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[Welland Tribune January 16, 1947]
The death occurred on Thursday, January 16, at the Welland County General Hospital in her 48th year of Mary, wife of Steve Costea, of Canby Street, Port Robinson. Deceased was born in Roumania, but had been in Canada for 44 years, and had resided in the Welland district 22 years. She is survived by her husband, Steve Costea: four sons, George John, Nicholas and Lea; a daughter, Helen, at home; two brothers, William and Konstantina Dunba, in Saskatchewan; and a sister, Mrs Sylvia Topala, in Saskatchewan. The funeral will be held from the family residence, Port Robinson, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 8.30 a,m, for Requiem Mass at that church at 9 o’clock. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs Steve Costea
The funeral of Mrs. Steve (Mary) Costea of Port Robinson, who died in Welland County General hospital on Thursday, January 16th in her 48th year, was held from her late residence, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Port Robinson, on Monday morning, January 20, and Rev. Father Joseph Crothers chanted Requiem Mass, also officiated at Holy Cross cemetery.
The pall bearers were Alec Kyle, James Nicols, Joseph Stando, Clarence Young, Frank Gentile and Constantine Cumsha.
[Welland Tribune January 24, 1947]
Wellandport, Jan. 24-The funeral of the late William Cavers, held at Lampman Funeral Home on January 7, was attended by many friends and relatives. Mr Cavers was well-known having spent all of his 87 years in the vicinity of Wellandport. His wife, Mary Cavers predeceased him fourteen years ago as did two sons, Will and Jim.
There are four daughters and four sons surviving: Mrs. George Rands of British Columbia, Mrs Will King of Fonthill, Mrs H. Thornton of Comber, Mrs A. Hodgkins of Welland, Stanley and Blake of Wellandport, John of St. Anns and Robert of Ridgeville. There are 24 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. McRoberts and the music was played by Mr and Mrs Wm. Piper of Humberstone and John Lampman. Many beautiful flowers were received. Flower bearers were grandchildren of Mr. Cavers. The pall bearers were nephews: Roy Goring, W.A. Cavers, J. Wilson, Walter Collver, Hugh Collver and Chas. Freure.
[Welland Tribune, January 24, 1947]
The most largely attended funeral in Welland in several years was held yesterday afternoon as hundreds of friends paid their final respects to the late Flight-Lieutenant Richard Lewis Curtin, and showed their sympathy for the bereaved family. Flt.-Lt. Curtin, son of Mr and Mrs R.F. Curtin, of Welland, was killed when an R.C.A.F. plane crashed at Marsh Lake, Yukon Territory, on Wednesday, January 15, as it was returning to its base at Whitehorse after investigating a fire. Five other persons were killed when the plane crashed.
Services were held at the J.J. Patterson and Sons Funeral Residence, 19 Young Street, with Rev. A. D. Sutherland, minister of St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, officiating. Mr Sutherland brought a comforting message to the mourners based on the text, “Cast thy burden upon the Lord.” Entombment was at Fonthill mausoleum.
Attesting to the popularity of the young man was a large number of floral tributes. Included was a particularly memorable wreath sent by the personnel of No. 6 Command Squadron of Whitehorse, of which Lew Curtin was a member, with instructions that a fresh orchid be placed on the wreath each day. Other R.C.A.F. floral pieces were from the officers and men of the R.C.A.F. Station at Whitehorse and the Air Officer Commanding and Officers of Northwest Air Command, Edmonton.
Flowers from local organizations included the Welland Sea Cadet Corps,Ladies Auxiliary of the Sea Cadets, Welland Optimist Club, Welland Anglers’ club, Mayor and council of the City of Welland, Welland Volunteer Firemen, Welland County Agricultural Society, Welland-Crowland branch of the Red Cross Society, Knights of Pythias, Past Chancellors Club of the Knights of Pythias, Past Chiefs Club of the Pythian Sisters, Presbyterian Sunday School. Alpha Chapter of Pi Delta Gamma Fraternity and Ladies’ A.A. Club.
