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WILLIAM STRONG WALKER
DEATH REMOVES WILLIAM WALKER
WELL-KNOWN RESIDENT OF NIAGARA DISTRICT PASSES AT AGE OF 63
[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 5 November 1931]
Fonthill, Nov. 5- Fonthill, Port Robinson and Thorold township residents hear with deep regret of the death at his home, “Grand View Farm,” Queenston heights, of William Strong Walker, who passed away after an illness of several years at the age of 63.- The late Mr. Walker was born in Stamford township, a son of the late James and Ellen Dixon Walker, two of the early settlers of this district, and when a young lad moved with the family to Port Robinson where he received his early education. Later he moved to St. Davids where he carried on the occupation as miller at the Burnett grist mill, and later moved to Queenston heights where he was known as a successful fruit grower. In religion he was a member of St. Davids Presbyterian church and for many years a member of the St. Davids lodge I.O.O.F. The late Mr. Walker is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Burnett Walker, and one son, Earle, at home. One brother Robert Walker of Buffalo, N.Y., the last of a large family, also survives.
The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from his late residence to the St. Davids cemetery, and was attended by a large circle of relatives and friends from the entire community, several being present from Welland, Port Robinson, Fonthill and Thorold township. The service at the house was conducted by Rev. R. Moynan, of the St. Davids Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. G. Munro of Stamford. The Oddfellows ritual at the graveside was conducted by the acting noble grand, Russell Prest and Chaplain John Crysler, the director of ceremonies being E. Seleray. Those who acted as pallbearers were Clifford Shepherd, Fred Shepherd, Allan Shepherd, Charles Dolby, Elliot Lavet and Fred Hodson. The floral tributes were many and beautiful.
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