George Edgar BLUNDERFIELD [Parents] ^{1, 2}-B0230 was born on 09 Jul 1939 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He died on 19 Nov 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He was buried on 10 Dec 2018 in Burquitlam Funeral Home, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. George married Frayceane (YARDLEY) in 2016.

Other marriages:

JESTADT, Arlene

Obituary for George Edgar Blunderfield

On November 19th 2018, George Edgar Blunderfield passed away peacefully and without regret at the North Shore Hospice after a life well lived!

George was born in Winnipeg Manitoba to Edgar and Elenore (McLaren) Blunderfield on July 9th 1939. He grew from humble beginnings in a large, loving family that knew the value of laughter. George was an active member of the CYO where he met his wife Arlene (Jestadt). Married in 1963, he moved to Kitchener, Ontario, received an advanced marketing degree from the University of Waterloo and had two children. George enjoyed bowling, golf, travelling and the Lion’s Club where his larger than life personality made him the highlight of Octoberfest events. Above all he was an adventurer and storyteller who loved to take his family on the road with camping trips across Canada and throughout the US.

George brought his infectious energy and integrity to a 20-year career with Benson & Hedges. He was an inspirational leader as he rose to become the National Sales Manager in Montreal. He would eventually return to Vancouver to fulfill his wife’s dream to open Arlene’s Interiors in 1984. Joined by their children, the business grew to 3 locations and was highly regarded for over 28 years, perhaps best known for treating everyone like family. George was respected for how he stood by Arlene during a long illness until her death in 2004. He successfully sold the family business in 2011 and retired, to enjoy time with his growing family and marriage to Frayceane (Yardley) in 2016. Upon learning of his diagnosis of Dementia and Melanoma in 2017, George openly shared his journey, while remaining hopeful and positive to the end.

Full of warmth and kindness, quick with a joke or a song, he knew how to live life well, to dance and laugh and to bring a smile to another, George will be sadly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

George is Predeceased by; his parents and his wife, Arlene, along with beloved siblings Fred, Anne, Monica and Margarite.

Survived by; his wife Frayceane, children Karen (Chris) and Russ (Debbie), Grandsons Christopher (Jesyca) and Alexander and great-grandchildren Hunter and Emma as well as sisters Ella May and Bernice. He will also be missed by his extended family including step daughters Laura, Lorna, Leslie & Lisa.

The family would like to thank the many nurses and doctors that cared for George at Lions Gate Hospital, Oncology department, Palliative care on the 4th & 7th floor, and the North Shore Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in George’s name to the Lion’s Gate Hospital Foundation or The Alzheimer’s Society.

Funeral followed by a reception to be held on Monday, December 10th at 10am at the Burquitlam Funeral Home.

William COOPER-C0404 was born about Dec 1836 in Ringwood, Hampshire. He was christened on 13 Jan 1837 in Ringwood, Hampshire. He died ¹ on 13 Mar 1875 in Milton, Hampshire. William married Ellen Charlotte URRY-U0436 on 24 Sep 1868 in Gatcombe, Isle Of Wight, Hampshire.

William was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1871 in Milton, Hampshire. He was described as a Farmer's Son, married, aged 34 years.

Ellen Charlotte URRY [Parents]-U0436 was born ¹ on 12 Jul 1840 in Gatcombe, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. She was christened ¹ on 11 Sep 1840 in Gatcombe Church, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. She died ² on 06 Jan 1929 in Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, Hampshire. Ellen married William COOPER-C0404 on 24 Sep 1868 in Gatcombe, Isle Of Wight, Hampshire.

Ellen was counted in a census on 30 Mar 1851 in Hill Farm, Gatcombe, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. She was described as a Farmer's Daughter aged 10 years, a Scholar at Home. She was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1871 in Milton, Hampshire. She was described as Wife of Farmer's Son, aged 20 years.

Other marriages:

STROUD, Robert

William GROGAN-G0313 was born on 16 May 1878 in Blackburn, Lancashire. He died about Nov 1939 in Blackburn, Lancashire. William married Mary Ann HOGG-H0309 about Nov 1900 in Blackburn, Lancashire.

