Freeport (Ontario)

Notable Births & Deaths for Freeport ...

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

Carl Henry Ahrens (Artist)
- He was born in Guelph (ON) on February 15, 1862 (a Saturday) and died in Toronto (ON) on February 27, 1936 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Park Lawn Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the east northeast of Freeport.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Henry Ahrens<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeport to Park Lawn Cemetery
Sylvanus 'Syl' Apps (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Paris (ON) on January 18, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Cambridge (ON) on December 24, 1998 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Mt. View Cemetery, located nearby and to the southeast of Freeport.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sylvanus 'Syl' Apps<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeport to Mt. View Cemetery
Father David William Bauer (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Kitchener (ON) on November 2, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Goderich (ON) on November 9, 1988 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Kitchener Mt. Hope Cemetery, located nearby and to the west northwest of Freeport.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Father David William Bauer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kitchener Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kitchener Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeport to Kitchener Mt. Hope Cemetery
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 nearby and to the northwest of Freeport.
- 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 Freeport to Woodland 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Freeport.
- 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 Freeport to Woodland Cemetery
Thomas Charles 'Tom' Connors (Singer)
- He was born in Saint John (NB) on February 9, 1936 (a Sunday) and died in Erin (ON) on March 6, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Erin Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Freeport.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Charles 'Tom' Connors<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Erin Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Erin Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeport to Erin 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>
Thomas B. Costain (Author)
- Full name: Thomas Bertram Costain
- He was born in Brantford (ON) on May 8, 1885 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on October 8, 1965 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Farrington Burial Ground, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south southeast of Freeport.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas B. Costain<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Farrington Burial Ground
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Farrington Burial Ground (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeport to Farrington Burial Ground
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Freeport.
- 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 Freeport to Grove Cemetery
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Freeport.
- 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 Freeport 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>
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 Freeport to Valhalla Memorial Park
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 Freeport 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>
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 Freeport to Lakewood Cemetery
Earle W. Graser (Actor)
- Full name: Earle Walter Graser
- He was born in Kitchener (ON) on March 31, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Farmington (MI) on April 8, 1941 (a Tuesday).
- Farmington is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earle W. Graser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeport to Grand Lawn Cemetery
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 Freeport to Valhalla Memorial Park
Phil Hartman (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Philip Edward Hartman
- He was born in Brantford (ON) on September 24, 1948 (a Friday) and died in Encino (CA) on May 28, 1998 (a Thursday).
- Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phil Hartman<1>
James Jerome Hill (Railroad pioneer)
- He was born in Eramosa (ON) on September 16, 1838 (a Sunday) and died in Saint Paul (MN) on May 29, 1916 (a Monday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Jerome Hill<1>
George Reginald 'Red' Horner (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Lynden (ON) on May 28, 1909 (a Friday) and died in Toronto (ON) on April 27, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Reginald 'Red' Horner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Freeport to Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery

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.