Results for ‘Early Citizens’
[Welland Tribune, January 10, 1947]
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Horne, whose death occurred at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Douglas MacIntyre, 63 Cross street, on Tuesday in her 91st year was held yesterday afternoon from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, Clarence street, Port Colborne, to Fonthill mausoleum. Rev. R.T. Rutherdale conducted the service.
The pallbearers were Donald Horne, Walter Horne, John Horne Jr., Leo LaPlante, Jack Ort and David Ort.
Among the floral tributes was one from the Foremen’s club of Canadian Furnace Ltd.
Friends and relatives attended the service from Toronto, Hamilton and Welland.
[Welland Tribune, January 22, 1947]
The funeral of Mrs Alice Maude Carpenter. Widow of the late John Carpenter, who passed away on Saturday evening, January 18, at the Welland County General hospital, was held this morning from the family home, 11 Locust Street, to St. Mary’s Church, where solemn requiem mass was sung by Rev. Father F.A. McKenna, assisted by Father F. Mahoney as deacon, and Father J.F. Culnan as sub-deacon, Father Mahoney officiated also at graveside.
The large number of floral tributes and mass cards noted at the funeral attested to the love and esteem in which deceased had long been held.
The pall-bearers were Thomas Breen. Donald Young, Alderman W.L. Valencourt, John Carpenter, John Bailey and Cecil Ricker.
[Welland Tribune, January 5, 1945]
Dain City, Jan. 5-The marriage of Miss Viola Mildred Nugent, only daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Charles W. Nugent of Dain City, to Harold Victor Binkley, younger son of the late Mr. and Mrs George Binkley, Hamilton, was solemnized in All Saints church at 10 o’clock Friday December 29th, with Rev. Morse C. Robinson, rector, officiating.
The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Sheldon W. Nugent, wore a becoming pale blue frock with black accessories and a corsage of tea roses. She was attended by Mrs. Evan Nugent, who chose a dress of rose crepe with black accessories and a corsage of pink baby chrysanthemums. Evan E. Nugent, brother of the bride, was groomsman.
After the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of Mr. And Mrs Evan Nugent. The bride’s table was centred with the wedding cake, flanked by pink tapers.
Following the reception the bride and groom left for Montreal, the bride travelling in a frock of purple crepe with gold trim and black accessories. On their return Mr. And Mrs Binkley will reside in Toronto.
Among the guests from out of town was Miss Blanche Binkley of Hamilton.
[Welland Tribune, February 24, 1947]
Niagara Falls, Feb.24-The death occurred this morning in the Niagara Falls General hospital, of Frederick Dell, a native of Crowland township, but a resident of Willoughby township for 45 years. He was engaged in farming, and despite his advanced years, was so engaged almost to the time of his death. He was in his 79th year. Deceased was an adherent of Lyons Creek United church. His wife, the late Mrs. Etta May Burns Dell, predeceased him. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. H.J. Thomas at home on their Willoughby township homestead; a grand-daughter, Miss Marjorie Thomas; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Wade, Willoughby township; Mrs. William Beam, Stevensville and Mrs. Charles Swayze, Los Angeles; also three brothers, James of Willoughby township, C. Cleve, Buffalo, N.Y., and George, Arizona, U.S.
The remains are resting at the Morse and Son funeral chapel, Niagara Falls, until Tuesday, and the funeral will be held on Thursday, February 27, at 2 p.m., from the family homestead, Willoughby township to Fonthill cemetery.
[Welland Tribune, February 19, 1947]
There was a large attendance at funeral services Monday afternoon for Mrs. Helen Hall, wife of Wm. P. Hall, whose death occurred at the Welland County General Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14 in her 63rd year.
The services were held from the Sutherland-Thorpe Funeral Home, 152 Hellems avenue and interment was in Victoria Lawn cemetery. Mrs. Hazel Skinner played the organ at the service. There were many beautiful floral tributes.
Pallbearers were Jack Nelson, Frank Hubbard, James Smith and Paul, Pat and Ted O’Brien.
[Welland Tribune, October 23, 1943]
The funeral of the late Benjamin DeLatre, whose death occurred at the residence of his sister, Mrs. William Upfold, 175 Charlotte street, Port Colborne on Wednesday in his 73rd year, was held yesterday afternoon from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel to Morgan’s Point cemetery. Rev. R.T. Rutherdale had charge of the service.
