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W.J. STUBBINGS PASSES; HE CAME TO CANADA, 1912
[Welland Tribune December 31, 1943]
Had been a resident of the village for 26 years
Fonthill, Dec. 31- The death of William John Stubbings occurred at his home in Fonthill on Wednesday. The late Mr Stubbings was born in Middlesex, England, coming to this country 32 years ago, first settling in Guelph and then coming to Welland, and then to Fonthill 26 years ago. He had been in ill health for some time.
Besides his widow, Emily Stubbings, he is survived by four sons, Jack in the village, Ernest with the 10th Battery Royal Canadian Artillery now overseas, Robert, who is training in the signal corps at Vancouver and Fred, and one daughter Hazel both at home; also two sisters, Mrs. W. Hart and Miss Harriett Stubbings of Guelph, and two brothers, Frank of Charlton Station and Fredrick of England.
The funeral was held from his late home today to Holy Trinity church of which deceased was a faithful member. Rev. E,N. Clarke officiated with interment in the Fonthill cemetery.
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