Hutton, Ernest Weardale (1885-1950)

Henderson’s Greater Vancouver City Directory, 1915, page 726 [edited image].
Henderson’s Greater Vancouver City Directory, 1915, page 726 [edited image].
Ernest Weardale Hutton was a commercial traveller for the Dr. Jaeger Woolen Company. He lived at 1872 Pendrell Street in 1915 and 1916. The Dr. Jaeger company promoted wearing animal fibres next to the skin rather than cotton or other plant-based fibres.

 

Old McGill (Yearbook of McGill University), 1912, page vii (advertisements at back of yearbook); http://yearbooks.mcgill.ca/viewbook.php?campus=downtown&book_id=1912#page/304/mode/1up.
Old McGill (Yearbook of McGill University), 1912, page vii (advertisements at back of yearbook); http://yearbooks.mcgill.ca/viewbook.php?campus=downtown&book_id=1912#page/304/mode/1up.

 

 

Family Background

Ernest Weardale Hutton was born in Sunderland, near Newcastle upon Tyne, England, on December 6, 1885. His parents were Thomas Frank Hutton (1856-1904) and Mary Ann Weardale (born about 1862).

Thomas Hutton was a homeopathic chemist. He married Mary Ann in 1878.

In 1890, Thomas Hutton successfully sued a local hotel proprietor for assault in a Sunderland public-house.

 

“Sunderland Councillor Charged with Assault; Hutton v. Chrisp;” Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette (Sunderland, England), issue 5095, March 3, 1890; page 3. [full article also includes detailed evidence of the incident].
“Sunderland Councillor Charged with Assault; Hutton v. Chrisp;” Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette (Sunderland, England), issue 5095, March 3, 1890; page 3. [full article also includes detailed evidence of the incident].

Thomas received damages of £50.

 

Northern Echo (Darlington, England), issue 6247, March 4, 1890, page 4.
Northern Echo (Darlington, England), issue 6247, March 4, 1890, page 4.

 

Thomas apparently recovered and he continued his career as a chemist until the early 1900s.

Thomas was still living in Sunderland in 1901 when his daughter, Harriet, married William Alexander English.

 

Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette Tyne and Wear, England, August 7, 1901, page 2.
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette Tyne and Wear, England, August 7, 1901, page 2.

Thomas died in 1904.

 

Mary was still living in Sunderland in 1911. She was a dealer in homeopathic medicine.

In 1920, she travelled to Montreal, Quebec to live with her son, Ernest (E.W. Hutton), who was living at 220 Wilson Avenue in Montreal.

 

Ancestry.com. Canada, Ocean Arrivals (Form 30A), 1919-1924 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Library and Archives Canada; Form 30A Ocean Arrivals (Individual Manifests), 1919-1924; Rolls: T-14939 – T-15248. Name: Mary Ann Hutton; Gender: Female; Estimated birth year: abt 1862; Birth Place: Durham, England; Age: 58; Date of Arrival: Oct 1920; Port of Arrival: Quebec; Port of Departure: Liverpool, England; Ship Name: Minnedosa.

In 1939, she was again living in Sunderland.

 

Ancestry.com. 1939 England and Wales Register [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2018. The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/2721A. Name: Mary A Hutton; Gender: Female; Marital status: Widowed; Birth Date: 11 May 1865; Residence Year: 1939; Address: 36 Bede St.; Residence Place: Sunderland, Durham, England; Occupation: Unpaid Domestic Duties; Schedule Number: 40; Sub Schedule Number: 1; Enumeration District: FDLA; Registration district: 555.3; Household Members: Name: Mary A Hutton.

She died in Sunderland in 1950.

 

Ernest Weardale Hutton

In 1891 and 1901, Ernest was living with his parents in Sunderland. He was still in Sunderland in 1911.

In 1911, Ernest married Louise Rhind. She was born in York, England, on December 23, about 1883.

Ernest first appeared in the Vancouver directories in 1914. He was living at 1329 Barclay Street, and he was a commercial traveller for the Dr. Jaeger Woolen Company.

