Ontario

Province Code
ON
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-529
Type
Address
1585 Yonge Street
Location
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6903054, -79.3948877
Inscription

“In memory of the following members of this church and congregation who in the great war, 1914-1915, left all that was dear to them, endured hardship, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up their lives that others might live in freedom.”

James Russell Chamberlain
Allan MacNab Denovan
Cecil Harry Foxlee
John Buchan Freeland
Gordon Stephen Gilbert
William Norman Jones
Walter Allison Kirckconnell
Albert W. Lansdell
William Edward Lloyd
Clarence MacKenzie
Archibald Webb Palmer
Harry Roy Smith
Bernard Freeman Trotter
Frank Beddow
John W. Carter
Wilfrid Arthur
W. Cook
Charles Walter Davis
Ernest Herbert Davis
Charles George Gibson
William Robertson Goodall
Geoffrey Heighington
Robert Inman
John Boyd Lewis
John Arthur
Robert Martin
Stanley Martin
William James Metivier
Frederick L. Miller
Herbert James Ness
Roy Harold Robinson
Clarence Everton Thompson

War or Conflict Term
Province
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Body Content

A tablet in honour of Bloor Street Baptist Church parishioners who gave their lives in the First World War was unveiled on June 20, 1920, by Brigadier General Gunn during a service led by Reverend W.A. Cameron. The church on Bloor Street was sold on October 15, 1925 and the congregation moved to Yorkminster Park Baptist Church.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Tablet
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11968
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-528
Type
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
0, 0
War or Conflict Term
Province
Body Content

A memorial was erected in honour of Sunday school members who fought in the First World War. It is not known what happened to the Sunday School memorial at 288 Humberside Avenue, St. John's Anglican Church.

City
Toronto
Country
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11967
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-527
Type
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
0, 0
Province
Body Content

A pyx for the sacristy was dedicated to the memory of Lance-sergeant William George Arthur Fell who lost his life in the First World War. He was born on October 26, 1883, to Elizabeth Osbourn and Henry Fell in Montreal, Quebec. Fell was well known in West Toronto as a master painter and for his decorating business. He enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force on March 10, 1916. On April 1, 1917 he was promoted to Lance-Sergeant in the 116th Battalion. On July 23, 1917, during the Third Battle of Ypres, he was reported missing and presumed to have been killed in action.

It is not known what happened to the pyx at 288 Humberside Avenue, St. John's Anglican Church.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Pyx
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11966
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-526
Type
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
0, 0
Inscription

The book contained the following names:
A. Abnett
G.E. Bushey
H.W. Bagnall
R.E. Birch
H. Bridgett
A. Bennett
P. Coe
E. Cokes
W. Chalmers
N. Cliff
C.B. Dixon
E.E.R. Douglas
H.H. Evans
W.G. Fell
R. Gage
J. Gill
C.W. Hackshaw
H. Holmes
A. Harrison
G.K.B Hibbert
H. Hunt
A, Holloway
R. Keech
E. Lingarde
F.W. Longstaff
E. D. Morris
J.E.A. Moore
F.C. Peppiatt
A.S.C. Rogers
S. Rogers
A. Rawlinson
F. Shrubshall
L.W. Sharpe
W.W. Sharp
W.W. Sheppard
C.M. Thompson
L.F. Walker

War or Conflict Term
Province
Body Content

A Book of Remembrance was dedicated in memory of the members of the congregation who lost their lives in the First World War. It is not known what happened to the First World War Book of Remembrance at 288 Humberside Avenue, St. John's Anglican Church.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Books of Remembrance
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11965
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-525
Type
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
0, 0
War or Conflict Term
Province
Body Content

An oak shield was dedicated to six members of Miss May's Bula Matadi class who served overseas in the First World War. It is not known what happened to the First World War Shield at 288 Humberside Avenue, St. John's Anglican Church.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Shield
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11964
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-524
Type
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
0, 0
Province
Body Content

A credence table was dedicated to the memory of Private Cyril M. Thompson, who was the first member of the church’s congregation to die in the First World War. It is not known what happened to the credence table at 288 Humberside Avenue, St. John's Anglican Church.

