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[Welland Tribune January 2, 1947]
The funeral of the late Frederick Boyd, who died at his home, 32 Myrtle avenue, on Sunday, December 29, in his 75th year, was held from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue to the Church of England cemetery on Smith street, on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. A.H. Davis, rector of Holy Trinity church officiated. There was a large attendance of Free Masons, and of Legionnaires. The casket bearers were members of Cope-Stone Masonic Lodge, and members of Welland Canadian Legion. Members of the Legion formed a guard of honor at the cemetery, and they deposited poppies upon the casket. The guard of honor was under direction of Legionnaire Harry Oakes.
The casket bearers were Brethren W.J. Thomas, W. Rowe and Harold Headington representing the Free Masons of Welland and Legionnaires Arthur Hanson, Herbert Walker and A.G. Tulk from Welland Canadian Legion.
The Last Post and the Reveille were sounded.
[Welland Tribune January 3, 1947]
The funeral of the late Mabel Ann McCaffery, widow of the late William McCaffery, whose death occurred on December 29 in her 69th year, was held Thursday morning from the late residence, 156 Fares street, Port Colborne, to St Teresa’s Church, where mass was sung by Rev. B.P. Malone. Interment was in Mount Joseph cemetery.
The pallbearers were Fred Beck, Clarence Beck, George Kelly, George hall, Reeve James P. Greenn and Frank Godak.
Among the floral tributes was one from the employes of Humberstone Shoe Co. Ltd.
Friends and relatives attended from Youngstown, O., Mayville, Dunkirk and Buffalo, N.Y. Welland and Montreal.
[Welland Tribune December 24, 1943]
William T. O’Reilly Loses Life in Canal Lock, Humberstone
William T. O’Reilly, 63.of 213 West Main street, a Welland canal maintenance employe, was drowned in the unwatered lock eight of the Welland Ship canal at Humberstone about 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon when he broke through ice over an equalizing pool in the lock’s bottom and fell into the seven feet of icy water in the well-like opening. O’Reilly’s body became wedged in ice caked at the bottom of the pool and it was some 35 minutes before fellow workmen of the canal could recover the body.
The mishap occurred as O’Reilly was fastening a rope to a cable as the winter repairs got under way on the lock, unwatered following the close of navigation last Saturday. O’Reilly was on the lock floor which was covered with ice. He apparently did not notice that he was walking from the ice-covered cement floor onto the inch of ice which covered the pool at the north end and his weight broke the ice and he plunged into the pool, some seven feet deep and leading to a tunnel under the lock.
Inhalator Used
Workmen rushed to his assistance, but had difficulty in locating the body at the bottom of the pool and freeing it. Port Colborne firemen, under Acting Chief Claude Culp and Assistant Chief Walter Diamond, answered a call and worked with an inhalator for an hour after the body was recovered at 4.35 p.m. but their efforts were futile.
Coroner Dr. G. N. Black was called and said that O’Reilly was dead when removed from icy water of the pool. The body was removed to the J.J. Wichmann funeral parlors, Main street, Humberstone.
Constable Frank Kelly of Humberstone and coroner Dr. Black investigated the mishap. Coroner Black is conferring with Crown Attorney H.W. Macoomb, K.C., today regarding the holding of an inquest.
Born in Ottawa
The late Mr. O’Reilly was born in Ottawa, coming to Welland 24 years ago. He had been employed in the maintenance department of the Welland ship canal since that time.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta; one son, Jack, of Welland; six daughters, Mrs Augustus Fox (Beatrice) of Buffalo; Mrs W. O’Reilly (Eva) of Ottawa; Mrs P. O’Sullivan (Marguerite) of Welland; Mrs Lloyd Cope (Evelyn) of Winnipeg; Miss Loretta O’Reilly of Toronto and AW1 Lois O’Reilly, R.C.A.F., of Brantford; also three sisters, Mrs George O’Leary, Mrs M O’Leary and Miss Edith O’Reilly, all of Ottawa.
The remains are resting at the J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young street, until Sunday evening at 7.10 p.m. when they will be shipped to Ottawa, for requiem mass at St Patrick’s church on Monday morning. Interment will be in Notre Dame cemetery, Ottawa.
