Children of Eileen Peacock Berg

          Leona, Bernice and David Berg.  Click on Photo for full view

Helen Peacock 1935 - 2009

        Helen Peacock at the farm on the Kirk Line. Photo from B.H.

James Kennedy, son of Wm Kennedy and Gertrude Peacock

The death occurred in Huntsville on Thursday, October 3, 2013. Jim Kennedy of Huntsville at the age 70. Formerly of Bracebridge, Woodstock, Sudbury and Ancaster.

Beloved husband of Virginia "Ginny" (nee Toohey). Loving father of Jim Jr., Matt, Debbie Kennedy, Tim Clark and Leslie Rohonczy and daughters of his heart Merritt Slusarczyk and Paige Foster. Dear brother of Mary Green, Jeanne Page and predeceased by Elmer, Betty Hunter and Viola Botting. Missed by grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Jim will forever be remembered for his love of Family, hockey and country music.

Donations in his memory can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation, would be appreciated by the family.

In accordance with Jim's wishes, a private family memorial will be held at a later date.

www.muskokafunerals.com

 

Family of Ken and Denise Peacock

    Click on photo to enlarge it.   Marriage of Ken and Denise's daughter, Lorie, in May 2013        

Ken and Jessie Peacock's Family

January, 1959 - at Jessie's mother's home:  Gary, Tom (on Ken Sr. lap), Jessie and Ken, Jr.
Not in photo - son Douglas -Photo from Ken and Denise.  Date from Jeanne P.
Click on photo to enlarge.

Donna Marlene Coulter

COULTER, Donna Marlene - January 20, 1933 - April 21, 2013 - A bright light in our world has gone out. Peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday April 21, 2013 after a brave struggle Donna Marlene Coulter (nee Thompson). Beloved wife of Calvin, cherished mother to Kenneth (Mary-Ann), Judy and Cheryl. Wonderful grandmother of Cara, Crystal, Adam, Jessica, Gerrit and Madeleine. Great Grandmother to Kayla, Semore, Alissa, Dwayne, Addison, Desmond, Jaxon, Emily and Mason. Born in East York, Ontario in 1933, daughter to the late George Grant and Hazel Geraldine, sister to Doug (June), Brad (predeceased) (Dorothy) and Joan (Larry). Donna graduated East York Collegiate Institute. Married to Calvin since 1956, they have lived in Tillsonburg since 1990 where on Jan 20 of this year she celebrated her 80th birthday. Donna will be dearly missed by extended family members and friends. We will celebrate her life and her love at Salvation Army Community Church, 110 Concession St. West, Tillsonburg Ontario on Friday April 26 at 1pm. Honouring Donna's request for cremation, inurnment to take place at Kirk Line Cemetery, Bracebridge Ontario at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice, Tillsonburg Hospital Dialysis Unit, or the Canadian Cancer Society.12389754

Bradley Garfield 'Brad' Thompson

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on April 15th at the age of 78.  Beloved soulmate and companion of Dorothy Wilcox.

Cherished father of Michael and his wife Carole-Anne and Terry-Lynn and her husband Ken and stepfather of Stephen and his wife Mary and Wendy and her partner Al, predeceased by his stepson Mark Wilcox.

Beloved grandpa and poppa of Jenna, Matthew, Summer, Brett, Justin, Taylor-Anne, Liam, Hunter, Amy-Lynn, Aiden and Jesse James.

Brad is survived by his brother Douglas (June) and sisters Donna (Calvin) and Joan (Larry).

Brad will be missed and fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews extended family and friends.

Family and friends will be received at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby 905-655-3662, on Saturday May 4th 2013 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life service in the Barnes Chapel at 2:30 p.m

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to DeafBlind Ontario Services.

Online condolences may be made by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com.

Old Photos

Photo taken at Peacock Farm before 1948 (death of George) George, Jessie, and Willie Peacock.

 (From Ken and Denise) Click on photos to enlarge.

