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     Robert Burns Thomson Whitbread was born on 6 April 1906 in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa.¹ He was the son of Edward Jabez Whitbread and Margaret Lowe Thomson.^1,2 He married Margaret McLaughlin on 3 June 1939 in First Presbyterian Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.³ He died on 19 June 1999 in Grace General Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, at age 93.³
     Robert B. T. Whitbread (son, age 4) was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in 93 Mayfield Avenue, Dover, Kent, England, in the household of Edward J. Whitbread.²
     He immigrated in March 1920 to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, with Edward Whitbread.⁴

     John Lowe Munro Whitbread was born on 16 August 1909 in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa.² He was the son of Edward Jabez Whitbread and Margaret Lowe Thomson.^2,3 He died on 13 October 1993 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, at age 84.¹
     John L. M. Whitbread (son, age 1) was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in 93 Mayfield Avenue, Dover, Kent, England, in the household of Edward J. Whitbread.³
     He immigrated in March 1920 to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, with Edward Whitbread.⁴

     Lily Gordon Whitbread was born on 8 August 1912 in Dover, Kent, England.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Jabez Whitbread and Margaret Lowe Thomson.¹ She died on 17 May 2011 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, at age 98.²
     She immigrated in March 1920 to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, with Edward Whitbread.³
     Obituary: Lily Gordon Whitbread passed away on Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 at the age of 98 years. Lily was born in Dover, England on August 8th, 1912. She came to Canada with her family in 1920. She was predeceased by her parents Margaret and Edward Whitbread, sister Anne, three brothers Frank, Robert and John. She is survived by her beloved niece Eleanor McLellan (husband Alex/Paddy) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Lily was a direct descendant of Robert Burns, Scotland's Immortal Poet who is known throughout the world. In 1934 she received her B.A. from the University of Manitoba and worked in W.O. Love and company, chartered accounts for many years. She was a member of St. Andrews River Heights United Church, the University of Women's Club and the Alpha Detta Pi Sorority. In 1996 she moved to the Wellington and in 2004 moved to West Park Manor. Lily and the family wish to thank Dr. Bereznay, and the staff of West Park Manor for their kind care, especially nurse Rosemary. A Celebration of Lily's Life will be held on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Thomson Funeral Home, 669 Broadway Winnipeg, Manitoba. A private graveside will be held prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C OX4 783-7211.²

     Andrew Johnson Hall is the son of Andrew John Hall and Lily Gordon Thomson.¹

     Ann Hall is the daughter of Andrew John Hall and Lily Gordon Thomson.¹

     Margaret Hall is the daughter of Andrew John Hall and Lily Gordon Thomson.¹

     Robert Burns Hall was the son of Andrew John Hall and Lily Gordon Thomson.¹

     Rhoda Gayton Brown was born on 28 April 1905 in Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada.¹ She married Lorimer Carlton Fairfield, son of Hugh Clarke Fairfield and Eliza McNaught Thomson, on 2 July 1932 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.¹ She died on 16 February 1988 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, at age 82.²

     Barbara Ann Fairfield is the daughter of Lorimer Carlton Fairfield and Rhoda Gayton Brown.¹

     Rhoda Elizabeth Fairfield is the daughter of Lorimer Carlton Fairfield and Rhoda Gayton Brown.¹