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THOS E. WILSON DIES SUDDENLY
[Welland Tribune February 11, 1947]
One of Port Robinson’s most highly respected citizens passed away suddenly last evening in the person of Thomas Edward Wilson, who died at his home on West Bridge street while at work removing snow from the driveway at his residence. He was born on December 3, 1878 at Bright, Ont. But moved while a young man to the United States joining a brother in the steel business in Pittsburgh.
Returning to Canada in 1912 he came to Port Robinson, and had been employed with the Standard Steel Company Limited, Port Robinson for over 33 years. He was purchasing agent and store keeper for this firm at the time of his death, and he was also a prominent member of Port Robinson United church, being a member of the board, and he had been Sunday school superintendent for 25 years.
He married Miss Elizabeth Jane Atkinson of Pittsburgh in that city in 1901. He was one of nine children, and only one brother now survives, Roy Wilson of Homestead, Pa.
Deceased was a Free Mason, and was a past master of Myrtle Masonic Lodge, Port Robinson. He was also a trustee of S.S. No. 4, Port Robinson and had been its secretary-treasurer for many years. He was a Liberal in politics, and was also a member of the Welland Civic Lawn Bowling Club. Deceased officiated for many years as secretary-treasurer of the Port Robinson Fire Area. He had for some time been supervising the work of building the new Sunday school and hall at Port Robinson United church.
Deceased who was a son of the late Joseph and Rebecca Wilson of Bright, Ont., is survived by his widow Mrs. Wilson, a son, Herbert Wilson of Vancouver, B.C. and five daughters, Belva, Mrs. Lorne Holditch, Port Robinson; Fanny, Mrs. David Kemp Jr., St Catharines; Edith, Mrs. John Shannon, St. Catharines; Helen, Mrs. J.N. Marquis, St Catharines, and Muriel, Mrs. Edward Bell of Blythe.
A Masonic service will be held at the late residence, West Bridge street on Wednesday evening, and the funeral will be held from the late residence to Fonthill cemetery on Thursday, February 13 at 2.30 p.m.
Last Rites for Edward Wilson
Port Robinson, Feb. 15-Friends from all walks of life gathered at the home of the late Thomas Edward Wilson on Thursday afternoon to attend his funeral.
Rev. W.E. Long pastor of United church of which Mr. Wilson was a faithful member, read psalms and lessons and recited prayers. He was assisted in the service by Rev. S.B. Stokes, pastor of Lundy’s Lane United church a close friend of the Wilson family, as Port Robinson was his first appointment. He stated Mr. Wilson was a great help to him in his work and was not only a friend but a counsellor. Rev. Long stated Mr. Wilson’s qualities could be summed up in three words. “The Good Samaritan.”
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