Canada look up request - george crichton in Montreal and British Columbia

[zil]

Hi...I'm hoping someone can look for some info for me......two-fold query relating to George Crichton.

1.  details of his DC........22 November 1986, somewhere in British Columbia, aged about 82, second wife still alive in 2001.....K-  Woods-Crichton

2. any details of his time in Montreal......first wife with surname Ross, first name possibly Helen....had 2 children....one son possibly called R- Crichton.
He was President of Sheffield Steel Company in mid 1900s.....anyone know of archives for this company?  Is it still in existence?

Would really appreciate some help.......many thanks........Zil

[J.J.]

Found a George Crichton age 81 in West Vancouver...the dates match up other than the year...so it most likely is his...Nov.22 1985 
Found here...
http://search.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/sn-536748B/gbsearch/Births,Marriages,Deaths

I take it you were hoping to get the obit in order to find offspring? I might be able to get someone in B.C. to do a lookup, if I can catch her on time....

cannot help in Montreal, but good luck!
J.J.

[J.J.]

I found the article that you may have gleaned your information from... I like this lady and her terrific outlook on life...I will put the article here should someone want to read it....
http://www.nsnews.com/issues01/w031901/living/seniors-heritage/18-seniors-finkbeiner.html

have requested an obit look up so we shall see what comes of it..J.J.

[zil]

Many thanks, J.J., for your positive response.  Yes, I did read that article....I wonder if K-  is still around? The 1985 death date seems to match all info I've got at this point.  I'd like to view the contents of the DC to establish that this is the correct George Crichton from my tree......how do I go about this?  Any help is greatly appreciated.

Zil

[J.J.]

 http://www.vs.gov.bc.ca/admin/offices.html  To order Vital records in British Columbia...
J.J.

[zil]

Great, J.J.  I've taken a note of the info from that site and will make arrangements to make contact with the appropriate agency.  I'm most grateful for all your help.  I'm hoping to be in a position to put his only Crichton niece in touch with any members of the family I can find.  Many thanks again.....Zil

[J.J.]

http://www.sheffieldsteel.com/

all I can find with the name...wouldn't hurt to ask if they had a subsidiary in Montreal in the mid 20th century and if they have any archival info for you....

[J.J.]

http://www.mcgill.ca/dcp/

These people are known to be very helpful....maybe they can help or direct you to some resources.
I would direct you to the Montreal archives online if I could find a translated version for you....J.J.

[zil]

J.J.......I'm following up your suggestions and have communicated with Sheffield Steel.....will hope for a positive response.....many thanks for the continued support.....Zil