 Ernest Clifford HornerBorn 15 Oct 1905 Mono, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada, died 20 Aug 1968, 62 years Shelburne Free Press & Economist - ERNEST CLIFFORD HORNER: Ernest Clifford Horner passed away in Dufferin Area Hospital on August 20, 1968, in his 63rd year, after being in failing health for some years. He was the eldest son of Thomas John Homer and Sarah Kinsley of Mono Centre and spent most of his boyhood years there. On May 6, 1933, he married Ada May Little and they took up farming on Highway 10 near Primrose until his health forced him to retire. Two years ago they purchased a home in Hillsburgh. These two years were spent mostly in hospitals. He was a member of St. James Anglican Church at Primrose, and is survived by his wife Ada, and a family of nine: Lorna (Mrs. Earl Smith), Alliston; Irene (Mrs. Harold Markle), Georgetown; Neil, Hillsburgh; Harvey, Glencross; Shirley (Mrs. Don Phillips), Brantford; Edwin, Brampton; Dora (Mrs. Joseph Church), Paris; Rilla (Mrs. Michael Adeneg), Willowdale, and Heather at home; also 21 grandchildren and two brothers, David Homer of Whitfield and Wilfred Horner of Paris. He was predeceased by a brother, Elgin, of Orangeville. The funeral, which was attended by a large number of friends, relatives and neighbors, was from the Gamble Funeral Home, Shelburne, on Friday, August 23, and was conducted by Rev. J. W. Hofland to Shelburne Cemetery. The flowerebearers were a nephew, Glen Horner, nieces Misses Linda and Marie Horner and 10 of his eldest grandchildren. The pallbearers were a nephew, Gerald Horner, cousins Glenn Bell and Stewart Horner and neighbors of the Primrose district, Mac Cunningham, Harvey Rutledge and Beverley Little. Married 6 May 1933 Camilla, Ontario, Canada (35 years married) to:  Ada May Little, daughter of Robert John Little and Margaret Emyline "Margaret Dawson" Dawson.Born Nov 1908 Mono Township, Dufferin Ontario, Canada, died 4 Sep 1983 Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 74 years, buried 7 Sep 1983 Shelburne Cemetery Children: 2. Lorna Margaret May HornerBorn 23 Mar 1935 Mono Township, Dufferin Ontario, Canada, died 15 Jul 1973 Huntsville, Ontario, Canada, 38 years Shelburne Free Press & Economist - March 24, 1954 - SMITH-HORNER: St. James Church, Primrose, was the scene of the wedding of Lorna Margaret May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Horner, and Earl Franklin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duke Smith of Alliston, on February 20, 1954. Rev. J. M. Dobson officiated at the double ring ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride looked charming in a gown of blue taffeta, with over net of the same shade trimmed with gold sequins and carrying a bridal bouquet. Her twin sister, Irene Horner, was her bridesmaid, dressed in pale blue taffeta, with over net of the same shade and carrying a bouquet of red roses. Mr. Mervin Smith, brother of the groom acted as best man. The ushers were Mr. Neil Horner and Mr. Wilfred Smith, brothers of the bride and groom respectively. Mrs. Viola Shubrook was organist and Miss Audrey Allen soloist, sang very sweetly "Wedding Prayer, and I'll Walk Beside You," during the signing of the register. The grooms gift to the bride was a cabinet of silver, and to the bridesmaid a gold compact, to the soloist and organist silver butter dishes, to the groomsman gold cuff link sets, to the ushers gold tie pins. A lovely wedding supper was served in the Parish Hall by the ladies of St. James' Church Guild. Later in the evening the bride and groom left for a week's trip through Ontario. They will take up residence on the groom's farm near Alliston. Shelburne Free Press & Economist - July 25, 1973 - Front Page - THREE ALLISTONITES KILLED IN CRASH: Sudden death struck at the happy holidaying Earl Smith family, of R.R. 2, Alliston at 8:55 Sunday morning as they were driving towards Algonquin Park from Huntsville, reports the Alliston Herald in its current issue. About eight miles east of Huntsville on Highway 60, the Smith car, driven by Earl Smith, suddenly met a Ford pick-up camper going west in the eastbound lane. According to witnesses, as reported by the Huntsville 0.P.P., Mr. Smith tried to avoid a collision by swinging to the left but was struck on the right front by the oncoming camper. Both vehicles were demolished. Ten year old James Eric Smith, who was sitting on the right side of the front seat, was killed instantly. His mother, Lorna, in the middle, died a few hours after admission to Huntsville Hospital, where all were taken. Mr. Smith escaped with facial cuts and other injuries and returned to his home on Monday. Gail May, 17, riding in the back seat, died of injuries in the ambulance on the way to hospital. Her sister, Sharon, had both legs broken and Allan, age 14 received facial cuts and head injuries. The driver of the camper, Ruby Faith Clarke of Dwight, sustained facial cuts and broken ribs. Mrs. Smith is a daughter of Ada and the late Ernest Horner of Hillsburgh. 