Looking for help finding my Mother, Martha A Curran.

CURRAN, Iola Beryle (Stafford)

Much loved mother, wife, sister, grandmother, aunt, daughter and friend to many, Iola passed away in her 89th year, Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Hamilton General Hospital, the same Hospital where she completed her nursing training with the Class of '45.

Iola was predeceased by her husband John Curran (1985), her son Gary (1991), and her parents Neta Stafford (Watterworth) and Harvey Stafford. She will be sadly missed by her sister and lifelong friend Ilene Ford (Stafford, predeceased by husband Jack Ford) (St. Thomas), sons Dave Curran (Toronto) and Steve Curran (and wife Claudette, of Vancouver), grandson Shane Curran, nieces Donna Butcher (Ford, St. Thomas), and Janice Hurst (Ford, London), and their families, surviving sister in law Norma Curran (Burlington), surviving brother in law Archie Curran (Oakville), Iola's St. Thomas cousins, many nieces and nephews, and her long time friends and nursing classmates.

Iola was born in St. Thomas, Ontario in 1923 and moved to Hamilton to pursue her nursing training in 1943. She met her husband Jack on his return from England following his service in the R.C.A.F., and they married in Port Stanley, Ontario in 1947. Gary was their first son, followed by Dave and Steve, and they settled in Dundas where Iola lived for the rest of her life. Their home on Wilmar Court remained a welcoming constant until recent years. Iola had a warm sense of humour and connected with people around her, throughout her life. She was active in the Dundas community with the Home and School Association, and founded the first library at Yorkview School. She was a longtime fan and driver to numerous school and sporting events for her sons. Iola worked for many years with the Hamilton Nurses Registry and later in life enjoyed world travel.

Friends will be received by the family on Monday, February 13th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, Ontario, where a Service and reception will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 2 p.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Special thanks to the staff at Blackadar Continuing Care in Dundas and the Hamilton General Hospital Stroke Unit.

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        My name is Tim Curran and I am looking for information on my great-grandfather. His name isLawrence William Curran. He was born in Kilkenny, Ireland on July 17 1849. He was the son of John and Ann Curran. He settled in Schuylkill county PA. He died onJuly 23 1912  in Centralia PA. He married Julia Anna Maurer in1881. They  had 4 Children William Lawrence, Walter Wesley, John H. ,and Dollie Minerva

Hello,

My name is Joy Ella Marie Curran. I reside in Orillia, Ontario Canada. I am trying to locate information on my mother's father John Stanley Curran. His DOB is November 26th 1923 and he passed away on August 9th 2004. He was a World War 2 rear gunner.  As happens many times through the year I find my thoughts filled with him (birthday, christmas and Rememberence Day), I would like to find out more about him and his life.

I am told that we originate from Ireland but know little else about our family history. I have also been told that my grandfather was married three times and outlived two of his wives. I know nothing of the first wife and very little about the remaining two. The second wife, who is my paturnial grandmother is Joyce Jefferies. She passed away before I was born but gave birth to seven children Christine Curran Barrett Tripp (deceased), Phillis Curran, Nancy Curran, Kathleen Curran Kruger Anderson, Lorie Jean Curran Bye, Sandra Ann Curran Kirby (my mother) and John Curran Jr. Not necessarily in that order. His third wife is Olive Noreen Bye Curran. She is the mother of six children ( I believe).  Anyway, any information that you have that may pertain to my family would be appreciated.

Thank you.

STEWART, Sharon Elizabeth (nee Ritchie)

Passed peacefully in her 67th year with her loving family by her side on Friday October 23rd, 2009. Beloved wife of Brian Stewart of 48 years. Left behind to eternally treasure her memory are her children Nancy Kavuk (George) and Steve (Lorna). Proud Grandma of Kristina Giusti (Marco), Katelyn, Michael, Jessica and Sarah and Great Grandma of Luca and Alessia. Dear sister of Robert Ritchie (Betty), Nancy Quigley (Don), Sandra Lawton and Kim Waring (Ray). Favorite sister-in-law of Peter and Ann Stewart. She will be dearly missed by her many nieces, nephews and by her life long friend, Fran Dorey. Sharon was a lifetime resident of ”The East end” and filled her life with family, learning and dancing with many groups. She especially loved entertaining big family parties where several birthday cakes were the norm. She will be greatly missed by all those fortunate to have known her or worked with her at Eaton’s Eastgate.  Donations may be made to the Juravinski Cancer Centre or a charity of choice. Online tributes can be made at www.mem.com “Last Dance”

My grandmother's name was Agnes Curran (her friends called her "Honey.")  She lived in Northern NJ, and she was married to Frank Schlogl.  They had 3 children:  Bernard, Elizabeth, and Frank; they divorced and I believe she eventually moved back to Ireland.  Does anyone know her, have any info, etc.  My father had little, if any, contact after his parents divorced, and we'd like to learn more about her and our Curran relatives.

I am from N,Ireland i have always been interested in my familly history i heard about your site and its good to see the currans coming together from all over the world.

Good morning,

 I am currently in California and with my very old grandmother....I have been working on gathering history from her for a few years now and was quite pleased to find this site! I am not tech savvy and so this is not something I am familiar with however I would very much like to learn about our family tree and contribute and possibly help to fill in some blanks.

Most of the Currans in our family are in California, one in Portland, myself in Vermont and we even have two of us overseas!

My email is vtdunkingirl@yahoo.com and my name is Michele Curran-Wells....in process of dropping my married name, Wells, and returning to just Curran.

I am 42yrs old and the daughter of Thomas James Curran, age 62 and resides in Costa Mesa, California. He was born in Brooklyn New York...

Before I say anymore, I am hoping that I can connect with someone here that I can just 'talk' too and get to know......I am not sure how to even post a pic but I am going to try.

I look forward to hearing from someone soon.

Thank you,

Michele Curran

I understand that Sydney Westcot Weysom appears in a curran family tree and wondered if it was on this site ?

Nigel Weysom