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[Welland Tribune February 28, 1947]
The funeral of Michael Chindeme who died at his home, 500 King street on Monday evening was held on Thursday morning from the late residence to St. Mary’s church and Requiem Mass was sung by Father F.A. McKenna, and prayers were read at the graveside. The funeral was largely attended, and many floral tributes and mass cards were noted. The pall bearers were John Muto, Fred Iannizzi, Steve Rome, Nick Bruzzese, Mario Beccario and Sylvester Giganti.
[Welland Tribune February 28, 1947]
The funeral of Andrew Mezo, who died on Monday, February 24, at his home, 18 Sixth street, was held on Thursday afternoon from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, to Woodlawn cemetery. Rev. Charles Farkas officiated. The funeral was well attended, and there were many floral tributes. The casket bearers were Joseph Orlick, Steve Cordas, George Najli, Joseph Faket, Steve Saltan and Pal Ganasi.
[Welland Tribune February 6, 1947]
The funeral of Miss Minnie E. Canniff, who died Monday afternoon at her home, 24 East Main street, was held yesterday afternoon from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, to Fonthill cemetery for interment. Rev. L.R. Ballantyne conducted the services.
Among the floral tributes were pieces from Martin Dairy Ltd., W.A. of Central United church and “The Neighbors.”
The pall bearers were Wm. Gordon, John Martin, Edgar Martin, Omer Sutton, Warren Sutton and Henry Sumbler.
[Welland Tribune November 3, 1943]
Central United church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, when Rev. G. H. Knighton united in marriage Elda Florence Bender, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs Oscar Bender and Warrant Officer Robert John Arthur, R.C.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Arthur of Welland. The chancel of the church was arranged with ferns and baskets of chrysanthemums.
The bride given in marriage by her father, wore a pretty streetlength dress of powder blue wool made in twopiece style and a becoming headdress of flowers and net in a matching shade. Her colonial bouquet was of ophelia roses and chrysanthemums of the button variety with a sprig of heather sent from Scotland.
Her attendant, Mrs. Fred Schulze of Welland, wore a becoming street length dress of coral wool with a headdress similar to that worn by the bride and she, too, carried a colonial bouquet of pink roses and baby chrysanthemums.
The best man was the groom’s brother, George Arthur of Welland.
Following the ceremony a reception for the immediate families was held at Rathfon’s Inn, where the bride’s mother received wearing a dress of gold crepe with black accessories and a corsage of roses and baby chrysanthemums. The groom’s mother, who assisted, wore a nut brown crepe dress wit matching accessories and a corsage of roses and button chrysanthemums.
The bride’s table was arranged with yellow centrepiece of chrysanthemums and matching tapers in silver holders and the wedding cake.
After the reception the bride donned a black wool with silver fox coat and black hat for a wedding trip to Ottawa and eastern points. Later they will take up residence at Truro, N.S.
Before leaving, the bride presented her maternal grandmother, Mrs. F. Barrett, with her bouquet.
Guests from out-of-town included Mr. And Mrs. William English of St. Catharines and Mrs. D.L. Thomas of Victoria, B.C.
Those who entertained for the bride prior to her marriage were Mrs. S. Roos of Welland, a tea; Misses Joy Green, Ella Cowper and Mildred Fraser, a kitchen shower; and Mrs. E.J. Pietz, Miss Marylou Pietz and Mrs Alfred Kramer, a variety shower.
[Welland Tribune December 11, 1943]
Suddenly at the Welland County General hospital on Saturday, December 11, 1943, Anthony Tavano, beloved husband of Helen Tavano and father of Joseph and Saverio Tavano in his 42nd year. The funeral will be held from the J,J, Patterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young street, on Tuesday, December 14 at 8.30 p.m. to St. Mary’s church for requiem mass at nine .Interment in Holy Cross cemetery.
Funerals – Anthony Tavano
A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral service yesterday for the late Anthony Tavano, 161 Bald street, who died Saturday at the Welland County General hospital. The funeral was held from the J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral home, 19 Young street, to St Mary’s church, where Rev. A McMahon officiated at requiem mass.
