and Mary Suzanne (Polly Ann ) Woods and Mary Suzanne (Polly Ann ) WoodsFrancis was the second son of Joseph Cloutier (Clutchey) I and Mary Jane Gerow. He was born April 6 1867 in Borelia,Ont., and baptized the same day. His sponsors were Francois LaChapelle and Josette (Cloutier) LaChapelle. Francis grew up on the farm and later participated in the long trek from Borelia to Brechin. In 1894 he married Mary Suzanne Woods ( Polly Ann ) whom nephews and nieces called 'Aunt Polly'.
Polly was born Mach 18, 1866 in Bradworthy, England and came to Mara Township in 1882 at the age of 16. She and Frank Clutchey werre married June 13 1894 at St. Andrews RC church in Brechin by Father McRae. Father McRae baptised 6 of their 7 children. the youngest child Louis, only lived one hour and received "private baptism" by Grandma Mary Jane (Gerow) Clutchey.
Polly's parents were John Wood (b. Apr 9 1836 d. Dec 22 1899, in Brechin) and Mary Suzanna Bond(b. 1834 d. May 30 1876 Newmarket). Both are buried in Newmarket,
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Frank and Polly's farm was the focal point of countless actvities. Here the family members gathered for all sorts of festive occasions. Visitors and guests were always welcome. The farm situated on the edge of the Canadian shield was not productive, crops were mixed and provided little more than subsistent living. Charlie, Frank's son, tried sheep farming, but even the sheep had trouble survivng. Nevertheless the farm remained in the hands of the Clutcheys for many years.
'Frankie' was born May 2, 1895 at Taylors Corners
She married Ambrose Donnelly in 1916. They lived on Highway 12 about 1 mile East of Brechin. In Feb. 1951 their house was destroyed by fire and they lost everything. Fortunately Frankie and her grandson Billy Hurren were the only two in the home at the time and there were no fatalities. Ambrose rebuilt the house and it still stands today on a low rise hill that eventually became known as "Donnelly's Hill"
Their family was large, 17 children, and had more than its share of grief.
Their family included:
1. Joseph (b.1916 d.1916). Joseph died at the age of 12 days
2. Dorothy(b. 29 July 1917 in Brechin) She married Roy Oliver Hurren
The children of Dorothy Donnelly and Roy Hurren are : Lorne, (b. June 17,1937 ), who had two marriages. His first marriage was to Joan Parrot and his second was to Laurie Steele. His childen were: Kenneth, (b. Feb 17 1958), who also was married twice the first marriage to Wanita Truax producing Sean (1977) and Chrystal (1978). Chrystal in turn married Michael Harrison Aug 12 2000. Kenneth's second marriage to Cathy Langley resulted in two children, Kyle and Kory.
Lorne's second child, Lloyd, ( b. Apr 24 1959) married Joyce Allan and this couple has two children, Brandon and Alisha.
Penny Hurren born Aug 23 1962, was the Ken's third child. She married Andew Reesor Aug 17,1985, and they have two chidren, Niomi and Joshua
Donna the fourth child died at the age of 3 months.
Michael born May 9 1974, shows no marriage record, but he has a son Dalton.
Lloyd , (b. Aug 25 1939). Lloyd married Joan LaFaine Metheral (b. Dec 13 1941). The couple had three children, Ruth (b. Mar 16, 1961), Patsy (b. Oct 8 1962) who married Brian Bolan and had two childfren, Chenise and Joshua; and Phyllis (bMay 9 1969) who married Brian Flint and had two children, Brandy and Candace.
William "Billy" Born Sep 6 1946, Billy died July 2 1967. He did not marry.
Lee Ann, (b. May 26 1948), Lee Ann married Bill Couvier. They had two children, Tammy (b. June 5 1970), who married Ron Goulet Sep 18 1993, resulting in three childrren, Ryan ( Aug 7 1994), Mitchell ( Aug 25 1998) and Taylor ( Feb 23 2000). Lee Ann and Bill's second daughter Julie was born May 11 1981.
