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EZRA GEE
Boyle News
[Welland Tribune, 18 March 1898]
It is our sad duty this week to record the death of Ezra Gee, son of Ezra Gee. Deceased who was 22 years of age was an exemplary young man, and his demise has cast a gloom over the whole community. He had never complained of being unwell until lately, and then his illness was not considered serious, and he was soon around again as usual. His father induced him to consult a doctor, and upon consulting Doctor Green he immediately pronounced some internal trouble, and that an operation would be necessary. Drs. Greenwood and Green performed an operation on Sunday, would have been successful in removing the cause but on further examination it was found that his liver was literally covered with cancers. They immediately informed the members of the family that there was no hope for him, and they, after a short time, made it known to him. He did not seem much surprised, and immediately cast all on Jesus, whose cause he espoused years before, and who had helped him over life’s stormy way thus far. He desired to see all his friends and from Sunday until Friday over a hundred visited him. His theme was the salvation of souls, and a glorious one it was. He preached, prayed and exhorted and asked many of his young friends to meet him in heaven. The Rev. Mr. Honey, on the day of deceased’s funeral, remarked such faith in Christ and such contentment in passing over Jordan, and were never noticed by him before.
The funeral was held on Sunday, 13th inst., services in Centenary church, interment in Lane’s cemetery. Rev. Mr. Backus preached the sermon and eulogized the deceased’s work while here. Knowing he had been a constant member of the U.B. church, here for some years. The remains were carried to the grave by six of his intimate friends. George Reece
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