Subscribe..
PORT ROBINSON WORKER KILLED
[Welland Tribune December 28, 1943]
Coroner W.K. Colbeck is investigating a fatal accident in which John Edward Porter, 57, Port Robinson, was instantly killed yesterday afternoon when a load of steel plate fell over while being borne in a carrier at the plant of Standard Steel Construction Company Limited. According to the story of the mishap given to the Tribune the carrier was forced over on its side and it fatally crushed Mr. Porter
John Edward Porter was born in Niagara-On-The-Lake 57 years ago, went to Palmerston in 1917, and came to Port Robinson from Palmerston two years ago to work with the Standard Steel Company. He is survived by his widow Mrs Celestie Porter; an only son Clarence Edward Porter; deceased’s father, John Edward Porter Sr. Of Niagara-On-The-Lake; a sister, Mrs A.W. Davey of Niagara-On-The-Lake, and a brother, T,W. Porter, also of Niagara-On-The-Lake. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. The remains are resting at the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, Welland.
Add A Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.