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IDA MAY CHRISTMAS
Port Colborne News
[People’s Press, 12 June 1900]
The community was shocked and saddened on Saturday last by the death of Miss Ida May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Christmas. Though deceased had been ill for nine months previous to her death, she had been quite better of late and hopes of recovery were entertained. She was taken ill with what the doctor pronounced as lung trouble. On Saturday morning last at half-past ten o’clock, she passed peacefully away, and the loving watchers scarcely noticed the end. During her illness all was done that skilful and patient attendants could do, but without avail.
That dreaded disease consumption has claimed another life-that of a young and happy girl, a life full of promise, a life, the taking of which will an irreparable loss to all who knew her. Deceased, who was born in Port Colborne, was 23 years of age. Her life here has been a pure and useful one. Her vacancy among her numerous friends can never be taken. All who knew her loved her.
The body was laid in a beautiful white casket, resting and partly covered in a bed of white flowers, and attired in white-all reminding the sorrowing friends of the purity of the life of which this silent body was but an earthly prison.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at half-past one, from the late home of deceased to St. James’ church, where the service was held. The rector, Rev. A. Bonny, spoke with deep feeling of the sweet, simple, Christian life of deceased. The choir sang some appropriate hymns. The church was filled, and all who were present were allowed to view the body. The interment was in Grabiel’s cemetery. A large concourse of friends drove to the burying ground.
The following were the pallbearers: Harry Palmer, O. Gilles, Geo. Laing, Charles. Bradley, Wm. Cook and Jos. Hanham.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of everyone in their sad affliction.
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