 

Henderson’s Greater Vancouver City Directory, 1914, Part 1, page 933 [edited image].
Henderson’s Greater Vancouver City Directory, 1914, Part 1, page 933 [edited image].

The Huttons lived at the following addresses in Vancouver.

1914 1329 Barclay Street
1915 and 1916 1872 Pendrell Street
1917 to 1932 Not listed under Vancouver names
1933 Number 301, 975 Chilco Street.
1934 and 1935 No address under Vancouver names. Of Hutton and Gillies, manufacturers agents; 609-543 Granville Street (Archibald G. Gillies)
1936 and 1937 Number 3, 1873 Nelson Street
1938 and 1939 Number 302, 975 Chilco Street
1940 to 1950 Number 202, 2075 Nelson Street (Ernest Hutton)
1951 to 1963 Number 202, 2075 Nelson Street (Louise Hutton)

By 1917, Ernest had moved to Montreal, where he became the manager of the Dr. Jaeger Woollen Company.

 

Montreal directory, 1917-1918, page 1404.
Montreal directory, 1917-1918, page 1404.

 

Ernest was still in Montreal in 1930.

 

Montreal directory, 1930-1931, page 1157 [edited image].
Montreal directory, 1930-1931, page 1157 [edited image].

By 1933, he was back in Vancouver.

 

Wrigley’s Greater Vancouver and New Westminster Directory, 1933, page 462 [edited image].
Wrigley’s Greater Vancouver and New Westminster Directory, 1933, page 462 [edited image].

In the mid-1930s, Ernest was in business with Archibald G. Gillies. Hutton and Gillies were manufacturers agents, with offices at 609-543 Granville Street.

By 1940, Ernest’s business was with Edward Tarry, and the firm was called Hutton and Tarry.

Ernest died in Vancouver on June 26, 1950.

 

England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995; Earnest Weardale Hutton, 1952 Vancouver, Canada, Probate; https://familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/31875634.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995; Earnest Weardale Hutton, 1952 Vancouver, Canada, Probate; https://familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/31875634.

 

Louise died in Vancouver on March 2, 1963. She was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Burnaby, British Columbia.

Ernest and Louise had the following children.

 

Kenneth Mervyn Weardale Hutton

Kenneth (“Ken”) Mervyn Weardale Hutton was born in Vancouver on January 26, 1914.

He was baptized in Montreal, Quebec, on September 29, 1918.

 

Kenneth Mervyn Weardale Hutton, 1918, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Baptism; https://familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/31876084.
Kenneth Mervyn Weardale Hutton, 1918, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Baptism; https://familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/31876084.

 

Ken served as a cadet during the Second World War.

He married Olga Katherine (“Kay”) Kran. She was born in Germany about 1912 and travelled with her parents to Manitoba. She later moved to Vancouver, where she met Ken.

Ken became ill for a time, and Kay became a realtor to support the family. (Ken later worked as a realtor, as well.)

In the early 1970s, Ken and Kay retired and moved to Lantzville on Vancouver Island.

They moved back to the British Columbia mainland in 1985.

Kenneth died in White Rock, British Columbia, on July 1, 1994.

Kay died in White Rock on July 27, 2003.

 

Girl Hutton (possibly Kathe or Katherine Hutton]

In the 1921 Canada census, Ernest and Louise had a daughter, who was born in Vancouver about 1915. The writing of her name is not clear on the census form. It appears to be Kathe (or something similar). The current form of the census index on Ancestry.ca calls her “Hethe Hulton.”

 

Sources

Thomas Frank Hutton (father of Ernest Weardale Hutton)

“England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2654-2PV : 1 October 2014), Thomas Francis Hutton, 1856; from “England & Wales Births, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Sunderland, Durham, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.

“England and Wales Census, 1861,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M766-V2D : 6 April 2016), Thos F Hutton in household of Catherine Hutton, Bishopwearmouth, Durham, England; from “1861 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Census, 1871”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VBZK-GQN : 24 July 2015), Thomas F Hutton in entry for Frances Hill, 1871.

