Educator.
Born in Saskatchewan in September 1910, son of Frank Orchard (1881-?) and Ella Bertha Orchard (1878-?), he grew up in the town of Craik and later moved to Manitoba. On 8 July 1937, he married Grace Robenna Dennison at her parents’ residence at Swan River and the couple had three children. He taught at Swan River School / Duncan School (1941-1943) before returning as the school’s Principal (1957-1972), during which time he earned BA (1963) and BEd (1968) degrees from the University of Manitoba. He died at Swan River on 2 December 1972 and was buried in the Birchwood Cemetery.
1911 Canada census, Automated Genealogy.
1916 Canada census, Library and Archives Canada.
“Orchard - Dennison,” Winnipeg Free Press, 15 July 1937, page 12.
“Mrs. W. K. Dennison funeral held,” Winnipeg Free Press, 1 December 1947, page 10.
“University will issue degrees and diplomas,” Winnipeg Free Press, 14 May 1964, page 26.
“U of M to grant degrees, diplomas May 23 and 24,” Winnipeg Free Press, 16 May 1968, page 15.
Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 6 December 1972, page 42.
This page was prepared by Nathan Kramer.
Page revised: 23 November 2016
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