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SARAH JANE O’NEAL

[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 26 October 1931]

Sarah Jane O’Neal, and old and respected resident of Welland, and widow of the late William John O’Neal, passed away yesterday at the home of her son James S. O’Neal, 90 Dorothy street, Welland. She was in her 88th year and had been ill for some time.

Mrs. O.Neal  was born at Lynn, near Brockville, and came to Welland about 60 years ago. She was a faithful member of Central United church.

Seven daughters and one son survive. They are: Miss Minnie O’Neal, Welland; Mrs. M. Merriam, Los Gatos, California; Mrs. L. Giboo, Black Creek, N.Y.; Mrs. D. Howell, San Jose, Calif; Mrs. H. Spearman, St. Catharines; Mrs. W. Parks, Berkley, Calif.; Mrs. B. Wood, Los Angeles, Calif., and James S. O’Neal, Welland.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 and will be private. Rev. N. Argyle Hurlbut, pastor of Central United church, will officiate. Interment will be at Fonthill cemetery.

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