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[Welland Tribune March 7, 1945]
Fonthill, March 7-The death occurred suddenly Monday evening, of Robert John Lampman, Mr Lampman was born at North Pelham in 1875 and was a son of the late Mr and Mrs Abraham Lampman. He carried on the occupation of a farmer and also the caretaker of the North Pelham Presbyterian church cemetery. He was a Liberal in politics.
Surviving are two brothers, Ross of North Pelham, and Clarence of St Catharines; and two sisters (Eva) Mrs Edward Piper of St Catharines and (Muriel) Mrs Hart McPherson of Port Dalhousie. He was predeceased by one sister, Mrs Ray Lampman, 11 years ago.
The body is resting at Drake and Barron funeral chapel until Thursday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. when the funeral service will be held in the North Pelham Presbyterian church with Rev. A.W. Hare officiating. Interment will be in North Pelham cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 1, 1945]
Deceased was in her 79th year; Born in Gainsboro Township.
Boyle, March 1-Funeral services for the late Miss Ella Alice Moore was held Monday afternoon, Feb. 19, from the Lampman Funeral Home at Wellandport. The service was conducted by Rev. Ernest Hayes, pastor of Bethel United church.
The floral tributes and large attendance of relatives ad friends bore tribute to the high respect with which Miss Moore was regarded throughout the community.
Deceased who was in her 79th year, was a daughter of the late Jesse and Miriah Moore, and was born in Gainsboro township at Boyle, where her nephew, Norval Lampman, now resides.
Following her parents death, Miss Moore took up residence with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Isaac Lampman, on the farm adjoining the homestead.
Deceased had been in poor health for a number of years, but had been able to be about most of the time until recently when she was stricken to her bed suffering from severe strokes. Death came on Friday, Feb. 16th.
Deceased is survived by her sister, Mrs Isaac Lampman (Deemie), also a number of nephews and nieces. One sister, Mrs. Emily Nelson, predeceased her a number of years ago. Interment took place at Hillside cemetery at Ridgeville.
The casket bearers were Murray B. Misener, William Butler, Bruce McPherson, Allan Thomas, Marshall Beamer and John Kaczmorek.
[Welland Tribune February 28, 1945]
Was born in Wainfleet And Died in Thorold Township
Fonthill, Feb. 28-William Young passed away on Monday at his home in Thorold township, following a short illness. Mr Young was was born in Wainfleet on September 19th, 1860, the son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Alexander Young and lived in Welland county all of his life. He spent the last 40 years in Thorold township. He was predeceased by his wife, the late Ella Chambers, 30 years ago. One son Harry, predeceased him a few years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs Lorne Haist (Elizabeth) of Thorold township and Mrs Charles Zavitz (Hazel) of Ridgeway, also one son, Claire, with whom he made his home. There are also 19 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Mr Young was a member of the Old Methodist church.
The funeral is being held from the late residence this afternoon with Rev. W.A. Monteith in charge. Interment will take place in Hillside cemetery, Ridgeville.
[Welland Tribune February 12, 1945]
Fonthill, Feb. 12- The funeral of the late Rev. John Clifford McClelland, retired United church minister. was held from his late home in Thorold township on Thursday afternoon.
The service was in charge of the Rev. W.A. Monteith, minister of the Fonthill United church, of which the deceased was a member. Rev. W.E. Long of Port Robinson gave an appropriate address taking his text, “He was a Good Man.” Rev. R.W. Frid of St Catharines, chairman of the Niagara presbytery; Rev,. A.R. Johnston of Merritton, secretary of the Presbytery, and Rev. James Hampson of Fenwick took part in the service. Mrs. S.B. Brush sang, “Abide with me.”
The many lovely floral pieces paid silent tribute to the high esteem in which the deceased was held.
Interment took place in the Fonthill cemetery with two brothers Fred and Harold McClelland, two brothers-in-law, Charles Loney and Ben Burgess, and two sons-in-law, William McDonald and Elliot Thomas as bearers.
