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[Welland Tribune March 11, 1947]
Ridgeway, March 11- Funeral services for the late Elmer Mosher, who passed away at his home on Victoria Road, Crystal Beach, were conducted by Mrs. C. G. Davies of the Peoples church from Dell’s Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon.
Mr. Mosher was a native of Mount Morris, N.Y and had resided in Buffalo and Hamilton prior to coming to Crystal Beach, 30 years ago. He would have celebrated his 80th birthday on May 31.
[Welland Tribune March 11, 1947]
The death occurred this morning at the Welland County General hospital of Mrs Florence Wojcieszak, wife of Antony Wojcieszak of 804 Ontario Road in her 66th year. She was a native of Poland and had resided in Crowland for 30 years, She is survived by her husband, Antony Wojcieszak, a daughter, Irene, Mrs. Frank Pajak of Buffalo, a son, Adam Sczeleck, a brother, John Murawski, all in Welland and a sister Katharine Osinski in Poland.
The remains are resting at the J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young street until Wednesday afternoon, March 12 and the funeral will be held from the late residence, 804 Ontario Road, Crowland at 9.30 a.m Saturday, March 15 for Requiem Mass at 10 a,m, at the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Crowland, Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 23, 1947]
The funeral of William Henry Small whose death occurred on Tuesday night was held on Friday afternoon from the L.B. Sifton Funeral Home .St. Thomas. Rev. Thomas Birch of Shedden conducted the services. Interment was in the family plot in the St. Thomas cemetery.
During the service Mrs. Adam Hamilton sang “Jesus Remembers” accompanied on the organ by Mrs. Edward Heal.
The pallbearers were Maurice, Earl, and Glen Small, Donald, James and Ross Hamilton.
Beautiful flowers banked and surrounded the casket.
The late Mr. Small was the father of Norman Small, 76 Dover road, Welland.
[Welland Tribune March 31, 1947]
Largely attended the funeral of the late John Ewanyszyn of 240 Southworth street, who passed away at his home on Friday, March 27, in his 47th year, was held on Sunday afternoon from the Ukrainian Labor Temple, Ontario Road to Woodlawn cemetery. Rev. Fern A. Sayles of the Maple Leaf Mission, Crowland, officiated both at the Labor Temple service and at the graveside. Many floral tributes were noted at the graveside, tokens of the love and esteem in which deceased had long been held by a wide circle of friends.
The pall bearers were Andrew Kotzar, John Ewanyszyn, Joseph Holobudmyz, Julian Borys, Michael Kuibuidor, all of Toronto, and Peter Stark of Crowland.
[Welland Tribune March 29, 1947]
The death occurred at her residence, 124 Catharine street, Port Colborne, Friday afternoon, of Mattie S. Augustine, widow of the late Louis Augustine, in her 80th year. Death followed an illness of three weeks.
The late Mrs. Augustine was born at LaPorte, Indiana, and had resided in the Port Colborne district for the past 50 years. She was a member of the Reformed Mennonite church, Humberstone. Her husband predeceased her in 1936.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Laura Anthes, Port Colborne and Mrs. Kenneth Wismer, Toronto; four sons, Nathan and Zahrt Augustine of Rochester, Carl of Kenmore, N.Y. and Ernest of Windsor; six grandchildren; one great grandchild and a sister, Mrs. Ann Rupel, Chicago, Ill.
The funeral will be held from the late residence, 124 Catharine street, Port Colborne, at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, March 31 to the Reformed Mennonite church, Humberstone, for service at 2p.m. Rev. Walter Tripp, Stevensville and Rev Lloyd Weaver.
[Welland Tribune March 27, 1947]
Charles H. Rogers, veteran of World War I and for 13 years employed on bridges with the Welland Ship Canal in the Welland area, died last night at the home of his son, Wm. Chas. Rogers in the Quaker Road district, Thorold Township in his 74th year. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rose Anna Pardoe Rogers at home; five sons, William C. and Maurice, Welland; Percy, Port Arthur; George H., Fort Erie, and Wilfred Charles, Hamilton; two daughters, May, Mrs. S. Norris, Niagara Falls, Ont. and Gertrude, Mrs. George Calvert, New Bedford, Mass; also two brothers, Ted and Joseph Rogers in England; 21 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
Deceased came to Canada from Carrick Chase, England in 1907 and served with the Canadian Forestry Corps for three years in France in World War I. Later he joined the staff of the Welland Ship Canal, and was employed on bridges in the vicinity of Welland. He was a member of Welland Canadian Legion, and of Holy Trinity church.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, March 29 from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue at 2p.m. to Fonthill cemetery.
