Kitchener (Ontario)

Notable Births & Deaths for Kitchener ...

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

Sylvanus 'Syl' Apps (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sylvanus 'Syl' Apps<1>
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Kitchener.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. View Cemetery<1>
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- From Kitchener to Mt. View Cemetery
Father David William Bauer (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Father David William Bauer<1>
- He was born in Kitchener on November 2, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Ontario on November 9, 1988 (a Wednesday).
- Goderich is located in Ontario.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Kitchener Mt. Hope Cemetery, located nearby and to the northwest of Kitchener.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kitchener Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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- From Kitchener to Kitchener Mt. Hope Cemetery
Robert 'Bobby' Theodore Bauer (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'Bobby' Theodore Bauer<1>
- He was born in Waterloo (ON) on February 16, 1915 (a Tuesday) and died in Kitchener on September 16, 1964 (a Wednesday).
- Waterloo is located nearby and to the northwest of Kitchener.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located nearby and to the east southeast of Kitchener.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery<1>
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Thomas B. Costain (Author)
- Full name: Thomas Bertram Costain
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas B. Costain<1>
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southeast of Kitchener.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Farrington Burial Ground<1>
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Clarence Edward 'Dolly' Dolson (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence Edward 'Dolly' Dolson<1>
- He was born 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west southwest of Kitchener.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Avondale Cemetery<1>
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William Alfred 'Goldy' Goldsworthy (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Alfred 'Goldy' Goldsworthy<1>
- He was born in Waterloo (ON) on August 24, 1944 (a Thursday) and died in Minneapolis (MN) on March 29, 1996 (a Friday).
- Waterloo is located nearby and to the northwest of Kitchener.
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery<1>
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Earle W. Graser (Actor)
- Full name: Earle Walter Graser
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earle W. Graser<1>
- He was born in Kitchener 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Lawn Cemetery<1>
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- From Kitchener to Grand Lawn Cemetery
Phil Hartman (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Philip Edward Hartman
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phil Hartman<1>
- 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.
George William Hay (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George William Hay<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Kitchener.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery<1>
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James Jerome Hill (Railroad pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Jerome Hill<1>
- 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.
George Reginal 'Red' Horner (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Reginal 'Red' Horner<1>
- He was born in Lynden (ON) on May 28, 1909 (a Friday) and died in Ontario on April 27, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Toronto is located in Ontario.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery<1>
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- From Kitchener to Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery
William Hutt (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Hutt<1>
- He was born in Ontario on May 2, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Stratford (ON) on June 27, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Toronto is located in Ontario.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Avondale Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west southwest of Kitchener.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Avondale Cemetery<1>
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Joseph Kilgour (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Kilgour<1>
- He was born in Ayr (ON) on July 11, 1863 (a Saturday) and died in Bay Shore (NY) on April 21, 1933 (a Friday).
- Bay Shore is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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Robert 'Bobby' John Kuntz (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'Bobby' John Kuntz<1>
- 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.
- Waterloo is located nearby and to the northwest of Kitchener.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located nearby and to the east southeast of Kitchener.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery<1>
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William Lyon Mackenzie King (11th, 13th & 15th Prime Minister of Canada (December 1921 - June 1926 & September 1926 - August 1930))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Lyon Mackenzie King<1>
- He was born in Kitchener on December 17, 1874 (a Thursday) and died in Quebec on July 22, 1950 (a Saturday).
- Chelsea is located in Quebec.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Pleasant Cemetery<1>
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Richard Manuel (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Manuel<1>
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west southwest of Kitchener.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Avondale Cemetery<1>
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John J. 'Jack' Marks (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John J. 'Jack' Marks<1>
- He was born in Brantford (ON) on June 11, 1885 (a Thursday) and died in Ontario on August 19, 1945 (a Sunday).
- Toronto is located in Ontario.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Park Lawn Cemetery.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Lawn Cemetery<1>
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Arthur Augustus Cutler Moore (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Augustus Cutler Moore<1>
- He was born in Acton (ON) on April 28, 1874 (a Tuesday) and died in Ontario on January 7, 1935 (a Monday).
- Ottawa is located in Ontario.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Beechwood Cemetery.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Beechwood Cemetery<1>
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John Edward 'Jack' Purcell (Professional tennis)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Edward 'Jack' Purcell<1>
- He was born in Guelph Junction (ON) on December 24, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Ontario on June 10, 1991 (a Monday).
- Toronto is located in Ontario.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery<1>
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- From Kitchener to Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery
Michelle Risi (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michelle Risi<1>
- She was born in Ontario on May 28, 1981 (a Thursday) and died in Waterloo (ON) on December 4, 1997 (a Thursday).
- Ottawa is located in Ontario.
- Waterloo is located nearby and to the northwest of Kitchener.
- At the time of her death, she was 16.
- She is buried at Parkview Cemetery, located nearby and to the north of Kitchener.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkview Cemetery<1>
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- From Kitchener to Parkview Cemetery
Dewey Robertson (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dewey Robertson<1>
- He was born in Kitchener on February 28, 1939 (a Tuesday) and died in Ontario on August 16, 2007 (a Thursday).
- Hamilton is located in Ontario.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the east southeast of Kitchener.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery<1>
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- From Kitchener 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.