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Descendents of Thomas Speedy (unknown - unknown)
and Margaret Bone (unknown - unknown)

Fourth Generation
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46. George Albert Speedy. Son of William A. Speedy & Mary Ann Moffitt. Born 18 Nov 1878 in Harvey. Died 9 Dec 1953 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

    From newspaper obituary - 1953:
    George A. Speedy Dies in Harvey
    Harvey Station -- This community was saddened in the passing of George A. Speedy on Wednesday morning, Dec. 9.
    The son of the late William and Mary A. Speedy, he was 75 years of age.  He had been ill for a year and bore his sickness with great fortitude.  Mr Speedy was a member of the United Church, a member of the board of stewards and trustees, and a faithful member of the choir, where he sang for many years.
    He is survived by his wife and son, W. D. Speedy, of Harvey; one granddaughter, Ferne Jo Ann Speedy of McAdam; four sisters, Mrs George Lister, McAdam; Mrs Mary Simms, Boston; Mrs Eva Urquhart, Bangor, and Mrs Myrtle Locke, Flint, Mich.  He was predeceased by a daughter, Hazel Audrey, in 1915, and a son, George D. Speedy, died Sept 30, 1947, aged 27 years.
    The funeral was largely attended, Rev. J. L. Rose officiating.  Prayers were said at the home followed by service in St. Andrew's Church.  The choir rendered the hymns, Rock of Ages, What a Friend We Have In Jesus, and Abide With Me.  Many friends and relatives attended from McAdam, St. Stephen, and Bangor, Oakfield and Presque Isle, Me.
    Mr Speedy was a strong supporter for the moral good of the community, a good neighbor and friend to all.
     The bearers were cousins of Mr Speedy; George Messer, George Moffitt, Russell Moffitt, Roy Moffitt, Manzer Moffitt and Thomas Rutherford.  Interment was in Harvey Cemetery.

    He married Charlotte "Lovisa" Grieve, daughter of William Grieve & Anne "Annie" Pass, 8 Jun 1904 in Harvey Presbyterian Church, York Co.. Born 14 Apr 1885 in Harvey. Died 7 Jan 1971 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

    Died 7 Jan 1971, age 85 yr 8 mo 24 days, at Harvey Community Hospital.

    They had the following children:
195 i. Douglas William Speedy
196 ii. Hazel Audrey Speedy
197 iii. George "Dorrien" Speedy

 

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Entry last updated: 8 Jan 2009
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