John Garvin Telford's obituary , Passed away on November 14, 2023 in Bayfield, Wisconsin

John Garvin Telford

July 18, 1931 - November 14, 2023 (92 years old)

Bayfield, Wisconsin

John Garvin Telford's obituary , Passed away on November 14, 2023 in Bayfield, Wisconsin

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bratley-Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory

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John Garvin Telford

July 18, 1931 - November 14, 2023 (92 years old)

Bayfield, Wisconsin

John Garvin Telford Obituary

We are sad to announce that on November 14, 2023, at the age of 92, John Garvin Telford of Bayfield, Wisconsin, born in DeKalb, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Garvin Telford to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. Elbridge Wright Telford and Helen Wilhelmina Telford; his wife Elizabeth "Libby"; his sister Harriet "Happy" Echeveria; his son-in-law Jeff McCay; his stepson Ben Morgan; his brother-in-law Donald Metzger; and his niece Kathleen Cameron.

He is survived by: his children, Lizabeth Ann Taylor (Scott) of Venice, FL and David Elbridge Telford of Anchorage, AK; his sister Annette Metzger of Pana, IL; his grandchildren, Brendan McCay (Ashley) of Santa Barbara, CA, Erin McCay (Sharon), Julie McCay, Paris, France and Megan Martinez (Matthew) of Seattle, WA; and his stepchildren, Phoebe (Robert) and Barnaby Morgan (Beth) of Hayward, WI. He is also survived by three nephews and one neice; five great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Mt. Ashwabay Outdoor Recreation Area or the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bratley-Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory



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306 Washington Ave, Bayfield, WI 54814

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306 Washington Ave, Bayfield, WI 54814

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