“England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2D5K-XYF : 13 December 2014), Thomas Frank Hutton, 1878; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1878, quarter 3, vol. 10A, p. 692, Sunderland, Durham, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

“England and Wales Census, 1881,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q271-VN13 : 19 August 2016), Thomas H Hutton, Monk Wearmouth Shore, Durham, England; from “1881 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 57, Piece/Folio 5008/87, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,387.

“England and Wales Census, 1891,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WNNH-XN2 : 15 October 2015), Thomas F Hutton, Bishop Wearmouth, Durham, England; from “1891 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Durham county,  subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Census, 1901,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XSCZ-QVV : 28 August 2015), Thomas Hutton, Ryhope, Durham, England; from “1901 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing South Bishop Wearmouth subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2N5T-4WJ : 31 December 2014), Thomas Francis Hutton, 1904; from “England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Sunderland, Durham, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

 

Mary Ann Weardale (mother of Ernest Weardale Hutton)

“England and Wales Census, 1871”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VB89-1N4 : 24 July 2015), Mary Weardale in entry for Joseph Weardale, 1871.

“England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2D5L-Q76 : 13 December 2014), Mary Ann Weardale, 1878; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1878, quarter 3, vol. 10A, p. 692, Sunderland, Durham, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

“England and Wales Census, 1881,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q271-VN1K : 19 August 2016), Mary Ann Hutton in household of Thomas H Hutton, Monk Wearmouth Shore, Durham, England; from “1881 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 57, Piece/Folio 5008/87, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,387.

“England and Wales Census, 1891,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WNNH-JPZ : 15 October 2015), Mary A Hutton in household of Thomas F Hutton, Bishop Wearmouth, Durham, England; from “1891 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Durham county,  subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Census, 1901,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XSCL-2TL : 29 August 2015), Mary A Hutton, Sunderland, Durham, England; from “1901 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing South Bishop Wearmouth subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Census, 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XWC7-4XW : 20 January 2015), Mary Ann Hutton, Sunderland, Sunderland, Durham, England; from “1911 England and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVC6-K1P7 : 4 September 2014), Mary A Hutton, 1950; from “England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Sunderland, Durham, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

 

Ernest Weardale Hutton

“England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2X53-QGY : 1 October 2014), Ernest Weardale Hutton, 1886; from “England & Wales Births, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Sunderland, Durham, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.

“England and Wales Census, 1891,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WNNC-MN2 : 15 October 2015), Ernest W Hutton in household of Thomas F Hutton, Bishop Wearmouth, Durham, England; from “1891 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Durham county,  subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Census, 1901,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XSCL-2T5 : 29 August 2015), Everest W Hutton in household of Mary A Hutton, Sunderland, Durham, England; from “1901 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing South Bishop Wearmouth subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Census, 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XWC7-4X4 : 20 January 2015), Ernest Windale Hutton, Sunderland, Sunderland, Durham, England; from “1911 England and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:26W7-VNB : 13 December 2014), Ernest W Hutton, 1911; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1911, quarter 3, vol. 10A, p. 1212, Sunderland, Durham, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

Jaeger (clothing), Wikipedia article; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaeger_(clothing).

Gustav Jäger (naturalist), Wikipedia article; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustav_J%C3%A4ger_(naturalist).

“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HGD-85Q : 27 December 2014), Ernest Weardale Hutton, May 1920; citing Immigration, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, T-14705, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.

1921 Canada Census, Ernest Hutton [indexed as Ernest Hulton]; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 119; Census Place: Notre Dame de Graces Ward, Montreal (Jacques-Cartier-Lachine), Quebec; Page Number: 28; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

“New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KX9X-NMT : 2 October 2015), Ernest Hutton, 1927; citing Immigration, New York, New York, United States, NARA microfilm publication T715 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HGD-67T : 27 December 2014), Ernest Weardale Hutton, May 1920; citing Immigration, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, T-14704, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.

