Staples (Ontario)

Notable Births & Deaths for Staples ...

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

Bruno Bitkowski (Professional football)
- 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, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bruno Bitkowski<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Notre Dame Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Notre Dame Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Notre Dame Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Staples to Notre Dame Cemetery
Jay Justin 'Nig' Clarke (Major League Baseball)
- 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, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jay Justin 'Nig' Clarke<1>
Kenne Duncan (Actor)
- Born: Kenneth Duncan MacLachlan
- He was born in Chatham (ON) on February 17, 1902 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 5, 1972 (a Saturday).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Grand View Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenne Duncan<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Staples to Grand View Memorial Park
Garth 'Honey Boy' Hudson (Musician, composer)
- Full name: Eric Garth Hudson
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garth 'Honey Boy' Hudson<1>
Julanne Johnstone (Actress, dancer)
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Staples (which is located in ).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west northwest of Staples. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julanne Johnstone<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 Staples to Woodlawn Cemetery
Alfred Laing (Actor)
- Full name: Alfred Benson Laing
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Laing<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 Staples to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Angus MacInnes (Actor)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angus MacInnes<1>
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)
- 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, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Detroit Memorial Park, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the northwest of Staples. The cemetery is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah McCoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Detroit Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Detroit Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Staples to Detroit Memorial Park
Cass Michaels (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Casimir Eugene Kwietniewski
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Staples (which is located in ).
- Grosse Pointe Woods is located in Wayne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Staples (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Staples. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cass Michaels<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Staples to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Dean Miller (Actor)
- Born: Dean Charles Stuhlmueller
- He was born in Hamilton (OH) on November 1, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Grosse Pointe Woods (MI) on January 13, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Hamilton is located in Butler County, Ohio.
- Grosse Pointe Woods is located in Wayne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Staples (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dean Miller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Staples to Graceland Cemetery
Jeremiah S. 'Jerrie' Moore (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Windsor (ON) in 1855 and died in Wayne (MI) on September 26, 1890 (a Friday).
- Wayne is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeremiah S. 'Jerrie' Moore<1>
Alexander Lee 'Skip' Spence (Musician)
- He was born in Windsor (ON) on April 18, 1946 (a Thursday) and died in Santa Cruz (CA) on April 16, 1999 (a Friday).
- Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Soquel Cemetery, which is located in Santa Cruz County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alexander Lee 'Skip' Spence<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Soquel Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Soquel Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Staples to Soquel Cemetery
Kay Sutton (Actress)
- Full name: Katherine Warburton Sutton
- She was born in Irvington (NJ) on June 14, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Grosse Pointe Farms (MI) on March 1, 1988 (a Tuesday).
- Irvington is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Grosse Pointe Farms is located in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Staples (which is located in ).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west northwest of Staples. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kay Sutton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Staples to Elmwood Cemetery
Raymond 'Golden Boy' Timgren (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Windsor (ON) on September 29, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Lindsay (ON) on November 25, 1999 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond 'Golden Boy' Timgren<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Staples to Riverside Cemetery
Jack Tocco (Crime figure)
- Born: Giacomo William
- He was born in Grosse Pointe Farms (MI) on October 29, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Grosse Pointe Farms (MI) on July 14, 2014 (a Monday).
- Grosse Pointe Farms is located in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Staples (which is located in ).
- Grosse Pointe Farms is located in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Staples (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the west northwest of Staples. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Tocco<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Staples to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
George Washington Trendle (Producer)
- He was born in Norwalk (OH) on July 4, 1884 (a Friday) and died in Grosse Pointe Farms (MI) on May 9, 1972 (a Tuesday).
- Norwalk is located in Huron County, Ohio.
- Grosse Pointe Farms is located in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Staples (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west northwest of Staples. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Trendle<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 Staples to Woodlawn Cemetery
Meg White (Musician, singer)
- Full name: Megan Martha White
- She was born in Grosse Pointe Farms (MI) on December 10, 1974 (a Tuesday).
- Grosse Pointe Farms is located in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Staples (which is located in ).
Joe Zerilli (Crime figure)
- Born: Giuseppe Zerilli
- He was born in Terrasini Favarotta (Sicily) on December 10, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Grosse Pointe (MI) on October 30, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Grosse Pointe is located in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Staples (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Staples. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Zerilli<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Staples 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.