Gotham (Ontario) - Notables

Notable Births & Deaths for Gotham ...

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

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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Gotham.
- 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 Gotham 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Gotham.
- 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 Gotham to Woodland Cemetery
John Diefenbaker (17th Prime Minister of Canada (June 1957 - April 1963))
- Full name: John George Diefenbaker
- He was born in Neustadt (ON) on September 18, 1895 (a Wednesday) and died in Ottawa (ON) on August 16, 1979 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Diefenbaker<1>
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Gotham.
- 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 Gotham 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 Gotham 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 Gotham to Grand Lawn 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 nearby and to the north of Gotham.
- 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 Gotham 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Gotham.
- 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 Gotham 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Gotham.
- 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 Gotham to Woodland Cemetery
William Lyon Mackenzie King (11th, 13th & 15th Prime Minister of Canada (December 1921 - June 1926 & September 1926 - August 1930))
- He was born in Kitchener (ON) on December 17, 1874 (a Thursday) and died in Chelsea (QC) on July 22, 1950 (a Saturday).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Lyon Mackenzie King<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gotham to Mt. Pleasant 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Gotham.
- 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 Gotham 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 Gotham to Woodlawn Cemetery
Arthur Meighen (10th & 12th Prime Minister of Canada (July 1920 - December 1921 & June 1926 - September 1926))
- He was born in Anderson (ON) on June 16, 1874 (a Tuesday) and died in Toronto (ON) on August 5, 1960 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of Gotham.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Meighen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gotham to St. Mary's Cemetery
Howard William 'Howie' Morenz (Professional hockey, Hockey Hall of Fame - 1945)
- He was born in Mitchell (ON) on September 21, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in Montreal (QC) on March 8, 1937 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howard William 'Howie' Morenz<1>
Alice Munro (Author)
- Full name: Alice Ann Laidlaw Munro
- She was born in Wingham (ON) on July 10, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Port Hope (ON) on May 13, 2024 (a Monday).
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Munro<1>
Kate Reid (Actress)
- Full name: Daphne Katherine Reid
- She was born in London (England) on November 4, 1930 (a Tuesday) and died in Stratford (ON) on March 27, 1993 (a Saturday).
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate Reid<1>
Michelle Risi (Actress)
- She was born in Ottawa (ON) on May 28, 1981 (a Thursday) and died in Waterloo (ON) on December 4, 1997 (a Thursday).
- At the time of her death, she was 16.
- She is buried at Parkview Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Gotham.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michelle Risi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gotham to Parkview Cemetery
Dewey Robertson (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Kitchener (ON) on February 28, 1939 (a Tuesday) and died in Hamilton (ON) on August 16, 2007 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dewey Robertson<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 Gotham to Woodland Cemetery
Doug 'Romby' Rombough (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Fergus (ON) on July 8, 1950 (a Saturday) and died in Plantation (FL) on June 20, 2015 (a Saturday).
- Plantation is located in Broward County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Elora Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Gotham.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Doug 'Romby' Rombough<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elora Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elora Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gotham to Elora Cemetery
Albert Charles 'Babe' Siebert (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Plattsville (ON) on January 14, 1904 (a Thursday) and died in Zurich (ON) on August 25, 1939 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Gotham.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Charles 'Babe' Siebert<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 Gotham to Woodland 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.