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ANDREW WILLARD VAN ALSTINE

[Welland-Port Colborne, 11 April 1934]

Death yesterday (10 April)  removed from Welland one of its well-known figures in the person of Andrew Willard Van Alstine, well-known local musician and in business as a barber more than 40 years in the city, who died at his home, 29 Dorothy Street, after a lingering illness.

Mr. Van Alstine had been ill for more than two years. He was born in Crowland township 60 years ago and had lived in the vicinity of Welland most of his life. He was one of the best known fiddlers of the district.

Deceased is survived by his widow (Cora Evelyn Hannah) and one sister, Mrs. Fred Anderson, Buffalo. The funeral will be held on Friday at 2.30 p.m. from the late residence, Dorothy street, to Fonthill Cemetery.

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