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DEATHS – MRS FANNIE SKITCH

[Welland Tribune February 21, 1947]

The death occurred this afternoon at her home, 121 Bald street, of Mrs. Fannie J. Wade Skitch. She was the widow of the late Alfred Skitch, well-known clothing and shoe merchant in Welland, who passed away in 1930. A member of Central United church, deceased came to Welland 37 years ago. She resided for a number of years in Port Hope. She was born in Durham county.

Surviving relatives include the  following children: Winnifred, Mrs. William Whittle; A.L. Skitch, and Miss Sybil Skitch, all in Welland; T.M. Skitch of Detroit, and Mrs. James Scott of Toronto.

The funeral, which will be private, will be held from the late residence, 121 Bald street, to Woodlawn cemetery, at 2 p.m., Monday, February 24, and Rev. L.R. Ballantyne, pastor of Central United church, will officiate.

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