Cyril was born September 8, 1889, to Fred W. and Ida Thompson, in Toronto, Ontario. He attended the Upper Canada College, was a member of his local militia, and was working as a clerk when he enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force on September 22, 1914. He served in the 3rd Battalion. On May 28, 1915 he died of wounds received during the Second Battle of Ypres.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Credence table
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11963
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-523
Type
Address
288 Humberside Avenue
Location
St. John's West Toronto Anglican Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6603017, -79.4690084
Inscription

HE WAS TAKEN UP INTO HEAVEN AND SAT ON THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD MARK 16-19

[plaque]
ASCENSION WINDOW

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
IN HONORED AND LOVING MEMORY OF
THE MEN OF THIS CHURCH WHO GAVE
THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR
1914 - 1918
DEDICATED BY BISHOP REEVE
NOVEMBER 11, 1923

Image
Caption
inscription
1 of 2 images
Image
Caption
First World War Window
1 of 2 images
War or Conflict Term
Province
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Body Content

On November 11, 1923, a stained glass window created by N.T. Lyon of Toronto was unveiled in the chancel of the church in “proud and loving memory” of the 39 parishioners who lost their lives during the First World War. The window depicts the Ascension of Christ - the floating figure of Christ is centered against a delicate sky with green foliage to the sides, jewel-like tracery above, and anchored below by a row of disciples. Full credit for installation of the memorial window was given to the Soldiers' Aid of the church.

The dedication ceremony, held a week after the new church had opened, was conducted by Assistant Bishop of Toronto, William Day Reeve, while the unveiling was performed by Lieutenant Harold Taylor Cliff and Sergeant. C. H. Leaver, DCM. Afterwards, the Dead March was played, and the Last Post sounded by Lieutenant W.G.B. Wilkinson.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Stained glass window
Photo Credit
St. John's West Toronto Anglican Church
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11962
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-522
Type
Address
427 Bloor Street West
Location
Trinity-St Paul's United Church, Sanctuary
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6662801, -79.4055966
Image
Caption
First World War Tablet
War or Conflict Term
Province
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Body Content

A bronze tablet was unveiled honouring Avenue Road Presbyterian Church parishioners who served in the First World War. The church was located at 423 Avenue Road. In 1925, it joined the United Church of Canada. In 1930, it amalgamated with and moved into St. Paul’s United Church. The new congregation was named St. Paul’s – Avenue Road United Church.  

The St. Paul's United congregation moved into the Trinity United building in 1980. However, the two congregations were not formally united until May 30, 1982, when the inaugural worship service was held for the newly formed Trinity-St. Paul's United congregation.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Tablet
Photo Credit
Trinity-St Paul's United Church
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11922
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-521
Type
Address
454 College Street
Location
College Street United Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6564778, -79.4079578
Image
Caption
First World War Roll of Honour
War or Conflict Term
Province
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Body Content

An Roll of Honour was erected in memory of Broadway Methodist Tabernacle parishioners who served in the First World War. The merger of churches that created the United Church of Canada in 1924 led to the eventual closing of the Tabernacle. The building at 270 College Street was demolished by 1930. The Roll of Honour was transferred to College Street United Church.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Honour Roll
Photo Credit
College Street United Church
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11902
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-520
Type
Address
300 Bloor Street West
Location
Bloor Street United Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6670891, -79.4017449
Image
Caption
Second World War Tablet
1 of 2 images
Image
Caption
surroundings
1 of 2 images
War or Conflict Term
Province
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Body Content

A tablet was erected honouring Bloor Street United Church parishioners who gave their lives in the Second World War.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Tablet
Photo Credit
Bloor Street United Church
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11901