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DEATHS – JOHN MALCOLM SHERK
[Welland Tribune March 26, 1940]
John M. Sherk, 64. prominent resident of this vicinity, died suddenly in his Point Abino road home Monday He had been in poor health for some time but had improved greatly, and had made preparations for resuming extensive farming this year. Previously for 20 years he conducted the Point Abino creamery until he disposed of it to Silverwoods, Ltd., a few years ago. He lived all his life on the farm where he was born.
Hr was a member of Memorial United church and a staunch Liberal in politics, though he never sought any office.
He is survived by his wife, Grace; one son by a former marriage, Roy M. Sherk, now residing in Toronto; a brother, Marin B. Sherk of Sherkston; and a sister, Mrs. Watson Morgan of Port Colborne.
Funeral services will be conducted in the late home by Rev. Dr, E.M. Morrow, Preston former pastor of Memorial United church, at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will be in Ridgeway cemetery.
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