Frances Jean Bonnycastle1
#671, (1914 - 2006)
| Father | George Bonnycastle2,1 (1880 - 1976) |
| Mother | Margaret Smith Eggo1 (1881 - 1970) |
| Relationship | 3rd great-granddaughter of John Bonnycastle |
| Charts | 5 Generations of Descendants of Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle (1791-1847) |
Family | William Eric Urquhart (1915 - 1980) |
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Life Events | |
| Birth | Frances Jean Bonnycastle was born on 25 Dec 1914 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She and Jocelyn were twins.1,3 |
| (with Parents) 1916 Census | Jean appeared on the 1916 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with her parents. She was 1 year old, Anglican, and born in Manitoba.4 |
| (Subject) Photograph | Here is Frances in a family photo.3 George & Margaret Bonnycastle Len & Mary Hawkins and their children probably taken spring or summer 1921 |
| (with Parents) 1921 Census | Audrey [sic] appeared on the 1921 Census of Toronto, Ontario with her parents. She was 6 years old and born in Manitoba.5 |
| Photograph | 6.jpg) Twins Jocelyn & Frances |
| Newspaper | Published 4 Jan 1936 in the Vancouver Sun. Twins' Coming-of-Age The Christmas-day birthday of Frances and Jocelyn Bonnycastle, twenty-one-year-old twin daughters of Mr and Mrs George Bonnycastle, was celebrated a week later at a jolly house party at their Kerrisdale home which had been gaily decked out in the festive mood with canopies of streamers and balloons and with hats and favors for the guests. The invitation list included the Misses Joyce Foster, Carmen Planta, Hilda Charlton, Betty Oldaker, Lois Alcock, Mary Lee, Janey Pitcher, Beth Gillanders. Messrs Bob Foster, Bill Erkett, Harold Reid, Denver King, George Hawkins, Joe Van Snellenberg, Channing Hawkins, Victor Freeman, John Turner, Hugh Bonnycastle, Bob McKenzie and John Jamieson.7 |
| Directory | She was listed in the 1937 British Columbia directory as Frances J at 2031 W 45th in Vancouver with her parents.8 |
| Photograph | 6.jpg) Brother and sister Hugh & Frances Bonnycastle |
| Marriage | She married William Eric Urquhart on 22 Feb 1939 in Vancouver, British Columbia.9 |
| Newspaper | Published 22 Feb 1939 in the Vancouver Sun. Quiet Wedding Of Much Interest At a very quiet ceremony this afternoon at Ryerson United Church, Frances Bonnycastle, twin daughter of Mr and Mrs G F Bonnycastle, exchanged nuptial vows with Mr William Eric Urquhart, eldest son of Mr and Mrs William Urquhart of Burnaby. Rev Dr E D Braden read the marriage service and the bride was attended by her twin, Jocelyn, while Mr Hugh Bonnycastle, brother of the bride, acted as groomsman. A soft wool dress of redberry with matching suede accesories and smart spring sailor with perky bow under the rolled brim was worn by the bride during the ceremony, and when leaving by motor for Seattle, she donned a boxy coat of citron green collared in cloudy beige fox. Her twin wore a smartly tailored navy blue ensemble. On their return from the Sound City, the couple will reside on West Tenth Avenue.9 |
| Photograph | 6.jpg) Frances & Bill & a big one! |
| (Subject) Photograph | 6.jpg) Sisters Georgia & Jocelyn & Frances |
| (Mentioned) Obituary | She was mentioned in Hugh Charles Bonnycastle's 1975 obituary as sister Mrs Frances Urquhart of Halfmoon Bay.10 |
| (Informant) Death | Frances Jean Urquhart registered the 1976 death of George Bonnycastle. Frances lived in Halfmoon Bay.2 |
| (Widowed) Death | Her husband William died on 5 Sep 1980.11 |
| Marriage | Frances Jean Bonnycastle married Richard Wood.1 |
| (Mentioned) Obituary | She was mentioned in Jocelyn Lyall Bonnycastle's 2001 obituary as twin sister Frances Wood.12 |
| Death | Frances Jean died on 10 Aug 2006 in Burnaby, British Columbia.1 |
| Obituary | Her obituary was published on 19 Aug 2006 in the The Vancouver Sun. WOOD _ Frances Jean December 25, 1914 - August 10, 2006 Born Frances Jean Bonnycastle, she was predeceased by her first husband William Eric Urquhart and her second husband Richard Wood. Frances passed away peacefully at Dania Home in Burnaby. She will be sadly missed by her son Barrie Urquhart (Vivian), their daughters Diana (Darren Wilk), Kathryn (Chris Epting), Marcia and Leslie; her son Ross Urquhart (Lynn) their sons Michael (Abbey) and Martin and daughter Janna (Jamie Lee); her son Bill Urquhart (Dorothy) and their sons Scott and Jamie. She will also be missed by her four great-grandchildren Alexandra and Kevin Wilk, Aiden Lee and Noah Epting and friend Bahiyyih Mary. A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 2790 W. 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC at 2:00PM on Tuesday, August 22, 2006. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the SPCA or a charity of your choice.1 |
| Last Edited | 24 Jan 2022 |
Citations
- Obituary of Frances Jean Wood in Vancouver Sun, 19 August 2006 (online, www.legacy.com).
- Death certificate of George Bonnycastle, died 1 September 1976, registered 1 September 1976 in the Province of British Columbia, Certificate #76-09-015628.
- Letters from Georgia Rickson, Vancouver, to J Kolthammer, dated early 1990s.
- 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg City (15), ED 7 in City of Winnipeg, Page 3.
- 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, York West, Sub-District 69 Toronto, Page 7.
- E-mails from Janna Lee to J Kolthammer, June 2008.
- The Vancouver Sun, Frances and Jocelyn Bonnycastle's 21st birthday party, 4 Jan 1936. Image viewed at Google news archives.
- BC Directory.
- The Vancouver Sun, Wedding of Frances Bonnycastle and William Eric Urquhart, 22 Feb 1939. Image viewed at Google news archives.
- Obituary of Hugh Charles Bonnycastle in Vancouver Sun, 3 June 1975.
- British Columbia Death Registration. William Eric Urquhart, #80-09-014664.
- Obituary of Jocelyn Lyall Foster in The Vancouver Sun, 30 April 2001.