Interment was in Holy Cross cemetery. The pallbearers were Sam Paonessa, Angelo Trepasso, Joseph Paonessa, Sonny Paonessa, Joseph Foochuk and Sidney Convay.
[Welland Tribune December 16, 1943]
The four-months-old son of Mr. And Mrs Arnold Baldwin, Gary Victor Baldwin, died this morning at his parents’ residence, 70 McAlpine street south. The funeral will beheld on Saturday afternoon at 2p.m. from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, to Woodlawn cemetery for interment.
Funerals – Gary V. Baldwin
The funeral of the late Gary Victor Baldwin, four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Baldwin, 70 McAlpine street south, was held Saturday afternoon from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, with Rev. L.R. Ballantyne officiating. There were many friends and relatives attending and a profusion of floral tributes. Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery.
[Welland Tribune December 20, 1943]
The funeral of the late James Burrison, whose death occurred at Humberstone on Wednesday last, was held in Midland on Saturday afternoon. Rev. M. Stewart conducted the service. The remains rested at the J.J. Wichmann funeral parlors, Main street, Humberstone, until Friday night. Deceased had resided in Humberstone for the past three years.
The pallbearers were N. Edgar, L. Edgar. G. Galuley, E, Headerson, J. Mackley and L. Headerson, all of Midland.
Surviving are his widow, five daughters, Mrs. L. H. Thornton and Mrs. E.S. Hoover, London, Ont.; Mrs. J.A. Packer. Charwin, Alta; Mrs. T.E. Stephens and Miss Mildred Burrison, Humberstone and three sons, C.M. Burrison in Alberta, James Burrison, Ridgeway, and Thomas Burrison, at home.
[Welland Tribune December 20, 1943]
One of Humberstone township’s oldest residents, Alfred L. Bartz, passed away at his late residence, Dain City, on Sunday, December 19, 1943, in his 82nd year. The late Mr. Bartz was for 11 years a foreman in a tannery in Pennsylvania, coming there in 1879 from Germany. He then moved to Dain City, where he has resided and followed the occupation of farming for 53 years. He was a member of First Lutheran church, Humberstone.
He is survived by his wife, Amelia Bartz. Mr. and Mrs Bartz celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on July 4, 1939. There are also three children, Charles of Humberstone village; Bernard of Rochester, N.Y. and one daughter, Mrs. Delmore of Rochester, N.Y.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon, December 22, at two p.m. from the late residence in Dain City to Overholt cemetery for interment.
[Welland Tribune November 1, 1943]
Fonthill Nov.1-The death of Albert E. Lawrence of Thorold township occurred at his home on Port Robinson road on Thursday morning after a short illness.
The late Mr. Lawrence was born in Pennsylvania but spent the greater part of his life in Thorold township. The only surviving relative is his wife, Alice Damude.
The funeral service was held from the Drake and Barron funeral chapel on Saturday afternoon with Rev. E.J. Whan officiating. Mrs. F. Benson sang a favorite hymn.
The bearers were Vernon Damude, Ronald Damude, Harley Damude, Hardy Damude, Howard Rouse and Carl McNeil. Interment was in Fonthill cemetery.
Funerals A.E. Lawrence
Funeral services for the late Albert E, Lawrence were held Saturday afternoon from the Drake and Barron parlors, Fonthill, on Saturday, October 30. Mr. Lawrence who died as the result of an accident which occurred two weeks previously, passed away on October 27, at his home.
Born in Pennsylvania on August 12, 1870, he came to Canada 46 years ago and was a mason by trade. For the past 30 years, however, he conducted his own farm. He was a member of the Welland County Agricultural Society for the past 45 years.
[Welland Tribune January 30, 1947]
The marriage of Miss Catharine Hippwell to Donald Cook took place at Fenwick United church parsonage on Saturday, Jan 25, with Rev. W.A. Dempsey officiating.
The bride was charming in a dusty rose suit with black accessories and a corsage of peach roses.
She was attended by Miss Betty Bessoy who wore black with corsage of pink carnations. The best man was a brother of the groom, Herman Cook.
For going away the bride donned a black coat trimmed with fur.
After a short honeymoon the young couple will take up residence in Welland.
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