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ROSILLA ROY

[Welland Tribune, 9 June 1905]

Mrs. Murray Roy, mother of Mrs. C.N. Alair of Welland, died in her home in Dunnville on Friday last. She was quite well until the night before, when she suffered a stroke of paralysis, death ensuing next morning. Deceased was born in Seneca and from there went to Canboro where she lived until she moved into Dunnville about 14 years ago. She was 73 years of age. A sorrowing husband and two daughters –Mrs. John DeGrow of North Branch, Mich; and Mrs. Adair, survive. The funeral took place on Sunday to Riverside cemetery, Dunnville.

ROSS-THOMPSON

[Welland Tribune, 9 June 1905]

Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Julia Helen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Thompson of Meaford and William D. Ross of Montreal formerly of Welland. The wedding will take place at 12 o’clock noon, on Thursday, June 22^nd, at Christ’s church, Meaford. Mr. and Mrs. Ross will become residents of Welland, as it is Mr. Ross’s intention to locate here again, we are glad to say.

HARRIET MARIA HANSLER

[Welland Tribune, 26 May 1905]

After a long period of suffering borne with true Christian patience and resignation, Harriet Maria, wife of David J. Hansler, of Fenwick, passed to early on Tuesday morning, 23^rd inst., aged 66 years.

Deceased was a daughter of late Wm. Dunn, Esq., of Forks Road, Wainfleet, in his time a prominent resident of the district. She was the mother of two children, both of whom predeceased her,- the one, a boy, at eight years if age; the other a daughter after she had grown up and been married to Mr. Philip Stirtzinger. The bereaved husband and one granddaughter survive.

Mrs. Hansler was a consistent and faithful member of the Evangelical church. She did her duty in all her walks of life in which her lot was cast, possessing the esteem and affection of all who knew her.

The funeral was held on Thursday. Services at the house and interment at Hansler’s cemetery. The bereaved have the sympathy of all, and the deeper consolation of knowing that their loss is her gain.

PRISCILLA BUCHNER

[Christian Guardian, 13 June 1833]

In Crowland, on May 1st, Priscilla, wife of Daniel Buchner. She was born in New Jersey on November 25, 1801, daughter of Isaac and Jane Vansickel. She married Mr. Buchner in September 1817. She leaves a husband and six children.

CANDICE GILLAM

[Welland Tribune, 8 October 1897]

Mrs. Gillam, wife of Mr. Gillam, blacksmith, died at her home at Marshville yesterday. Funeral on Saturday; burial at Marr’s cemetery. Maiden name Greer.

PHILLIPS-KOLOTY

CHANTLER COUPLE WED IN WELLAND

[Welland Tribune, 22 February 1940]

Chantler, Feb.22-A quiet wedding was solemnized at the All People’s Mission, King Street, Welland, on Saturday afternoon, February 17, when Miss Olga Koloty, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Koloty, Chantler, became the bride of Richard Phillips, only son of Mrs. Phillips and the late Richard Phillips. Rev. Dr. H.G. Forster performed the ceremony.

The bride was gowned in white satin with a long veil caught with a large flower and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. Her bridesmaid Miss Annie Stenefick of Thorold wore blue satin with matching veil. She also carried carnations. John Orr of Fonthill was groomsman. After the ceremony the bridal party motored to Niagara Falls for a wedding dinner. After a short trip to Toronto and Hamilton, the young couple will take up their residence on the groom’s farm near Chantler.

DEATHS – HENDERSON

[Welland Tribune March 28, 1940]

Suddenly on Tuesday, March 26, 1940 at his home  24 High Park Blvd. Toronto, Charles Henderson, beloved husband  of Colina Campbell Riordon, father of Brookfield  Henderson and Constance Schwartz. Resting at his home until Thursday afternoon, thence to St Jude;s Anglican church, Roncesvalle Ave, Toronto for service at 2 o’clock. Interment in Mount Pleasant cemetery.

ALEX ANDERSON

[Welland Tribune, 26 May 1905]

Alex Anderson, aged 57 years die at the Industrial Home on Tuesday morning of heart disease. He had been an inmate for about nine months. He was committed from the town of Welland, having formerly worked for Geo. Cook, teamster. The body was claimed and buried by the Baptist congregation in the Episcopal cemetery. Rev. Mr. Robertson conducted service at the home, and Rev. Dr. Johnstone at the grave.

Sixty-one inmates now in Home.

DILLY COLEMAN – DEATH OF D. COLEMAN

Prominent Resident of County Succumbs

Was Well-Known in Welland-Took Active Part in Politics

[Welland Telegraph, 21 May 1912]

Dilly Coleman, one of the widest known and most prominent men in the county died at his home of his son, Arthur J. at Wellandport, on Thursday evening. Mr. Coleman was at one time very active in politics of the county. He was a very strong Liberal and was always concerned for the welfare and success of the party.

Mr. Coleman was in his seventy-seventh year. He was born in the village of Port Robinson, his parents being among the pioneer residents of the county. The Mansion House, and old hostelry in that village, was conducted for many years by Mr. Coleman’s father, Dilly sr., and it was run for some time by the deceased, previous to his father’s death.

The late Mr. Coleman married Miss Elizabeth McPherson of Port Robinson, who predeceased him about three years ago. Up to twenty-five years ago he resided in Port Robinson. He moved from Port Robinson to Boyle where he resided on a farm until three years ago. He then went west to the home of his son, Arthur at Wellandport, where he resided until his demise. The cause of death was Bright’s disease, of which he had been a sufferer for some time.

Two sons and two daughters, a brother and sister, are left to mourn their loss. They are-J.A. Of Wellandport and Dilly jr, of Stoney Creek the Misses Laura and Louise of Boston, Mrs. Geo. Ross of Port Robinson and Andrew Coleman of Atlantic City.

The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon. A short service was held at the house after which the body was taken to the Episcopal Church at Port Robinson of which deceased was a very devout member. Rev. Mr. Lyon of Fonthill preached the funeral services, a large number of friends and relatives attending. Interment was made in the family burying ground beside the church.