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ALBERT EDWARD GARDEN
SON OF PIONEER CITIZEN, PASSES
Welland Street Resident Dies in 68th Year After Lingering Illness
Was Former Printer, Serving Apprenticeship In Welland Telegraph Shop
[The Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 9 August 1932]
Albert Garden, 166 Welland street, great grandson of the late Colonel John Thompson of the BritishImperial forces in Canada and grandson of the late Captain John Garden of the 96th regiment stationed 80 years ago in New Brunswick, died early today after a lingering illness, in this 68th year. Mr. Garden was the son of William Nelson Garden, who was in 1875 the oldest living merchant in Welland county, and also a justice of the peace.
The late Mr. Garden was for many years in the printing business. He began his apprenticeship at the age of 15 under the late N.B. Colcock, editor of the Welland Telegraph in 1880. Later the journal was taken over by John and William Sawle, and in still later years Mr. Garden was employed under Thomas Sears. In his later years Mr. Garden was foreman with the Welland Telegraph, and under J.J. Sidey, former editor of The Welland Tribune.
Born in Welland on July 10th, 1865, Mr. Garden lived in the city practically all his life. He was one of the earliest members of the Canadian Order of Foresters, and for 40 years was a member of Welland Fire brigade, officiating as fire captain for a considerable period. He was an adherent of Holy Trinity Anglican church.
Miss Sarah L. Garden, a sister, residing at home, is the only surviving relative. The funeral will be held at 2.30 p.m. on Friday from the late residence, 166 Welland street, to Smith street cemetery. Rev. C. Gray Fakins, rector of Holy Trinity church, will officiate, assisted by rev. T.H. Ibbott, rector of Fonthill and Port Robinson.
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