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DR. C.J. McBRIDE
Died Suddenly Sunday Morning
Was Popular Physician, Member of Numerous Lodges and Keenly Interested in Sports.
[People’s Press. 4 March 1919]
Last Sunday morning, about five o’clock, the death occurred at his home on East Main Street of Dr. C.J. McBride, one of the best known and most popular practitioners of this county. The news of the doctor’s death came as a great surprise to the majority of his friends here, who, although aware of his illness, had not anticipated that it would end fatally. A little over a week ago Dr. McBride in company with a number of friends had set out for a trip to Florida. Upon reaching New York city, Dr. McBride was taken suddenly ill as he stepped off the train, all but collapsing upon the platform. He was brought home to Welland immediately and his condition grew worse until the end came. For some years he has suffered from tuberculosis, which was the cause of his death.
The late Dr.McBride was held in the highest esteem in Welland and the county. Although he had been here but seven years, he had in that time built a large and important practice, and had attained an enviable reputation throughout the district. Of late years his medical advisers and friends have urged him to take a rest, but not withstanding the ravages of his malignant malady, his apparently inexhaustible energy kept him going, caring for his practice, practically until he died. He had also a large circle of personal friends who are shocked to hear of his death while still in the prime of life.
Dr. McBride was born thirty-four years ago in Cookstown, Ont., being the son of the late Robert McBride. He was a graduate of Toronto University and came to Welland seven years ago. He has been a county coroner for a number of years.
Dr. McBridge was an enthusiastic sportsman and ever since living in Welland has taken an active interest in the sports of the city. At the time of his death he was president of the local Hockey Club, a position he has held for a number of seasons. He was also actively interested in lawn bowling and other sports.
Deceased was a Mystic Shriner, and a member of the Elks, Foresters and Woodmen of the World. He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Della Cluff of Clinton, his mother and one brother, and a step-sister and step-brother.
Dr. McBride will be buried at Alliston, the body leaving here Wednesday morning. This evening (Tuesday) at seven-thirty o’clock, a Masonic service will be held at his late residence, East Main Street, to be followed by a service conducted by the Rev. Messrs. Avison and Thompson.
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