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[Welland Tribune November 23, 1943]
St Catharines, Ont. Nov 23- Dr. A. R. MacDonald, medical director of McKinnon Industries Ltd., and formerly a physician at Port Dalhousie for 20 years where he was a leader in community affairs, died suddenly at his Lake Shore road home in Louth township last night. Death was due to a heart ailment. He was in his 52nd year.
Born near Caledonia, the late Dr. MacDonald was educated at Jarvis and Hagersville and completed his education at the University of Toronto from where he graduated in 1916. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps in the First Great War and served until 1919 in the Near East.
Returning to Canada he served for a time at Quebec city with department of Immigration. In 1922 he came to Port Dalhousie and opened an office there, a practice which he continued until March of this year when he was appointed medical director at McKinnon Industries Ltd.
The late Mr MacDonald is survived by his widow; two sons, Lieut. W.L. MacDonald, Canadian Army, Ottawa; R.K. MacDonald, who is attending the University of Toronto, and is attached to the R.C.A.M.C.; a daughter, Ruth Elinor at home.
The funeral will be held at Port Dalhousie on Wednesday.
[Welland Tribune November 19, 1943]
The death occurred at Niagara Peninsula Sanatorium this morning of Pearl Marie Knoll, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Julius R. Knoll, 252 Steele street, Port Colborne, in her 23rd year. Death followed an illness of some two years.
The late Miss Knoll was born in Port Colborne and had been a lifelong resident of the town, being educated at Steele Street school and Port Colborne high school. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran church and of the Luther League of the church.
Surviving are her parents, Mr and Mrs Julius R. Knoll; five sisters, Mrs Gerald Leitch and Mrs Maurice Walker, Port Colborne, and Merle, Wilma and Yvonne at home, and a brother, Roy, also at home and her grandmother, Mrs H. J.Knoll, Humberstone.
The funeral will be held from the family residence, 252 Steele street, Port Colboene, on Sunday, Nov. 21, to First Lutheran church, Humberstone, for service at 2.30 p.m. Rev. Theo A. Iseler will conduct the service. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery.
Funerals Pearl Marie Knoll
The funeral of the late Pearl Marie Knoll, daughter of Mr and Mrs Julius R. Knoll, whose death occurred Friday morning at Niagara Peninsula Sanatorium in her 23rd year, was held Sunday afternoon from the family residence, 252 steele street, Port Colborne, to First Lutheran church, Humberstone, where service was conducted by Rev. Theo. A. Iseler. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery.
First Lutheran church was filled by friends and relatives paying their last tribute to the deceased young woman, former member of the church and active in its Luther League. Many beautiful floral tributes expressed the sympathy of other friends.
The pallbearers were AC2. Jack Reeb, R.C.A.F.., Toronto, AC2 Harold Farrar, R.C.A.F., Galt; William Jordan, Richard Knoll, Clyde Fares and Kent Chambers. During the service Miss Erma Hansen, accompanied at the organ by Miss Minnie Boneberg, sang “There’s A Land.”
Among the many floral tributes were those of the Luther League of First Lutheran church, First Lutheran Sunday school, Materials department of Fleet Aircraft, the Friendship club and Theta chapter of Delta Kappa Phi sorority.
Friends attended from Hamilton, Haliburton, Toronto, Galt, Niagara Falls, Lowbanks and Rodgeville.
[Welland Tribune December 14, 1943]
After an illness of six weeks, James Holt passed away at his late residence, 64 Myrtle avenue, early this morning. In his 49th year, he was born in Lancashire, England, and came to Canada 22 years ago. He was formerly employed with the Empire Cotton Mills Ltd. For 20 years, but for the past 18 months had been acting on the police force of Atlas Steels Ltd.
A veteran of the First Great War, he was overseas with the Imperial Army, a member of the machine-gun corps of the Kings Liverpool Regiment, for three years. He was a member of the Welland Branch of the Canadian Legion, and worshipped at Holy Trinity church.
Surviving are his widow, Mary Brindle Holt; one daughter, Mrs Harry Schisler (Irene), at home, and one sister, Sarah Alice Holt, of Lancashire, England.
The funeral will be held from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, on Friday, December 17, at 2p.m. Interment will be made in Woodlawn cemetery.
Funerals James Holt
Funeral services for the late James Holt, who passed away at his late residence, 64 Myrtle avenue, on Tuesday in his 49th year, were largely attended yesterday afternoon. The service was held at the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, with Rev. A.H. Davis of Holy Trinity church officiating.
Among the large number of floral tributes were those from: Canadian Legion, branch number four; Atlas Employes’ Association; Empire Social and Benevolent club; Atlas Steels police departments. The casket was draped with the Union Jack by members of the Canadian Legion, of which deceased was a member.
Interment was in Holy Cross cemetery. The pallbearers, all members of the Atlas police force, were Harry Singer, David Craven, Frank Green, Lloyd Leonard, Norman Smuck, Harold Patterson and Stanley Chambers.
