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[Welland Tribune, 10 April 1906]
Thomas Bell, an old resident, died at his residence, Queen St., on Monday in his 67th year. The deceased has carried on a cooperage business for many years and was a highly respected citizen. He leaves a wife and grown up family. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon to the St. Catharines cemetery.
[Thorold Post, 6 September 1895]
Still another of the old landmarks was removed on Monday in the person of Thos. Bell Sr. who had lived at Thorold for forty-five years. He was a native of Ireland, being born in the county of Fermanagh in 1828. For thirty years he conducted a cooperage business, being the only one to continue of the many who years ago found it a lucrative calling. He left a widow (his third wife) and a family of grown-up children, part of which are married and settled at different points, also a bachelor brother, Walter, who for ten years has been a member of the household. Deceased was a member of the Methodist church, and was a man of upright character, who faithfully discharged all the responsibilities of life. The funeral was held yesterday, the remains being interred at St. Catharines.
[Welland Tribune, 10 April 1906]
It was with most sincere regret that a wide circle of friends in Thorold and vicinity heard of the death on Wednesday morning in Toronto of Walter Bell, only surviving brother of the late Thomas Bell, and a gentleman well known and highly esteemed by Thorold people generally. The deceased, who was the last of a family of four boys and one sister, was in his eighty-second year at the time of his death, but despite his advanced age was singularly active. He was a man of the highest honour and this quality coupled with his____with all who came within range of his acquaintance. He was a native of White Hill Chapel, County of Fermanagh, Ireland, but came to Canada in 1849 and with his mother settled in Toronto. He later entered the employ of a resident of Little York and remained there for thirty-three years. For the past twenty-three years he has lived in Thorold. A man of strong and robust constitution his health was all that could be desired until about a year ago, since which time he has been ailing. Last fall he went to Toronto on a visit to his niece, Mrs. Elder at whose home at 65 McGee Street, he passed away having been seriously ill but a few days. He was unmarried. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon in Toronto.
[Welland Tribune, 10 April 1906]
There passed away on Monday, April 9, one of Pelham’s oldest residents in the person of Peter Brown. Mr. Brown was in his usual health up to Saturday of last week, when he went to Welland market, and while on the way home was seized with paralysis and fell out of his wagon. He was taken to his home where he lived only until Monday morning. Deceased was born on March 30, 1835, being therefore in his 72nd year. He carried on a blacksmithing business in Ridgeville for a number of years. He was respected by all who knew him and had many friends who will mourn his demise. He never married. The funeral will be held to-morrow, (Wednesday), services at the house at 2 p.m. Burial at Fonthill cemetery.
[Welland Tribune, 10 April 1906]
James Robinson, who suffered a severe stroke of cerebral apoplexy a week ago, passed away at his home on Lundy’s Lane on Friday afternoon, 6th inst. Deceased was born in Wainfleet township 75 years ago and removed to a farm near Thorold, at the corner of the Stamford-Thorold line and the stone road, about 30 years ago. Ten years ago, he sold his Thorold township property and purchased the George Green farm in Stamford township, three miles west of the city. He moved to Lundy’s Lane a couple of years ago, but retained the farm till about a month ago, when it was sold. Mr. Robinson was married twice, his second wife surviving him. By the first wife he had three children of whom one son, ex-alderman V.H. Robinson of Niagara Falls, is, the only survivor. The two daughters, Mrs Albert Goring (Elizabeth) and Mrs. Williams (Clara) died some years ago. His descendants include several great grandchildren. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon to Fairview cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Swayze of Welland, assisted by Rev. Mr. Sneyd of Niagara Falls.
Mr. Robinson was a member of the Disciples church and in politics a lifelong Liberal. He was highly respected as demonstrated by the very large attendance at the funeral.
[Welland Tribune November 8, 1943]
Hewett-At Port Colborne, Ont., on Monday, November 8, 1943, Harold Edgar, beloved husband of Beatrice Hewett in his 55th year, resting at the Dell & Merton Funeral Home, 50 Clarence street Port Colborne, Service in the Chapel on Wednesday November 10, at 3 p.m. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
Funeral Rites for H, Hewett
Friends of the late Harold E, Hewett, well known Port Colborne churchman, Great War veteran and InternationalNickel Co Employe. Filled the chapel at the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street Port colborne, yesterday afternoon paying a final tribute to a faithful friend and fellow employe.
Many followed the remains to Oakwood cemetery, where interment was made.