Audrey, (b. Apr 29 1949) Audrey married and separated from Ron Shier. The couple had three children, the youngest Kevin being stillborn. Cindy (b.Mar 13 1971) has a child, Lorissa. Heather, born Oct 5 1976 is unmarried.
Beverley (b. Mar 6 1951). Beverley ws married twice. Her first marriage to Ken Couvier saw the birth of son Raymond( Dec 2 1976). Her second marriage to William Daniel resulted in William adopting Raymond and fathering daughter Amy (b. July 2 1982).
Ruth(b.Oct 27 1952 d.Feb 22 1954) Ruth died at the age of 16 months.
3. Francis Charles (b. Apr 1 1919 d. May 6 1992 in Brechin). He did not marry. Franis worked in the Yukon for a while.
4. GerardClement(b.1920 d.1964) He married and separated from Audrey Chamberlain. Gerard was a trooper in WWII. He had one son who died young from pneumonia. Gerard's life came to a tragic end when he fell from the Mangan barn roof. The rope he was using broke and he died 2 days later in the hospital.
5. Ambrose Kenneth, "Pete"(b. Dec 291921 d. June 15 1981 in Newcastle Ont.) He married Jean Lyon on Nov 16 1945 (b. Sep 3 1919 d. Nov 5 1981). Both Ambrose and Jean are buried at the Stone Church cemetery in Beaverton.
Their chidren are:
Kenneth Charles, (b.Feb 19 1947). On July 26 1974 he married Jean Marron (b. Aug 31 1952), Ken and Jean had four children, Christopher Kenneth,(b. Dec 4 1974), Jamie Patrick, (b. Sept 18 1977), Andrew Thomas, (b. July 28 1980) and Caitlin Jean (b. Apr 25 1982).
Wayne Joseph(b.Nov 1 1949), he married Linda McKinnon in 1969. the couple eventually separated and Wayne has a new relationship with Flo McLean. Wayne does have a daughter Michele Norma born Mar 13 1969.
Brent Thomas (b.July 3 1950) Brent is single.
Linda Louise (b.Aug 3 1954) Linda is also single.
Leonard Murray, (b.Jun 27 1956). On Apr 23 1977 he married Mary Sherwood.(b.1957) Their children are: Wayne Charles (b. July 22 1974) who married Krisandra Stewart on Oct 26 1999 and had one child Hunter (b. 1999), Their three remaining children are Amanda Jean, (b.July 23 1978), Jenny Lee (b.May 22 1980), and Randi Theresa Ann (b. Mar 20 1982).
Randy John (b.May 21 1961) Randy was killed in a car accident on Aug 27 1980 on Hwy 12 and 169 near Brechin. He is buried at Stone Church , Beaverton. Randy was unmarried.
Brian James(b. Jun 27 1964) Brian's 'commom law' wife is Margaret Ryan. They have two children, Cheyene, (b.May 15 1998) and Ryan James Kenneth (b. May 9 2000).
6. Jerome Basil 'Joe'(b. 1923 d. 1976) married Loretta Rennie (child: Colleen) There is no information on Colleen, when Joe andLoretta separated Colleen went with her mother. She did return for her father's funeral in 1976, but has not kept in contact with her relatives since. It is known that she is married and has four children. Joe served overseas in WW2 butr would never talk about he war because of his terrible experiences. After his separation from Loretta, he lived with a wonderful lady named Helen Lannigan until his death in 1976.
7.Louis Anthony (b.Jun 14 1924 - d. July 15 1924) in Brechin
8. Albert James (b. Dec 13 1925 d. 1925) in Brechin.
He married Edith Healy. (children), they had one child James Charles Francis (b. 1939 - d ), James never married. Charlie's second marriage was to Hazel Margaret O'Neil (children) they had one son Frederick (b. 1951 -d. ) (children) James Charles Francis and Frederick Francis.
Opal was a treasure to her family. She remained single and devoted her life to helping others. She will be remembered by her generous and kind-hearted ways to others.
She married Lavery Wylie. (children) Carmel married Art Buckley (children) adopted son Gerald and adopted daughter Germaine.
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