Byng (Ontario) - Notables

Notable Births & Deaths for Byng ...

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

Elizabeth Arden (Businesswoman)
- She was born in Vaughan (ON) on December 31, 1878 (a Tuesday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on October 18, 1966 (a Tuesday).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Arden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Byng to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Adam Brown (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Johnstone (Scotland) on February 4, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Hamilton (ON) on August 9, 1960 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northwest of Byng.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adam Brown<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 Byng to Woodland Cemetery
Carson Eric 'Shovel Shot' Cooper (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Cornwall (ON) on July 17, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Hamilton (ON) on July 4, 1955 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carson Eric 'Shovel Shot' Cooper<1>
Nick Cordero (Actor)
- Born: Nicholas Eduardo Alberto Cordero
- He was born in Hamilton (ON) on September 17, 1978 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 5, 2020 (a Sunday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Cordero<1>
Ross B. Craig (Professional football)
- He was born in Peterborough (ON) on July 1, 1884 (a Tuesday) and died in Hamilton (ON) on June 27, 1949 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Grove Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northwest of Byng.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross B. Craig<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Byng to Grove Cemetery
Douglass Dumbrille (Actor)
- Full name: Douglass Rupert Dumbrille
- He was born in Hamilton (ON) on October 13, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 2, 1974 (a Tuesday).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Douglass Dumbrille<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Byng to Valhalla Memorial Park
Michael Fonfara (Musician)
- He was born in Stevensville (ON) on August 11, 1946 (a Sunday) and died in Toronto (ON) on January 8, 2021 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Fonfara<1>
Vernor Vivian 'Jumpin Jackie' Forbes (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Toronto (ON) on July 4, 1897 (a Sunday) and died in Hamilton (ON) on December 30, 1985 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Prospect Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vernor Vivian 'Jumpin Jackie' Forbes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Prospect Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Prospect Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Prospect Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Byng to Prospect Cemetery
Jonathan Frid (Actor)
- He was born in Hamilton (ON) on December 2, 1924 (a Tuesday) and died in Hamilton (ON) on April 14, 2012 (a Saturday).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jonathan Frid<1>
Jonathan Hale (Actor)
- Born: Jonathan Hatley
- He was born in Hamilton (ON) on March 21, 1891 (a Saturday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on February 28, 1966 (a Monday).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jonathan Hale<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Byng to Valhalla Memorial Park
Ted 'Teeder' Kennedy (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Humberstone (ON) on December 12, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Port Colborne (ON) on August 14, 2009 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Byng.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ted 'Teeder' Kennedy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Byng to Oakwood Cemetery
Ronald 'Ron' Lancaster (Professional football)
- He was born in Fairchance (PA) on October 14, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Hamilton (ON) on September 18, 2008 (a Thursday).
- Fairchance is located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ronald 'Ron' Lancaster<1>
Bob Lanois (Musician, producer, photographer)
- He was born in Gatineau (QC) on April 4, 1948 (a Sunday) and died in Hamilton (ON) on April 19, 2021 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- We don't have any burial details.
Florence Lawrence (Actress)
- Born: Florence Annie Bridgwood
- She was born in Hamilton (ON) on January 2, 1886 (a Saturday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on December 28, 1938 (a Wednesday).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 52.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Florence Lawrence<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 Byng to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Percy 'Peerless Percy' LeSueur (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Quebec City (QC) on November 18, 1881 (a Friday) and died in Hamilton (ON) on January 27, 1962 (a Saturday).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northwest of Byng.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Percy 'Peerless Percy' LeSueur<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 Byng to Woodland Cemetery
Eugene Levy (Actor, comedian)
- He was born in Hamilton (ON) on December 17, 1946 (a Tuesday).
Del Lord (Director)
- He was born in Grimsby (ON) on October 7, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Calabasas (CA) on March 23, 1970 (a Monday).
- Calabasas is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Olivewood Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Del Lord<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Olivewood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Olivewood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Byng to Olivewood Memorial Park
Pete Neumann (Professional football)
- He was born in Saint Catharines (ON) in 1931 and died in Saint Catharines (ON) on January 1, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- He is buried at Victoria Lawn Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Byng.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete Neumann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Victoria Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Victoria Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Byng to Victoria Lawn Cemetery
Neil Ellwood Peart (Drummer, lyricist, author)
- He was born in Hamilton (ON) on September 12, 1952 (a Friday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on January 7, 2020 (a Tuesday).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Neil Ellwood Peart<1>
James 'Soup' Perkins (Jockey)
- He was born in Lexington (KY) on February 28, 1879 (a Friday) and died in Hamilton (ON) on August 10, 1911 (a Thursday).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James 'Soup' Perkins<1>
William F. 'Bill' Pfann (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Hamilton (ON) in June 1863 and died in Hamilton (ON) on June 3, 1904 (a Friday).
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William F. 'Bill' Pfann<1>

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.