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CALVIN FLINT TUPPER

[People’s Press, 19 June 1906]

Calvin Tupper, one of Welland’s oldest residents, died at DeCew Falls on Sunday, at the advanced age of 86 years. Deceased was an old Wellander, having been in the tailoring business here years ago. He was a descendant  by birth and distantly connected with Sir Charles Tupper. The only surviving member of this generation of the family is Elon Tupper, aged 88 who lies critically ill with pneumonia at Port Colborne. Deceased is survived by one son. He had been blind and had suffered several strokes of paralysis. The funeral takes place today, interment at Fonthill.

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