Photo taken at farm about 1926-7 - Ken, Marjorie and Glenn.  Marjorie was 14 years older than Ken. (From Ken and Denise)

Ken Peacock, Blacksmith and Harness Racer

Photos from Ken and Denise.

Grandma's Platter

When Aunt Mabel moved from the farm in the 1980's, she gave me two platters which had belonged to Grandma Peacock. This is one of them.

SS Macaulay No.1 - 1918

Hazel Peacock, second from right. Gertrude Peacock, 4th from right.
Note that the first figure on the right is not readily visible.

Three Sons - Clarence, John and 'Beatty'

left - Clarence on old Bracebridge bridge

Clarence Milton Peacock
Born: August 26, 1910,
Lot 12, Con V Farm,
Macaulay Twp
Died: July 3, 1930,
Maplehurst, Lake Rosseau
Buried: Kirk Cemetery

Clarence Peacock when he worked at the hospital pre 1930

Tragic Death (From Bracebridge paper)
Clarence Peacock, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Peacock, Macaulay, was drowned at Maplehurst, Lake Rosseau last Thursday while bathing. Clarence, who would have been 20 next month, was a strong lad and very popular with the young people. He was employed on the road construction and went up to Maplehurst last week for a few days to visit friends. On Thursday morning, he went to the bath house and put on his bathing suit for a swim. Sometime later he was missed and a search was made. Three hours later, his body was found in twelve feet of water. The unfortunate lad was evidently the victim of cramps. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon from his late home in Macaulay Township and was largely attended. Interment took place in the Kirk Cemetery. Over two hundred people and over sixty cars were in attendance and many beautiful wreaths and sprays were sent expressing sympathy. Rev. J.S. Smedley conducted the service. The pallbearers were Messrs Frank Dennis, Angus McKinnon, Jr., Gordon Thompson, Clarence McEown and two his brothers, Elmore and Murray.

John Melville Peacock
Born: February 1, 1912, Macaulay Twp
Died: Whooping Cough- June 25, 1912
Buried: Kirk Cemetery, Bracebridge

Mourice Beatty Peacock
Died: September 3, 1927, Infant



Kirk Cemetery - George Peacock Monument

George Peacock's Funeral in 1948

Jessie Peacock, surrounded by her grandchildren. December, 1948 - Funeral of George Nelson Peacock.

Family of George and Jessie Peacock

Gertrude Kathleen Peacock (Kennedy)
Born: January 13, 1906, Falkenburg
Died: July 11, 1982, Bracebridge, Ontario
Buried: Kirk Cemetery, Bracebridge

Hazel Geraldine Peacock (Thompson)
Born: June 28, 1907, Falkenburg
Died: July 16, 1973, Brampton, Ontario
Buried: Kirk Cemetery, Bracebridge

Marjorie Viola Peacock (Hammond)
Born December 14, 1908, Falkenburg
Died: March, 1999, Bracebridge
Buried: Kirk Cemetery, Bracebridge

Clarence Milton Peacock
Born: August 26, 1910, Lot 12, Con V Farm,
Macaulay Township
Drowned: July 3, 1930, Maplehurst, Lake Rosseau, Muskoka
Buried: Kirk Cemetery, Bracebridge

John Melville Peacock
Born: February 1, 1912, Macaulay Twp
Died: Whooping Cough- June 25, 1912
Buried: Kirk Cemetery, Bracebridge

George Murray Peacock
Born: June 1, 1913, Macaulay Twp
Died: June 11, 1968, 55 years, Bracebridge
Buried: Kirk Cemetery, Bracebridge

Elmore Leroy Willis Peacock
Born: July 14, 1915, Macaulay Twp
Died: 1987, Massena, New York
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Massena, N.Y.

