Amherst Pointe (Ontario)

Notable Births & Deaths for Amherst Pointe ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Amherst Pointe. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Vince Joseph Banonis (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vince Joseph Banonis<1>
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 9, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Southfield (MI) on October 23, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northwest of Amherst Pointe. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Mike Batayeh (Actor, comedian)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Batayeh<1>
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on December 27, 1970 (a Sunday) and died in Ypsilanti (MI) on June 1, 2023 (a Thursday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- Ypsilanti is located in Washtenaw County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- The body was cremated.
Ziggy Bella (Violinist, orchestra leader)
- Born: Julius Margitza
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- He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
Bruno Bitkowski (Professional football)
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- He was born in Windsor (ON) on November 29, 1929 (a Friday) and died in Bridgetown (Barbados) on February 10, 1966 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Notre Dame Cemetery.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Notre Dame Cemetery<1>
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Ed Budde (Professional football)
- Full name: Edward Leon Budde
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- He was born in Highland Park (MI) on November 2, 1940 (a Saturday) and died on December 19, 2023 (a Tuesday).
- Highland Park is located in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, which is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery<1>
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Bill 'Soup' Campbell (Professional baseball)
- Full name: William Richard Campbell
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- He was born in Highland Park (MI) on August 9, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Palatine (IL) on January 6, 2023 (a Friday).
- Highland Park is located in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- Palatine is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Helen Carey (Editor)
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- She was born in Detroit (MI) on January 31, 1918 (a Thursday) and died in Southfield (MI) on May 15, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northwest of Amherst Pointe. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<1>
- He was born in Melvindale (MI) on December 23, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Westland (MI) on November 29, 1982 (a Monday).
- Melvindale is located in Wayne County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- Westland is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
Jay Justin 'Nig' Clarke (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Amherstburg (ON) on December 15, 1882 (a Friday) and died in River Rouge (MI) on June 15, 1949 (a Wednesday).
- Amherstburg is located nearby and to the north of Amherst Pointe.
- River Rouge is located in Wayne County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
Ronnie Duman (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ronnie Duman<1>
- He was born in Dearborn (MI) on December 2, 1929 (a Monday) and died in West Allis (WI) on June 9, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- West Allis is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery<1>
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Henry Ford (Industrialist, founder of Ford Motor Company)
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- He was born in Dearborn (MI) on July 30, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on April 7, 1947 (a Monday).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Ford Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northwest of Amherst Pointe. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
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Susie Garrett (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susie Garrett<1>
- She was born in Detroit (MI) on December 29, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Southfield (MI) on May 24, 2002 (a Friday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Christopher George (Actor)
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- He was born in Royal Oak (MI) on February 25, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 28, 1983 (a Monday).
- Royal Oak is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Steve Gromek (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Stephen Joseph Gromek
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- He was born in Hamtramck (MI) on January 15, 1920 (a Thursday) and died on March 12, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Hamtramck is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northwest of Amherst Pointe. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on August 3, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Southfield (MI) on July 9, 1951 (a Monday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northwest of Amherst Pointe. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Garth 'Honey Boy' Hudson (Musician, composer)
- Full name: Eric Garth Hudson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garth 'Honey Boy' Hudson<1>
- He was born in Windsor (ON) on August 2, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 21, 2025 (a Tuesday).
- Woodstock is located in Ulster County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
Julanne Johnstone (Actress, dancer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julanne Johnstone<1>
- She was born in Indianapolis (IN) on May 1, 1900 (a Tuesday) and died in Grosse Pointe Farms (MI) on December 26, 1988 (a Monday).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Grosse Pointe Farms is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Uriel Jones (Musician)
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- He was born in Detroit (MI) on June 13, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on March 23, 2009 (a Monday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Eugene Hamlet Krapp (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Rochester (NY) on May 12, 1887 (a Thursday) and died in River Rouge (MI) on April 13, 1923 (a Friday).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- River Rouge is located in Wayne County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
Alfred Laing (Actor)
- Full name: Alfred Benson Laing
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Laing<1>
- He was born in Windsor (ON) on January 6, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 27, 1976 (a Tuesday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills<1>
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Dale Livingston (Professional football)
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- He was born in Plymouth (MI) on March 12, 1945 (a Monday) and died in Green Bay (WI) on January 5, 2009 (a Monday).
- Plymouth is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Amherst Pointe (which is located in ).
- Green Bay is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.