Strongville (Ontario)

Notable Births & Deaths for Strongville ...

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

Edward Webster 'Eddie' Bush (Professional hockey, coach)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Webster 'Eddie' Bush<1>
- He was born in Collingwood (ON) on July 11, 1918 (a Thursday) and died on May 31, 1984 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Trinity United Church Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west northwest of Strongville.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Trinity United Church Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Trinity United Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Strongville to Trinity United Church Cemetery
Herbert John 'Herb' Drury (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert John 'Herb' Drury<1>
- He was born in Midland (ON) on March 2, 1895 (a Saturday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on July 1, 1965 (a Thursday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Strongville to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Frank Corbett Foyston (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Corbett Foyston<1>
- He was born in Minesing (ON) on February 2, 1891 (a Monday) and died in Seattle (WA) on January 19, 1966 (a Wednesday).
- Minesing is located nearby and to the east of Strongville.
- Seattle is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park, which is located in King County, Washington.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park<1>
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- From Strongville to Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park
Dale Hawerchuk (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dale Hawerchuk<1>
- He was born in Ontario on April 4, 1963 (a Thursday) and died in Barrie (ON) on August 18, 2020 (a Tuesday).
- Toronto is located in Ontario.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Thornton Cemetery.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Thornton Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Thornton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Strongville to Thornton Cemetery
Gordon Lightfoot (Singer, songwwriter, guitarist)
- Full name: Gordon Meredith Lightfoot, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gordon Lightfoot<1>
- He was born in Orillia (ON) on November 17, 1938 (a Thursday) and died in Ontario on May 1, 2023 (a Monday).
- Toronto is located in Ontario.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. Andrew's St. James' Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east northeast of Strongville.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Andrew's St. James' Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Strongville to St. Andrew's St. James' Cemetery
Pierre Pilote (Professional hockey)
- Full name: Joseph Albert Pierre Paul Pilote
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pierre Pilote<1>
- He was born in Ontario on December 11, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Barrie (ON) on September 9, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Kenogami Lake is located in Ontario.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- We don't have any burial details.
Nelson Robert 'Old Poison' Stewart (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nelson Robert 'Old Poison' Stewart<1>
- He was born in Quebec on December 29, 1902 (a Monday) and died in Wasaga Beach (ON) on August 21, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- Montreal is located in Quebec.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Pine Hills Cemetery.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pine Hills Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pine Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Strongville to Pine Hills 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.