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[Welland Tribune March 4, 1947]
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for the infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Seth Willford of Niagara Falls whose death occurred at the Niagara Falls General hospital on Friday, Feb. 28. Rev. A.D. Sutherland, minister of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church officiated at the Sutherland-Thorpe Funeral Home, 152 Hellems avenue, and at Fonthill cemetery where interment took place.
[Welland Tribune March 1, 1947]
John Wood, for more than 23 years a resident of Welland, and a resident of Hamilton for the past 16 years, passed away on Sunday morning at Hamilton General hospital in his 62nd year. Born in Bury, Lancashire, 61 years ago he came to Canada almost 40 years ago. He was an adherent of Central United church, and with the A.F. and A.M. was a member of Wardrope Lodge Hamilton, also of the Hindoo Koosh Grotto, and of Excelsior Chapter, O.E.S. He was employed as a moulder in a number of plants, first in Welland area and later in the Hamilton district.
Deceased is survived by his widow Mrs. Mary E. Wood, Hamilton, a son James Wood and a daughter, Lily, Mrs. John Whelan in Welland, and by a daughter pearl, Mrs. George W. Monk of Hamilton.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, March 4, at 2 p.m. from the Cotterill funeral home, 393 King street, west, Hamilton to Woodlawn cemetery in that city.
[Welland Tribune March 1, 1947]
The death occurred on Saturday, March 1, of Mrs. Harriet May Paterson, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Fred Wilkins, Thorold Road, in her 53rd year. Born in Great Britain, she came to Canada from Newtregar in 1911. She was a member of Holy Trinity church, also of the Welsh Society of Welland, Surviving are deceased’s husband, John W. Paterson; a daughter, Betty, and two sons, Leonard D. And John V. as well as two sisters, Mrs. Fred Wilkins and Mrs. Alberta Venables, all residing in the Welland district.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, to Woodlawn cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 1, 1947]
The funeral of Cvijeta Miscevich wife of George Miscevich Sr., whose death occurred at her residence, 14 Kinnear street, on Friday in her 55th year, was held Sunday afternoon from the late residence to All People’s Mission, where service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Harvey G. Forster. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery.
The pallbearers were Joseph Krajnovich, Louis Kosanovich, Steve Kajganich, John Jovich, George Putkonjak and Peter Putkonjak.
Among the floral tributes were those of Lodge No. 48 SNF, Jogoslovenska Sloga, Port Colborne and “B” Shift, No. 4 building Inco.
Friends and relatives attended from Chicago, Ill., Garry, Ind., Des Moines, Iowa, Moline, Ill., Windsor, Sudbury, Levack, Niagara Falls, Chippawa, Hamilton and Welland.
[Welland Tribune March 3, 1947]
The funeral of the late John Joseph Jones, who died at his residence, 68 Fraser street, Port Colborne, on Thursday in his 59th year was held Saturday from the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne to St Teresa’s church, where mass was sung by Rev. B.P. Malone. Interment was in Mount St. Joseph cemetery.
The pallbearers were Edward Beauchamp, Jean Chapdelaine, Raymond Barrick, Austin Myler, Morden Carthew ad Donald Chisholm.
Among the floral tributes were those of Canada Cement Welfare association; “A” shift cutters, Inco.; Humberstone Shoe Co. Ltd. Employes; third floor girls, Humberstone Shoe Co. Ltd; Provincial Grand lodge, R.A.O.B.; City restaurant; Lakeside lodge, R.A.O.B; Sherk’s coal office; Laura Secord lodge, R.A.O.B, Niagara Falls, and Maple Leaf Milling Co. Ltd.
Friends and relatives attended from St. Catharines and Toronto.
Friday evening at the funeral home Lakeside Lodge, R.A.O.B., conducted their lodge service with Thomas Wilson in charge.
[Welland Tribune March 4, 1947]
The death occurred at her late residence, 204 Harriet street, Crowland, early this morning of Mrs. Mary Chehowski, wife of Nestor Chehowski, in her 39th year.
Born in Poland, Mrs. Chehowski came to Canada 35 years ago and had lived in this district for the past 30 years.
