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FRANKLIN MEDGALF HAGAR
[People’s Press, 19 September 1905]
F.M. Hagar, who passed peacefully to rest at his home on North Main street last Thursday afternoon, was one of the most prominent and best known residents of this county. He was born in Thorold township in 1835 and was one of the oldest surviving continuous residents of this section. His father was the late Jonathan Hagar. His mother’s maiden name was Jemina Carpenter of the well-known Carpenter family of Wentworth county. In addition to the local schools, Mr. Hagar’s education included a course at Victoria College, Cobourg. For many years he was a large dealer in coal and wood, keeping a wharf at Welland and supplying steamers plying through the canal, as well as doing a local fuel and wharf-age business. A few years ago he returned to the farm in Thorold township. The purchase of this by Government in order to close the Quaker bridge brought about his return to town again, a few months ago. For some time past he had been slowly failing in health, which medical aid, nursing and change of air failed to check, and his last serious illness was brief.
Deceased has filled the position of municipal councillor for the town of Welland, and for one term represented Thorold township in the county council, being elected reeve in 1871, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of James Brooks. In politics he was a pronounced Liberal. In religious faith he was a lifelong and active member of the Methodist church, of which he was a trustee for many years. He was twice married, his first wife being a daughter of late James Fell of Chippawa. She died leaving two daughter, Maud and Maggie, who with the present Mrs. Hagar (a daughter of the late George Brooks of St. Johns west,) survive to mourn the loss of a loving father and husband.
The funeral took place from the family residence, North Nain street, on Saturday afternoon; interment in Dawdy’s cemetery, Pelham Centre. Messrs. Alex Robertson, W.H. Gainer, John H. Crow, George H. Burgar, C.H. Reilly and O.H. Garner acted as pallbearers. The floral mementoes were chaste and lovely. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Hockey, assisted by Rev. Mr. McCuaig. The former referred to the firm and beautiful faith and reliance of deceased upon the promises of scripture, and a reunion of loved ones in a future that fadeth not away. His end was peace.
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