[Welland Tribune February 29, 1945]
Gas Line, Feb. 20-The community was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Freida Margaret Knoll Friday morning at the Toronto hospital. The daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Godfrey Knoll of Gas Line, she was 17 years ad two months old. Born in Gas Line she attended S.S. No. 2 at Gas Line and was a member of St John’s Lutheran church.
Surviving are her parents, Mr and Mrs Godfrey Knoll; one sister, Ida Knoll; one brother, Edwin Knoll, and her grandmother, Mrs John Reinhart.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, February 18, at 3.30 p.m. from the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne. Rev. Louis Higenell conducted the service.
The pall bearers were all uncles of the deceased, Louis Knoll, Clarence Klauck, James Stoltz, Charles Edward and Arthur Reinhart. Interment was at Lake Shore cemetery, Pinecrest Point.
[Welland Tribune January 26, 1945]
Fonthill, Jan. 26-The funeral of the Rev. Charles J. MacLean, B.A. was held from his late residence to the Fonthill Baptist church, on Tuesday afternoon. The church was filled with members of the congregation and friends who gathered to pay their last tribute to a faithful pastor and friend. His sudden death came as a shock to the village and vicinity on Saturday morning, following a short illness.
He was born in North Bruce and had pastorates at Ingersoll, and Beamsville before going to the United States, where he spent 30 years. The past nine years were spent at Barre, Vermont, coming to Fonthill nine months ago. The late Mr MacLean, during his short residence in the village, had made many friends, both in the church and community.
Surviving besides his widow is one daughter Miss Joy MacLean of New York City; one sister, Mrs Brooks of Windsor, and one brother, Alex MacLean, of Port Elgin.
Rev. Dr. C Schutt, superintendent of the home mission abroad, Toronto, had charge of the service, with Rev. Fred N. Poulton of Queen Street Baptist church, St Catharines leading in the opening prayer. Dr. Schutt took for his text the words of the Apostle Paul “For Me to live is Christ and to die is gain,” which he said were applicable to the late Rev MacLean. Two favorite hymns of the deceased were sung by the congregation with Mrs. F.H. Easterbrook at the organ. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. W. A. Monteith, B.A., pastor of the United church.
Seven ministers from the churches of the village and vicinity were present. The beautiful flowers showed the tribute of a number of friends.
The casket bearers were C.R, Brown, Arthur Learn, C.L. Gregory. C.F. Clark, John Stirtzinger and Morton Buskley. Interment was made in the Mount Osborne cemetery, Beamsville.
[Welland Tribune December 17, 1943]
Bequest Provides Fixed Sum for Construction, And Endowment for a Period of 20 Years
The bulk of the estate of the late Donald McGillivray, one of Port Colborne’s best known figures, whose death occurred recently in his 92nd year will be devoted towards the erection and endowment of a hospital in Port Colborne after payment of a few small legacies and succession duties, W.W. Crow, K.C. and the Toronto General Trusts Co., execution of the estate announced today.
The exact amount available for erection and endowment of the hospital will not be known until the estate has been evaluated and the succession duties assessed.
The bequest is a tangible expression of the long-cherished desire of the late Mr. McGillivray to see a hospital erected in Port Colborne. Mr McGillivray had often expressed the thought that there was a real need for a hospital in the community.
The bequest, the executors revealed provides a fixed sum for construction purposes and the remainder for an endowment fund for a period of 20 years from his death.
The location, manner of construction and other details of the hospital bequest are left in the hands of trustees named in the will.
The executors were not in a position to release further details of the will at the present time, they said.
[Welland Tribune December 7, 1943]
Friends From Many Walks in Life Pay Final Tribute
Civic and county officials, representatives of industry and of every walk of life attended the funeral of the late Donald McGillivray held from his residence, 46 Charlotte street, Port Colborne yesterday afternoon to Overholt’s cemetery. The large attendance included friends, business associates and political stalwarts paying final tribute to one of Port Colborne’s outstanding figures. Mr McGillivray’s death occurred Friday, in his 92nd year.
