonda (Dale) Ulmer and Debbie (Mel) Wolf and their families.

Earl was an air frame mechanic with the RCAF stationed at Paulson, Manitoba for four years during WW2. His working life after the war was varied; from farm hand to short order cook to town cop, settling on the carrier of mail carrier in Regina in 1954. He loved his work and made friends with many of his customers from different routes. In May of 1960, while on his rounds he pulled two children from their burning house; a third child, a baby in a crib, was removed by a fireman. In October 1966 again while walking his route he came upon another home fire. That time he helped a mother and two children escape to safety. For his heroic action local Union for the Letter Carriers Union of Canada presented him with a gold medal letter carrier crescent, which he highly valued. It was estimated that he walked 375,000 miles and carried a weight load of 65 tons over the years. Earl was a member of the Odd Fellows for 50 years. During those 50 years he was twice District 12 Past Grand Master.¹ She died on 28 September 2016 in Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 90.¹

     Earl Bruce Blakely was born in 1920 in Bethune, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹ He married Marjory Kathleen Vance.¹ His wife Marjory died circa 1982 in Canada.¹ He married Alice Betty Blakley, daughter of Arthur William Abbott and Mildred Broome, in Canada.^1,2 He died on 1 September 2013 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Earl was predeceased by his parents Emma and Achan Blakely; his beloved first wife, Marjory, sister Sylvia (Tom) Walker; son Doug and son in law Bob Rupka. He is survived by his cherished wife Betty; daughter Heather (Bill) Pankratz, brother Murray (Amber) Blakely; daughter in law Sandra Blakely, grandchildren Julie (D'Arcy) Letourneau (great grandchildren Miaela, Nevaeh and Lucien), Lori (Chad) Holt (great grandchildren Ashley, Eric, Chloe and Tyler), Cameron Blakely (Shauna) and Curtis Blakely; five nephews and step daughters, Pat Kelln, Sharon(Lorne) Dunsmore, Rhonda (Dale) Ulmer and Debbie (Mel) Wolf and their families.

Earl was an air frame mechanic with the RCAF stationed at Paulson, Manitoba for four years during WW2. His working life after the war was varied; from farm hand to short order cook to town cop, settling on the carrier of mail carrier in Regina in 1954. He loved his work and made friends with many of his customers from different routes. In May of 1960, while on his rounds he pulled two children from their burning house; a third child, a baby in a crib, was removed by a fireman. In October 1966 again while walking his route he came upon another home fire. That time he helped a mother and two children escape to safety. For his heroic action local Union for the Letter Carriers Union of Canada presented him with a gold medal letter carrier crescent, which he highly valued. It was estimated that he walked 375,000 miles and carried a weight load of 65 tons over the years. Earl was a member of the Odd Fellows for 50 years. During those 50 years he was twice District 12 Past Grand Master.¹ His body was cremated at his instructions there was no funeral. A private family dinner followed the internment on 11 September 2013 in Bethune Cemetery, Bethune, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹

     Marjory Kathleen Vance was born in 1921.¹ She married Earl Bruce Blakely.¹ She died circa 1982 in Canada.¹ She was buried in Bethune, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹

     George Crawford Read was born on 1 July 1916 in Bethune, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹ He married Alice Betty Abbott, daughter of Arthur William Abbott and Mildred Broome, in 1943 in Bethune, Saskatchewan, Canada, Alice and George had 4 daughters.¹ He died on 20 December 1964 in Bethune, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 48.^1,2

     Ernest John Griffin was born in 1881 in Rawsham, Buckinghamshire, England.¹ He was baptised on 28 August 1881 in Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England, his parents were George (1834-1920) and Elizabeth Griffin née Rodwell (1842-1927.)² He married Ella Annie Dryburgh in 1908 in Guildford, Surrey, England.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Sweetwater Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Ernest was a domestic coachman living with his wife and son. They had a boarder Albert Glower.⁴ Ernest enlisted in Dover into 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge Own) He was a Sergeant with a Regimental Number 13267.⁵ He died on 8 May 1918 in France.⁵ Ernest was remembered on Shamley Green war memorial.⁶

