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FUNERALS – MRS. ELLEN MILLER

[Welland Tribune March 29, 1947]

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Ellen Miller of Ridgeway were conducted by Rev. P.P. Wilt at St. Luke’s Church on Tuesday, Mrs. Miller-the widow of Michael Miller who predeceased her in 1943- had been an active member of the church since 1912. She died suddenly on Saturday afternoon.

Born at Fort Erie on February 21, 1872, Mrs. Miller was orphaned at the age of nine when her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephen, died. She then lived at the home of Mr and Mrs. Christian Foreman, Ridgeway, until her marriage in 1890.

The Millers had a farm two miles west of Ridgeway and they lived there until their retirement which they spent at Ridgeway..

Mrs. Miller was a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society and served as its president for several terms. She also took an active part in the management of the Sunday School.

She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary S, Smith and a nephew, George Smith.
Interment was in the Beach cemetery.

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