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DEATH OF MRS BLAMEY

[Peoples Press October 10, 1905]

Mrs Blamey relick of the late Richard Blamey, and mother of  Mrs L.E.J. Hopkins of this town, died in Buffalo on Saturday morning last as a result of a severe operation for appendicitis. Mrs Blamey was a great sufferer and the best  surgeons agreed that an operation was the only hope of relief. The disease proved deeprooted and the length of time necessary to  complete the delicate task rendered the patient extremely weak.Although successful in their work, the surgeons was unable to stay the fatal collapse. The remains were brought here on the  6 p.m. train on Saturday.

Deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. L.E.J. Hopkins of Port Colborne and Mrs Short of Toronto. Mrs Blamey was 72 years old.

The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at two o’clock from the  residence of Mrs L.E.J. Hopkins where the service was conducted by Rev. D.Russel Smith. Interment was made in Graybiel’s cemetery. The floral offerings were beautiful.

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