Grimsby (Ontario)

Notable Births & Deaths for Grimsby ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Grimsby. 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 Grimsby to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Denny 'Dint' Arnold (Actor, stuntman)
- Full name: Dennis Edward Arnold
- He was born in Hamilton (ON) on October 24, 1939 (a Tuesday) and died in Abbotsford (BC) on December 31, 2001 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Edmonton Municipal Cemetery, which is located in Alberta.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Denny 'Dint' Arnold<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Edmonton Municipal Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Edmonton Municipal Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grimsby to Edmonton Municipal Cemetery
Fred Beir (Actor)
- Full name: Frederick Edwin Beir
- He was born in Niagara Falls (NY) on September 21, 1927 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on June 3, 1980 (a Tuesday).
- Niagara Falls is located in Niagara County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Grimsby (which is located in ).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Beir<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grimsby to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Scotty Bowman (Professional hockey)
- Born: Ralph Blaylock Bowman
- He was born in Winnipeg (MB) on January 20, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Niagara Falls (ON) on October 22, 1990 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east southeast of Grimsby.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scotty Bowman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Fairview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grimsby to Fairview 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west northwest of Grimsby.
- 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 Grimsby to Woodland Cemetery
James Joseph 'Jimmy' Collins (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Niagara Falls (NY) on January 16, 1870 (a Sunday) and died in Buffalo (NY) on March 6, 1943 (a Saturday).
- Niagara Falls is located in Niagara County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Grimsby (which is located in ).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Joseph 'Jimmy' Collins<1>
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 J. Cottonaro (Actor)
- He was born in Castrogiovanni (Enna), Italy on March 20, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Niagara Falls (NY) on February 7, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Niagara Falls is located in Niagara County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Grimsby (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the east southeast of Grimsby. The cemetery is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas J. Cottonaro<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grimsby to Mt. Calvary Cemetery
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west northwest of Grimsby.
- 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 Grimsby to Grove Cemetery
Bill Cupolo (Professional hockey)
- Full name: William Arnold Cupolo
- He was born in Niagara Falls (ON) on January 8, 1924 (a Tuesday) and died in Niagara Falls (ON) on December 7, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east southeast of Grimsby.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Cupolo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Fairview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grimsby to Fairview Cemetery
William Donald 'Bill' Cupolo (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Niagara Falls (ON) on January 8, 1924 (a Tuesday) and died in Niagara Falls (ON) on December 7, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east southeast of Grimsby.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Donald 'Bill' Cupolo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Fairview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grimsby to Fairview Cemetery
Ed Delahanty (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Edward James Delahanty
- He was born in Cleveland (OH) on October 30, 1867 (a Wednesday) and died in Niagara Falls (ON) on July 2, 1903 (a Thursday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Delahanty<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grimsby to Calvary Cemetery
Edward James 'Ed' Delahanty (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cleveland (OH) on October 30, 1867 (a Wednesday) and died in Niagara Falls (ON) on July 2, 1903 (a Thursday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward James 'Ed' Delahanty<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grimsby to Calvary 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 Grimsby 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, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north of Grimsby.
- 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 Grimsby 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 Grimsby to Valhalla Memorial Park
Glen Harmon (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Holland (MB) on January 2, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Mississauga (ON) on March 9, 2007 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Streetsville Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northwest of Grimsby.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Glen Harmon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Streetsville Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Streetsville Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Streetsville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grimsby to Streetsville Cemetery
William 'Flash' Hollett (Professional hockey)
- He was born in North Sydney (NS) on April 13, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Mississauga (ON) on April 20, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Springcreek Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Grimsby.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Flash' Hollett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Springcreek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Springcreek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Grimsby to Springcreek Cemetery
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, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the north northeast of Grimsby.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Reginald 'Red' Horner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery
- The Geni 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 Grimsby 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.