3. Neil James Marshall HornerBorn 8 Apr 1937 Mono Township, Dufferin Ontario, Canada, died 18 Nov 2011 Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, 74 years, buried Shelburne Cemetery, Melancthon, Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada Friday, November 18, 2011 Neil James Marshall Horner peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre on Friday, November 18, 2011 in his 75th year. Beloved husband of the late Paulette. Dear father of Robert (Lorie) of Carnarvon, Eric (Cynthia) of Shelburne, Wayne (Yvonne) of Markdale, Rhonda (Allan) of Shelburne, Lisa (Michael) of Barrie and Robin (Peter) of Georgetown. Cherished grandfather of Justin, Tanya, Lee, Taylor, Erica, Eric, Melissa, Vanessa, Brandon, Sarah, Dylan, Zachary, Jordan and Jacob. Dearly loved brother of Irene, Shirley, Dora June, Heather, Rilla and Edwin. The family will receive friends at the Doney Funeral Home, 318 Main St., E. Shelburne on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, November 22,2011 at 11a.m. Interment at the Shelburne Cemetery. Donations To the Lung Association would be appreciated. 4. Harvey James HornerBorn 21 Jul 1938 Mono Township, Dufferin Ontario, Canada, died 3 Feb 2006 Markdale, Ontario, Canada, 67 years HORNER, Harvey John Ernest - Peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, February 3, 2006. Harvey Horner of Markdale in his 68th year. Son of the late Ernest and Ada nee Little Horner. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father of Karen Paul Phillips, Cheryl and Paul Colleen Horner, all of Markdale and Christine Larry Brownridge of Wasaga Beach. Dear grandpa of Paul, Megan, Tyler, Catherine, Courtney, Jennifer, Kathy and Kristen. Brother of Irene Harold Markle, Shirley Don Philips, Dora Joe Church, Rilla Mike Adney, Heather Keith Nelson, Neil Horner and Edwin Lenore Horner. Predeceased by a brother in infancy, sister Lorna, sister-in-law Paulette, niece Gloria and nephew Jimmy. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held at the Church of the Nazarene, Markdale on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at 2 p.m. Interment Markdale Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Markdale Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Grey Bruce Cremation and Burial Services 371-8507 6. Evan Little HornerBorn 1941, died 1941, under 1 year old, buried Shelburne Cemetery 8. Dora June HornerBorn 23 Jun 1943, died 25 Apr 2015 Paris, Ontario, Canada, 71 years CHURCH, Dora June (nee Horner) - At Park Lane Terrace, Paris, on Saturday, April 25, 2015, a longtime resident of Paris, in her 72nd year. Dora was employed at the Willett Hospital in Paris as a Dietary Aid. Beloved wife to the late Joe (2011); loved Mom to Doug (Jennifer); cherished Grandma to Christopher (Brittany), Brandon, Jessica, Krystie Wilcock (Tyler), and Danielle (Paul); and great-grandma to Aryanna and Lincoln; dear sister to Irene Markle (Harold), Shirley Phillips, Edwin Horner (Lenore), and Rilla Adeney (Mike), sister-in-law to Keith Nelson and Betty Horner. Also survived by her in-laws, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Ada, her siblings Lorna (Earl), Harvey, Neil Horner (Paulette), Heather Nelson and brother-in-law Don Phillips. Cremation has taken place. Friends may gather at the WM. KIPP FUNERAL HOME, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris on Friday, May 1, 2015 from 10-11 AM. A Memorial Service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 AM. Interment later Oakhill Cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through http://www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. KIPP 519-442-3061. 10. Heather Iona HornerBorn 10 May 1950 Mono Township, Dufferin Ontario, Canada, died 31 Mar 2015 Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada, 64 years, buried Fergus, Ontario, Canada | |||