WILLIAM M. McGUIRE
Thorold News
[Welland Tribune, 25 November 1898]
It is our sad duty this week to record the death of Wm. McGuire, a well-known and highly esteemed resident of Thorold township, who died at his home, Quaker Bridge, on Tuesday morning, of heart trouble. He was a native of Ireland, having been born in that country in 1823, and hs trade was that of a mechanic. He was a first class carpenter and followed his trade until about eight years ago, when he retired to his farm at Quaker Bridge. Deceased leaves a widow and six children:-William of South Chicago, John of Johnstown, Pa., Joseph of Welland. Mrs. Price Howell of West Branch, Michigan, Mrs. Fred McCann, Quaker Bridge, and Mrs. J.T. Ward, Welland. Samuel, another son, died in Welland in June last. The funeral was held on Thursday morning, to the R.C. church, Father Trayling officiating. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Dowd, Ross, Ball, Gainer, Misener and Reuter. Requiescat in pace.
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