Born ‎19 Aug 1936, died ‎22 Dec 2019 Shelburne, Ontario, Canada‎, 83 years
Marriage Notes for REGINALD LITTLE and RUTH WAKE:
Marriage Notes for Reginald Little and Ruth Wake:
Shelburne Free Press & Economist - November 29, 1961 - LITTLE-WAKE:
Baskets of white chrysanthemums decorated St. Paul's Anglican Church, Shelburne, on Saturday, November 4, 1961, for a wedding ceremony at 3 o'clock, when Rev. J. M. Dobson united in marriage Ruth Marie Wake, daughter of Mrs. Gordon Acheson of Proton Station and the late Allan Wake, and Reginald Ernest Little, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Little of Shelburne. Miss Grace Tipling of Shelburne played the wedding music.

Given in marriage by her brother, Douglas Wake of Rosemont, the bride wore a floor-length gown of white Italian peau de soie. The fitted bodice had a round appliqued lace neckline, long lily-pointed sleeves and cummerbund, and the long skirt ended in a chapel train. Her elbow length veil was held by a tiara of rhinestones and pearls. She carried a white Bible with a shower of white and red rosebuds with white streamers.
The bride's sister, Miss Emily Wake of Toronto, was the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Mrs. Robert Avis of Flesherton, a sister of the bride, and Miss Mary Jane Little of Shelburne, a sister of the groom. They were gowned alike in street-length sheath gowns of cherry red velvet with overskirts. Each wore a matching headband and carried a bouquet of white carnations with white streamers. The bride's niece, Denise Wake, of Rosemont, was the flower-girl, wearing red velvet. She carried a basket of white carnations.

The groom's cousin, George Little, of Orangeville, was the best man and the ushers were Aubrey Henry of Port Credit and Robert Buchanan of Orangeville. The groom's brother, Joe Little of Shelburne, was the ring bearer.
The reception was held in the Legion Hall in Shelburne. The bride's mother wore a rosewood beige crepe dress with brown accessories. The groom's mother wore a beige lace dress with accessories of green. Each wore a corsage of Talisman roses.

For traveling the bride wore a chocolate brown suit with gold and brown accessories and a corsage of yellow roses. For their wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Little motored to the Eastern United States, Montreal and Bancroft. They will reside in Shelburne.

Out-of-town guests were from Bowmanville, Toronto, Bancroft, St. Thomas, Burlington, Woodstock, Kitchener, Brampton, Orangeville and Proton Station.

Bridal Showers
A miscellaneous shower was given by the staff of Physicians Services Incorporated, where Miss Wake has been employed in Toronto.

Mrs. Robert Goode was hostess for a miscellaneous shower at her home in Toronto, Friday, October 6th.

A linen shower was held by Mrs. Earn Stinson, assisted by Mrs. Tracy Melenson, in Toronto on Friday, October 13.

A personal shower was held in the home of Miss Marilyn Young in Toronto. She was assisted by Miss Doreen Duffin.

A miscellaneous shower was held in the home of Mrs. Jerry Matthews in Shelburne on Saturday, October 14th. She was assisted by Mrs. Victor Wattem.

On Friday, October 27th, a miscellaneous shower was held in the home of Mrs. Douglas Wake at Rosemont.


Jack & Thompson Funeral Home - Reginald Little
Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Dufferin Oaks on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in his 84th year. Beloved dad of Lori (Wayne), Jane (Luc) and Tom (Luba). Proud and devoted grandpa of Lindsay (Josh), Ben (Steph), Luke, Drew, Ryan, Hannah, Holly, Joel and Anna. Dear big brother of Mary Jane, Barbara, Betty Marie, Susan and Joe. Predeceased by his parents Walter and Gracie. He will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Rosemont Orange Hall, 9237 Hwy 89, Rosemont on Sunday, December 29, 2019 from 2-5 p.m.