Rev Ralph P. Clark, pastor of Port Colborne Baptist church of which deceased had been an official and active worker for many years, conducted the service.Mr clark in his remarks, said that he knew that if the late Mr Hewett could speak his wish, he would not want him to engage in any laudatory remarks. Those attending the funeral had known Mr Hewett as a citizen of the town, while he had known him as a citizen of the Kingdom of God.. Those who had known him in industry, knew him as a faithful worker in industry while he had known him as a zealous worker in the church. Those who had known him as a fighting man of the Navy in the First Great War, had known him as a patriot and a good soldier of the king, while he had known him as a good soldier of Christ, said Rev Mr Clark. Mr Clark spoke briefly on the value of “a good name” which he described as charactor.
During the service, Mrs Boyd sang,”Some Day He’ll Make It Plain,” accompanied at the organ by Mrs C.W. Shore. The hymn,’What a Friend We have in Jesus” was sung.
The pallbearers were Raymond Wilson and Louis Concessi, fellow employes at International Nickel Co Ltd and Harry J. Shore, Mervyn D, Steele, Albert Arthurs and Arthur Richardson, officials of Port Colborne Baptist church. The casket was draped with the Union Jack as it was borne from the chapel to the cemetery.
Among many beautiful floral tributes were those of Friends of Port Colborne Baptist church, the Women’s Missionary Society of Port Colborne Baptist church, the One By One Bible Class, Friends of the Pentecostal Tabernacle, Ladies’ Aid of Port Colborne Baptist church, the Baptist church choir, Robin Hood Flour Mills staff, “C’ shift of number four building at International Nickel Co., the Canadian Corps Association.
Friends were present from Camp Borden, Windsor, Buffalo and Welland.
[Welland Tribune November 2, 1943]
The death occurred at his residence, 120 Delhi street, Port Colborne, yesterday morning, following an illness of three days of John Herbert Bradley, veteran of the First World War and well known resident of Port Colborne for the past 19 years, in his 57th year.
The late Mr Bradley was born in Merritton and had resided in Port Colborne for the past 19 yrears. He was well known throughout the district. At the time of his death he was employed by the British munitions Board at United Steel Co., in Welland. He was a member of St James Anglican church of the Canadian Corps Association and of the Canadian Legion. He served throughout the First World War, going overseas with the first contingent and be awarded his commission in the field. He suffered severe shrapnel wounds on active service.
Surviving are his wife, Kathleen Stephenson Bradley, three daughters, Peggy, Helen and Marion and a son, “Buster” at home; three brothers, Fred J. Bradley, Welland; George A. Bradley, Ridgeville and Leonard Bradley, Victoria, B.C. and three sisters, Mrs Elbie Farr, Ridgeville, and Mrs Joseph Henderson and Miss M.O. Bradley, Welland. Two brothers, Edward Harry and Stephen, and a sister Ruth J. Bradley, predeceased him.
The funeral will be held from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne, on Wednesday, November 3, at 2.30 pm Rev H.G.L. Baugh will conduct the service. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery.
Funeral John Herbert Bradley
The funeral of the late John Herbert Bradley, Great War veteran and resident of Port Colborne for some 19 years, whose death occurred at his residence, 120 Delhi street on Monday in his 57th year, was held yesterday afternoon from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street Port Colborne to Oakwood cemetery, Rev H.G.L. Baugh, rector of St James Anglican church, Port Colborne conducted the service assisted by Rev A.H. Davis of Holy Trinity church, Welland.
Members of the Canadian Corps Association formed a guard of honor and acted as pallbearers with Alex Lockyer sounding Last Post and Reveille at the graveside. The pallbearers were Albert E Jordan, Col R.F. Baker, Clarence Catherwood, W.E, Thorne, Alex Lockyer and Omer Neff. A firing party of “B” company, Lincoln and Welland Regiment, in charge of Cpl C Davison, attended and fired a volley at the graveside.
The service was largely attended and many beautiful floral tributes expressed the sympathy of friends.
Among those were the tributes of the Port Colborne Canadian Corps Association, The Canadian Legion, Port Colborne Cribbage League, Employees of United Steels, E.T. White and employees, employees of Humberstone Shoe Co., pupils of grade 13 of Port Colborne high school, Epsilon chapter of Delta Kappa Phi sorority and the office staff of Humberstone Shoe Co. Ltd.
Friends attended from Welland, Ridgeville, Merritton, St Catharines and Wellandport.
[Welland Tribune November 5, 1943]
Mrs Enzie N. Taylor, wife of William Taylor, 203 Maple avenue, died yesterday afternoon at her residence. She was in her 56th year. Coroner Dr. W.K. Colbeck was called and said there would be no inquest.
