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CAPT. WM. LIVINGSTONE
[Welland Telegraph, 20 February 1903]
Capt. Wm. Livingstone, a former resident of Welland town, died in St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, on Thursday, Feb. 12th, in the 42rd year of his age. Death was caused from the effects of typhoid fever, from which the deceased had been a sufferer for about two months.
Capt. Livingston was born in Thorold Township, County of Welland, Oct. 11, 1861, and was for many years a resident of the town of Welland, going from here to Toronto fourteen years ago and has resided there ever since, being engaged by the city as captain of the steam pump Daniel Lamb. He leaves a wife and two daughters; Clara, aged 8 years, and Juanetta, aged 6 years, an aged mother and sister living in Allanburg, and four brothers: J.M., of Welland, George of Toronto, Jacob and Elisah of Minnedsa, Man., and other relatives to mourn the loss of one who was ever kind and faithful in all walks of life. The funeral took place on Saturday, Feb. 14th, from his late residence, 8 Brant Place, and was attended by a large number of friends. There were many floral tributes of esteem, among others were “Gates Ajar,” from his mother, sister, and brothers; Pillow from his wife and daughters; Anchor from Mesdames Dent, Davison, Hay, Smith, Farquharson, and Miss Hay; Wreaths from City Yards, I.O.F. 450, and Misses Farquharson, Davison and Dent; Sheaf from Mrs. Rhoda Walsh and Mr. and Mrs. Parker; Shower bouquets from Miss Mabel, Bertie and John Livingstone, niece and nephews of deceased; Nancy Respin, Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Thompson Worsley, Mr. and Mrs. Kerr, Mr. and Mrs Butler and Mr. and Mrs. Merrill. The friends from a distance were Mrs. Livingston, and Mr. and Mrs. Skinner, Allanburg; Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Livingston, Welland; Mr. and Mrs. Walsh, Chamburg; Miss Walsh, Chicago and Miss Walsh, Newmarket. The pall bearers were chosen from I.O.F. No. 450, of which deceased was a member. The Rev. C.V. Johnson of the Queen Street Methodist Church conducted services at the house and grave. Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
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