Six cars were required to convey the floral tributes.
A representation of R.C.A. F. Officers from the Aylmer station together with members of the Welland police force provided a guard of honor at the funeral residence.
Sea Cadet George Farnsworth was present at the Fonthill mausoleum to sound the“Last Post.”
Paul-bearers were six close friends of the deceased; Jack Patterson, Hugh McNeil of Brantford, Robert Arthur, Owen Segert, J.E. Jones and Kenneth Beamer.
Six officers from the R.C.A.F. station at Aylmer acted as honorary bearers: Flt.-Lt. J. Hutton, Flt.-Ltd. J.R. Fraser, F.O. W.A. Winder, F.O C.E. Elliott, F.F. D.G. Parker. D.F.C. and F.O. C.W. Kipfer, D.F.C.
The funeral was attended by a large number of young people and many organizations were represented.
[Welland Tribune, January 16, 1947]
War veteran, Popular Young Man Dies with Five others in Plane
Word was received here today that Flight Lieutenant Lewis Curtin, 57 Randolph street had been killed yesterday afternoon when an Air Force plane crashed on Marsh Lake near Whitehorse, N.W.T.
Six persons were killed in the crash, five R.C.A.F. personnel and a civilian employe.
Officials of North West Air Command at Edmonton said the only information they have is that the crash occurred while the plane was returning to Whitehorse from Teslin, Yukon Territory, where the R.C.A.F. officials had been investigating a fire. Teslin is about 105 miles by road southeast of Whitehorse. Marsh Lake is about 45 miles south of Whitehorse and near the Alaska highway.
Flt.-Lt. Curtin had been with the interim R.C.A.F. and was a pilot attached to No. 6 Communications Flight in Whitehorse.
He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in December, 1940, and received his wings at Saskatoon in August 1941 with rank of Sgt-Pilot. During the war he saw service with anti-submarine patrols on the West Coast, on the East Coast and in Newfoundland, and also was engaged in overseas transport work. Since March, 1945, he had been stationed in Edmonton flying on the North-West staging route. Three months ago he was transferred to Whitehorse.
Flt.-Lt. Curtin married Diane Munroe, of Grand Manan, N.B. in September, 1945, and his wife was living with him at Whitehorse.
Deceased was born in Hamilton on December 15, 1919, but his parents moved to Welland shortly afterwards and he spent most of his life in Welland prior to enlistment. He attended Welland public schools and was a graduate of the Welland High and Vocational school. At the time of his enlistment he was a student at the Niagara Parks Commission school of gardening and landscaping, with only a year to go before graduation.
Popular with Welland’s younger set, Lewis Curtin was a member of Pi Delta Gamma fraternity, and the Lookout Point Ski Club, his hobbies including skiing, hockey and hunting. He was an adherent of the Presbyterian Church.
Surviving besides his wife and parents, is a sister, Miss Mary Curtin.
Funeral arrangements will depend on further news from R.C.A.F. officials.
Other Victims
Killed in the crash besides Flt.-Lt. Curtin were:
Sqdn.-Ldr. Robert Andrew Bucham, D.F.C., commanding officer of the R.C.A.F. station at Whitehorse.
F.O. Alfred Henry Hartivikson, works and buildings officer stationed at Whitehorse.
Flt.-Sgt. Joe Milner, N.C.O. in charge of the fire fighter section stationed at Whitehorse.
L.A.C. Charlie Curtis Brooking, aero-engine mechanicat Whitehorse, flying as crewman; mother, Mrs. Sid Brooking, Trehern, Man.
Ray othen Porter, electrician, R.C.A.F. civilian employe at Whitehorse; mother Mrs Harriett, Porter, Edmonton.
FLIER’S BODY IS EN-ROUTE
[Welland Tribune January 18, 1947]
Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Curtin learned today that the body of their son, Flight Lieutenant Lewis Curtin, who was killed on Wednesday when an air force plane crashed on Marsh Lake near Whitehorse, N.W.T, arrived in Edmonton last night and should reach Welland Tuesday. Tentative arrangements have been made to hold funeral services Thursday at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian church.
