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[Welland Tribune March 27, 1947]
Wainfleet, March 27-Mrs. Mary Hoag, a well-known and respected resident of Wainfleet passed away at her home on Saturday, March 22 after a few weeks’ illness. She was born in 1855 at Buffalo where her father, David Jones of Devonshire, England, was a wagonmaker by trade. They moved to Marshville as it was then called about 75 years ago to the house now owned by Dr. Marshall. She is the last of the family of five girls and one boy.
She leaves to mourn her family of four sons and two daughters, Edward, Alfred, George and Louise at home, Benjamin of Buffalo and Florence of New York. There is also one grandchild, Beverly Hoag. Her husband predeceased her some years ago.
Mrs. Hoag was a great lover of home and her hospitality was widely known. She was a member of Christ Church and until recent years took pleasure in its services.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from her home to Morgan’s Point cemetery. The rector, Rev. F. Sutherst conducted the service. The pall bearers were Joseph Willson, Chas. Sagert, Walter Jones, Russell Brown, William Simpson and David Gilmore.
[Welland Tribune March 27, 1947]
Wainfleet, March 28- Private funeral services were held at the home of the deceased, Tuesday afternoon for the late Mrs. Mary Hogue, of Wainfleet. Rev. F.C. Sutherst of Christ Church, Anglican, officiated and interment was in Morgan’s Point cemetery.
The pall bearers were Joseph Willson, Ward Simpson, Charles Sagert, Walter Jones, Herbert Jones and R.C Brawn.
[Welland Tribune March 26, 1947]
Death occurred at Roosevelt Memorial hospital, Buffalo, N.Y., on Monday night of Wilfred O. Snider, former resident of Humberstone and son of Lemuel R. Snider, Humberstone, in his 51st year.
The late Mr. Snider was born at Humberstone and had resided in Buffalo for some years. Death followed a lengthy illness.
Surviving are his widow, Mae Doan; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Ferdinand; two sons, Milton and Lemuel and three grandchildren all of Buffalo, N.Y.; his father Lemuel R. Snider of Humberstone and two brothers and four sisters.
The funeral will be held from the Les Wing funeral parlors, Jefferson and Delevan, Biuffalo, N.Y., on Friday afternoon. Interment will be in Buffalo cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 26, 1947]
Beckett’s Bridge, March 25- Fifty-four guests were present from Buffalo, N.Y., Toronto, Windsor, Norval, Beamsville, Wainfleet, Welland and Port Robinson to extend their congratulations to Mrs. Cyrus Brown who celebrated her 80th birthday Sunday at the home of her son Ernest Brown, in Beckett’s Bridge. Presentation of a radio was made to Mrs. Brown by the family. Two daughters, Mrs. J.F. Warwick, of St. John, N.B. and Mrs. D.B. Hicks of Omemee, Ont., who were unable to be present, telephoned their congratulations.
Mrs. Brown has 64 direct descendants, 10 children, 36 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
[Welland Tribune March 21, 1947]
The funeral of the late Mrs. Herbert Lynn of Stop 17, who died at her home on March 17, was held on Thursday afternoon from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue to Fonthill cemetery. The funeral was largely attended and among the many floral tributes noted at the graveside were those from Thomas Steers and the boys, the teachers and pupils of the senior room at Quaker Road School, and from the employes of the John Deere Plow Company. Rev. A.H. Davis officiated. The casket bearers were John Weiss, William Martin, Tom Stickles, Ernest Coulter, Tom Nichols and Arnold Bartlett.
[Welland Tribune March 21, 1947]
The funeral of the late Hugh Cameron Asher, 819 East Main street, who passed away in his 50th year at his home of Thursday, March 20 was held on Saturday afternoon from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, to Doan’s Ridge cemetery, and was very largely attended. Rev. L.R. Ballantyne of Central United church officiated, both at the funeral home and the graveside. Mrs. L. Hazel Skinner presided at the organ.
Among the many lovely floral tributes noted at the graveside were those from the Goodfellows’ Club, Electro Metallurgical Company of Canada Limited; the United Electrical Workers’ Union, the shipping department, Page Hersey Tubes Limited; Welland Rifle Club, and one from “Friends and Neighbors,”
The casket bears were Elwood Watt, E. Burton, L. Culliford, Norval Lynn, C. Dixon and Tom Potter, all members of the rifle club.
[Welland Tribune March 20, 1947]
Fonthill, March 20- The funeral service for the late Mrs. Grace Rowe was held on Tuesday afternoon from her residence, and was attended by relatives and a large number of friends.
Rev. W.J. Wismer, pastor of the Fonthill Baptist church, officiated at the home and brought a comforting message to the bereaved family. Arthur Dilts, at the piano provided the music.
The many beautiful flowers showed the affection and esteem of a large circle of friends.
Interment took place in the Fonthill cemetery with Rev. O. Simmons assisting with the burial service. The bearers were Ernest Kinsman, E. M. Pitkin, J.C. Emmett. J.B. McClellan, D. Kinsman and Wm. Pitkin.
[Welland Tribune March 20, 1947]
The funeral of the late Mrs. Annie Woram, who died suddenly at the home of Mrs. J. Goodwillie, 37 Griffith street, on March 17, in her 66th year was held on Wednesday afternoon from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, to the Church of England cemetery, Smith street. Many neighbors and friends attended, and among the many beautiful floral tributes noted at the graveside were those from neighbors and friends, McCormick street, the employes at the Joseph Stokes Rubber Company’s plant, the Foreman’s Club, Joseph Stokes Rubber Company, and Quaker Road W.I.
Rev. A.H. Davis, rector of Holy Trinity church officiated both at the funeral home, and the graveside. The casket bearers were N.P. Haist, Fred Tufts, Walter Emmons, C. Peskett, Jack Morwood and W. Lane.
[Welland Tribune March 20, 1947]
The remains of the late Harry Meyers, who died suddenly on Wednesday morning at his home, 185 East Main Street, have been conveyed from the J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young Street to Toronto, where the funeral will be held. Deceased was about 50 years of age, and was employed at the plant of Atlas Steels Limited.
[Welland Tribune, 29 January 1909]
It was just 50 years ago on January 16th inst., that they leaned over a little crying tot and the neighbors declared it a fine looking child.
Like Moses of old, the infant grew strong, and today he is James McKeown, warden elect of Welland county.
Warden McKeown has just passed the half century mark, as indicated. He was born in Willoughby on the shores of the Welland river, and afterwards attended school at section number 7, among his teachers being Mr. Reavely, now one of the county auditors.
Leaving school in this district the subject of this little sketch went to Bellville Business College, where he received a useful business training. This trip to the Eastern city was made in 1883.
He then returned to the county of his first love, and followed farming, living on the Sodom road, where he works a farm of 100 acres.
He was elected reeve by constituents of Willoughby in 1907, and has been returned by acclamation yearly ever since.
His ability has been shown by his excellent work on the Industrial Home committee, and last year he was appointed chairman of that body.
The warden may be classed among the bald heads, and always says that “you cannot have both brains and hair.” Blue of eye, sharp and alert of manner and with a pleasing personality. The council of the County of Welland for 1909 have indeed made a good choice.
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