Surviving are her husband, Nestor Chehowski; one daughter, Anne; two sons, Alex and William; and a sister, Mrs. Anne Klimchuk, Toronto.
The remains are resting at the J.J. Patterson and Sons Funeral Residence, 19 Young street. Until Saturday morning. The funeral will be held from the family residence, 204 Harriet street, Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 4, 1947]
The funeral of the late Mrs. Albert Snider, whose death occurred on Saturday in her 79th year, was held Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. Theo. A. Iseler conducting services at First Lutheran church. Interment was in Overholt’s cemetery.
The pallbearers were Ernest F. Ott, Frank Snider, Fred Arnold, Norman Anthes, Percy Herbert and John Doran.
[Welland Tribune March 7, 1947]
Baskets of gladioli and ferns formed a beautiful setting in First Presbyterian church for the wedding on Saturday March 1, when Margaret, daughter of Mr, and Mrs Steve Pusti, of Port Colborne, was united in marriage with Carlton Weaving, son of Mr. Albert Weaving.
Rev. R.T. Rutherdale performed the ceremony. Miss Grace Smith was the organist, and accompanied Mrs. William Niznik, who rendered beautifully. “Because” and “I’ll Walk Beside You.”
Given in marriage by her father, the bride looked lovely in a white brocaded satin gown with a sweetheart neckline, which formed points at the waist. The full skirt was made of net over satin. She wore a long veil which was caught by a sweetheart headdress and carried a bouquet of white carnations with long streamers. She wore a gold cross, the gift of the groom.
The maid of honor, Miss Rosie Pusti, sister of the bride, wore a becoming gown of deep blue satin. She wore a shoulder length pink veil which was studded with artificial orchids and carried a bouquet of spring flowers. She wore a gold bracelet, the gift of the bride.
The bridesmaids Miss Irene Pusti, sister of the bride, wore similar gowns of light blue. They wore caps of flowers as their headdresses. They wore gold bracelets, the gift of the bride.
The best man was Douglas Brown Lochhead and the ushers were Joe Lanneval, Andy Vasko and Bob Cook of Welland.
A reception was held at Michael’s Dine and Dance for 100 guests, A four-piece orchestra provided the music for dancing. The brides mother received the guests wearing a purple flowered dress with a corsage of red roses and brown accessories. The groom’s grandmother assisted, wearing a green wool dress, with black accessories. The bride’s table was beautifully decorated with spring flowers, and centred with a four-tier wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom.
For travelling on a motor trip through New York State, the bride donned a blue wool suit., with blue accessories and a corsage of yellow roses.
Upon their return they will reside on Kinnear street, Port Colborne.
Out-of-town guests attended from Buffalo and Niagara Falls, N.Y. Welland and Toronto.
[Welland Tribune March 7, 1947]
Frederick Day, 71, native of Cayuga, and resident of Fort Erie half a century, died in Douglas Memorial hospital yesterday, where he had been confined about ten days. Specialists were unable to diagnose his trouble, although he had been in failing health following a fall some time ago. He retired as conductor of the New York Central six years ago, after 45 years of service, and was one of Fort Erie’s best known railway workers He was a member of the Masonic I.O.O.F. and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen fraternities, and is survived by his wife Mabel, and three sons, Homer, Frederick and Robert. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
[Welland Tribune March 7, 1947]
Fenwick, March 7- Mary Rebecca Tritton passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Fletcher, Fonthill, on Wednesday, March 8, 1947, in her 66th year, following an illness of two months’ duration. Born in Gainsboro township, she was the eldest daughter of the late John Nelson and Julia Ann Misener at Bismarck, and leaves to mourn, her husband, William F, Tritton, Hamilton; two sons, Eric M. Tritton, Hamilton and Leon E. Tritton, of Fenwick; two daughters, Mrs Ralph Yager, Fenwick and Mrs. Albert Fletcher, Fonthill; and five grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a sister Mrs. Charles Lounsbury (Edna), of St Catharines, and a brother William T. Misener of Bismarck.
She was a faithful wife and a devoted mother, and a friend to all who knew her, and will be greatly missed.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, March 8, at 2.30 p.m., from Lampman’s funeral chapel, Fenwick. Interment at Hillside cemetery.