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HENRY JAMES CARPENTER

[Welland Tribune, 25 February 1910]

The remains of the late Henry J. Carpenter, who died suddenly at the Wabash hotel, Detroit, on Sunday, were brought back to Welland, Monday morning. The funeral was held on Tuesday morning from the residence of Mr. James O’Brien to R.C. church, Rev. Fr. Cruise officiating. The pall bearers were four cousins of deceased, John Carpenter, Joseph Carpenter, Will Stapf, jr., Fred O’Brien and two fellow dredgemen, Jerry O’Brien and Neil Ryan. The deceased was forty–two years old and for many years resided in Welland, being a son of the late William Carpenter, who was drowned in Buffalo some years ago. Besides many relatives and friends, he leaves three brothers, Thomas, James and George, and one sister, Mrs. Whitten of Akron, Ohio. Many floral offerings were received from Detroit and friends and relatives in town.

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