The funeral of the late Charles H. Rogers, who passed away at the home of his son, W. Charles Rogers, Thorold township, on Wednesday evening, March 26 in his 74th year, was held from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue to Fonthill cemetery on Saturday afternoon, and was largely attended. Rev. A.H. Davis, rector of Holy Trinity church, officiated both at the funeral home and at the graveside. Among the many floral tributes noted at the graveside were those from the operating employes of the Welland Ship Canal, the sales staff of the Fuller Brush Company, East Hamilton Canadian Legion, and Welland Canadian Legion.
The casket bearers were Frank Hamer, Don Walker, C.K. Dennis, Hennry Noble, Fred Beaty and Ambrose Salter.
The casket was draped with the Union Jack and Legionnaires dropped red poppies on the casket.
[Welland Tribune March 27, 1947]
The funeral of the late John Colquhoun who died at his home, 41 Wallace avenue south on Monday evening, March 24th, was held on Thursday afternoon from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street to Woodlawn cemetery and was largely attended. Among the many floral tributes noted at the graveside were those from the Welfare Club and the Drop Forge Canteen (Canada Foundries and Forgings Limited); U.E.,C.I.O.; the cloth room at Empire Cotton Mills; the coupling department of Page Hersey Tubes Limited; the Employes Association of Empire Cotton Mills; L.O.L, 1234.
The pall bearers were Jack Martin, Jack Barber, Jack Davis, Robert Colquhoun, David Caldwell and James Harvey.
Rev. A.D. Sutherland of St Andre’s Presbyterian church officiated.
On Wednesday evening L.O.L., 1234 held a lodge service in memory of deceased at the chapel and Past County Master J.T. Cawthorn was in charge. Assisting were Bro. Thos. MacQueen as chaplain. County Master Alex Watterson, Worshipful Master Richard Helm, and the recording secretary, Elmer Brandt.
[Welland Tribune, 18 June 1897]
One of the loveliest weddings of the season was that in which Miss Cora Armbrust of North Pelham became Mrs. Robert Campbell. The interesting event took place at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Armbrust, at eleven o’clock of the 9th day of June. At the hour appointed the bridal party entered the drawing room, where the Rev. W.M. Cruickshank of St. Anns performed the beautiful and impressive marriage service of the Presbyterian church. Friend and relatives to the number of about fifty assembled to witness the marriage. The bride was attired in a dress of light cream, trimmed with chiffon and cream lace, and looked charming, and was assisted by her intimate friend, Miss Bertha Berry, who also looked handsome in a dress of steel grey henrietta, trimmed with chiffon and white lace. The groom was ably supported by his cousin, A.D. Norris. After the ceremony had been duly performed and all had joined in wishing them happiness, success and a lengthy, wedded life, all repaired to the dining-room where a sumptuous repast, consisting of all the delicacies that one could possible desire, awaited their attention. The presents to the bride were numerous, handsome and useful. At 2.30 o’clock Mr. and Mrs. Campbell left for Welland, accompanied by the usual donations of rice and antiquated shoes, where they took the train via Michigan Central for near St. Thomas, where they will reside.
[Welland Tribune March 27, 1947]
Ridgeway, March 27-Rev. P.P. Wilt, pastor of St Luke’s Lutheran church conducted funeral services for the late Mrs. Ellen Miller, 76, on Tuesday afternoon. Pall bearers were Fred T. Smith, Cornelius F. Wolfe, William C. Stewart, Martin J. Smith, Carl Hempel and W. G. Athoe. Interment was in Beaches cemetery, Sherkston.
[Welland Tribune March 26, 1947]
Pelham, March 26-Melborne Donald (Bernard) Emsley, a North Pelham resident for 12 years, died at his home, Stone Road, North Grimsby on Monday after an illness of over two years. Mr. Emsley was born in St. Catharines, January 15, 1920. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Emsley, Grimsby.
Surviving are his wife, the former Goldie Wilcox; two daughters, Corona and Kathleen, Helen and Evelyn. An only brother was killed overseas.
Services were held at the Emsley residence in Grimsby Monday afternoon, thence to the Stone church,Fulton. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. J.A. Sutherland of Tapleytown, conducted the services.