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JULIA EMMA HOWELL

Mrs. W.T. Howell

[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 26 December 1931]

Fonthill, Dec. 26.- The sudden death of Mrs. Julia Emma Hooper, wife of William T. Howell, was heard of with keen regret, Thursday evening, death taking place at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clifford Gee, Gainsboro, where she had gone to spend the day. The late Mrs. Howell, who was in her 66th year, was enjoying good health until attacked with a stroke of paralysis a few minutes prior to her passing away. In religion she was a staunch member of Fonthill United church, and took an active part in all branches of church work. She is survived by her husband, four daughters and one son, as follows: Mrs. Clifford Gee, Gainsboro; Mrs. G. Wilson, Hamilton; Misses Ida and Amy of Fonthill, and Walter Howell at home. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon from the family home to Fonthill United church, where service will be conducted by Rev. J.A. Dilts. Interment will take place in Fonthill cemetery.

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