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[Welland Tribune January 21, 1947]
Escorted by Flt-Lt, James France and nursing sister K. Henderson, the body of Flt.-Lt. Richard Lewis Curtin, son of Mr. And Mrs. R.F. Curtin, arrived in Welland today.
The remains are resting at the J.J. Patterson and Sons Funeral Residence, 19 Young Street, whence funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon January 23, at 3 o’clock. Interment will be in Fonthill Cemetery.
Flt.-Lt. Curtin was killed when an R.C.A.F. plane investigating a fire crashed at Marsh Lake, Yukon Territory, on Wednesday, January 15.
[Welland Tribune January 23, 1947]
Lowbanks, Jan. 23- The death of Hiram M. Dickhout, 79, occurred at his home in Sherbrooke on Jan 9, after a three-day illness. Mr. Dickhout was born in Sherbrooke a son of the late Daniel and Drusilla Ervin Dickhout, on October 12, 1867, and his entire life was spent in the district. He was well known and respected. On December 25, 1888, Mr. Dickhout married Hannah Root, who predeceased him on June 22, 1937. Surviving are six sons; Oliver and Clayton of Burnaby, Ernest of Galt, Merrill of Stromners, Merton of Sherbrooke and Earl at home; one daughter, Mrs. William Farr of Port Maitland; two brothers, Henry of Dunnville, and Melvin of Buffalo; 29 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon, Jan 12, from the Clark and Hasler funeral home, Dunnville, to Sherbrooke church for service. The services were conducted by Rev. Emery Shank.
The pallbearers were Gerald Pyle, Archie McDonald, George Niece, Joseph Von Keitz, Clarence McDonald and Albert Hoto. Interment in the Sherbrooke cemetery.
[Welland Tribune January 30, 1947]
The funeral of Louis Madacsi, age 44, of 239 Killaly street east, who collapsed and died while at work at Canadian Furnace Ltd., early Monday morning, was held yesterday morning from the Dell and Merton funeral home, Clarence street, Port Colborne, to St Teresa’s church, where mass was sung by Rev. B.P. Malone. Interment was in Mount St Joseph’s cemetery.
The pallbearers were Benedek Lazlo, Kalman Lazlo, Danes Pall, Schyarckof Estvan, Mercs Gyogy and Gabri Gyogy.
[Welland Tribune December 21, 1943]
Port Robinson, Dec. 22-The funeral of the late Mrs. Fanny Merithew, wife of Albert Merithew of Thorold township, was held from the Drake and Barron funeral parlors, Fonthill, on Monday afternoon at 2.30.
Mrs. Marithew was the daughter of the late Ashley and Mrs. Brooks, who were pioneers in this district, as were the Merithew family.
Mrs. Merithew was in her 82nd year and had been in fairly good health until a week ago, when she took ill with influenza. She was favorably and well known, and had resided in the same home for over 60 years. Mr. And Mrs Merithew celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary a year ago.
When in good health, she attended all the services of St. John’s church, Thorold and was a member of the church societies.
Those left to mourn her loss are her husband, Albert; son, William Freeman, and a brother, John Brooks of Mount Hope.
Rev. A. Ireland, rector of St John’s church, Thorold, was at the officiating clergyman, both at the funeral home and at the Fonthill cemetery, where she was buried in the family plot.
The floral pieces spoke as a silent tribute of the deceased. They were many and beautiful.
The bearers were Sifton Swayze, David Sewell, Russell Moore, Norman Moore, Gordon Stagg and Howard Kottmeir.
Those attending from a distance were from St Catharines, Mount Hope, DeCew Falls, St Johns, Beaver Dams, Port Robinson, Wellandport and Allanburg.
[Welland Tribune December 28, 1943]
The death occurred on Monday evening at her late residence, Avenue Place of Anna Charlotte Fleming, wife of Roy C. Fleming. She had been ailing for some time from a heart condition. Born in Rainham township deceased had been in Welland for the past 16 years, and came to this city from Hagersville. She was a member of St Andrew’s church. Rev. R.A. Cranston, former minister of St Andrew’s church will officiate at the funeral which will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home 152 Hellems avenue to Fonthill cemetery.
Surviving relatives are deceased’s husband Roy C. Fleming, two daughters, Hazel, Mrs. Burton Cook of Buffalo, Pearl, Mrs Fred Leavens, Welland, and two grandchildren, Duane Cook, Buffalo and Reginald Leavens, Welland.
[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..
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