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WILLIAM WESLEY LAMBERT
WELL-KNOWN RESIDENT FORMERLY SCHOOL TRUSTEE ADN ROAD SUPERINTENDENT
[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 17 December 1931]
Wellandport- Dec. 17- An old and highly respected citizen of Wellandport passed away Sunday evening in the person of William W. Lambert. He had been ailing for some time and underwent an operation at the Welland County hospital. Owing to his weakened condition he could not survive the shock.
The late Mr. Lambert was born in this district 66 years ago. He had always followed the vocation of farmer. For many years he was trustee of S.S. No. 10 and also was engaged as road superintendent for a lengthy time. He was a member of the Free Methodist church, and in politics was a Liberal.
The late Mr. Lambert is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Lambert, and nine children as follows: Mrs. John Thompson and Mrs. Hyhard Swayze of Dunnville; Wesley of Welland; Charles, Samuel and Ambrose of Wainfleet; Roy of Sombra; Clarence and Paul, at home; also one sister, Mrs. James Putman.
The funeral took place (Wednesday), with a private service at the home, after which an impressive service was conducted at the Free Methodist church by Rev. J. Eagle of Hamilton, Rev. C.E. Walls of Welland and Rev. J.H. Hyndman of Dunnville. Interment took place in the Zion cemetery, Forks road, the following acting as pall-bearers: Andrew Early, Ambrose Cohoe, Elmer Crown, Alfred Misener, Nelson Miller and Thomas Fralick.
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