A native of Haley-green, near Birmingham, Worcestershire, England, the late Mrs Taylor had resided in the city since 1914.
Deceased was a staunch member of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church, a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion and of the Daughters of England.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons,Ernest L. Taylor, this city and Gordon J. Taylor, Toronto. One brother, Joseph Attwood of Haley-green, England, also survives.
Funeral services will be held from the late residence, Maple avenue, on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be in Fonthill cemetery.
Mrs W. J. Taylor
Services for the late Enzie N. Taylor, wife of William J. Taylor, who passed away on Thurs afternoon, November 4th, was held from the family residence, 203 Maple avenue, on Saturday afternoon, Mrs Taylor was in her 56th year.
The funeral was largely attended and there was a profusion of floral tributes. The members of the Daughters of England attended in a body, with Mrs Jack Addison in charge, and at the graveside filed by the flag draped casket, each member dropping a white rose.
Rev. A.D. Sutherland of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church officiated at the home and at the graveside in Fonthill cemetery. The pallbearers were Christopher James of Toronto; F. Glanfield of Buffalo; William McQuitty, Edward Hackett, W. Jeffery and E. Glanfield of Welland
[Welland Tribune October 25, 1943]
Succumbs as Vessel Plies Lake Superior
Toronto, Oct 25- Capt. Oscar W. Patterson, who sailed on the Great Lakes for nearly 40 years, died yesterday on a tanker in Lake Superior, his family has been informed here.
This summer Capt Patterson has been serving as a special pilot with the Imperial Oil Co.,, Ltd., and previously served nine years with the British American Oil Co., fleet. He was well known as a pilot in the Kingston and Montreal areas.
Surviving are his widow and three sons, two of them of whom are in the R.C.A.F .A brother, Capt Selby Patterson, is master of the Lemoyne, largest bulk carrier on the lakes, and another is master of the freighter Winnipeg
His many friends in Welland learned with regret over the weekend of the sudden death of Captain Oscar Patterson. The late Captain Patterson hailed originally from Toronto, was a well known Great Lakes skipper, and moved from Welland to Toronto two years ago. He married twice, and his second wife, nee Dorothea Mortimer, survives at their home 94 Rosewell avenue, Toronto. Among other surviving relatives are two sons of the former union. Pilot officer Norman E. Patterson, R.C.A.F. and corporal Oscar W. Patterson Jr. Also with the R.C.A.F. also a son from the later union Hugh aged 12, now at home, Toronto. Deceased is also survived by a number of brothers and sisters among whom are Harold and Miss Miriam Patterson of Toronto.
[Welland Tribune November 20, 1943]
Wellandport, Nov 22-Funeral services for Mrs Emery Gee were held from her home on Thursday afternoon with Rev James Hampson officiating, both at the home and graveside. A large gathering of relatives, neighbors and friends from a distance were present to pay their last tribute of love and respect to one who had lived in their midst for the past 50 years and had by her kind personality and willingness to lend her aid to anyone in need, one a high place in the community.
The late Mrs Gee was born in Wainfleet, the daughter of the late James W. Heaslip and Marjorie Misener Heaslip and was 71 years of age on Oct 27.
She married Emery Gee on Oct 3rd, 1893, and they had celebrated their golden wedding less than two months ago. She was a member of Bethel United church, taking an active part in all of the women’s groups when health would permit. She had enjoyed her usual health and retired in fine spirits on Monday night but passed away in her sleep during the night.
Besides her bereaved husband, she leaves three sons, Emery of Toronto; Charlie of Wellandport and Clifford of St. Anns; two daughters, Mrs Ethel Howell and Mrs Flossy Barry, both of Hamilton; one sister, Mrs Jesse Ness of Niagara Fals, N.Y.; two grandsons, Cpl. Alfred William, R.C.A.F., (overseas) and Ronald Gee of Toronto and six granddaughters, Edith Williams at home; Mrs Lewis Daley of Toronto; Mrs Edward …… and Miss Geneva Barry of Hamilton; Miss Patricia Gee of Toronto. Misses Julia and Dorothy Gee of St Anns. One daughter Mrs Norman Williams, one sister Mrs Nellie Kinsey of Niagara Falls N.Y, and one granddaughter, Miss Bessy Barry of Hamilton, predeceased her.
The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, James Simpson, Nayman Crow, Everett Gracey, Charles Ecker, Amos Beamer and Murray Misener. Interment was held in Lane’s cemetery, Gainsboro.