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THOMAS CUMINES
[Welland Tribune, 14 September 1900]
The death of Thomas Cumines took place at Niagara Falls, N.Y., on Tuesday morning, 11th inst., aged 64 years. Mr. Cumines had been in delicate health for a long time, but had been rather improved of late, and went to Niagara Falls for treatment, and in the hope that a change would prove further beneficial. His last serious illness and death were therefore unexpected, and the announcement proved quite a shock to his community.
Mr. Cumines was a native of England. In politics he was a Conservative; in religion a member of the Church of England. He had carried on a drug business here (Welland) for nearly thirty years, and although rather retiring from publicity, was a very influential and most highly respected member of the community. In his demise this community loses one of its most upright and honorable business men. He filled the office of coroner for many years, and with exceptional ability and good judgement. As a mark of the public loss sustained in his demise, the county flag at the court house was flown at half-mast from the time of his death until his funeral. He leaves a widow, daughter of the late James Mcglashan of this town, three daughters-Mrs. C.P. Godden, Toronto; Miss Nellie and Miss Ethel-and one son, Mac, who is a member of the Northwest Mounted Police. The relatives have the sympathy of the community most fully in their sad bereavement.
The body was brought to Welland on Tuesday, the funeral taking place on Thursday afternoon. A large concourse of friends assembled at Holy Trinity church to pay their last respects to the deceased. The service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Johnstone. The pall-bearers were: Hon, R. Harcourt, W.M. German, Sheriff Smith, Col. Morin, I.P. Willson and D. Ross. Interment was made at Fonthill cemetery.
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