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ELIZABETH McLAREN McILVRIDE

[Welland Tribune, 3 June 1915]

Elizabeth McLaren, wife of Peter McIlvride, died at her home at Chantler on Sunday, after a long illness.

Deceased was born in Scotland and had been in this country about 10 years. She is survived by her husband, six sons, James, Robert, Donald, and John of Welland and Alexander and George of Saskatchewan; three daughters, Mrs. Wm. Bacon of Welland, Mrs. Gilmour, Blantyre, Scotland and Miss Margaret at home.

The funeral took place on Tuesday from her late residence at Chantler, and interment was made at Fonthill cemetery. Rev. J.D. Cunningham of Welland conducted the services.

The pall-bearers were:
James, Donald, John and Robert McIlvride, sons: Peter McIlvride (grandson) and W. Bacon, son-in-law.

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