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[People’s Press, 10 July 1900]
A good and greatly esteemed resident of the township passed away at midnight on Wednesday last, in the person of Peter Snider aged three score years. The deceased had been ailing for a couple of years, and his death was not unexpected. Peter Snider was born in the township of Humberstone, and has been a life-long resident, he hardly ever having been many miles away. He leaves a large family of grown up sons and daughters, namely: Levi Snider of Michigan, Jacob Snider of Cayuga and Edward and Albert Snider of Humberstone, and Mrs. Henry Kramer and Mrs. John Ettling. He also leaves two brothers, Henry B. and Charles, and a sister, Mrs. Henry Wolfe, with whom the entire community join in mourning the demise of such an old and favourably known resident. The funeral took place on Sunday at 1 p.m. from the house to the Lutheran church. Rev. Mr. Dorn preached the funeral sermon, in which the relatives of deceased think he was done some injustice. The interment was in the Lutheran cemetery on the lake shore east of here. An immense concourse of friends attended the funeral.
[Welland Tribune, 28 August 1885]
Scarcely had Mr. Craig recovered from the effects of his fall last Monday week than he was summoned on Friday (21st) to proceed from Ridgeway to Fort Erie to conduct a funeral service over the sudden death of Mr. Heaslip’s beloved wife. The company was a very large one, and deep sympathy was evinced by all under the mournful event and impressive service. Next morning the remains were removed by rail to Wellandport Presbyterian Burial Grounds, and were deposited near her parents there. Mr. Craig read the burial service at the grave in the midst of a large company of mourners, and preached a powerful sermon, accompanied with appropriate hymns beautifully rendered by the Methodist choir of Wellandport, and joined in by an overflowing congregation. The deceased Mrs. Heaslip was a daughter of the late Mr. Cushman of Wellandport, well known by an unusually large circle of friends and highly esteemed by all. We understand Mr. Craig will preach next Sabbath (30th) at Ridgeway 10.30 a.m. and at Fort Erie 3.30 p.m. by way of improving the mournful event. Subject-“Death, man’s enemy, changed into a friend.”
[People’s Press, 12 June 1900]
John Stewart, an old resident, died at his home in Crowland township yesterday, Monday, June 11, at the advanced age of 80 years. Deceased had been a sufferer from old age and illness for a long time. He was a native of Ireland, and had never married. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) from his late residence at 2 p.m. Interment at Doan’s Ridge cemetery.
ST. CATHARINES’ OLDEST RESIDENT, DEAD
Remembered the War of 1812 and the Rebellion of 1837
[People’s Press, 12 June 1900]
St. Catharines, Ont., June 8-Mrs. Abigail Waud, the oldest resident of the city, died here this morning. She was in her 93rd year, having been born at Fonthill, November 7, 1807. She was of U.E. Loyalists origin, her paternal grandfather, Robert Spencer, having fought in the revolutionary war as an officer on the British side. In the war of 1812 the homestead in Pelham was occupied several time by the British troops. Gen. Brock gave Mrs. Waud a gold dollar, which was long preserved as one of her treasures. She was an eye-witness of the fleeing of the Americans at Beaverdams when the Mohawk Indians rushed to attack them. She witnessed bloody scenes during the Mackenzie rebellion in 1837, and also the distressing events occasioned by the outbreak of malarial fever among the laborers employed on the construction of the first Welland canal when 600 perished from the disease. One son and two daughter survive her.
Port Colborne News
[People’s Press, 12 June 1900]
The community was shocked and saddened on Saturday last by the death of Miss Ida May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Christmas. Though deceased had been ill for nine months previous to her death, she had been quite better of late and hopes of recovery were entertained. She was taken ill with what the doctor pronounced as lung trouble. On Saturday morning last at half-past ten o’clock, she passed peacefully away, and the loving watchers scarcely noticed the end. During her illness all was done that skilful and patient attendants could do, but without avail.
That dreaded disease consumption has claimed another life-that of a young and happy girl, a life full of promise, a life, the taking of which will an irreparable loss to all who knew her. Deceased, who was born in Port Colborne, was 23 years of age. Her life here has been a pure and useful one. Her vacancy among her numerous friends can never be taken. All who knew her loved her.
The body was laid in a beautiful white casket, resting and partly covered in a bed of white flowers, and attired in white-all reminding the sorrowing friends of the purity of the life of which this silent body was but an earthly prison.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at half-past one, from the late home of deceased to St. James’ church, where the service was held. The rector, Rev. A. Bonny, spoke with deep feeling of the sweet, simple, Christian life of deceased. The choir sang some appropriate hymns. The church was filled, and all who were present were allowed to view the body. The interment was in Grabiel’s cemetery. A large concourse of friends drove to the burying ground.