Funerals Late W.T. O’Reilly
Very largely attended and graced with a large number of floral tributes and spiritual cards the funeral of the late W.T. O’Reilly, who was drowned a few days ago in Humberstone Lock, was held in his native city, Ottawa, on Monday morning with Requiem High Mass in St Patrick’s church, and interment in Notre Dame cemetery in that city.
The remains were shipped from the J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young street to Ottawa in time for the funeral mass, and in Ottawa were taken from the McEvoy Bros. Funeral Home to St Patrick’s church, where Very Rev. Monsignor G.D. Prudhomme chanted the high requiem mass. Father Burke of St Patrick’s church officiated at the last rites at the mausoleum.
The late W.T. O’Reilly was a native of Ottawa, and was raised and educated there. He was a son of the late John O’Reilly and Jane Anger of Ottawa, and was born in 1880. He married Miss Loretta Fitzgerald of Ottawa on July 24, 1903 at St Mary’s church, in that city.
Surviving relatives are one son. Jack, in Toronto; the following daughters, Beatrice, Mrs A. Fox of Buffalo; Marguerite, Mrs P.J. O’Sullivan, Welland; Eva, Mrs W. O’reilly, Ottawa; Evelyn, Mrs Lloyd Cope, Winnipeg; Miss Loretta O’Reilly, Toronto, and AW1 Lois O’Reilly, S.F.T.S. 5 Brantford; also the following sisters, Mrs George O’Leary, Mrs Morgan O’Leary and Miss Edith O’Reilly all of Ottawa.
[Welland Tribune October 25, 1943]
The death occurred at Ontario hospital, Hamilton, on Saturday, Oct 23, of Patrick Francis Travers, veteran of the First World Was and former resident of Port Colborne, in his 51st year.
The late Mr. Travers was a native of St. John’s, Nfld., and formerly resided in Port Colborne. He had been in Hamilton for the past 13 years. He was a member of the Royal Navy for eight years, including the years of the First World War. While in the navy he held the lightweight boxing championship of the Royal Navy.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs Mary Travers, Port Colborne; three sisters, Mrs M.C. Taylor and Mrs Thomas Williams, Port Colborne and Mrs Eric Birch, Hamilton and three brothers, John of Hamilton and William and Thomas of Port Colborne. Deceased was a member of St Patrick’s church.
The funeral will be held from the residence of his sister, Mrs Thomas Williams, 46 Adelaide street, Port Colborne, on Tuesday, Oct 26, to St Patrick’s church, where mass will be sung by Father Lacey at 9a.m. Interment will be in Mount St. Joseph cemetery.
[Welland Tribune December 10, 1943]
The death of Mike Smoth, 65 Cozy street, occurred this morning at the Welland County General hospital in his 54th year. The late Mr Smith was born in Romania and came to Canada 32 years ago. He was employed at Page Hersey Tubes Ltd.
He is survived by his wife, Annie, and five daughters, Mrs Thomas Malkevich, Crowland; Mrs Nicholas Byspalko, Thorold south; Mrs Joseph Jozha, Crowland; Mrs Nick Sozio, Niagara Falls, N.Y. and Miss Rose Smith at home.
The funeral will take place from the late residence, 65 Cozy street, to the Greek Orthodox church, Fourth street, on Monday afternoon. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
[Welland Tribune December 10, 1943]
The death occurred at the residence of her parents, Wainfleet, on Wednesday of Carrie Helen Mater, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mater in her 29th year.
The late miss Mater was born at Wainfleet on Feb 15, 1915, and had resided there all her life. She had been ailing for many years. She was a member of the Brethren in Christ church, Wainfleet. Surviving are her parents, Mr and Mrs John Mater, Wainfleet; four brothers, John J. Mater, Lowbanks, Cecil and Aden of Wainfleet and Basil of Humberstone; four sisters, Miss Evelyn and Miss Eleanor Mater of Buffalo, Miss Sarah and Mrs Fred Jones of Wainfleet.
The funeral will be held from the family residence on Saturday, Dec. 11, at 2p.m. to the Brethren in Christ church for service. Rev. E.C. Boffert of Buffalo will conduct the service assisted by Rev. Edward Gilmour. Interment will be in Zion cemetery.