     Ella Annie Dryburgh was born on 14 March 1881 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.¹ She married Ernest John Griffin in 1908 in Guildford, Surrey, England.² She was the wife of Ernest John Griffin in the 1911 census in Sweetwater Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Ernest was a domestic coachman living with his wife and son. They had a boarder Albert Glower.³ Her husband Ernest died on 8 May 1918 in France.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ella was listed as living at 16 Berry Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, England.⁵ She died on 15 November 1973 in Watford General Hospital, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, at age 92 in Holywell wing.⁶ Her estate was probated on 1 August 1974 in London. Her effects were valued at £793.⁶

     Ronald Ernest Griffin was born on 26 June 1909 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Ernest John Griffin and Ella Annie Dryburgh. He was baptised on 12 September 1909 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, his father was a coachman.² He was the son of Ernest John Griffin and Ella Annie Griffin in the 1911 census in Sweetwater Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ He married Edith May Picton in 1935 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ronald was listed as living at 50 Berry Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, with his wife Edith. Ronald was a bus driver.⁴ He died in 1967 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.⁵

     Edith May Picton was born on 7 July 1910. She married Ronald Ernest Griffin, son of Ernest John Griffin and Ella Annie Dryburgh, in 1935 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Edith was listed as living at 50 Berry Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, with her husband Ronald. Ronald was a bus driver.¹ She died in 1993.

     Nelson Buck was born in 1891 in Rudgwick, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of Charles Buck and Jane Higgins. He was the son of Charles Buck and Jane Buck in the 1901 census in Whitehall Cottage, Horsham Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Charles Buck and Jane Buck in the 1911 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Nelson was a domestic groom.³ He died on 9 August 1918 in France his regimental number was 3761 in 30th Battalion Australian Infantry.^4,5 He was buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, France, in plot I C 19. Nelson was also remembered on Shamley Green war memorial.^4,6
His estate was probated on 21 August 1919 in London to Annie Pape a spinster. Her effects were valued at £284 7s. Private Nelson Buck in the New South Wales Expeditionary Forces and was listed as from Kiama in New South Wales in Australia.⁴

     Charles Buck was born in 1862 in Rudgwick, Sussex, England, his parents were Frederick and Elizabeth Buck née Ede.¹ He married Jane Higgins in 1891 in Horsham, Sussex, England.² He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Whitehall Cottage, Horsham Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Charles was a gamekeeper living with his wife and children.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Charles was a gamekeeper living with his wife and children.⁴ Charles and Jane were living at Gaston Cottage in Cranleigh when they heard of the death of their son Nelson.⁵ He died in 1919 in Smithwood, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^6,7 He was buried on 10 June 1919 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot F7.⁷

     Jane Higgins was born on 18 November 1869 in Hampshire, England. She married Charles Buck in 1891 in Horsham, Sussex, England.¹ She was the wife of Charles Buck in the 1901 census in Whitehall Cottage, Horsham Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Charles was a gamekeeper living with his wife and children.² She was the wife of Charles Buck in the 1911 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Charles was a gamekeeper living with his wife and children.³ Charles and Jane were living at Gaston Cottage in Cranleigh when they heard of the death of their son Nelson.⁴ She witnessed the death of Charles who died in 1919 in Smithwood, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^5,6 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Jane was listed as living at 63 Farncombe Street, Godalming, Surrey, England.⁷ She died in 1951 in Surrey, England.⁸

     Frank Buck was born in 1904 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Charles Buck and Jane Higgins. He was the son of Charles Buck and Jane Buck in the 1911 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Charles was a gamekeeper living with his wife and children.²

     Grace Buck was born in 1900 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Buck and Jane Higgins. She was the daughter of Charles Buck and Jane Buck in the 1901 census in Whitehall Cottage, Horsham Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Charles Buck and Jane Buck in the 1911 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.³ She died in 1913 in Village Hospital, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.^4,5 She was buried on 24 December 1913 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot D3.⁵