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PETER HENRY DAMUDE

[Welland Telegraph, 20 December 1912]

Peter Damude, a former resident of Fonthill, died at his home in Niagara Falls on Saturday night at the advanced age of eight-one years. Mr. Damude spent the greater part of his life here, but after his wife’s death he went to Niagara Falls to reside. His death will be deeply mourned by a large circle of friends and acquaintances in this district. Deceased is survived by five sons and four daughters-Dexter, Peter and Frank of Niagara Falls, Edward and Gilbert of Hamilton, Mrs. John Zavitz of Brookfield, Mrs. Charles McClelland and Mrs. Emmett Seburn of Fonthill and Mrs. John Jenter of Thorold township. Three brothers are also left to mourn namely-Daniel and John of Fonthill and Soloman of Toronto. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon. Services were conducted in the church of God by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Austin, assisted by the Rev. Mr. McKechnie. Interment was made in the Fonthill cemetery.

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