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GORDON SMITH
[The Welland Tribune and Telegraph, 26 May 1921]
A sad death occurred in Moulton where Gordon Smith, Telegraph Operator at Tillsonburg, passed away peacefully to rest, after several months of serious illness. He was of a kind and loving disposition, and highly respected by all who knew him. Gordon was born in Wainfleet Township, August 27th, 1899, he was the only child of Mr. And Mrs. Wm. C. Smith, Tillsonburg. In 1913 he had the misfortune to have his left hand shot off, and since then has not enjoyed very good health. In 1917 and 1918 he learned to be a telegraph operator and in 1919 he secured a position at Tillsonburg, which he held until December 5th, 1920, when he became too sick to work any longer. He was a member of the Orange order. On May 4th, 1921, he with his father and mother came to visit his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Putman, thinking the trip would be a benefit to him but he gradually became weaker and weaker until the end came last Wednesday morning, at 2 o’clock. He leaves to mourn his loss, his father and mother, and grandparents. The funeral was held on Friday, at 1.30 p.m.. from the house of his grandparents, proceeding to Mount Carmel Church , Moulton, where a fitting service was held by Mr. Meade, pastor of Marshville Baptist Church, assisted by Mr. Storms of Mount Carmel, after which the remains were laid to rest in Willson Cemetery, Wainfleet, the Orange Order taking charge at the grave.
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