Flt.-Lt. Curtin’s widow, the former Diane Munro of Grand Manan, N.B. was reported en route from Whitehorse to Welland.
Cause of the crash which claimed the lives of five R.C.A.F. personnel and one civilian employe remains unknown although R.C.A.F. officers are investigating.
The bodies of the six victims were flown to Edmonton yesterday.
[Welland Tribune November 25, 1943]
Fenwick, Nov. 25-A wedding of interest to many in this district was solemnized in Knox church, St Catharines, on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 20Th, when Violet Helen, daughter of Mr. And Mrs William T. Thompson of Decew Falls, was united in marriage to L.A.C. Carman Daw, of the R.C.A.F., son of Mr. And Mrs David Daw of Fenwick.
The bride given in marriage by her father, wore a graceful gown of white slipper satin, with full net over-skirt. Her veil was caught to her head in a heart-shape arrangement and she carried a bridal bouquet of red roses.
Mrs Robert Graham, wearing a turquoise chiffon gown with a halo of flowers was her sister’s matron of honor. Miss Betty Daw, sister of the groom, in pink chiffon and a halo of flowers was bridesmaid. Both attendants carried colonial bouquets. Leslie Sheppard of Niagara Falls acted as groomsman. The ushers were John Thompson and Lawrence Daw. Rev. H.M. Coulton officiated.
A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, during which airplanes in formation flew over the house in honor of the bride and groom. Following a short trip the groom will resume his training at Dunnville.
[Welland Tribune December 6, 1943]
The death of Frank Leslie Moore, Wainfleet township, occurred Saturday at the Welland County General hospital, in his 69th year.
Born in Crowland township, the late Mr. Moore had lived in Crowland and Wainfleet townships all his life, and had followed the occupation of farming.
His wife predeceased him in 1933. He is survived by two brothers, Jacob Bruce Moore and Arthur Clare Moore, both of Wainfleet, and two sisters, Mrs Arthur Young of Welland and Mrs. Florence Pearson of Crowland.
The funeral will be held from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, on Wednesday, December 8, at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Hillside cemetery.
Funerals – Frank L.Moore
Funeral services for the late Frank Leslie Moore of Wainfleet township, who died at the Welland County General hospital on Saturday, were held yesterday afternoon at the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue. Herbert Turner of the Hellems avenue church of God, conducted the service, and the ladies choir of the church sang several favorite hymns. Many relatives and friends attended and there were many floral tributes.
Interment was in Hillside cemetery. The pallbearers were Gordon Young, Harold Farr, Jasper Moore, Frank Walters, W. L. Pearson, Elston Moore.
[Welland Tribune October 19, 1943]
Military wedding is held on East Coast
Fenwick, Oct. 19- A military wedding of interest to many in this district took place quietly on September 30th in Sydney, N.S. when Pte. Vera Gillespie Canadian Women’s Army Corps, daughter of Mr and Mrs T.J. Gillespie, Fort William became the bride of Sergeant Gordon Ker, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs Warren Ker. The marriage took place in St Andrew’s United church, with Rev. C.M. Nicholson officiating. The bride was attended by Lance Cpl. Agnes Finlayson and the groom was supported by Cpl. Thomas Rachar. The couple and their attendants wore regulation uniform. A reception was held later for 60 guests in the sergeants’ mess. The wedding cake was cut by the bride, with a sword belonging to Major Doyle and presented by Major Marsh. The young couple left immediately following the reception on their wedding trip, visiting the bride’s home in Fort William and later the groom’s home in Fenwick. The bride and groom were the recipients of a silver service and towels from the bride’s company, C.W.A.C. and a radio and electric clock from the sergeants’ mess.
[Welland Tribune January 26, 1945]
Fonthill, Jan. 26-The death of William Wesley Lee occurred at Hamilton on Sunday, January 21, following a lingering illness. He was in his 78th year.
