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JAMES NIXON PASSES TO HIS REWARD
Bailiff for over 15 years dies after a brief illness-Funeral held today
[Welland Tribune, 12 February 1920]
The funeral of the late James Nixon is being held this afternoon from his late residence, 17 Albina Street, to Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. James Thompson of Holy Trinity Church conducted the services at the house and graveside.
It was on Tuesday morning that Welland learned of the death of Mr. Nixon who for fifteen years held the position of bailiff in Welland County. In his sixtieth year, the deceased had been ailing for only ten days and although his condition was serious, he at one time rallied and hopes were held out for his recovery, but it was not to be. Gradually his condition became worse and shortly before midnight on Monday he crossed the vale.
Mr. Nixon was the son of the late John and Jeanette Nixon. He was one of Welland’s best known sons, and resided here all his life. In politics he was a staunch Conservative and was appointed to the position of Bailiff shortly after the Whitby Government stepped into power. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church.
He leaves to mourn his demise, his sorrowing wife and one brother, William, to whom the sympathies of a community will go out to in their loss.
Died: 9 February 1920
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