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DEATHS – WILLIAM MAIN

[Welland Tribune January 18, 1947]

Main- At his home in Wainfleet, Ontario, on Friday evening, January 17, 1947, William Main in his  62nd year. Beloved husband of Emily Main, dear father of Basil, William, Russell and Alma, of Wainfleet; Osborn of Welland and Reta of North Pelham. Resting at the late residence where on Sunday, January 19th, 1 p.m., thence to Brethren In Christ Church, Winger, 2p.m. Interment in Sider Cemetery.

Funeral – William Main
The funeral of the late William Main, Wainfleet, who died at his home there on Friday evening, January 17, in his 62nd year, was held on Sunday afternoon, January 19, from the late residence, Wainfleet, to Sider Cemetery. Service was held in the Brethren in Christ Church, Wainfleet and was conducted by Pastor Edward Gilmore assisted by Bishop L. Shoalts. The Wainfleet  quartet sang several hymns, favorites of deceased. The pall-bearers were  friends and neighbors, Robert Gilmore, Vernon Pye, Harmon Marr, Clarence Putman, Lloyd Emerson and George Misener.

The late Mr Main had been a life long resident of Wainfleet, although in his later years he had spent some time as a painter in Welland. He was engaged in farming for many years, The funeral was largely attended, many friends coming from the surrounding district to pay their last respects. Deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emily Main; four sons, Basil, William and Russell, all of Wainfleet, and Osborne of Welland; also two daughters, Mrs. Earl Winger of North Pelham and Miss Main of Wainfleet also a brother, Norman of Wainfleet, and a sister, Mrs. Russell Nelson of Hagersville.

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