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[Welland Tribune March 13, 1947]
Fonthill March 13-Mrs Grace Rowe, one of Fonthills older citizens passed quietly away early Sunday morning at the home of her sister Mrs F. Kinsman, Mrs Rowe who was in her 77th year was the second oldest daughter of the late Dr Jas O. Emmett and had made music her career through the efforts of her piano teaching which covered a span of 56 years. Her cheery smile and kindly disposition endeared her to the hearts of many in this and the surrounding community.
It is a well known fact that had many times taught piano to as many as three generations in the same family. Starting to play when she was five years old she practised diligently and taught her first lesson at the age of 16. In 1886 this was no easy task as she had to drive her own horse and buggy to the homes of her various pupils. From 1889 she studied two years at the Detroit Conservatory of Music and then continued her studies at the Toronto Conservatory where she obtained her A.T.C.M. and L.T.C.M. She continued her teaching in this village and taught for five years at the Conservatory.
In 1906 she married Arthur Rowe of Carduiff, Wales, England but still carried on with her profession. In 1909 she returned to Fonthill. This was the year the new Baptist church was built and Mrs Rowe lent her unceasing efforts to the organizing of the choir. She remained a church organist and choir leader for the next 21 years.
Mr Rowe died in 1914 and Mrs Rowe carried on her work of teaching until she reached her 72nd year.
More than a 1000 pupils came under her capable guidance during her lifetime. This monumental effort alone would make her one of the outstanding citations of the community. She lived a fine Christian life giving her all to the work she loved.
Mrs Rowe is survived by two sisters, Mrs F. Kinsman and Mrs K. Pitkin both residents of Fonthill.
The funeral is being held on Tuesday afternoon from the late residence with interment in Fonthill cemetery
[Welland Tribune March 1, 1947]
Quaker Road, March 1-Funeral services for Ernest F. Shute who passed away at his home here on Saturday Feb. 22, after only a day’s illness, were held Tuesday from the late residence to Fonthill cemetery. Pastor Grover Gordon of the Church of God Cleveland, Ohio officiated
Mr and Mrs W. H. Holland of Thorold accompanied by Mrs Charles Page, sang two favorite hymns of the deceased “Beautiful Garden of Prayer” and “God Will Take Care of You”
The floral tributes were many and beautiful betokening the esteem of many friends. Pall bearers were Lloyd Rice, David Elliott, Francis Henderson, William Holland and William E. Brown.
Although Mr. Shute, a well known resident of Thorold township had not been in good health for some time his death came as a shock to the community. He was born in Swindon, Wiltshire England, on Jan. 28 1889, the youngest child the late of James and Louisa Shute. On March 11 1910 he came to Canada and on Oct 13 1913 he married Martha Ball of Thorold township. From that time on he lived at Quaker road carrying on the occupation of farming. For a number of years he was on the board of trustees of S.S. 5 the Quaker road school. He was a member of the Fonthill church of God.
Surviving are his widow Martha Shute; one daughter Mrs J.K. Brown (Margaret) of Welland and a son Howard at home. One son Fredrick Ernest predeceased him in infancy. He also leaves two sisters Mrs E. Hewer of Fonthill and Mrs E.J. Bridegeman, Swinton , England. Five brothers predeceased him.
[Welland Tribune March 20, 1947]
The funeral of the late Mrs Annie Woram, who died suddenly at the home of Mrs. J. Goodwillie, 37th Griffith street, on Marc 17, in her 66th year was held on Wednesday afternoon from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 153 Hellems avenue to the Church of England cemetery, Smith street. Many neighbors and friends attended, and among the many beautiful floral tributes noted at the graveside were those from neighbors and friends, McCormack street, the employes at the Joseph Stokes Rubber Company’s plant, the Foreman’s club, Joseph Stokes Rubber Company and Quaker Road W.I.
Rev A.H. Davis, rector of Holy Trinity church officiated both at the funeral home and the graveside. The casket bearers were N.F. Haist, Fred Tufts, Walter Emmons, C, Peskett, Jack Morwood and W. Lane.
[Welland Tribune March 20, 1947]
The remains of the late Harry Meyers, who died suddenly on Wednesday morning at his home, 185 East Main street have been conveyed from the J.J. Patterson ad Sons funeral residence 19 Young street, to Toronto, where the funeral will be held. Deceased was about 50 years of age and was employed at the plant of Atlas Steels Limited.
[Welland Tribune March 20, 1947]
Hugh C. Asher, Welland R.R. 1, died suddenly at 11 o’clock today at his home, the old Asher homestead East Main street from a heart seizure, in his 50th year. He had been in generally good health, but earlier in the morning had complained of feeling poorly and stayed at home. He was born on the Asher homestead. The original homestead was built east of the present one on East Main street 114 years ago by the first member of the family to come to the Welland area, Alexander Asher.
