North Ridge (Ontario)

Notable Births & Deaths for North Ridge ...

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

Ziggy Bella (Violinist, orchestra leader)
- Born: Julius Margitza
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ziggy Bella<1>
- He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
Bruno Bitkowski (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bruno Bitkowski<1>
- He was born in Windsor (ON) on November 29, 1929 (a Friday) and died in Bridgetown (Barbados) on February 10, 1966 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Notre Dame Cemetery.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Notre Dame Cemetery<1>
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- From North Ridge to Notre Dame Cemetery
Ed Budde (Professional football)
- Full name: Edward Leon Budde
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Budde<1>
- He was born in Highland Park (MI) on November 2, 1940 (a Saturday) and died on December 19, 2023 (a Tuesday).
- Highland Park is located in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, which is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery<1>
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- From North Ridge to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Bill 'Soup' Campbell (Professional baseball)
- Full name: William Richard Campbell
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Soup' Campbell<1>
- He was born in Highland Park (MI) on August 9, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Palatine (IL) on January 6, 2023 (a Friday).
- Highland Park is located in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- Palatine is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of North Ridge. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From North Ridge to Woodlawn Cemetery
Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<1>
- He was born in Melvindale (MI) on December 23, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Westland (MI) on November 29, 1982 (a Monday).
- Melvindale is located in Wayne County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- Westland is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
Jay Justin 'Nig' Clarke (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jay Justin 'Nig' Clarke<1>
- He was born in Amherstburg (ON) on December 15, 1882 (a Friday) and died in River Rouge (MI) on June 15, 1949 (a Wednesday).
- River Rouge is located in Wayne County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
Ronnie Duman (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ronnie Duman<1>
- He was born in Dearborn (MI) on December 2, 1929 (a Monday) and died in West Allis (WI) on June 9, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- West Allis is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From North Ridge to Crown Hill Cemetery
Henry Ford (Industrialist, founder of Ford Motor Company)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Ford<1>
- He was born in Dearborn (MI) on July 30, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on April 7, 1947 (a Monday).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Ford Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of North Ridge. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
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- From North Ridge to Ford Cemetery
Christopher George (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher George<1>
- He was born in Royal Oak (MI) on February 25, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 28, 1983 (a Monday).
- Royal Oak is located in Oakland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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- From North Ridge to Westwood Memorial Park
Steve Gromek (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Stephen Joseph Gromek
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steve Gromek<1>
- He was born in Hamtramck (MI) on January 15, 1920 (a Thursday) and died on March 12, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Hamtramck is located in Wayne County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the northwest of North Ridge. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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- From North Ridge to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Garth 'Honey Boy' Hudson (Musician, composer)
- Full name: Eric Garth Hudson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garth 'Honey Boy' Hudson<1>
- He was born in Windsor (ON) on August 2, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 21, 2025 (a Tuesday).
- Woodstock is located in Ulster County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
Julanne Johnstone (Actress, dancer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julanne Johnstone<1>
- She was born in Indianapolis (IN) on May 1, 1900 (a Tuesday) and died in Grosse Pointe Farms (MI) on December 26, 1988 (a Monday).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Grosse Pointe Farms is located in Wayne County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of North Ridge. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From North Ridge to Woodlawn Cemetery
Uriel Jones (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Uriel Jones<1>
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on June 13, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on March 23, 2009 (a Monday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of North Ridge. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From North Ridge to Woodlawn Cemetery
Eugene Hamlet Krapp (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Hamlet Krapp<1>
- He was born in Rochester (NY) on May 12, 1887 (a Thursday) and died in River Rouge (MI) on April 13, 1923 (a Friday).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- River Rouge is located in Wayne County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
Alfred Laing (Actor)
- Full name: Alfred Benson Laing
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Laing<1>
- He was born in Windsor (ON) on January 6, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 27, 1976 (a Tuesday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills<1>
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Gary Richard Lowe (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Richard Lowe<1>
- He was born in Trenton (MI) on May 4, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Troy (MI) on October 8, 2017 (a Sunday).
- Trenton is located in Wayne County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- Troy is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- We don't have any burial details.
Angus MacInnes (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angus MacInnes<1>
- He was born in Windsor (ON) on October 27, 1947 (a Monday) and died on December 23, 2024 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- We don't have any burial details.
Lee Majors (Actor)
- Born: Harvey Lee Yeary
- He was born in Wyandotte (MI) on April 23, 1939 (a Sunday).
- Wyandotte is located in Wayne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of North Ridge (which is located in ).
Paul Martin (26th Prime Minister of Canada (December 2003 - February 2006))
- Full name: Paul Edgar Philippe Martin
- He was born in Windsor (ON) on August 28, 1938 (a Sunday).
Elijah McCoy (Inventor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah McCoy<1>
- He was born in Colchester (ON) on May 2, 1844 (a Thursday) and died in Eloise (MI) on October 10, 1929 (a Thursday).
- Eloise is located in Wayne County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Detroit Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northwest of North Ridge. The cemetery is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Detroit Memorial Park<1>
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- From North Ridge to Detroit Memorial Park
Cass Michaels (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Casimir Eugene Kwietniewski
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cass Michaels<1>
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on March 4, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Grosse Pointe Woods (MI) on November 12, 1982 (a Friday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- Grosse Pointe Woods is located in Wayne County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of North Ridge (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northwest of North Ridge. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
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- From North Ridge to Mt. Olivet 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.