The following were the pallbearers: Harry Palmer, O. Gilles, Geo. Laing, Charles. Bradley, Wm. Cook and Jos. Hanham.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of everyone in their sad affliction.
[People’s Press, 12 June 1900]
H.N. Dell, an old and formerly a prominent resident of Crowland township, departed this life at his home near Welland on Thursday evening last, at the age of 70 years and seven months. (7 June 1900). Although Mr. Dell had been in ill-health for a long time, the end came suddenly as his illness was not considered immediately dangerous until the morning of the day of his death. His ailment was asthma, the immediate cause of death, however, being heart failure.
The Dell family, of which deceased was a member, was one of the most prominent pioneer families in this section. They were strong loyalists, the name often appearing in the annals of local history. Our subject, H.N. Dell, was born in Willoughby, and lived all his life in that township and Crowland, taking an active and prominent place in public matters until incapacitated by disease and advancing age. For some years he occupied the position of township councillor of Crowland. By occupation he was a builder, in politics a stalwart Liberal, and in religion a consistent and faithful member of the Methodist church.
A widow, one son-Frank Dell, Ridgeway-and two daughters-Mrs. W.B. Chambers and Mrs. Andrew Willson, survive to mourn their loss.
The funeral took place on Saturday, interment at Doan’s Ridge. A very large gathering of friends convened to pay the last tribute of respect to an old and faithful friend. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Russ.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dell and their two sons, Harry and Orley, attended the funeral of Mr. Dell’s father at Welland on Saturday.
[Welland Tribune, 6 July 1900]
Humberstone has lost another of its pioneer settlers in the person of Valentine Hopf, who, after suffering from a complication of diseases, died shortly after midnight on June 30, of valvular heart disease. Deceased was in his 80th year. He was born in Saxe-Meiningen, Germany, in 1820; emigrated to Canada in 1847 and settled in Humberstone. He was mail-carrier for the local postoffice for a number of years. He passed his declining years with his daughter, Mrs. Samuel Young. He is also survived by two step daughters, Mrs. Andrew Noxel and Mrs. John Wright. The funeral was held on Monday, July 2nd, at 1.30 p.m., from the residence of Samuel Young to St. Peter’s Lutheran church, Stonebridge, of which deceased was an active and highly respected member. The funeral services were conducted by the pastor of the church, Rev. Mr. Dorn. Interment took place in Lakeview Lutheran cemetery, east of Port Colborne. The pallbearers were: Charles Bauer, sr., Jacob Young, Jacob Miller, John Seitz, John Utz and Christian Wolfe. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Young desire to thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness during their affliction.
[Welland Tribune January 19, 1945]
The death occurred at his residence, 547 King street, Humberstone, on Thursday, January 18, of Emanuel Judson Ellsworth in his 89th year. Death followed an illness of two weeks.
The late Mr Ellsworth was well known in the district. A native of Wainfleet township, he had resided in Humberstone for many years conducting an undertaking and furniture business in the village for 45 years prior to his retirement about 18 years ago. Deceased was an adherent of Central United church and a member of Macnab lodge, A.F. and A.M. and Beacon lodge, I.O.O.F.
Surviving are his daughter, Mrs R.H. Legge, St Catharines; a brother Fletcher Ellsworh, Wainfleet township; and a sister, Mrs Marion Susan Root, Wainfleet.
The funeral will be held from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne, on Saturday, January 20, at 2.30 p.m. Interment will be in Morgan’s Point cemetery.
[Welland Tribune January 9, 1945]
The death occurred at her residence, 265 Clarence street, Port Colborne, this morning of Alice Maude Hughes , daughter of the late David and Mary Hughes and life-long resident of the community. The late Miss Hughes was a member of St James Anglican church.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs Harry Griggs of Holland, N.Y. and a brother, David Hughes of Niagara Falls.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, Jan. 11 at 2p.m. from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, to Oakwood cemetery, Rev. H. G. L. Baugh will conduct the service.
[Welland Tribune January 6, 1945]
The death occurred at the family residence, 60 Louis street, this morning of Dorene Georgina Laflamme, three-months-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lucien Laflamme. Death followed an illness of a few days.
The child was born in Scotstown, Que., and came to Port Colborne with her parents only eight days ago. Surviving are her parents; four brothers, Donald, Edward, Elmer and Roy, and her grandfather, Arthur Dougherty, Cookshire, Que.
The funeral will be held from the residence, 60 Louis street, Monday afternoon, to Mount St Joseph’s cemetery. Rev. B.P. Malone will conduct the service.
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