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THOMAS HENRY SHIELS
[The Evening Tribune, 6 June 1986]
Thomas Shiels of 124 Riverside Drive, died at Welland County General Hospital Wednesday, June 4, 1986 in his 77th year.
Born in Markstown, County of Dublin. Ireland, he came to Canada in 1925 residing in Saskatchewan prior to coming to Welland in 1945. Mr. Shiels was an employee of Page-Hersey for 38 years, retiring in 1971, and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. A veteran of the Second World War, he served overseas with the Canadian Army and was a member of the Royal Canadian legion Branch 4.
Mr. Shiels is survived by: his wife, Muriel (Miki) Shiels of Welland; a sister, Mrs. Lillie Ingram of Naicam, Sask.; a brother Leslie Howard of Hong Kong; friend Isabelle Warren of Welland and two nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and three sisters.
Friends are invited to call at the Cudney Funeral Chapel, 241 West Main Street for visiting today 7-9 p.m. Rev. Brian Melbourne of All Saints Anglican Church will conduct the funeral service at the Cudney Chapel Saturday at 10.30 a.m. Cremation will follow. Memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund would be gratefully appreciated. Branch 4 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a memorial service at the Cudney Chapel on tonight at 7.30 p.m. By family request the casket will be closed.
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