[Welland Tribune November 27, 1943]
The death occurred at the residence of his parents, Sherkston, yesterday of Frederick Schoenhals, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Schoenhals, in his 30th year. Death followed an illness of some eight months.
Deceased was born in Clinton and had resided in Sherkston for the past four years, having lived in Port Colborne for a number of years prior to moving to Sherkston. He was a member of St James Anglican church and of Port Colborne Lodge, L.O.L. He was an employe of Fleet Aircraft at Fort Erie.
Surviving are four sisters, Lucille and Yvonne at home, and Doris and Betty of Stevensville; five brothers, John of Sarnia; A,B, William Schoenhals, R.C.N.; and Edward, Ronald and James at home.
The funeral will be held from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne at 2 p.m. on Monday November 29. Rev. H.G.L. Baugh will conduct the service. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery.
[Welland Tribune December 7, 1943]
A large number of friends and relatives, including many from out-of-town, attended the funeral of the late Mrs Bertha Blackwell, wife of Charles Blackwell, Elizabeth street east, who passed away at the Wellland County General hospital Saturday morning. Services were held at the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, where Rev. L.R. Ballantyne of Central United church officiated. Interment was in Fonthill cemetery. During the service Mrs. C.R. Pascoe sang “City Foursquare,” accompanied by W. Massey at the organ.
There were a large number of floral tributes. The pallbearers were A.R Morwood, F.S. Appleton, Alex L. MacLean, George Brinn, Neil Bradt and Clarence Hill.
Relatives and friends from a distance included Mrs Keep, Mr and Mrs Clarence Hutchinson, Mr and Mrs Eric Hutchinson and George Allen, all of Mount Forest; Miss Connie Hutchinson of Kitchener; Mr and Mrs Alex McKenzie, Mr and Mrs Howard Rolston, Mr and Mrs Norman McCarter, Mr and Mrs Victor Fraser, all of Niagara Falls, and Mrs A, G, Hill of Cleveland, Ohio.
[Welland Tribune October 18, 1943]
Tragic Accident Occurs When Brother and Sister Play with Guns
A 14-year-old Crowland girl lies dead as a result of a distressing shooting accident, caused when her brother fired a shotgun which, unknown to him, contained a shell.
The victim was Mary Chernish, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alec Chernish, 14 Southworth street.
Provincial Constable Almer McNamara investigated and told The Tribune that the tragedy occurred about 12.30 p.m.
Mary, 14, June, her 11-year-old sister and their brother, Henry, 16, were alone in the house at the time and Mary was playing with a B.B. gun which she was aiming at her brother, Constable McNamara stated. Joining in the fun, Henry procured a double-barrelled shotgun and aimed it at Mary. It discharged about eight feet from the girl and the unfortunate victim was struck in the chest.
Horrified, the youth called Welland County General hospital and an ambulance was dispatched to the home, but the girl was dead when it arrived.
Henry also summoned his father, who was at the plant of Atlas Steels Limited, on trucking work. The father had relieved his son at the plant at 11 a.m.
Coroner Dr. W.K. Colbeck was called and said the shooting was accidental. However, he declared that he would conduct an investigation.
Mary Chernish is survived by her parents and the following brothers and sisters, June, Henry, Jackie, Terry, Joseph and Dennis, at home; three in the army, Howard, John and George; Miss Agnes Chernish in Toronto, and a sister, Mrs Julius Smegata in Crowland.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed. The remains are resting at the J.J. Paterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young street.
[Welland Tribune November 6, 1943]
The funeral of the late William Frederick Adderman, whose death occurred at his residence, Humberstone township, on Wednesday, was held from the late residence yesterday afternoon to St Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran church, Humberstone, where service was conducted by Rev. J.F. Schutt.
Interment was in Overholt cemetery.
The pallbearers were Charles Kramer, Edward Sauer, Charles Kleinsmith, Alvin Horton, Gus Pakrul and Jesse White.
The service was largely attended by relatives and friends and many beautiful floral tributes expressed the sympathy of others. Among the floral tributes was one from employes of Atlas Steels Ltd. Friends attended from St Thomas, Welland, Port Colborne and Buffalo.
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