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DEATH REMOVES MRS. A. GILES
[Welland Tribune, January 15, 1947]
Fonthill Jan. 15-Many friends learned with regret of the passing on Monday afternoon at her home, Mrs Esther Giles, beloved wife of Arnold Giles, following an illness of several years.
Mrs. Giles was born in Pelham township on July 11, 1877, the daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Robert Lane. One brother Alymer Lane predeceased her a few years ago.
Mrs. Giles was loved for her attractive personality and cheery ways and was an active member of the Fonthill United church as long as her health permitted.
She is survived by her husband Arnold Giles; two daughters, (Irva) Mrs. Reginald Hodgkins of Toronto, Miss Freda Giles at home; four sons Leo, Harold, and Archie of the village and Gordon Giles of Welland; one brother, Irvin Lane and several grandchildren.
The funeral is being held on Thursday from the late residence with entombment in the Fonthill mausoleum. Rev. W. Hedley of St Catharines will conduct the service.
Many at Rites Mrs. A. Giles
Fonthill, Jan 18-The funeral of Mrs. Arnold Giles was held from her late home on Thursday afternoon and was largely attended. Many lovely floral tributes testified to the love and sympathy of a large circle of relatives and friends.
A comforting message was brought by Rev W. Hedley of St Catharines to the bereaved family and “The Old Rugged Cross” was beautifully rendered by Mrs. S.B. Brush her accompanist being Mrs. Roy Barron.
Entombment was made in the Fonthill mausoleum with the following acting as casket bearers; Fred Campbell, Sylvester Keenan, William Sharpe, Joseph Wilkes and Clare Lampman.
Among those from out-of-town who attended the funeral were Oxley Giles of Windsor, Mrs. Eva Cosby of Gravenhurst. Mr. and Mrs Reginald Hodgkins of Toronto, Will Baker of St Catharines, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lane of Thorold and Carl Lane of Humberstone.
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