Avonton (Ontario)

Notable Births & Deaths for Avonton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Avonton. 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.

Robert 'Bobby' Theodore Bauer (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Waterloo (ON) on February 16, 1915 (a Tuesday) and died in Kitchener (ON) on September 16, 1964 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east of Avonton.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'Bobby' Theodore Bauer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Woodland Cemetery
Tim Burgess (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Thomas Roland Burgess
- He was born in London (ON) on September 1, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Lambeth (ON) on November 24, 2008 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tim Burgess<1>
Alfred E. 'Al' Christie (Director, producer)
- Full name: Alfred Ernest Christie
- He was born in London (ON) on November 24, 1881 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 14, 1951 (a Saturday).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred E. 'Al' Christie<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Charles Christie (Producer, entrepreneur)
- Full name: Charles Ernest Christie
- He was born in London (ON) on April 13, 1880 (a Tuesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on October 1, 1955 (a Saturday).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Christie<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Frank Lloyd Colman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in London (ON) on March 2, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in London (ON) on February 19, 1983 (a Saturday).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southwest of Avonton.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Lloyd Colman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Woodland Cemetery
Selma Diamond (Actress)
- She was born in London (ON) on August 5, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 13, 1985 (a Monday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 64.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Selma Diamond<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Hillside Memorial Park
Clarence Edward 'Dolly' Dolson (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Hespeler (ON) on May 23, 1897 (a Sunday) and died in Stratford (ON) on August 19, 1976 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Avondale Cemetery, located nearby and to the east northeast of Avonton.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence Edward 'Dolly' Dolson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Avondale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Avondale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Avondale Cemetery
Eric Donkin (Actor)
- He was born in Liverpool (England) on April 9, 1929 (a Tuesday) and died in Stratford (ON) on March 17, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eric Donkin<1>
William Alfred 'Goldy' Goldsworthy (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Waterloo (ON) on August 24, 1944 (a Thursday) and died in Minneapolis (MN) on March 29, 1996 (a Friday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, which is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Alfred 'Goldy' Goldsworthy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Lakewood Cemetery
Richard Berry Harrison (Actor)
- He was born in London (ON) on September 28, 1864 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on March 14, 1935 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Berry Harrison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Lincoln Cemetery
George William Hay (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Listowel (ON) on January 10, 1898 (a Monday) and died in Listowel (ON) on July 13, 1975 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Avonton.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George William Hay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Fairview Cemetery
William Hutt (Actor)
- He was born in Toronto (ON) on May 2, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Stratford (ON) on June 27, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Avondale Cemetery, located nearby and to the east northeast of Avonton.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Hutt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Avondale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Avondale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Avondale Cemetery
Robert 'Bobby' John Kuntz (Professional football)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on January 10, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Waterloo (ON) on February 7, 2011 (a Monday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east of Avonton.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'Bobby' John Kuntz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Woodland Cemetery
Gene Lockhart (Actor, author, songwriter)
- Full name: Edwin Eugene Lockhart
- He was born in London (ON) on July 18, 1891 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on March 31, 1957 (a Sunday).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene Lockhart<1>
Carmen Lombardo (Musician)
- He was born in London (ON) on January 16, 1903 (a Friday) and died in Miami (FL) on April 17, 1971 (a Saturday).
- Miami is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carmen Lombardo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pinelawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pinelawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Pinelawn Memorial Park
Guy Albert Lombardo (Bandleader)
- He was born in London (ON) on June 19, 1902 (a Thursday) and died in Houston (TX) on November 5, 1977 (a Saturday).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Albert Lombardo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pinelawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pinelawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Pinelawn Memorial Park
Lebert Lombardo (Musician)
- He was born in London (ON) on February 11, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Fort Myers (FL) on June 16, 1993 (a Wednesday).
- Fort Myers is located in Lee County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lebert Lombardo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pinelawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pinelawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Pinelawn Memorial Park
Harry 'Apple Cheeks' Lumley (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Owen Sound (ON) on November 11, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in London (ON) on September 13, 1998 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry 'Apple Cheeks' Lumley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Greenwood Cemetery
Richard Manuel (Musician)
- He was born in Stratford (ON) on April 3, 1943 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Park (FL) on March 4, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Winter Park is located in Orange County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Avondale Cemetery, located nearby and to the east northeast of Avonton.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Manuel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Avondale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Avondale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Avondale Cemetery
Charles Charters 'Dutch' Mason (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Seaforth (ON) on February 1, 1912 (a Thursday) and died on May 17, 1971 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Saskatchewan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Charters 'Dutch' Mason<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Woodlawn Cemetery
Aimee Semple McPherson (Evangelist)
- Born: Aimee Elizabeth Kennedy
- She was born in Salford (ON) on October 9, 1890 (a Thursday) and died in Oakland (CA) on September 27, 1944 (a Wednesday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 53.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Aimee Semple McPherson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avonton to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale

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.