The pallbearers were Robert Blackhall, H.R. Appleyard, W.H. Smith, John Fitzgerald, David Farrar and O.M. Prettie.
The service was largely attended by friends and relatives and many floral tributes expressed the sympathy of others. Among these floral tributes was one from the Ladies; Aid of First Presbyterian church.
Friend attended from Buffalo, Morgan’s Point, Burnaby and Long Beach.
[Welland Tribune, January 3, 1945]
Funeral service for the late George Herbert, caretaker of St James Anglican church and guild hall, who died in Welland County hospital early Saturday morning was held in the chapel of the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne, yesterday afternoon and was largely attended by friends and relatives.
Rev. H.G.L. Baugh conducted the service.
Among a number of beautiful tributes testifying to the esteem in which deceased was held were those of St James’ Anglican church, St James’ Women’s Auxiliary, Central United Ladies’ Association, the staff of the H.E. Fretz garage and Iota chapter, Delta Kappa Phi sorority.
Interment at Overholt’s cemetery was deferred until a later date because of road conditions resulting from the storm. Paulbearers will be Wilbert Lewis, Fred Dunham, W.W. Crow, K.C., Daniel Berry, Joseph Bates and Robert Blackhall.
[Welland Tribune, January 2, 1945]
The death occurred at her residence Camelot Beach, Wainfleet township on Saturday night, December 30, of Alice Fyetta Busch, wife of John A. Busch, in her 65th year. Death followed an illness of some 18 months.
The late Mrs. Busch was born at Caster and had resided in Wainfleet township for the past 45 years. She was a member of First Lutheran church.
Surviving are her husband John A. Busch, two daughters, Mrs. Grant Bell, Port Colborne and Miss Gladys Busch at home; a grand-daughter; two brothers, George Crick of Fonthill and Norman Crick of Niagara Falls; three sisters, Mrs. Omer Dilts, Fonthill; Mrs. Robert Hall, Welland and Mrs Burton Udell, Niagara Falls. She was predeceased by a daughter Pearl in 1927, by a brother Charles Crick Jr. Of Welland and by a sister, Mrs. John Kells of Niagara Falls.
The funeral will be held from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel 50 Clarence street, Thursday afternoon to First Lutheran church, Humberstone for service at 2.30 o’clock. Rev. Theo A. Iseler conducting the services. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery.
Funerals Mrs. John A. Busch
The funeral of the late Mrs. John A. Busch whose death occurred at her residence, Camelot Beach, Wainfleet township, on Saturday, Dec. 30, in her 65th year, was held yesterday afternoon from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne, to Oakwood cemetery. Rev. Theo A. Iseler conducted the service which was largely attended by relatives and friends among whom were those from Toronto, Niagara Falls, Fonthill, Welland and Wainfleet.
During the service, Mrs. Joseph Wetherup sang, “Face to Face.”
The pallbeaers were Mark Vaughan and Kenneth Maclean, Welland; J.C.S. Wilson, Frank Vasbinder and Ira D. Barnhardt, Port Colborne; and William Reichmann, Humberstone.
Among a number of beautiful floral tributes were those of the employes of Bell Marine Supply and Bell Electric and F. Woods and Son.
[Welland Tribune, January 27, 1947]
Fonthill, Jan. 27-A wedding of local interest took place Saturday at Christ church, Hamilton when Vera Kitchen of Dundas was united in marriage to Verdon Horne of Hamilton. The bride and groom were attended by Mr. and Mrs Thos. Walsh of Hamilton. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Horne and Mr. and Mrs. Walsh went to Fonthill where they spent a few days with Mr. And Mrs. William Horne.
[Welland Tribune January 27, 1947]
Fonthill, Jan. 27-A wedding of local interest took place Saturday at Christ church, Hamilton when Vera Kitchen of Dundas was united in marriage to Verdon Horne of Hamilton. The bride and groom were attended by Mr. and Mrs Thos. Walsh of Hamilton. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Horne and Mr. and Mrs. Walsh went to Fonthill where they spent a few days with Mr. And Mrs. William Horne.
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