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NINA EVELYN BEATTY
[Welland Tribune, 26 July 1895]
Just as Sunday last was ushered in a lovely and precious girl-life passed away. Nina Evelyn Beatty, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Beatty, crossed the silent river that separates from the Better Land. The suddenness of the blow was appalling to the parents and a shock to the community. On the previous Tuesday Nina was in almost perfect health, although some slight complaint of feeling unwell had been made at times. On Wednesday, however, illness came sharp and severe. Appendicitis of the most acute nature had developed, and in defiance of the best skill, and the most devoted and loving care, death could not be stayed. Sympathy was extended to the bereaved ones on every hand and floral tokens from relatives, friends and playmates were tendered as a mark of the love in which the little sufferer was held. Nina was a great favorite, and the family are not alone in their sorrow. On Tuesday afternoon a large concourse of citizens assembled at the funeral. The door of the home had no crepe-simply a pure white wreath. In a pure white casket, buried in flowers, lay the remains-and as youth and old age looked upon the childish face many a sympathetic tear betrayed the affection for the departed. County Clerk Cooper acted as funeral director; the pallbearers were Robert Harcourt, John Lowe, Norman Somerville, Hugh Rose, Mac Cumines and Roy Schooley. A brief funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. McCuaig of the Presbyterian church, and the choir sang two hymns, one that touching piece “Bringing in the Sheaves” –the casket lid was dropped and the cortege moved away, bearing Nina’s mortal remains to that beautiful home of rest on the hill-Fonthill cemetery.
Died: 21 July 1895
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