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MARGARET KILTY
DEATH CLAIMS MRS. M. KILTY
RESPECTED RESIDENT OF WELLAND DIES AFTER TWO DAYS ILLNESS
[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 12 May 1932]
Welland county this morning lost one of its native daughters and Welland a highly respected citizen in the person of Mrs. Margaret McNeff Kilty, relict of the late James Kilty, who died at her residence 235 North Main street, after an illness of only two days.
The late Mrs. McKilty lost her second son, Frank in Toronto on October 13, 1931, and it is believed she never recovered from the shock. Her death, however, came as a great shock to a host of friends in the community.
Born in Thorold, 72 years ago, the daughter of James McNeff and Katharine Furry, who came to Canada more than 86 years ago. Mrs. Kilty spent her early married life in Brighton, Ont. With her husband she came later to Welland to reside permanently. Her husband predeceased her 14 years ago. Mrs. Kilty, during her earlier years was prominently identified with church activities in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic parish, Welland.
Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. W. Bartz, Welland; James Kilty, Los Angeles, California; one brother, Patrick McNeff, Chicago and three sisters, Mrs. J.J. Patterson and Mrs. J.J. Haffey, both of Welland, and Mrs. Elizabeth Cook, Buffalo.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
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