Eileen Mary Peacock (Berg Tessier)
Born: September 15, 1917, Macaulay Twp
Died: August 27, 1983, 65 years, Etobicoke
Buried: Glendale Memorial Gardens, Weston

Kenneth Merle Peacock
Born: January 24, 1922, Macaulay Twp
Died: May 14, 1987, 66 years, Fenwick
Burial: North Pelham Cemetery, Fenwick (Niagara)

Glenwood Nelson Peacock
Born: January 25, 1924, Macaulay Twp
Died: after 1987
Burial: Kirk Cemetery (no monument)

Terrance Morley Peacock
Born: April 9, 1927, Sturgeon Falls, Nipissing
Died: 1993, 66 years old, Bracebridge
Burial: Bracebridge Municipal Cem. Section: 4

Mourice Beatty Peacock
Died: September 3, 1927, Infant
Burial: Kirk Cemetery, Bracebridge

Helen Yvonne Peacock (White)
Born: December 6, 1935
Died: 2009
Burial: Kirk Cemetery, Bracebridge

Macaulay Women's Institute

Macaulay Women's Institute - 1942 - Back L to R: Mrs. Huff, Marion Ruttan, Jessie Peacock (Mrs. Geo), May Sterritt, ____Dennis, Mrs. Bailey, Front L to R: Anne Barron, Huff daughter, Mrs Louck, Mrs. H. Potts, Vi McEwon
(one name missing)

Letters From Burks Falls, 1926

Burks Falls - Clarence Peacock, Harold Hammond, Marjorie Peacock, George Peacock, Jessie Peacock and baby Beatty (Harold drove the Peacocks to visit George in Burks Falls )

Spring, 1926

p. 2 ....meet him. It ain't like a post office where you get your stamps. He just puts your mail in the box and you get it out yourself. How is your Mother getting along now? She was awful thin when I was home [baby Beatty born Jan, 1926], but I think she will be all right again. I think she worries too much over some things. I guess Clarence (son) will think he is quite a farmer now. There will soon be no room for me at home, but I hope they get along alright. It is good for him to take an interest.........p. 4.... I think the old woman is pretty sick too, so she might not get better, so I don't think you should bother with him. I guess every body is done seeding by now. They have got the potatoes in at home, so they say. Well, Maudie, I think I will have to close for this time. I should write to Hazel and Gertie tomorrow night. So, good night my dear, and God bless you and keep you safe. From your loving father and lots of love to you. Good night my dear with love and some kisses to you. Be a good girl. Tell Eveline [Skelly, friend of daughter] that I was asking for her and a kiss to her too (ha ha)

Dec 7, 1926

My dear Daughter,

Just a line in answer to your kind and your welcome letter and was glad to hear you are well....I'm well at present. Well, Maud, it is near Christmas. I will be glad when it comes. I don't expect to be home til then. And I guess your Mother is geting lonesome, for I got a letter from her and she has been sick, she tells me. She thinks it is the flu she had, but is getting better. And I hope so, for I don't want to come home til Christmas. She tells me that Hazel has gone to Kirk's to work. She will find them pretty nifty to work for. I guess old Jack Schaeffer would vote for Berrner (?) all right. You want to tell them that it is a good thing to be able to get a drink of whiskey. Tell her a man should have it to cheer him up. Where is Harold going to work now after he is done with Richards? Or is he going to work any place. It will go hard with him to work again. Well, Maud, I will have to close for this time, as I'm going to write to Hazel. So, goodbye and be a good girl. From your ever loving father,George Peacock, Burks Falls

(George Peacock was a sawyer, by trade, and sometimes had to work away from Macaulay Township. Marjorie was working at Schaeffer's as a domestic helper. Harold took her to visit her mother and found her very depressed. They then drove to Burks Falls to see George.)

Jessie Forsyth Peacock

MRS GEORGE PEACOCK

(photo 1960)

One of the best known and most highly regarded residents of Macaulay Township, Mrs. George Peacock, passed away on Tuesday, November 9th, at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, following an illness of several months. She was 80 years of age November 6th.Mrs. Peacock was the former Jessie Forsyth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Forsyth (Mary Dale), early settlers in Muskoka. She spent her early days at Falkenburg and was married to Mr. George N. Peacock on August 21st, 1905, taking up residence in Macaulay where she has since made her home. Interment was made in the Kirk Cemetery, Macaulay beside the remains of her husband.

