Camperdown (Ontario)

Notable Births & Deaths for Camperdown ...

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

Edward Webster 'Eddie' Bush (Professional hockey, coach)
- He was born in Collingwood (ON) on July 11, 1918 (a Thursday) and died on May 31, 1984 (a Thursday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Trinity United Church Cemetery (Simcoe County, Ontario).
- Collingwood is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Camperdown.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Webster 'Eddie' Bush<1>
Clarence 'Happy' Day (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Owen Sound (ON) on June 14, 1901 (a Friday) and died in Saint Thomas (ON) on February 17, 1990 (a Saturday) at the age of 88. He is buried at Elmdale Memorial Park Cemetery (Elgin County, Ontario).
- Owen Sound is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Camperdown.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clarence 'Happy' Day<1>
Cecil Graham 'Ceece' Dillon (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Toledo (OH) on April 26, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Meaford (ON) on November 13, 1969 (a Thursday) at the age of 61. He is buried at Thornbury - Clarksburg Union Cemetery (Grey County, Ontario).
- Meaford is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Camperdown.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cecil Graham 'Ceece' Dillon<1>
Herbert John 'Herb' Drury (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Midland (ON) on March 2, 1895 (a Saturday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on July 1, 1965 (a Thursday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
- Midland is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Camperdown.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Herbert John 'Herb' Drury<1>
Frank Corbett Foyston (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Minesing (ON) on February 2, 1891 (a Monday) and died in Seattle (WA) on January 19, 1966 (a Wednesday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park (King County, Washington).
- Minesing is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Camperdown.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Corbett Foyston<1>
Gordon David 'Red' Henry (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Owen Sound (ON) on August 17, 1926 (a Tueday) and died in Owen Sound (ON) on October 3, 1972 (a Tueday) at the age of 46. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Grey County, Ontario).
- Owen Sound is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Camperdown.
- Owen Sound is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Camperdown.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gordon David 'Red' Henry<1>
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 age of 71. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Grey County, Ontario).
- Owen Sound is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Camperdown.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry 'Apple Cheeks' Lumley<1>
Agnes Macphail (Politican)
- Full name: Agnes Campbell McPhail
- She was born in Proton Station (ON) on March 24, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Toronto (ON) on February 13, 1954 (a Saturday) at the age of 63. She is buried at McNeil Cemetery (Grey County, Ontario).
- Proton Station is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Camperdown.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Agnes Macphail<1>
Nellie L. Mooney McClung (Politican, author, activist, suffragette)
- Born: Helen Letitia Mooney
- She was born in Chatsworth (ON) on October 20, 1873 (a Monday) and died in Victoria (BC) on September 1, 1951 (a Saturday) at the age of 77. She is buried at Royal Oak Burial Park (British Columbia).
- Chatsworth is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Camperdown.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Nellie L. Mooney McClung<1>
Nelson Robert 'Old Poison' Stewart (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Montreal (QC) on December 29, 1902 (a Monday) and died in Wasaga Beach (ON) on August 21, 1957 (a Wednesday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Pine Hills Cemetery (Ontario).
- Wasaga Beach is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Camperdown.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Nelson Robert 'Old Poison' Stewart<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.