Results for ‘Early Citizens’
[Welland Tribune October 25, 1943]
The funeral of the late Mrs. Gabriel Davis, whose death occurred at Welland County General hospital on Wednesday in her 58th year, was held Saturday afternoon from the late residence, 136 West street, Port Colborne, to First Presbyterian church, where service was conducted by Rev. R.T. Rutherdale. Interment was in Overholt cemetery. Miss Grace Smith presided at the organ during the service at the church.
The service was largely attended by relatives ad friends and many beautiful floral tributes were added testimony to the esteem in which deceased was held in the community.
The pallbearers were John Shickluna, John Hill, William Cole Clinton Conway, Harold Jacobs and George Knisley.
Among the floral tributes were those of the electrical department, Maple Leaf Milling Co., Ltd.;Epsilon chapter, Delta Kappa Phi sorority; the Fibe Star club; the general office staff, International Nickel Co.,; the Maple Leaf Milling Co. Ltd. And the Port Colborne Volunteer Fire Department.
Friends attended from Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, N.Y., Thorold, Tonawanda, N.Y. and Fort Erie.
[Welland Tribune January 26, 1945]
Ridgeway, Jan. 26-Omer Hoover 74, well-known local resident for the past 20 years, died in his home Sunday morning, following a four weeks’ illness. Deceased was born in South Cayuga.
Funeral services were conducted in his late home, Highland avenue, Tuesday afternoon by Rev. E.J. Robertson, assisted by Rev. E. Marshall, Toronto, a life-long friend.
The pall bearers were William J. Athoe, Alva Cuttler, Marshal Zavitz, Ward Sherk, E.O. Bowen, T.H. Zavitz. Entombment was in Bertie mausoleum.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Buckmaster, and son John Ernest Hoover, of Moncton, N.B., who was home previous to his father’s death.
[Welland Tribune January 16, 1945]
The death of Henri Belanger, 49 Cozy street, took place at the Toronto General hospital on Sunday, January 14th, in his 39th year. Ill for some time, Mr. Belanger had been in the hospital for the past three weeks. He was born in St. Gervais, Que., and came to Welland 3 1/2 years ago, during which time he was employed at the Electro Metalurgical Co.
Surviving are his wife, Emilda Lapointe Belanger; a 1 1/2-year old son, Jacques; his mother, four brothers and two sisters in St. Gervais.
The funeral will take place from the J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young street, on Thursday, January 18th, at 8.30 a.m. to Sacred Heart church for requiem mass at nine. Interment in Holy Cross cemetery.
Henri Belanger
Funeral services for the late Henri Belanger, 49 Cozy street, who died at the Toronto General hospital on Sunday, January 14th, were held this morning. The funeral took place from the J.J.Patterson and Sons funeral residence 19 Young street, to Sacred Heart church where requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. L.J. Bouchard.
Interment was in Holy Cross cemetery. The pallbearers were Albert Lapointe, Robert Lapointe, Anthony Lapointe, Leo Belanger, Fernando Belanger and Edward Holle.
[Welland Tribune January 2, 1945]
The death of Fred Gobbi took place Sunday, December 31, at the home of his brother, Joseph Gobbi, 86 Empire street. In his 43rd year, the late Mr.Gobbi was born in Italy and came to Canada 16 years ago. He was employed for the past 10 years at the Canada Foundries and Forgings Ltd., and had worked until December 27th when he was taken ill.
He is survived by two brothers, Joseph and Gerome, both of Welland. His parents, Mr and Mrs Angelo Gobbi, predeceased him a few years ago.
The funeral will take place Wednesday morning, January 3, at 8.30 a.m. from the home of his brother, Gerome Gobbi, 76 Empire street to Sacred Heart church for requiem mass at nine. Interment in Holy Cross cemetery.
Funerals – Fred Gobbi
Funeral services were held yesterday for the late Fred Gobbi who died Sunday at the home of his brother, Joseph Gobbi, 86 Empire street, in his 43rd year. The funeral took place from the residence of another brother, Gerome Gobbi, 76 Empire street to Sacred Heart church, where Rev, L.J. Bouchard celebrated requiem mass.
Interment was in Holu Cross cemetery. The pallbearers were Guido …,Peter Michelin, Angelo Canez, Angelo Romanin, Santo Pellerin and Angelo Moras.
LIEUT. WILL BURGAR
[Welland Telegraph, 22 October 1918]
Welland was shocked to learn of the death of Lieut. Will Burgar at his mother’s home at Niagara Falls early on Sunday morning. Death was due to Spanish influenza which he contacted at Niagara Camp. Will was born in Welland thirty years ago, son of the late Doctor Burgar, and was well known in the city. He was for some time connected with the Welland Realty Company. He was an officer of the 176th battalion, and after being for a time overseas, returned to Canada and was transferred to the forces at Camp Niagara. His mother and brother, Fred, reside at Niagara Falls; Ollie, another brother, is with the Pullman Company in Chicago; and his sister, Miss Donna, is overseas with a United States nursing unit. The funeral will take place at 2 o’clock today and will be private. The family has much sympathy in their sad bereavement.
[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.
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