The late Mr.Lee was born at Lyons near Aylmer, the son of the late Noah and Eliza Lee moving to Bertie township with his parents, when very young. He married Florence Gertrude Singer and resided in Thorold township for many years, later moving to Bismark. About 15 years ago Mr. And Mrs Lee took up residence in the village on Chestnut street.
Surviving are his widow; one daughter, Mrs Dorwin Disher, at home; two grandsons, Pte. Donald Disher of the east coast and Cecil Disher; also one sister, Mrs Euretta Grobb of Edwin, Man. One brother, Edward predeceased him a number of years ago.
The funeral was held from his late residence on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. W.A. Monteith, pastor of the Fonthill United church was in charge of the service. Interment took place in the Fonthill cemetery amid a profusion of flowers.
The pall bearers were Emery Bouk, Harry Farr, Herbert Robins, Archie Overholt, Ernest Moldon and Henry Jenter.
[Welland Tribune October 2, 1943]
DEATHS YOUNG- At his late residence, 42 Division street, Welland, on Friday, October 1, 1943, Arthur Young, beloved husband of Nellie Moore Young, in his 76th year. Resting at the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, for service on Monday, October 4th at 2.30 p.m. Interment in Doan’s Ridge cemetery.
Funerals
The funeral of the late Arthur Young, who passed away in his 76th year on Friday at his home, 42 Division street after a year’s illness was held on Monday afternoon from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue to Doan’s Ridge cemetery. The funeral was largely attended, and there were many floral tributes denoting the deep affection in which deceased had been held by many friends. Rev. A. Boelke of the Church of God, Buffalo, officiated both at the funeral home and the graveside. Mrs. T. Belle, Mrs. A. Boelke sang two of deceased’s favorite hymns, accompanied on the organ by W. Massey.
The pall bearers were Keith Miller, Lawrence Young, J. Wiley, L. Pearson, J. Griffith, and H. Strawn.
[Welland Tribune October 15, 1943]
A pretty fall wedding of interest here was that of Betty Mildred Mae Joslin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Edward Joslin of Smithville, and Pte. William Wray Lymburner, Queen’s York Rangers, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Lymburner of Caistor Centre, at the home of the bride’s parents, with Rev. George H. Young officiating.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was charming in a white gardenia silk jersey street-length dress with long full puff sleeves, draped at the side. a sweetheart headdress and shoulder-length veil. She carried a colonial bouquet of pastel-toned roses and gladioli. Her only ornament was an Alexandrite stone pendant, a gift of the groom.
Miss Jean Joslin and Miss Marjorie Joslin, sisters of the bride, acted as her attendants, with the former choosing a gold silk jersey street-length dress with matching accessories and wearing a corsage of gold mums, and the latter a brown silk street-length dress matching accessories and a corsage of bronze mums. Miss Shirley Joslin, flower girl, was lovely in a pink silk jersey dress, with matching net jacket and hat. She carried a colonial bouquet of pink and white sweet peas and snapdragons.
Miss Vivian McBay of Welland, pianist, rendered “I Love You Truly” during the signing of the register.
The bridegroom’s attendants were Audrey Lymburner and Lorne Lymburner, both brothers of the groom.
The reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, at 4.30 p.m. with the bride’s mother receiving in a two-piece British navy suit trimmed with white. The groom’s mother wore a navy blue dress trimmed with white. Both wore corsages of yellow mums.
A tree-tiered wedding cake, surrounded by small pastel colored flowers, centred the bride’s table. The rooms were beautifully decorated with white and pink gladioli, streamers and wedding bells.
The bride chose as her going away costume for the honeymoon to London and points west, an aqua silk jersey dress, matching hat and black and white accessories. Her corsage was of white mums and pink gladioli.
The bride is residing in Welland and the groom returned to his base.
Out- of-town guests were from Grimsby, Dunnville, Beamsville and Welland.
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