Joseph Frederick Singleton

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

270463

Unit at enlistment:

215th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Cemetery:

Farringdon Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Greater London

Birth city:

London

Address at enlistment:

Echo Place P.O., Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

Echo Place P.O., Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Labourer

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

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BX February 22, 1960

Joseph Frederick Singleton

Joseph F. Singleton of 210 Durham Street, died Sunday in Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, in his 87th year. Born in London, England, he was a resident of Brantford for 49 years. A veteran of the First World War, he enlisted with the 215th Battalion, was transferred to the 125th Battalion and served overseas. Mr. Singleton was a member of Marlboro United Church, and the Telephone City Branch of the Canadian Legion. Surviving are two sons, Albert of Windsor, Alfred F. of Brantford; two daughters, Mrs. William (Lillian) Allen, Mrs. Elizabeth Sharpe, both of Brantford; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. His wife, the former Elizabeth LeConte, predeceased him in 1933, and a son, George five years ago. Mr. Singleton is resting at the Hill and Robinson Funeral Home until Wednesday for service in the chapel at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Farringdon Burial Ground. Rev. D.E. Tansley, of Marlboro United Church, will officiate.