John Noël Macbeth1

(1892 - 1970)
Family

Spouse: Enid Mary Allen (20 June 1898 - 30 December 1987)
     Children:

Life Events

     John Noël Macbeth was born on 23 November 1892 in Malabar Hill, Bombay, Maharashtra, India.2

On 7 June 1919, John, aged 26, married Enid Mary Allen, aged 20, daughter of William George Allen and Mabel Jesper Kirton, in Rue Roquepine Church in Paris, France.1

On 7 June 1944 John and Enid celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary at their residence in Moulsham Mill House, Chelmsford, Essex, England.1

He died on Sunday, 13 December 1970, aged 78 years and 20 days, in Stock, Sussex, England.1

John was buried in the All Saints Parish Cemetery, Writtle, Essex, England.1

Citations

  1. [S136] Ancestry.com.au, online http://search.ancestry.com.au
  2. [S238] Fibis, online www.new.fibis.org.

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Claude Hill Kirton1

(1894 - 1979)
Family
FatherFrank Kirton1 b. 10 Dec 1864, d. 10 Jul 1910
MotherFrances Kate Howden1 b. Dec 1871, d. Dec 1954
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ernest Harry Edmonds

Spouse: Pearl May Strangways (14 August 1896 - 4 March 1983)
     Children:

Claude Hill Kirton
photo courtesy Miriam McDonald

Life Events

     Claude Hill Kirton was born on 2 January 1894 in Balham, London, England, son of Frank Kirton and Frances Kate Howden.1

On 8 May 1920, he arrived in New York, New York, USA.2

On 23 July 1921, Claude, aged 27, married Pearl May Strangways, aged 24, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.2

About 1923 Claude was living in 23 Bel View Ave, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

He died on Thursday, 27 September 1979, aged 85 years, 8 months and 25 days, in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada.2

Claude was buried in the The Fifty Cemetery, Winona, Ontario, Canada.2

Citations

  1. [S18] Free BMD, online http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/
  2. [S136] Ancestry.com.au, online http://search.ancestry.com.au

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Pearl May Strangways1

(1896 - 1983)
Family

Spouse: Claude Hill Kirton (2 January 1894 - 27 September 1979)
     Children:

Pearl May Kirton (nee Strangways)

Life Events

     Pearl May Strangways was born on 14 August 1896 in Mestover, Ontario, Canada.1

On 23 July 1921, Pearl, aged 24, married Claude Hill Kirton, aged 27, son of Frank Kirton and Frances Kate Howden, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.1

She died on Friday, 4 March 1983, aged 86 years, 6 months and 18 days, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.1

Pearl had an obituary on 7 March 1983 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, in the Hamilton Spectator.
KIRTON, PEARL M. - Peacefully at Chedoke Hospital on March 4, 1983, beloved wife of the late Claude Kirton, was in her 87th year. Dearly loved mother of Betty (Mrs. John Lamers) of Ancaster and Francis of Thorold. Also survived by a brother, Charles Strangways of Saskatchewan. Mrs Kirton was very Active in establishing the Ancaster Library. A service of remembrance will be held at Ryerson United Church, Ancaster, Friday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ryerson Gift and Memorial Fund would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been completed by the ANCASTER FUNERAL HOME, (Robinson's), Ancaster. 648-3852
There was a memorial service held on 11th March, a week after her death
Service set for founder

     A special memorial service will be held later this week for noted citizen and founder of the Ancaster Library, Pearl Kirton, who died Friday in Chedoke Hospital.
     Born in Westover in 1897, she married the late Claude Kirton in 1921 and moved to Ancaster in 1950.
     One year later, with $10 from the Alexandra Women's Institute, she bought 40 books to start Ancaster's first library service on a curtained platform in the old town hall on Wilson Street
     Her daughter Betty Lamers of Ancaster recalls not only her dedication to the library project but also her love of the printed word.
     "She loved mysteries, especially Agatha Chtistie," Mrs. Lamers said, "but she used to say that she probably didn't read the right type of books."
     A long time friend Melba Found said Mrs. Kirton's were also directed at other community concerns.
     "There's a railway crossing over on Highway 53 near Hannon, and she said they needed signals at the crossing. She worked and worked on that and finally she got them. And forever after that, the place has been known as pearl Kirton Crossing."
     Mrs. Kirton was awarded the outstanding citizen of Ancaster Township award for her work during the years 1959 to 1964 with the library. A plaque on the new library building in Ancaster mentions Mrs. Kirton's contribution to the service's early days.
     She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Betty (John) Lamers of Ancaster, a son Francis Kirton of Thorold and a brother, Charles Strangways of Saskachewan.1



Citations

  1. [S136] Ancestry.com.au, online http://search.ancestry.com.au

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Francis Robert Kirton1

(1922 - 1990)
Family
FatherClaude Hill Kirton1 b. 2 Jan 1894, d. 27 Sep 1979
MotherPearl May Strangways1 b. 14 Aug 1896, d. 4 Mar 1983
Relationship3rd cousin 2 times removed of Ernest Harry Edmonds
Francis Robert Kirton
photo courtesy Miriam McDonald

Life Events

     Francis Robert Kirton was born on 28 January 1922 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, son of Claude Hill Kirton and Pearl May Strangways.1

In 1942 George Blanchette and Les Donaldson left CKOC. They were replaced by Roy Sharpe and Roy Shantz. Francis Kirton and Wes Cox joined the production department. Dave Davis joined the promotions department. Bill Guild was commercial manager. Jean Gillard was women's editor (on air with Women in the News at 10 a.m. and with Community Service at 4 p.m.)1



