DEATHS – JOHN R. MILLER
[Welland Tribune February 19, 1940]
The death occurred this morning at Welland county General hospital of John R. Miller in his 56th year. Deceased had resided at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. John Roach, 100 West street, Port Colborne. He was born in England and lived in Port Colborne about 10 years. He was a bricklayer and had been employed by various concerns throughout the district.
Predeceased by his wife, nee Myrtle Sager, in 1935 he is survived by one son Thomas in Toronto and two sisters in England.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street, to Oakwood cemetery
Rev. H.G.L. Baugh will have charge of the service.
Funeral John R. Miller
The funeral of John R.Miller who passed away in Welland County General hospital Monday, was held from the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne, yesterday afternoon. Rev. H.G.L. Baugh was in charge of the service, Interment was in Oakwood cemetery,
Deceased was born at Barrow-in-Furness, England. He came to Port Colborne about ten years ago and resided at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. John Roach, 100 West street. While in Port Colborne he was employed as a bricklayer by the Canadian Furnace Ltd., and other concerns.
The pallbearers were George Scott and Frank Doan of Welland. Percy Haun, Thomas Roach, Albert Noxel and George Cole of Port Colborne. Among the numerous floral tributes expressing the sympathy of friends was a beautiful piece from the Staff of the Dominion Paper Box Co., Toronto.
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