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[Welland Tribune February 4, 1947]
The funeral of the late Wellington Lampman of 173 McInnis street Crowland who passed away at his home on Friday, January 31 was held on Monday afternoon from the Sutherland-Thorpe Funeral Home, 152 Hellems avenue to Hillside cemetery Ridgeville. Rev. J.W. Cory of the Free Methodist church officiated. Among the many floral tributes noted at the graveside were those from the employes of National Textiles Limited, and the Atlas Division of the Canadian Steel Workers.
The pall bearers were Daniel Alvin, Edmund Beamer, Oliver Davis, Thomas Davis, Walter Owens.
[Welland Tribune February 4, 1947]
The funeral of the late John C. McLean, who died suddenly on Saturday, February 1, after suffering a heart attack on Division street, was held on Monday afternoon from the H.L. Cudney Funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, to Woodlawn cemetery. Rev. A.H. Davis, rector of Holy Trinity church, officiated.
The funeral was held under Welland Canadian Legion auspices, the casket was draped with the Union Jack and Legionaires dropped poppies onto the casket as they passed by. The many floral tributes noted at the graveside included among others one from employes of the Commercial Hotel, and one from Branch 4 of the Canadian Legion.
The pall bearers, all members of Welland Canadian Legion, were Geo Hodgson, Hugh Wilson, Daniel McIntyre, Walter Lee, Herb Mathers and Harry Russell.
The “Scottish Lament” was rendered by Piper Alex McCrae.
[Welland Tribune February 3, 1947]
The funeral of the late James Snow of 102 Burgar street, who died in his 65th year at the Welland County General hospital on Thursday afternoon, January 30, was held on Sunday afternoon from the Sutherland-Thorpe Funeral Home, 152 Hellems avenue to Woodlawn cemetery. Welland Corps of the Salvation Army officiated, with Major and Mrs. Frank Tilley in charge and members present sang several of the deceased’s favorite hymns. Mrs Hazel Skinner presided at the organ. The large number of floral tributes noted at the graveside bore tribute to the love and esteem in which deceased had been held by many friends.
The casket bearers were Alec Szakaco, William Evans, Albert Smith, Charles Teller, Mr. Collins and Harry Oates.
[Welland Tribune January 27, 1947]
The funeral of the late Hattie E. VanValkenburg, wife of W.R. VanValkenburg, whose death at her residence, 210 Charlotte street, Port Colborne, on Wednesday, was held from the Dell and Merton Funeral Chapel, 50 Clarence Street , Port Colborne, on Saturday afternoon to Overholt’s Cemetery. Rev. R.T. Rutherdale conducted the service.
The pallbearers were Mayor H.H. Knoll, J.R. O’Donnell, W. Ross Rodger. Dr. W.W. McBain, H.P. Roe and Lawrence Henderson.
Among the floral tributes were those of the Ladies Aid and Women’s Missionary Society of First Presbyterian Church; Port Colborne Lions Club; Port Colborne and Humberstone Retail Merchants’ Association; F. Greer Roberts Co. Ltd., and J.A. Grant and Sons.
Friends and relatives attended from Toronto, Cooksville, Bramtford, Stratford, Niagara Falls, Norwich, Vineland, St Catharines and Welland.
[Welland Tribune January 23, 1947]
The death occurred at his residence, 102 Amherst Avenue, Buffalo N.Y. unexpectedly yesterday of Thomas Steffens, native of Port Colborne and resident of the town for 25 years, in his 64th year.
The late Mr Steffens, who was engaged in the marine business moved to Buffalo some 40 years ago from Port Colborne
Surviving are his widow, Blanche; four sons, Ralph, Marshall, Thomas, Jr., and Klein; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Todd, Montreal, and Mrs. William Howard (Elizabeth) Buffalo. He was predeceased by a sister, Mrs. Catharine Beck, at Port Colborne in April last.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, January 25, at 2. p.m., from the residence, 102 Amherst avenue, Buffalo N.Y., to St Mark’s Episcopal Church for service at 2.30 p.m..
[Welland Tribune February 5, 1947]
Funeral services for Neil Bradt who died Saturday in the Welland County General Hospital in his 67th year, were held yesterday from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street at 4p.m.
The late Mr. Bradt was night clerk at the Dexter hotel and had resided in the city for the past 18 years.
Among the floral tributes was one from the Dexter hotel.
The pall bearers were Chas.. Austin, Wm. Gilmore, Jack Coooper, Wm. Robinson, Jack Green and John Wright.
The services at the funeral chapel at the graveside in Woodlawn.
[Wellland Tribune March 5, 1947]
A pretty wedding was solemnized at St Andrew’s Presbyterian church, Saturday at 3p.m., when Vera Brocklebank, youngest daughter of Mr, and Mrs J. Brocklebank, Dunbar avenue, was united in marriage to Charles Dobos, son of Mr and Mrs. C. Dobos, Lock street, with Rev. A.D. Sutherland officiating at the double ring ceremony.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attractive in a gown of white sheer with embroidered bodice buttoned down the back, and full bishop sleeves. Her long tulle veil was caught to her head by a tiara of white sheer edged with tiny satin ruche. Her only ornament was a single strand of pearls the gift of the groom. She carried a bouquet of red roses and white snapdragons with white streamers.
