DR. SIDNEY NIXON DAVIS

CITY SUSTAINS SEVERE LOSS IN DEATH TODAY OF DR. S. NIXON DAVIS

Widely Known Medical Practitioner Succumbs to Pneumonia-In 64th Year

CAME HERE IN 1912

Deeply Interested in Welfare of County Hospital-Had Notable War Record

[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 30 December 1931]

Death this morning dealt a severe blow to Welland, when Dr. Sidney Nixon Davis, aged 63, widely known medical practitioner and a leading figure in the public life of the city and county, succumbed at his home, 196 East Main street, to pneumonia, which malady he contracted nine days ago. Dr. Davis had been critically ill for over a week, but appeared to be slightly improved yesterday. The end came, however, shortly before noon today.

Dr. Davis, a prominent Liberal was widely known and was president of the Welland City Liberal Association. He was a staunch advocate of Empire principles and always associated himself with any movement for community betterment. He was kindly in disposition and some of his political opponents were his greatest personal friends.

In his death, Holy Trinity church, Welland, has sustained another severe loss, as Dr. Davis, a devoted member of the church, was lay delegate to the synod for many years. He was president of the Welland club for the past several years and members readily credited him with a major part in the placing of the club on its present excellent status. He was a member of the Masonic order, being affiliated with a lodge at Parry Sound, Ont.

Notable War Record

Dr. Davis possessed a notable war record. He enlisted in January 1916 with the 114^th Haldimand Rifles and went overseas holding the rank of major and second in command. On the re-organization of the Canadian forces overseas, he joined the Canadian Army Medical Service Corps and served in France and England. He returned in 1919.

He was born in York, Haldimand county, September 5, 1868, and attended Caledonia high school, then entering Queen’s University for the study of medicine. He graduated from the Kingston college in the early nineties and established practices at York and Cayuga. During his college days he had the honor of being a member of the first hockey team to represent Queen’s University.

After a few years sojourn at York and Cayuga, Dr. Davis moved to Parry Sound and practiced there for some time. He located in Welland in 1912 and with the exception of the war years, had been here since that time.

He was extremely interest in the welfare of the Welland County General hospital and for a number of years represented the medical profession on the institution’s board of governors. For some years he held the position of coroner, and was still active in that capacity until his fatal illness. He held membership in Lookout Point Golf and Country Club, and the Ontario Club, Toronto. He was also a director of the Davis Stationery Company, Welland.

In addition to his widow, Daisy Maud Davis, four sons and one daughter survive. They are: Cecil R., Toronto; A.E.N. Davis, William A., and Patrick, all of Welland, and Miss Mary Florence Davis at home. Two brothers and two sisters also survive as follows: Arthur F. Davis, Chicago; Herbert H. Davis, Montreal; Miss F. Davis and Miss M. Davis, both of Hamilton.

Funeral  arrangements have not been completed but it is anticipated the service will be held from Holy Trinity church on Friday.