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[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.
[Welland Tribune March 6, 1947]
Amos M. Holmes received word of the death of his uncle, George Franklin Holmes, on February 15, at his home in Olds, Alberta, after a week’s illness. He was in his 82nd year. George Holmes, a former resident of Fenwick, and the eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. Robert A. Holmes, was born October 1, 1865. In 1893 he was married to Huldah Lundy, and they went to Alberta to make their home.His wife predeceased him a number of years ago. Surviving Mr. Holmes are: his brother, Cornie, at Olds, Alberta, an older half-brother, Josh Honsberger, Vineland; and a number of nieces and nephews, here and at Olds. A brother William and twin sisters, Clara and Carrie predeceased him. Funeral service and burial was held at Olds, Alberta.
[Welland Tribune March 6, 1947]
The death occurred at the Welland County General hospital this morning of Francis Faner, of 6 Jones’ Alley, Crowland. He was a native of Hungary, and had come to the Welland district 40 years ago. He had been employed with Page Hersey Tubes Limited, for seven years, up to December, 1946. Deceased is survived by his widow Mrs. Julia Faner; sons Steve and John, and daughters, Rose and Olga Faner, all at home; also two sisters, Mrs. Charles Yari and Mrs Teresa Kaman both of Crowland; also a sister in Hungary, and a brother Charles Faner in the Niagara Peninsula sanatorium. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
[Welland Tribune March 5, 1947]
There was a large attendance at the funeral services yesterday afternoon for Harriet May Paterson, wife of John W. Paterson, of 278 Hellems avenue. Mrs Paterson passed away last Saturday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Fred Wilkins, Thorold road, in her 53rd year.
Services were held from the Sutherland-Thorpe Funeral Home, 152 Hellems avenue, to Woodlawn cemetery. During the service David Thomas sang the Welsh hymn “Tentark.” Mrs Harry Yates was at the organ. Rev. A.H. Davis, rector of Holy Trinity church officiated at the funeral home and the graveside.
Pall bearers were W. Whatmough, J. Thomas, D. Thomas, E. Hackett, N. Whatmough, J. McMeekin and T.J. Darby.
There were many beautiful floral tributes. Included were flowers from A. Reid and staff, Holy Trinity Church Choir. Form 11A of the Welland High and Vocational School, Canadian Steel Workers, Atlas Division, Atlas Steels Employes Association, Welland Homing Pigeon club and the St. David’s Welsh Society.
[Welland Tribune October 22, 1943]
The parsonage of St Peter’s Lutheran church, Humberstone, was the setting for a quiet wedding ceremony yesterday afternoon when Muriel Esther, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. George Arnold, RR No. 1 Port Colborne, became the bride of PO Donald Gordon Hill, R.C.A.F., son of Adrian Hill of Steele street, Humberstone and the late Mrs. Hill. Rev. J.F. Schutt officiated.
The bride chose a lovely streetlength frock of turquoise wool made peplum style and featuring gold nailhead trimming. Her accessories were Battleship grey and she wore a gold heirloom bracelet which belonged to the groom’s late mother. A corsage of white carnations, white baby mums and gypsophila completed her ensemble.
Mrs. Lloyd Leslie, sister of the groom, as matron of honor, wore a navy blue crepe suit with blue and white checked taffeta trim, and navy accessories. Her corsage was pink carnations, white baby mums with gypsophila.
Lloyd Leslie was groomsman.
A reception for 25 guests was held at the home of the bride’s parents where Mrs. Arnold, the bride’s mother received in Queen’s blue crepe with corsage of brown and maroon baby mums. The bride’s table was centred with a four-tier wedding cake and decorated with vases of white and yellow mums.
Later the young couple left on a short wedding trip, the bride wearing a navy blue coat over her wedding ensemble.
The bride will reside on First street, Welland, while the groom will return to his station.
Out-Of-Town guests attended from Welland and Oakland, Calif.
[Welland Tribune January 2, 1945]
Morgan Memorial chapel, Queen’s University, Kingston, was the scene of a lovely double-ring wedding at 10.45 a.m. Friday, December 28, when Rev. J.F. Dungman of Napanee, united in marriage Marjorie Pearl, youngest daughter of Mr. And Mrs J.G. Unger, Napanee, and Philip James Beswick, B.Sc, son of Mr. And Mrs W. Beswick, Port Colborne. Miss Lenore Black of Kingston played the wedding music and during the signing of the register, Mrs. J.F. Dingman sang “I Love You Truly.”
The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Edison B. Ungar, was charming in a street length dress of powder blue needle point crepe, fashioned with a sweetheart neckline and three-quarter length sleeves. A matching headdress of blue ostrich feathers held her shoulderlength veil. She carried a bouquet of Bettertime roses.
Miss Betty Wilson of Ottawa attended the bride. She chose a dress of figured turquoise silk crepe with brown accessories and a corsage of red roses.
Murray MacLean, B.Sc., of Welland was best man.
A wedding breakfast was served with the bride’s mother receiving. Mrs. Unger wore a moss green two-piece needlepoint crepe dress, brown accessories and a corsage of Talisman roses. The bride’s sister Mrs O.Z. Younghusband, Kingston, also received. She chose a yellow figured silk jersey, frock with black accessories and a corsage of yellow roses.
For travelling to the Laurentians the bride donned a casual paddy green wool dress with brown velvet trim, a muskrat coat and brown accessories. Her corsage was Talisman roses.
Out-Of-Town guests attended from Port Colborne, Ottawa and Napanee.
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