1942 also saw Frank enlist in the Royal Canadian Air Force in London, Ontario, Canada. He demobbed in 1945, returning to his work in radio.1

1945 - CKOC, Hamilton: CBC Trans-Canada Supplementary stations: CKCV, CKOC, CKLW, CJIC, CKCK, CFAR, CFGP, CKLN Nelson. Bob Amos was continuity editor. W.T. Cranston was manager and W.M. Guild was commercial manager. Lloyd Westmoreland returned to CKOC as promotion manager. He had been serving with the RCAF. G. Norris MacKenzie left CKOC for All-Canada Radio Facilities. Late in the year, A.N. Todd, former chief operator of CKOC, returned to the station after three years in the navy. He would now be chief production engineer. Frank Kirton also returned to CKOC. He had been with the RCAF. Kirton took over the transcription and record library.  In 1947,  Francis Kirton left CKOC to become program director at CFOR Orillia.


1947 - CFOR, Orillia: Francis Kirton joined CFOR as program director from CKOC in Hamilton.  


1957 - Frank Kirton started working for radio station CKSL AM, London Ontario in 1957, as production, program and music director.  He married a concert pianist by the name of Jeannette but they were later divorced.


F. Vincent Regan was president of the company. J. Lyman Potts was CKSL's manager. Pete James was sports director. Ron Turnpenny was chief engineer. David Bradley was news director. Francis R. Kirton was production, program and music director. Bob McAdorey was host of London's Uncle Bob Show - a program for children. Mal Thompson was the morning man. Gerry Bascombe was also on staff.


1962 CJFM-FM, Montreal: On October 1, 1962, CJFM-FM was officially opened and began broadcasting from brand new studios one floor above CJAD's studios. Lyman Potts, retaining the post of program director of CJAD, was appointed Manager. Program director was Frank Kirton. News was provided by CJAD's newsroom headed by Doug Williamson, Chief engineer was Ernie Mott.


The last position held by Frank was at CHRE-FM in St. Catharines.  The following was announced in 1990. Francis R. Kirton, recently retired music director of CHRE-FM, died May 21, 1990.1



He died on Tuesday, 22 May 1990, aged 68 years, 3 months and 24 days, in St Catharine's General Hospital, St Catharine, Ontario, Canada.1

Citations

  1. [S136] Ancestry.com.au, online http://search.ancestry.com.au

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Elizabeth Jane Kirton1

(1926 - 2008)
Family
FatherClaude Hill Kirton1 b. 2 Jan 1894, d. 27 Sep 1979
MotherPearl May Strangways1 b. 14 Aug 1896, d. 4 Mar 1983
Relationship3rd cousin 2 times removed of Ernest Harry Edmonds
Elizabeth Jane Kirton
photo courtesy Miriam McDonald

Life Events

     Elizabeth Jane Kirton was born on 1 June 1926 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, daughter of Claude Hill Kirton and Pearl May Strangways.1

Elizabeth was called Betty by her family and friends.

On 21 May 1966, Elizabeth, aged 39, married John William Joseph Lamers, aged 33, in Ryerson Uniting Church in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada.1

She died on Saturday, 12 July 2008, aged 82 years, 1 month and 11 days, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, from kidney failure.1

Citations

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Pearline Josephine Vyse1

(1904 - )
Kirton, Pearline (nee Vyse)

Life Events

     Pearline Josephine Vyse was born on 13 June 1904 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.1

On 13 May 1919, Pearline, aged 14, married Frank Howden Kirton, son of Frank Kirton and Frances Kate Howden, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.1

About 1923 Frank and Pearl left Hamilton, Ontario, for Detroit. The Kirton family never heard from them again.2

She died in USA.1

Citations

  1. [S136] Ancestry.com.au, online http://search.ancestry.com.au
  2. [S266] Ancestry.com.au/Kirton Family Tree, online unknown url.

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Ethel Marie Montray1

(1907 - 2002)
Family
FatherNelson Narcise Montray2
MotherHarriett Willmore2
Ethel Marie Kirton (nee Montray)
photo courtesy Miriam McDonald

Life Events

     Ethel Marie Montray was born on 29 March 1907 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, daughter of Nelson Narcise Montray and Harriett Willmore.1

On 1 June 1935, Ethel, aged 28, married Lionel Argent Kirton, son of Frank Kirton and Frances Kate Howden, in First United Church in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.1
KIRTON-MONTRAY
     A pretty wedding was solemnized this afternoon when Ethel Marie, daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. Nelson N. Montray, of this city, was united in marriage to Mr. Lionel Kirton, son of Mrs. and the late Frank Kirton, of London, England. The wedding took place at the home of the bride's mother, 35 Kensington avenue south. Rev. Dr. Crossley Hunter officiated
     The bride wore a flowered chiffon gown in soft pastel shades, with pink accessories, and carried a shower bouquet of Briarcliffe roses and lily of the valley. Little Betty Kirton, niece of the groom, as flowergirl, was wearing a quaint frock of organdy and carried a nose-gay of sweet peas and forget-me-nots. the mother of the bride wore a gown of blue crepe and a shoulder bouquet of sweet peas and lily of the valley. During the signing of the register, Mrs. Harold Johnson sang, O Perfect Love. Mr. George Rapley presided at the piano.
     Following the ceremony a reception was held, after which the bride and groom left on a motor trip. On their return they will reside on Wellington street south.
She died on Tuesday, 10 December 2002, aged 95 years, 8 months and 11 days, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Cause of death was cerebral vascular accidents and pneumonia.1

Citations

  1. [S136] Ancestry.com.au, online http://search.ancestry.com.au
  2. [S265] "Email from Miriam McDonald," e-mail to Daryl Edmonds.

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