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AGED RESIDENT OF WELLANDPORT DIES IN HOSPITAL

Mrs Amos Heaslip, 85, Is Buried in Riverside Cemetery

[Welland Tribune December 31, 1943]

Wellandport, Dec. 31-The remains of Mrs Amos Heaslip, who passed away on Sunday in Hamilton General hospital were brought for burial in the family plot in Riverside cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. The late Mrs Heaslip, who was 85 years of age, was born in Wellandport, the eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Fred Immel, and resided in the village for many years, and she had a wide circle of friends and relatives who will mourn her passing. After the death of her husband she took up residence in Dunnville, later going to her daughter in Dundas. She is survived by one son Neal Heaslip of Victoria, B.C. and two daughters, Mrs Ora Smith (Jessie), of Dundas, and Mrs Edward Cook (Irene ) of Port Colborne. Her husband passed away four years ago, one son Ray was killed in action in France during the First World War and Dr Percy Heaslip of Desboro died 16 years ago. Rev. Mr.Pattison, pastor of the United church, Dundas, and Rev. H.S. Fiddes of Wellandport officiated at the services at the home and graveside.

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