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GEORGE ROBERTSHAW
Fonthill News
[Welland Tribune, 16 December 1898]
One of Fonthill’s oldest and most widely known and highly respected residents, George Robertshaw passed to the life hereafter yesterday, Thursday morning, in the 73rd year of his age. Although Mr. Robertshaw had been unwell for a long time, the final messenger came abruptly, and the sudden death cast a deep feeling of gloom and regret over this community. A widow, one son, Fred, in Los Angeles, Cal., and one daughter, Mrs. Stuart Davidson of Fonthill, survive to mourn the loss a kind husband and father. Deceased was a fervent and faithful member of the Anglican church; and for many years he filled the position of high constable of the county of Welland. In politics he was a consistent Liberal from principle. He was the soul of honor, a good citizen and a good man, whose demise will leave a palpable void in the community. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Saturday) from the house at 2 p.m., thence to Holy Trinity church; interment at Fonthill cemetery.
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