Lyle Kenneth Leavens

1901 Census: Hillier, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada 8 39 96 Leavens Paul M Head M Oct 10 1839 61 8 40 96 Leavens Phoeb E. F Wife M Jun 6 1842 58 8 41 96 Leavens Lyle C. M Son S Sep 6 1880 20 8 42 96 Leavens Cecil R. M Grandson S Apr 24 1892 8

1911 Census: Hillier, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada 38 53 Leavens Lyle M Head M Sep 1882 28 01 39 53 Leavens Jann? F Wife M Jul 1887 23 40 54 Leavens Paul M Head M Oct 1839 71 41 54 Leavens Elizabeth F Wife M Jun 1843 67

1921 Census: Hillier, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada Lyle Leavens 39 Jessie Leavens 34 Paul Leavens 82

Wednesday, April 18th, 1962 (Picton Gazette) Deaths Leavens – Lyle K. Leavens passed away in Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, Sunday, April 15th, 1962. Dear husband of Jennie Payne, in his 81st year. Resting at the Ainsworth Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, April 18th, at 2.30 p.m. at Christ Church, Hillier. Internment Christ Church, Hillier. (Plot 289, R13S11)

Wednesday, May 2nd, 1962 (Picton Gazette) Active Church Worker L. K. Leavens Passes A prominent member of Prince Edward County, Lyle Kenneth Leavens, died in Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital at Picton, April 15th, 1962. His final illness followed a heart attack which had occurred three weeks before. He had been afflicted with rheumatism for many years, the pain borne with great patience and fortitude. Born on September 6th, 1881, he was the son of Paul Leavens and his wife, nee Phoebe Elizabeth Babbit. He resided on the Leavens’ Homestead in Hillier Township for 65 years, moving to Wellington village in 1946. Mr. Leavens was a prominent farmer all his life. He was a staunch Anglican, serving as Warden of Christ Church, Hillier, for thirty years, and was active on the building committee when the church was rebuilt following the fire in 1944. He was a life-long member and made a great contribution to the work of the church. Mr. Leavens was a life-long Conservative, a good citizen and friend. Mr. and Mrs. Leavens marked the 57th anniversary of their marriage on December 21st, 1961. Surviving is his wife, the former Jennie Payne, a sister: Mrs. George Bell, Picton, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters: Harry, Stephen and Ben Leavens, Eustatia Stafford, Elda Palmer and Alida Hubbs. Rev. J. J. Rogers conducted the funeral at Christ Church, Hillier, on Wednesday, April 18th. Internment in Christ Church cemetery. Pall bearers were: Cecil Fritz, W. H. Morton, Fred Morton, George Dorland, Walter Nind and William Dainard. Lovely floral tributes included those from Consecon Street neighbours and Christ Church members. Among those attending the service were John and Mrs. Bell, London, Ontario, Mrs. E. E. Leavens and daughter Ermal of Oshawa. (Plot 289, R13S11)