“United States Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XG73-84X : 27 November 2014), Ernest Weardale Hutton, 07 Oct 1940; from “Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1954,” database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2010); citing Ship , arrival port Buffalo, New York,, line , NARA microfilm publication M1480, Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, RG 85, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 52.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLP9-VNT : 13 April 2017), Ernest Weardale Hutton, 1950.

Ernest Weardale Hutton, death notice, Vancouver Province, June 27, 1950; Vancouver Sun, June 27, 1950, page 23: “Hutton—Passed away June 26, 1950, Ernest Weardale Hutton of 2075 Nelson St. in his 65th year. Survived by his wife, 1 son, Kenneth M.W. Hutton; 1 grandson, Keith, City; also 3 brothers in England. Funeral service in the Georgia Chapel of Center and Hanna, 1049 W. Georgia, Wednesday, June 28th at 3 p.m., Very Rev. Dean Cecil Swanson, DD, officiating. Cremation. No flowers by request.”

 

Louise Rhind (wife of Ernest Weardale Hutton)

“England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:26W4-7BZ : 13 December 2014), Louise Rhind, 1911; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1911, quarter 3, vol. 10A, p. 1212, Sunderland, Durham, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

1921 Canada Census, Louise Hutton [indexed as Louise Hulton] in household of Ernest Hutton [indexed as Ernest Hulton]; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 119; Census Place: Notre Dame de Graces Ward, Montreal (Jacques-Cartier-Lachine), Quebec; Page Number: 28; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

“New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KX9X-NMY : 2 October 2015), Louise Hutton, 1927; citing Immigration, New York, New York, United States, NARA microfilm publication T715 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

“New York, Northern Arrival Manifests, 1902-1956,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q23C-QJ71 : 20 May 2016), Louise Hutton, 1939; citing  NARA microfilm publication M1480 and M1482 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); roll 00052, FHL microfilm 1,235,456.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLT3-LZ4 : 13 April 2017), Louise Hutton, 1963.

Louise Hutton, death notice, Vancouver Sun, March 4, 1963, page 23: “Hutton—Passed away in private hospital, March 2, 1963, Louise Hutton, widow of Ernest Weardale Hutton. Survived by 1 son, Kenneth, West Vancouver, and 1 grandson, Keith. Funeral service Tuesday, March 5 at 1:30 p.m. in the Central Park Chapel of Center & Hanna Ltd., 4061 Kingsway, opposite Central Park. Rev. R.S. Faulks officiating. Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Park.”

 

Kenneth Mervyn Weardale Hutton (son of Ernest Weardale Hutton)

1921 Canada Census, Kenneth Hutton [indexed as Henriett Hulton] in household of Ernest Hutton [indexed as Ernest Hulton]; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 119; Census Place: Notre Dame de Graces Ward, Montreal (Jacques-Cartier-Lachine), Quebec; Page Number: 28; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

“New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KX9X-NMB : 2 October 2015), Kenneth Hutton, 1927; citing Immigration, New York, New York, United States, NARA microfilm publication T715 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

Kenneth Mervyn Weardale Hutton, 1918, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Baptism; https://familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/31876084.

Supplement to the London Gazette, 14 October, 1940, page 5996; https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34968/supplement/5996/data.pdf: “The undermentioned Cadets from 122nd, 123rd, 125th, 133rd O.C.T.U. to be 2nd Lts. except as otherwise stated. 5th Oct. 1940: . . . Kenneth Mervyn Weardale Hutton (151422).”

British Columbia Death Registrations; Registration Number:1994-09-013300; Kenneth Mervyn Weardale Hutton; date of death: July 1, 1994; place of death: White Rock; Age at Death:80; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/f0596c36-cc0d-46ae-aa93-29f6b6600129; medical certificate of death: http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/546222d5-0568-497a-9698-bf2f8253dd2e.

 

Olga Katherine Kran (wife of Kenneth Mervyn Weardale Hutton)

“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HLB-RSS : 27 December 2014), Olga Kran, Apr 1913; citing Immigration, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, T-4794, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.