William was counted in a census on 31 Mar 1901 in 19, Hutchinson Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was described as married, aged 22 years and working as a Labourer in a Shipyard (this may have been the Coal Barges on the nearby Leeds-Liverpool Canal). He was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1911 in a Common Lodging House at Joiners Row, Grimshaw Park In Blackburn. He was described as Married, aged 33 years and a Coal Heaver in a coal yard. When the National Register was compiled on the 29th of September 1939, He was living at a Lodging House (possibly The Prince of Wales Inn), Grimshaw Park, Blackburn. He was described as married and working as a Coal Heaver on the Canal. Date of birth was recorded as 16 May 1878.

Mary Ann HOGG-H0309 was born ¹ on 05 Oct 1878 in Blackburn, Lancashire. She was christened on 09 Mar 1879 in Immanuel Church, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire. She died ² about Nov 1943 in Blackburn, Lancashire. Mary married William GROGAN-G0313 about Nov 1900 in Blackburn, Lancashire.

Mary was counted in a census on 03 Apr 1881 in 10, Stone Bridge Terrace, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire. She was described as a Boarder aged 2 years (actually daughter of William, a Widower, who was also a Boarder). She was counted in a census on 05 Apr 1891 in 6, Cherry Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was described as Adopted, aged 12 years and a Scholar. She was counted in a census on 31 Mar 1901 in 19, Hutchinson Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was described as daughter-in-law, married aged 22 years and working as a Weaver in a Cotton Mill. She was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1911 in 10, Back Friday Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was described as a Boarder, married aged 32 years and working as a Weaver in a Cotton Mill. She was counted in a census on 19 Jun 1921 in 10, Back Meadow Lane, Blackburn Lancashire. She was described as Wife, aged 46 years, carrying out home duties. When the National Register was compiled on the 29th of September 1939, She was living at 10, Back Friday Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was described as married, carrying out Unpaid Domestic Duties. Date of birth was recorded as the 5th of October 1873 (although the true year was 1878).

Other marriages:

JACKSON, William

Mary Ann's mother, Margaret, died in November 1880 at the very young age of 23 years (during Childbirth?). Two years old Mary Ann was with her father in Oswaldtwistle when the 1881 Census was taken. In 1891, she is living with another family in Cherry Street, Blackburn and described as adopted.

It looks as though Mary Ann and William Grogan 'had to get married'. They married towards the end of 1900 and their son Stephen was born in January 1901. In March 1901, when the Census was taken, they were living with William's father in Hutchinson Street, which was in the Grimshaw Park district of Blackburn. The marriage was not a success and Mary Ann left William Grogan some time before 1906, when it is thought that her next child, Thomas, was fathered by William Jackson. Sadly, Thomas died within a few months. DNA testing has proven that William Jackson was definitely the father of her next child, who was baptised Thurston Jackson Grogan. It seems certain therefore that all of her subsequent children were with William Jackson.

All of the children's births were registered with the surname Grogan as were their baptisms.

When the 1911 Census was taken Mary Ann is living with William Jackson in Back Friday Street (close to Hutchinson Street). William answered most of the questions truthfully; William states that he is Single, Mary Ann as a married Boarder but the two living children, Stephen and Thurston, were described as Sons of the Head (only Thurston was). Mary Ann's father William is also Boarding at that address.

In 1911, William Grogan was living in a Registered Common Boarding House, also in the Grimshaw Park area, he declares that he is married (11 years) and, truthfully, says he has one child still living.

In the 1921 Census, and in the l939 Register however, Mary Ann and William Jackson are both shown as married and all of William's children are listed with the Jackson surname   No marriage record has been found - the most likely reason for this is that Mary Ann and William Grogan did not divorce.

In 1939, William Grogan was still living in a lodging house in the Grimshaw Park and still stating that he was married.