Mrs. Peacock was an exceptionally fine citizen. Besides her deep devotion to her family, she took an active interest in the welfare of her neighbors and the well-being of all in the community. She was an active member of the Women's Institute for many years and of the Holy Cross Guild and also took an interest in political affairs, being a member of the Conservative party. She will be greatly missed by her family and other relatives and by many friends throughout the District.

Excerpts from the obituary for Mrs. George Peacock (Jessie Forsyth)

Monument - Kirk Cemetery, Macaulay Twp, Bracebridge, Ontario

George Nelson Peacock

George Nelson Peacock

Mr. Peacock took sick on Nov. 13th, [1948] and was taken to Toronto General Hospital by ambulance on Dec. 12th and (as noted in last week's Gazette) passed away Dec. 13th at 6 o'clock.

He was born at Falkenburg, Macaulay Twp., March 3rd, 1886. He married Miss Jessie Forsyth and lived at Falkenburg for a number of years, moving to the present homestead in Macaulay in 1909 where he has lived practically all his life except for a number of years when he was a sawyer at different mills. At the time of his death he was blacksmithing at the Canada Wood Specialty Co., Bracebridge.He was well liked by all who knew him.

He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, five daughters, Gertrude (Mrs. Wm Kennedy), Bracebridge; Hazel (Mrs. Grant Thompson), Toronto; Marjorie (Mrs. Harold Hammond), Bracebridge; Eileen (Mrs. Max Berg), Toronto; and Miss Helen of Bracebridge and five sons, Murray, Glenwood and Terry of Bracebridge; Elmore of Massena, New York and Kenneth of St. Catharines. He was predeceased by three sons, Melvin, Clarence and Beatty. He also leaves 25 grandchildren and one great-grand daughter.He was a councillor of Macaulay Township and served on the School Board for a number of years. In politics he was a Progressive Conservative.

The funeral took place last Thursday afternoon. Service was held at his home in Macaulay and internment took place in the Kirk Cemetery. The Rev. S.M. Craymer, Minister of St. Thomas Church, Bracebridge officiated. The pall bearers were his five sons and one son-in-law, Wm. Kennedy. Flower bearers were his grandsons, Orval Hammond, Elmer Kennedy and Douglas Thompson.

Among those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. John Peacock and son Claude of Vineland, Mr. And Mrs. Ken Peacock and Gary, Mr. And Mrs. Bill Williard, and Mr. And Mrs. Fletcher Smith of St. Catharines, Mr. Elmore Peacock of Massena, New York, Mr. And Mrs. Dan McIntyre, Mr. And Mrs. Joe Peacock and Mr. Saxon Moore of Orillia, Mr. Ralph Moore, Mr. And Mrs. Grant Thompson and family and Mrs. Berg and David of Toronto, Mr. Robert Forsyth and Mr. And Mrs. Donnie Kerr of Port Sydney, Mrs. James Forsyth, Bruce and Mrs. Hampson of Utterson.

Peacock women after George's funeral: Back - Helen, Eileen , Front -Marjorie,
Hazel, Jessie, Gertie

George N. and Jessie (Forsyth) Peacock

Ultimigenes Group

Our Peacock mothers and grandmother - Marjorie, Gertrude and Hazel

In June, 2009, after several months of email discussion and sharing of information, we got together in Bracebridge. We visited the cemeteries where our mutual ancestors are buried and discussed replacing the monument for Thomas and Sarah Peacock. More on that later in the summer.

Earlier, we realized that we are all last born in our families (ultimigenes) and wondered if this is a coincidence, or if there is some reason why the last born in a family is interested in family history. Pennie, daughter of Marjorie; Barb, grand daughter of Gertrude; and Jeanne, daughter of Gertrude.