“Canada Census, 1916,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMPV-K38 : 5 November 2014), Olga Kran in household of John Kran [and Anna Kran], Manitoba, Canada; citing p. 23, line 3; Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,434,954; http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/006003/t-21939/pdf/31228_4363968-00830.pdf; http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/006003/t-21939/pdf/31228_4363968-00831.pdf.

1921 Canada Census, Ollie Kran [indexed as Ollie Kron and Ollie Krahn; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 26; Census Place: Provencher, Manitoba; Page Number: 15; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

Olga Katherine Hutton, obituary; Peace Arch News, July 27, 2003; http://www.peacearchnews.com/obituaries/olga-katherine-hutton/:

“Olga Katherine (Kay) passed away peacefully in White Rock, B.C. on July 27, 2003 in her 92nd year. Kay was predeceased by Kenneth, her husband of 46 years on July 1, 1994, and is survived by her son Keith; daughter-in-law Brenda; four loving grandchildren: Andrew, Lisa, KC & Jeffrey; sister Clare; brothers Emil & Bill; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Kay was born in Germany and came to Canada at the age of one when her parents accepted the opportunity and challenge of homesteading some land near Morris, Manitoba. Kay left the farm for the big city just in time for the Great Depression and World War II. Jobs were plentiful for women during the war years, but afterward, when the men came back from the war, many of the women lost their jobs.

While working for the Canadian Pacific Railway, Kay took a train ride out to Vancouver and decided that was where she wanted to live. Soon thereafter, Kay and her life-long friend Mary decided to drive out to Vancouver – in the month of February. A couple of blizzards later they arrived in Vancouver where Kay met and later married Ken. They settled in the Westmount area of West Vancouver, but within a few years, health problems cost Ken his business. This led to the next phase of Kay’s life.

Faced with the responsibility of providing for her family, Kay decided that she would try to sell real estate. Now, this was in 1956, long before it was fashionable for women to sell real estate. It was a good decision. Kay was immediately successful, selling 30 homes in her first year. She went on to lead all West Vancouver Realtors in sales for a year, and won various awards during her career.

Recovering his health, Ken joined her in real estate sales until their retirement to Lantzville, B.C. in the early 1970’s. Kay enjoyed 15 years of living on the water, harvesting clams & oysters, and building her garden.

In 1985, the arrival of their first grandchild brought Kay and Ken back to the mainland, and the purchase of what would be their last home in the White Rock area. Kay has lived there since that time, enjoying her wonderful neighbours, and looking forward to visits from her grandchildren.

Many thanks to those wonderful neighbours for their companionship; to Paul Glowa, a gentleman in the finest sense of the word; to Dr. Chlebak for helping Kay live independently to within a week of her passing; and to the staff of Peace Arch Hospital who are absolutely second to none. There will be no service in accordance with Kay’s wishes. Anyone wishing to make a donation could consider Peach Arch Hospital or another hospital of their choice.”

 

Daughter of Ernest Weardale Hutton (possibly Kathe or Katherine)

1921 Canada Census, Kathe? Hutton [indexed as Hathe Hulton] in household of Ernest Hutton [indexed as Ernest Hulton]; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 119; Census Place: Notre Dame de Graces Ward, Montreal (Jacques-Cartier-Lachine), Quebec; Page Number: 28; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

 

Harriet Lily Hutton (sister of Ernest Weardale Hutton)

“England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:263M-NVQ : 13 December 2014), Harriet Lily Hutton, 1901; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1901, quarter 3, vol. 10A, p. 1082, Sunderland, Durham, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

“England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:26S1-N57 : 13 December 2014), William Alexander English, 1901; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1901, quarter 3, vol. 10A, p. 1082, Sunderland, Durham, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

 

Edward Tarry (business partner of Ernest Weardale Hutton)

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLTK-3M9 : 13 April 2017), Edward Tarry, 1964; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/f55290bf-d4ef-42b0-8e28-b65bcb4f9b82.