Jesse Todd BLUNDERFIELD [Parents] ¹-B0019 was born on 17 Dec 1975. He died ² on 13 Mar 2018. Jesse was in a non-marital relationship with Rachel COUTTS-C0019.

Cheryl Bender gave me the birthdate of 17 Mar 1975, however, Jesse's Facebook page states 17 Dec (no year given).

John RICHES [Parents] ¹-R0613 was born on 15 Jun 1810 in Fritton, Norfolk. He was christened on 17 Jun 1810 in Fritton, Norfolk. John married Susan PLOW-P0610 on 06 May 1834 in Holy Trinity Church, Loddon, Norfolk.

Susan PLOW-P0610. Susan married John RICHES-R0613 on 06 May 1834 in Holy Trinity Church, Loddon, Norfolk.

William GARROULD [Parents]-G0717 was born ¹ about 1780. He died ² on 19 Jan 1820 in Huntingfield, Suffolk. He was buried ³ on 24 Jan 1820 in the Church of Saint Peter in Spexhall, Suffolk. William married Sarah.

Sarah. Sarah married William GARROULD-G0717.

Harry BALLS [Parents]-B0411 was born ¹ about Nov 1863 in Earsham, Norfolk. He was christened on 15 May 1864 in All Saints Church, Earsham, Norfolk. He died on 28 Aug 1926 in Lowestoft, Suffolk. He was buried in St Margaret's Churchyard, Lowestoft, Suffolk. Harry married ² Florence Mildred BAKER-B04HD on 01 Sep 1904 in Birr, Kings County, Ireland.

Harry was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1871 in Priory Farm, Carlton Colville, Suffolk. He was described as Son aged 7 years, a Scholar. He was counted in a census on 05 Apr 1891 in Britannia Barracks, Norwich, Norfolk. He was described as Head of family, married, aged 27 years, working as a Sergeant Paymaster for the Norfolk Regiment. He was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1911 in 30, Chestnut Road, Plymouth, Devon. He was described as Head of family, married, aged 47 years, a Sergeant Major with the Army Pay Corps. He was counted in a census on 19 Jun 1921 in 131, Maybury Road, Woking, Surrey. He was described as Head of household, married, aged 57 years and 6 months, a Flying Officer with the Royal Air Force.

Other marriages:

CLARKE, Eliza Frances

Florence Mildred BAKER-B04HD was born about 1872 in Southampton, Hampshire. She died on 19 Jul 1934 in Lowestoft, Suffolk. She was buried in St Margaret's Churchyard, Lowestoft, Suffolk. Florence married ¹ Harry BALLS-B0411 on 01 Sep 1904 in Birr, Kings County, Ireland.

Florence was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1911 in 30, Chestnut Road, Plymouth, Devon. She was described as Wife aged 39 years. Married for 6 years and given birth to 3 children of which 2 were still living. She was counted in a census on 19 Jun 1921 in 131, Maybury Road, Woking, Surrey. She was described as Wife aged 49 years and 1 month, carrying out home duties.

George Stewart MCCREERY [Parents]-M0321 was born ^{1, 2} on 25 Jan 1907 in Wirksworth, Derbyshire. He was christened on 27 Feb 1907 in Wirksworth, Derbyshire. He died ³ about Jan 1942 in Lower Pilsley, Derbyshire. George married Elizabeth Sophia DAFT-D0311 about Oct 1924 in Belper (RD), Derbyshire.

George was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1911 in 1, Market Place, Wirksworth, Derbyshire. He was described as Son, aged 4 years, at School. He was counted in a census on 19 Jun 1921 in Market Place, Wirksworth, Derbyshire. He was described as Son, aged 14 years and 5 months.

In the 1939 Register, George is described as an 'Incapicitated Miner'.

Elizabeth Sophia DAFT-D0311 was born on 27 Dec 1905 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. She was baptized on 27 Jan 1906 in Clay Cross, Derbyshire. She died ¹ about Oct 1976 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Elizabeth married George Stewart MCCREERY-M0321 about Oct 1924 in Belper (RD), Derbyshire.