Mrs. T. Negele sister of the bride as matron of honor, was gowned in primrose yellow marquisette, with gathered bodice and long full sleeves. Her headddress was a sweetheart crown of matching material with satin trim and shoulderlength veil. She carried a bouquet of pink carnations and snapdragons.
The bridesmaids, Mrs. J. Baldassaro, of Niagara Falls N.Y. sister of the bride, and Miss Eileen Collings, of Welland, wore aqua gowns similar to that of the matron of honor. They wore matching
sweetheart crowns with satin trim and shoulder-length veils, and carried bouquest of pink carnations and snapdragons.
Miss Joyce Dobos, sister of the groom, as junior bridesmaid, wore a gown of pale blue sheer with tiny pink bows. She wore a bandeau of pink flowers in her hair, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations.
Tony Negel acted as best man, and the ushers were Harold Dilts, and Harry Brocklebank, brother of the bride.
Donald W. Justice was at the organ, and during the signing of the register, accompanied Miss Jessie Elder, who sang “Because.”
A reception for about 40 guests was held at the home of the bride’s parents, with a three-tiered wedding cake topped with bride and groom. The bride’s mother, Mrs.J. Brocklebank received wearing a street-length dress of fushia crepe with black accessories. She wore a corsage of red roses and snapdragons.
For travelling to Buffalo, N.Y. and the surrounding district the bride donned a powder blue crepe dress with white embroidery on the neckline, and cap sleeves. She wore black fur coat and black accessories.
On their return Mr. And Mrs Dobos will reside on Burgar street.
[Welland Tribune March 3, 1947]
On Saturday, March 1st, 1947, at London, Ontario, Margaret Kerr, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. William Kerr to William Howard Cook, son of Mr. And Mrs. E.H. Cook, of Port Colborne.
[Welland Tribune March 4, 1947]
Central United church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, when Edna Wing, daughter of Mrs. Estelle Wing, was united in marriage to Leslie Carpenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, Welland. Rev. L.R. Ballantyne officiated.
The bride, given in marriage by her brother, John, was lovely in a gown of white satin, trimmed with lace, and her veil was caught to a coronet of white lilies. She carried a bouquet of white calla lilies. Her only ornament was a single strand of pearls, the gift of the groom.
The matron of honor was Miss Jane Wing, sister of the bride, gowned in blue, with a headdress of blue lilies, and carrying a bouquet of yellow carnations and mauve snapdragons.
The bridesmaids were Miss Phyliss Fellows and Reta Auberton, who were frocked in peach-colored gowns, with headdresses of matching braids on scull caps made of peach criss-cross ribbons dotted with seed pearls, and elbow length gloves of marching color. They carried bouquets of pink carnations with white snap dragons.
The best man, was Sydney Fellows, cousin of the groom, and the ushers were Peter Wing and Ross Morris.
A reception for 50 guests was held at the home of the bride’s brother, following the ceremony.The Bride’s mother received in a dress of navy and white, with a corsage of red and white roses. The mother of the groom chose mauve, with a corsage of red and white roses.
For a trip to Niagara Falls and Toronto, the bride wore a navy blue suit and black coat, with accessories of red trimmed with gold. Her corsage was of red roses and white sweet peas.
Mr. and Mrs Carpenter will reside on Mill street, Welland.
Guests were present from Toronto and Stevensville.
[Welland Tribune March 4, 1947]
The marriage of Pearl Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown, to Alvin Massey, son of Mr. and Mrs Fred Massey, was solemnized by the Rev. George H. Knighton in Central United church, Port Colborne. The church was arranged with baskets of daffodils and ferns and Reginald Steeves was at the organ. During the signing of the registry Miss Edith Bowman of Welland sang Sanderson’s “Until.”
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a lovely gown of white satin, the skirt falling into a graceful train. The bodice was made with a nylon lace yoke and long sleeves tapering to points. Her veil, arranged with a coronet was of illusion and fell to the floor. She carried a bouquet of red roses and wore a necklace of pearls. Her only attendant, Miss Julia Thomas, wore a gown of blue net, the skirt made in two tiers. Taffeta flowers were appliqued at the neckline. She wore a necklace, the gift of the bride and carried an arm bouquet of roses.
The groom was attended by Howard Niece and the ushers were Max Hill and Gordon Olm.
Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents for 60 guests. Receiving with the bridal party, the bride’s mother wore a gown of blue crepe, embroidered in sequins, a matching hat and a corsage of gardenias. Mrs Massey, who also received, chose a black crepe gown with sequin trimming and matching hat and she, too, wore a corsage of gardenias.
The bride’s table was arranged with the wedding cake flanked with tall pink tapers in crystal holders.
For travelling the bride donned a blue wool suit trimmed with white fox fur over which she wore a muskrat coat. Matching accessories and a corsage of roses completed her costume.
Mr. and Mrs. Massey will reside on McCain street Humberstone.
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