[Welland Tribune January 7, 1947]
Dr. D.C. McNeill, who has been appointed radiologist at the Welland County General Hospital, was guest of honor last night at a reception tendered by the board of governors and the medical staff. Dr. McNeill arrived in the city yesterday to take up his duties.
Born in Toronto in 1916, Dr. McNeill graduated in arts from McMaster University in 1936 and in medicine from the University of Toronto in January, 1943.
He enlisted in the Canadian Army Medical Corps in May, 1942, and remained in the service until March 1946, specializing in X-ray work during the greater part of that period. Following his discharge he took up post-graduate work in Toronto Western Hospital.
Dr. McNeill is married and has one son. He is a golfing and fishing enthusiast.
[Welland Tribune January 6, 1947]
Provincial Constable Almer Charles McNamara died early this morning in the Niagara Peninsula Sanatorium in his 38th year, after a five months’ illness.
A popular member of the local detachment of provincial police since the fall of 1939, Constable McNamara was a fair and efficient police officer, and his courtesy and affability won him many friends throughout the district he served.
Constable McNamara was born in East Toronto, and lived there until he joined the provincial police in 1939.
He is survived by his widow, Catherine Shaughnessy, and four children, Charles, Joan, Michael and Paul. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. H.J. Lawrence and Mrs. H. Rose of Toronto.
The funeral will be held from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, on Wednesday, January 8, at 8.30 a.m., to St Mary’s church for requiem mass at 9 o’clock. Interment will be in St Francis De Salle cemetery, Pickering.
[Welland Tribune January 6, 1947]
The death occurred in Toronto this morning of Fred S. Dilworth, a former well-known resident of Welland. He had not been in good health for some months and on Thursday last suffered a heart seizure from which he never rallied.
Native of Toronto, Mr. Dilworth was the son of the late Joseph Dilworth, and for a time was associated with his father in the drug business in Welland, and later he was a partner of the late W.G. Somerville in the operation of the contracting firm of Somerville and Dilworth.
For 20 years, Mr. Dilworth owned and operated the Empire Sales Company in Toronto, which was associated with the Westinghouse Company.
He is survived by his wife, formerly Minnie B. Somerville; his daughter, Shirley; a brother, Walter and a sister, Amy.
The funeral will take place in Toronto on Thursday afternoon.
[Welland Tribune January 4, 1947]
Fonthill, Jan 4-The funeral service for Mrs Harry Beardwood, who passed away at the Welland County General hospital on Sunday, was held from the Drake and Barron Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon. The many beautiful flowers showed the affection of a large circle of friends.
Rev. W.J. Wismer, pastor of the Baptist church of which the deceased was a member, brought a comforting message to her family. Mrs. C.L. Gregory at the organ accompanied Mrs. F. Benson who sang “Good Night and Good Morning.”
Interment took place in the Fonthill cemetery. The following were pallbearers: Courtland Haist, Harry Metler, Fraser Ryan, Gordon Ryan, F.E. Davidson and Harry Rogers.
Colleagues remember “Red” Hatch
‘A person for the city of Welland’
By JANICE WALLS
Tribune Staff Writer
[Welland Tribune, 16 July 1985]
M.F. Hatch, centre, received a plaque last year in recognition of his outstanding service to the community. Mayor Roland Hardy, front left, presented the plaque. Looking on were John Campbell, chairman of Regional Niagara, right; and back row from left, Regional Chairman Loyala Lemelin; Allan Pietz, a regional councillor at the time and now Welland MP; and Ald. Harry Diffin, a former Welland mayor.
WELLAND-Red Hatch will be remembered for his lasting contributions to this city.
Merrill (Red) F. Hatch, who died yesterday at the age of 77, was active in politics, sports and business.
Hatch was involved in municipal politics for 15 years and was a furniture and appliance dealer in Welland for many more years.
“I’ve known Red for over 50 years and I’ve done business with him even during the early Depression years,” said Regional Coun. Loyola Lemelin, who served with Hatch on city council for five years and on Regional council for several terms.
“Red was one of the sharpest fellows I’ve ever seen in politics,” said Lemelin. “While he was chairman of the Region’s finance committee, the fellow knew the value of a dollar and he practiced very good judgement. At a meeting you always knew that Red was there. “
Lemelin and Regional Chairman John Campbell both said one issue about which Hatch felt strongly was the need for universal water and sewer rates across the region.
“It was a very controversial subject,” said Campbell. Council finally brought in universal rates, he said, and Hatch “had an awful lot to do with it.”
Campbell said Hatch was “a person for the city of Welland.”
“He was a real friend and a real colleague,” said Welland Mayor Roland Hardy. Hardy recalls that one of Hatch’s greatest achievements for the city was getting a second underpass (the Townline Tunnel) when the new canal was built. Hatch was also among those who campaigned successfully to have dredging plans changed so the new canal banks would have more park and recreational possibilities immediately.