Rev. R.T. Rutherdale conducted the service and paid a brief tribute to the late Mr. McGillivray. Those within his hearing had known the deceased much longer than he, said the minister and knew more of the kindness and generosity of the late Mr. McGillivray. He was speaking briefly, he said, for he knew that was the way the late Mr. McGillivray would have wanted it to be.
The pallbearers were six friends of the deceased, William Thomason, Robert Blackhall, Charles Kramer, John Fitzgerald, W.W. Crow, K.C. and Thomas Murray.
Although a request had been made that flowers be omitted, several beautiful floral pieces included those of the Port Colborne Liberal Association, the Niagara Parks Commission, the Buffalo Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority.
Friends were present from Hamilton, Buffalo, Ottawa, Welland, Niagara Falls, Caledon East, Toronto and Brampton. A wire of regret was received from Hon. Humphrey Mitchell, minister of labor and member for the riding.
[Welland Tribune December 24, 1943]
The death of Mrs Emma Mason, wife of Edward Mason, 34 McAlpine avenue south, occurred this morning at the Welland County General hospital, in her 76th year. Born in London, England, the late Mrs Mason came to Welland 29 years ago. She was a past secretary-treasurer of the Ladies’ Auxiliary Welland Sea Cadets, and a member of Holy Trinity church.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Mason; one daughter, Mrs Frank Oates (Dorothy) of Welland; one son, Sub. Lt. William Mason, R.C.N.V.R., H.M.C.S. Tecumseh, Calgary; a granddaughter, Virginia Oates, and two sisters, Miss M. Greenfild and Mrs F. Groves, both of London, England.
The funeral will be held from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, on Monday, Dec 27, at two p.m. Interment will be in Fonthill cemetery.
Funerals Mrs Edward Mason
Very largely attended the funeral was held yesterday afternoon to Fonthill of the late Mrs. Edward Mason, who passed away at the Welland County General hospital last Friday morning in her 76th year. The great number of floral tributes noted at the graveside bore silent but effective token of the affection of a wide circle of friends including the membership of the Royal Sea Cadet Corps of Welland.
Pallbearers were John Walters, Leslie Walters, W.R. Martin, Jack Martin, J. Emmons, and A. Colquhoun, and the honorary pallbearers were members of the Sea Cadet Corps, D. Penwarden, B. Penwarden, L.Woodhead and A. Radway.
Officers of the R.C.S.C.C. of Welland and members of the Sea Cadet Corps auxiliary formed a guard of honor. The officers were Lieutenant-Commander H.G.R. Williams, R.N.R., and Lieutenants C. Liddell, P. Cousins and Paddy Curtis. Members of the Ladies’ auxiliary participating were under direction of Mrs. J. Chalmers. The former O.C. the Sea Cadets, Sub-Lieutenant W. Mason, R.C.N.V.R., was present from Calgary as a member of the family, and with him there were his sister, Mrs Frank Oates, and their father, Edward Mason.
Rev. A.H. Davis, rector of Holy Trinity church, officiated both at the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, and at Fonthill cemetery.
Among the many lovely floral tributes were those from the Good Fellows’ Club, Electro-Metallurgical Company of Canada Limited, the firm’s accounting department, and the Ladies’ Aid of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps of Welland.
[Welland Tribune December 22, 1943]
The death occurred at Welland County General hospital Wednesday evening of Elizabeth Wright Miles, widow of the late Josiah Miles, in her 68th year.
The late Mrs Miles was born at West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England and had resided in Canada for the past 38 years. Coming to Port Colborne four years, 235 Clarence street. The late Mrs Miles had been ailing for the past year and had been in hospital two days. She was a member of Central United church.
Surviving are her daughter, Mrs Stamp; a grandson, Robert Miles Stamp and a sister, Mrs R.J. Bailey, Staffordshire, England. Her husband predeceased her in 1922.
The funeral will be held from the funeral parlors of MacDougal and Brown, 646 St Clair avenue west, at Pinewood avenue, Toronto on friday afternoon at 3 o’clock, Rev. Dr. J.E. Todd.pastor of St Clair Avenue United church will conduct the service. Interment will be in Prospect cemetery. Toronto.
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