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DEATHS – GLADYS JEAN ANDERSON

[Welland Tribune March 11, 1947]

The death occurred at Welland County hospital Monday afternoon of Gladys Jean Anderson, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. William J. Anderson, 162 Steele Street, Port Colborne in her 15th year. Death followed an illness of only three days.

The late Gladys Anderson was widely known in the district as a clever and attractive entertainer. Her Scotch and popular songs and dances have entertained crowds in most communities in the district where she was exceedingly popular. She was born in Port Colborne and had resided here all her life. She was graduated from Steele Street public school,  was a member of First Presbyterian church Sunday school and a former member of the junior choir of the church. She was a member of the double trio which won five years consecutively in Port Colborne music festival competition

Surviving are her parents and two brothers, Robert and John.

The funeral will be held on Thursday, March 13, at 2 p.m., from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne, to Oakwood cemetery. Rev. R.T. Rutherdale will conduct the service.

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