Welland MP Allan Pietz said Hatch retained his interest in politics right to the very end.
“I saw him last week in hospital. I went in with Mayor Hardy and he (Hatch) was still talking about the community and politics and the forth coming municipal election.”
When Pietz first ran for mayor in 1964, Hatch ran as an alderman. The two men served on city council until 1970, and then went to regional council together. They were both members of the Niagara district committee which advised on the formation and organization of regional council.
Although they were on opposite sides of the political fence –Pietz as a Tory and Hatch as a Liberal-they always worked closely together, said Pietz.
“We were able to build a rapport which was certainly good for me and I think it was good for him, and hopefully it was good for the community.”
Dr. Don McMillan, Mayor of Thorold, knew hatch for many years. McMillan’s father was federal MP for Welland from 1950 to 1965, and Hatch was the elder McMillan’s campaign manager through six elections.
“I remember he was an outstanding campaign manager,” said McMillan. Hatch was himself an accomplished politician, he said, who was missed at Regional Niagara when he retired from council in 1980. “Whenever he stood up to talk everybody listened.”
As finance chairman, Hatch “was always trying to keep from spending (public) money if he could,” said McMillan.
Former MP Vic Railton remembers Hatch as someone who did a great deal of work for the Liberal party.
“He was a good friend of mine and helped me a great deal,” said Railton, who also spoke of Hatch’s contribution to the development of the seaway area.
“He did a great deal for the city of Welland and this area.”
Port Colborne lawyer Bev Davies served with Hatch on the police commission for several years and described his contribution as “tremendous.”
“Red’s death brings to a close a distinguished career both in business and on the political scene,” said Davies.
Many Wellanders will remember Hatch for his work on the local sports scene.
One of Hatch’s earliest sports interests was watching boxing, according to Tommy Morrison, former managing editor of The Tribune. Hatch later became an avid fan of baseball. He was asked to join the executive of the Welland Senior Baseball club when baseball was in its heyday in the region.
In 1940, hatch became business manager for the Welland team and in 1943 he began a seven year stint as field manager.
“Hatch “was so skillful in coaching and building a top-quality team,” said Morrison, that he guided the Welland team to three Ontario championships. Pitcher Sal Maglie of the New York Giants was one of the top-notch imports Hatch attracted to the team.
Hatch played a role in getting a second arena for Welland in 1967. It was the city’s big project for Canada’s centennial year.
Another of his contributions to sports, and perhaps the one which is most visible to Wellanders, was the illumination of Burgar Park.
“He gave Welland the first illuminated park in the Niagara district,’ said Morrison, adding that Hatch “bankrolled the lights,” at a time when the park’s board could not afford it. Although Hatch undertook the project during the Second World War.it was allowed by the chairman of Ontario Hydro, who felt people needed recreation in wartime. The park used off peak power, and attendance was so good that Hatch regained his investment within the first three seasons.
Attendance was particularly high at one game because of some tough action by Hatch. Morrison remembers that before an important playoff encounter with a Niagara Falls club, Hatch “warned the league that if Niagara Falls empires were stationed at every base. He would yank his team from the field. And he did.”
The Welland team didn’t play that day, but the return game at Burgar Park attracted a record crowd. Over 4,000 people came because of the excitement of the controversy. Hatch’s interest in baseball continued all his life, said Morrison.
[Welland Tribune January 8, 1947]
Konstantin Kokotilo, who had resided for 43 years on Bottridge Street in Hamilton and had lived with his daughter, Mrs John Durley, 174 Beatrice Street , Crowland, for only a few months, died at her home early this morning in his 67th year. He was formerly employed with International Harvester Limited, Hamilton, and was a native of Austrailia. He is survived by his widow, Mrs Kokotilo; also five daughters, Mrs John Elaschuk, Toronto; Mrs John Pelech and Mrs Alfred Martin, Hamilton; Mrs John Durley and Miss Veronica Kokotilo of Crowland, and a son, George David Kokotilo, of Hamilton, and eight grandchildren. He was a member of the Church of St Peter and St Paul while in Crowland.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, January 11, at 9.30 a.m. from the late residence, Beatrice Street, to the Church of St Peter and St Paul for Requiem Mass at 10 a.m., with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
[Welland Tribune January 7, 1947]
The death occurred at the Moyer Nursing home, King street, Humberstone, yesterday of Mrs Margaret Hughes, widow of the late John F. Hughes, in her 79th year.
The late Mrs Hughes was born in Port Colborne and had lived there all her life, residing for many years at 191 Alexandra street. Death followed an illness of about two months. She was a member of St James Anglican church and a life member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the church.
Surviving are two sons, Roswell A. Hughes and Edward A. Hughes, both of Port Colborne, and four grandchildren. Her husband predeceased her in October, 1938.
The funeral will be held from the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street , Port Colborne, on Wednesday, January 8, to St James Anglican church, for service at 2.30 p.m. Rev. H.G.L. Baugh will conduct the service. Interment will be in Overholt’s cemetery.
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