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DEATHS – NOTE PASSING OF W.W. LEE
[Welland Tribune January 26, 1945]
Fonthill, Jan. 26-The death of William Wesley Lee occurred at Hamilton on Sunday, January 21, following a lingering illness. He was in his 78th year.
The late Mr.Lee was born at Lyons near Aylmer, the son of the late Noah and Eliza Lee moving to Bertie township with his parents, when very young. He married Florence Gertrude Singer and resided in Thorold township for many years, later moving to Bismark. About 15 years ago Mr. And Mrs Lee took up residence in the village on Chestnut street.
Surviving are his widow; one daughter, Mrs Dorwin Disher, at home; two grandsons, Pte. Donald Disher of the east coast and Cecil Disher; also one sister, Mrs Euretta Grobb of Edwin, Man. One brother, Edward predeceased him a number of years ago.
The funeral was held from his late residence on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. W.A. Monteith, pastor of the Fonthill United church was in charge of the service. Interment took place in the Fonthill cemetery amid a profusion of flowers.
The pall bearers were Emery Bouk, Harry Farr, Herbert Robins, Archie Overholt, Ernest Moldon and Henry Jenter.
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