Person:Archie Service (2)

The Compass - July 2003

"Archie Reid Service continued to work the old Service farmstead at Lot 4, Concession 7, Nassagaweya until his retirement in 1967. Archie was very active in the community. He served as a member of the Nassagaweya Township Commission for 16 years and on the first Milton Hospital Board."

Canadian Champion - May 9, 1935

"CROZIER-SERVICE On Wednesday, at the Boston Manse, the marriage took place of Catherine Jean Crozier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Crozier, of Milton to Archie Reid Service, son of Mrs. and the late Mrs. James Service, Nassagewaya township. Rev. Horace Kaye officiated. The bride looked charming in a light blue swagger suit with matching accessories and carried a bouquet of ophelia roses. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home. The couple left on a motor trip to Detroit. On their return will reside in Nassagaweya."

Service, Archie Reid, Engagement notice, appeared in Canadian Champion, 25 Apr 1935, page 3, column 4

Crozier, Catherine Jean (R.N.), Engagement notice, appeared in Canadian Champion, 25 Apr 1935, page 3, column 4

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Crozier, Milton, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine Jean, R.N., to Archie Reid Service, youngest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. James Service, Nassagaweya, marriage to take place early in May.

Service, Archie Reid, Wedding Announcement/Description, appeared in Canadian Champion, 9 May 1935, page 2, column 1

Crozier, Catherine Jean (R.N.), Wedding Announcement/Description, appeared in Canadian Champion, 9 May 1935, page 2, column 1 CROZIER-SERVICE. On Wednesday, at the Boston Manse, the marriage took place of Catherine Jean Crozier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Crozier, of Milton Ontario, to Archie Reid Service, son of Mr. and the late Mrs. James Service, Nassagaweya township. Rev. Horace Kaye officiated. The bride looked charming in a light blue swagger suit with matching accessories and carried a boquet of ophelia roses. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the bride?s home. The couple left on a motor trip to Detroit. On their return will reside at Nassagweya.

Service, Archie Reid & Mrs., News , appeared in Canadian Champion, 23 May 1935, page 2, column 3 PRESENTATION The home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McBride, Nassagweya, was the scene of a very happy gathering on the evening of May 17th, when the neighbours tendered a reception and presentation to Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Service. The following address was read by Mr. Roy Currie:

To Mr. and Mrs. Service: We, your friends and neighbours, have gathered here to-night to express our sincere congratulations and to welcome you, Mrs. Service, into our midst. To you, Mr. Service, we wish to show the esteem in which you are held. You have always been a useful member of the community and have always been ready to support and help any worthy cause. As a slight token of our friendship for you we request you to accept these gifts.

We also pray that God may bless your home with health and prosperity and that your married life may be long and happy.

Signed on behalf of the community by the committee.

Mr. Service responded in his usual pleasant and efficient manner. The evening was spent in cards and dancing.

Service, A. R., Death notice , appeared in Acton Free Press, 10 Jul 1974 , page 15 , column 1 SERVICE, A. R. -- At Milton District Hospital, on Monday, July 8, 1974: A. R. Service of Milton Hts., beloved husband of Violet Hagan, dear father of Marion of Toronto and Ruth (Mrs. Ken Black) of Milton Hts., dear grandfather of Lois, Debbie, Karen and kenny of Milton Hts., and Robbie and Vicki of Toronto; brother of Chester of Milton and stepbather of John A Mcmillan of Toronto. Resting at the McKersie Funeral Home, 114 Main St., Milton. Funeral service on Wednesday at 2pm. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Milton.