The late Mr. Asher was employed at the plant of Page Hersey Tubes Limited. His wife predeceased him many years ago. He is survived by his son Hugh Asher Jr. and grandchild at the homestead, also by other relatives among whom are Mrs. S.S. Wilson and Mrs. G.M. Pool.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed, In the meantime the remains are resting at the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home 153 Hellems avenue.
[Welland Tribune March 1, 1947]
Nancy Elizabeth Snider, wife of Albert Snider of Humberstone township, passed away at her home early this morning in her 79yj year She as born in the township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs Jeremiah Neff and resided in Welland county all her life, she was a member of First Lutheran church, Humberstone.
Surviving relatives include deceased’s husband, Albert Snider and their son Grant at home; five grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday March 4 at 2pm from the late residence, Humberstone township, to First Lutheran church for the service with interment in Overholt cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 31, 1905]
On Wednesday afternoon a lineman in the employ of the Bell Telephone Company, named Daniel McKinnon, who boarded at Mr Nolan’s on St Clair avenue, who instantly killed while stringing wires on Ferry street, near the big Brundage bar.
The unfortunate man came in contact with a live wire ad received the full voltage.
He has been in the employ of the company for almost 2 years and was a fine specimen of manhood The body was taken to Morse & Sons undertaking establishment.
[Welland Tribune December 11, 1943]
An interesting wedding took place at Holy Trinity Anglican church at 2 p.m. today, uniting two popular young Welland residents, when Miss Colleen Marie Reilly, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs J. Park Reilly 34 Margery road, Welland became the bride of Frederick James Walker, elder son of Mr. and Mrs James Walker of this city. Rev. A, H. Davis, rector of Holy Trinity church officiated.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was lovely in her two piece suit ofAirforce blue with smart brown fur felt hat trimmed with veiling. She wore brown accessories with a corsage of sweet peas and roses.
Mrs Jack Skitch, the bride’s only attendant, was gowned in a frock of Queen’s blue crepe, with matching hat, and wearing a corsage of roses.
Jack Skitch was groomsman
A reception and buffet luncheon for the immediate family was held later at the home of Mrs D.E. Smith, 168 West Main street. Mrs J. Park Reilly received, wearing a two piece turquoise blue ensemble with a small brown velvet hat and nose veil and a corsage of roses. Mrs James Walker, mother of the groom assisted. She chose a two piece wine crepe dress with a wine colored hat with fur trim and a pretty corsage.
Later Mr and Mrs Walker will leave for a honeymoon trip to Toronto, the bride travelling in the dress in which she was married. With a royal blue wool chesterfield coat. They will reside on their return at 11 Margery road.
[Welland Tribune February 18, 1947]
A pretty wedding took place at Tilsonburg at the home of Mr. and Mrs Wilford Foreman, when their daughter, Irene Bernice , became the bride of Hana Edward Anderson of Tilsonburg. Rev. R.A. Facey, formerly of Fort Erie, conducted the wedding under an arch of evergreen and sweet peas.
Mrs Alfred Spear was soloist, accompanied by Mrs Paul Bloomfield.
The bride was given in marriage by her father, was charming in a full length gown of white sheer, fashioned with long full sleeves and a braidtrimmed yoke. She wore a headress of pearls and carried a bouquet of red roses and snapdragons.
Miss Helen Foreman of Tilsonburg, cousin of the bride, was maid-of-honor, and was gowned in blue sheer with long full sleeves. She carried pink carnations with snapdragons.. Little Elsie Ann Foreman, niece of the bride was flower girl. She wore pink dotted Swiss and carried a muff of violets and pink roses. Jack Foreman of Hamilton, brother of the groom was best man.
A reception at the home of the bride’s mother followed, Mrs. Foreman choosing a navy blue ensemble with a corsage of pink roses to receive. The couple left for a wedding trip to Windsor and Detroit, the bride changed for travelling to a grey wool suit, black accessories and a flowered hat. Guests were present from Fort Ere, Ingersoll, London and Windsor.
[Welland Tribune May 26, 1905]
Died at his residence in Wainfleet May 3td 1905, Alex’r Young sr., in his 84th year. Born in Haddingtonshire, Scotland in the year 1821. In 1846 he emigrated to Canada. After living five years in Brant and Lincoln he settled in Wainfleet in 1851. By industry ad prudence he transformed the wilderness into one of the many fine farms to be found in this township. It is to such men as he that our country is inhabited for the many comforts that surround us today.These pioneers laid the foundations of our country’s prosperity a d are entitled to our gratitude and regard. He was a man of sterling integrity and uprightness of character. In politics he was a staunch Liberal. In religion a Presbyterian. He will be long missed and remembered in that community.
Five sons and five daughters survive him.
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