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DILLY COLEMAN – DEATH OF D. COLEMAN
Prominent Resident of County Succumbs
Was Well-Known in Welland-Took Active Part in Politics
[Welland Telegraph, 21 May 1912]
Dilly Coleman, one of the widest known and most prominent men in the county died at his home of his son, Arthur J. at Wellandport, on Thursday evening. Mr. Coleman was at one time very active in politics of the county. He was a very strong Liberal and was always concerned for the welfare and success of the party.
Mr. Coleman was in his seventy-seventh year. He was born in the village of Port Robinson, his parents being among the pioneer residents of the county. The Mansion House, and old hostelry in that village, was conducted for many years by Mr. Coleman’s father, Dilly sr., and it was run for some time by the deceased, previous to his father’s death.
The late Mr. Coleman married Miss Elizabeth McPherson of Port Robinson, who predeceased him about three years ago. Up to twenty-five years ago he resided in Port Robinson. He moved from Port Robinson to Boyle where he resided on a farm until three years ago. He then went west to the home of his son, Arthur at Wellandport, where he resided until his demise. The cause of death was Bright’s disease, of which he had been a sufferer for some time.
Two sons and two daughters, a brother and sister, are left to mourn their loss. They are-J.A. Of Wellandport and Dilly jr, of Stoney Creek the Misses Laura and Louise of Boston, Mrs. Geo. Ross of Port Robinson and Andrew Coleman of Atlantic City.
The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon. A short service was held at the house after which the body was taken to the Episcopal Church at Port Robinson of which deceased was a very devout member. Rev. Mr. Lyon of Fonthill preached the funeral services, a large number of friends and relatives attending. Interment was made in the family burying ground beside the church.
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