William Hiscocks Block

William Hiscocks Block. . , This building is another of those built after the fire of July 1884 and has always been home to a bakery, beginning with William Hiscocks. His father Charles Hiscocks had operated bakeries in both Manchester and Prince Albert, where the young William learned his craft. , About 1915 Wm. Hiscocks sold his business to the Sarvis Brothers and a few years later it was purchased by Harry and Bert White. The White's sold the business to the Gerrow family in 1924. , The building then began its legendary existence as Gerrow's Bakery. Elijah and Maria Gerrow had four children; Hazel, Mansell, Grant and Edna. Grant apprenticed as a baker in Oshawa before the Gerrows purchased the Port Perry bakery, joining his parents in the initial purchase and operation of the bakery. His wife Pearl, brother Mansell and sister Edna also worked at the bakery. , When Elijah and Maria decided to retire, Grant became the sole owner of the bakery. Grant retired and sold the bakery to his long time employee, Wentworth Watson in 1961 who carried on the business under the name Wentworth Bakery. , In May 1967 Hank DeJong purchased the building and bakery, renaming it Hank's Pastries. Along with his wife Minnie and children Wayne, Diny, Edith, Ken and Henry they built a thriving bakery business. , In 1979 Hank retired and sold it to is eldest son Wayne, who expanded to accommodate a larger preparation area and a restaurant. , After opening a new bakery in Haliburton in 1986, Wayne sold the family business to his brother Ken and his wife Angie.