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[Welland Tribune January 5, 1945]
A quiet ceremony was performed in the vestry of St John’s Presbyterian church, Toronto, on Saturday, December 30 at seven o’clock, when Dr. Stuart united in marriage, Flora McDowell, daughter of Mr and Mrs T. McDowell, Toronto and James E. Weller, son of Mr and Mrs J.E. Weller, Port Colborne.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride was lovely in a turquoise street-length dress with brown accessories. She wore a corsage of pink tea roses.
Mrs Ken Harris, matron-of-honor wore a pink dress with navy blue accessories. Her corsage was of pink carnations.
Sgt. Ken Harris recently returned from overseas, was the best man.
A reception for 20 guests was held at the bride’s home. Mrs McDowell received the guests in a grey flowered dress with black accessories. And a corsage of red roses. For travelling, the bride changed to a melon pink wool dress with brown accessories.
[Welland Tribune January 6, 1945]
The death of Miss Catharine Fraser of 248 East Main street, occurred Friday at the Welland County General hospital in her 79th year. She had been in ill health for some time and was taken to the hospital on New Year’s Day. Born in Goderich, the late Miss Fraser had lived all her life in Ontario, and had resided in Welland for the past 25 years. She was a member of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church.
There are no known surviving relatives.
The funeral will be held on Monday, January 8th, at two p.m. from the Sutherland-Thotrpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, to Fonthill cemetery for interment.
FUNERALS
MISS CATHARINE FRASER
Funeral service for the late Miss Catharine Fraser, who died Friday at the Welland County General hospital in her 79th year, were held yesterday afternoon at the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, with Rev. A.D. Sutherland, of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church officiating. William Massey was the organist, and rendered several favorite hymns.
Interment was in Fonthill cemetery, and the casket bearers were P. McMeekin, A.A. Marshall, W. Crouchley, K. Stone, J. Sager and G. Snook.
[Welland Tribune, 27 April 1900]
Mrs. O.A. Webster (Lydia Maud, daughter of James Griffith, formerly of Welland, now of Grand Forks, Dakota), died at Hot Springs, Arkansas, on Sunday April 15th.
Mrs. Webster has been in poor health for some time, and with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Griffith, and her sister, Mrs. F. Cathro, went to Hot Springs last December for the benefit of her health. She did receive benefit for a time, and was about to return home when she was taken seriously ill, and died unexpectedly. The following particulars are taken from the Grand Forks Herald:-
“Deceased was born in Ontario 45 years ago, and came to Grand Forks in 1882. She was prominent in social and religious circles, and was a constituent or charter member of the local Baptist church. She leaves one son, Horace, aged six, and besides the relatives already mentioned, two sister, Mrs. L.H. Carter of Grand Forks, and Mrs. R. Weeks, now of California, and three brothers, Dr. A.R. Griffith of Montreal and R.B. and T.C. Griffith of this city. With the exception of children who died in infancy this is the first break in the Griffith family. The aged parents, the husband, the son other relatives of the deceased lady have the sincere sympathy of many who share with them their sorrow over the departure of a loved and honored friend.”
The body was taken to Grand Forks for burial. Mrs. Webster had many warm friends in Welland, and vicinity who will deeply deplore her demise.
[Welland Tribune January 18, 1945]
The death occurred at her residence, 106 Erie street, Port Colborne, on Sunday of Vera Lodba, wife of George Lodba, in her 62nd year. Death followed an illness of three weeks.
The late Mrs Lodba was born in Austria and came to Port Colborne from Montreal 30 years ago. She was a member of St Patrick’s church.
Surviving are her husband, George; three daughters Mrs Mike Sarafinchan, Thorold and Mrs Fred McLauchlin and Mrs John Dworchuck, Port Colborne; and three sons, Charles in Wainfleet, L. Stoker Harry Lodba R.C.N.V.R., Halifax and John in Austria.
The body is resting at the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 17 to St Patrick’s church, where mass will be sung by Rev E. J. Canning at 9 a.m. Interment will be in Mount St Joseph’s cemetery.
FUNERALS
Mrs George Lodba
The funeral of the late Vera Lodba, wife of George Lodba, whose death occurred at her residence, 106 Erie street, Port Colborne on Sunday in her 62nd year, was held from the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street , Port Colborne, yesterday morning to St Patrick’s church where mass was sung by Rev. E.J. Canning. Interment was in Mount St Joseph’s cemetery.
The pallbearers were Harry Hencu, George Gramatovich, Steve Lodba, Eli Phillips, Louis Couguini and Dan Dobrin.
Among the floral tributes were those of the painters, carpenters, coopers and box gang, Inco and the stripping floor, Inco.
Friends and relatives attended from Thorold, Wainfleet and Merritton.
[Welland Tribune October 1, 1943]
Robert S. Martin, 16-year-old son of Mr and Mrs James Martin, 20 Fourth avenue, Crowland, died yesterday in Welland County General hospital after a two weeks’ illness.
Born in Crowland, June 3, 1926, the youth received his education at Crowland public school and Welland high and vocational school, where he was a member of the Welland Air Cadets. He was also a member of Holy Trinity Anglican church. During the summer he had been employed at Page-Hersey Tubes Ltd.
Besides his parents he is survived by a brother, William, and two sisters, Irene and Lottie, all of whom reside with their parents. Another brother, Sgt, Pilot James Martin, R.C.A.F., attached to the Pathfinder Squadron No. 405, R.A.F., overseas, was recently reported missing.
The funeral will be held from the family residence, 20 Fourth avenue, Crowland, on Saturday, at 3 p.m. Interment will be in the church of England cemetery, Smith street.
[Welland Tribune January 18, 1945]
The late Abram Baker, who died at his home on Saturday, January 6th, in his 73rd year, was the son of the late Catharine Sherk and Michael Baker. Besides his wife Lillian Grant, he leaves to mourn seven sons, Kenneth of Corfu, N.Y.; Wilfred of Chippawa; Michael of Fort Erie; Charles overseas; Raymond of Stevensville; Walter of Vernon,B.C.; William at home; two daughters, Helen of Welland and Mrs Lawrence Root of Bethel; two brothers, Morley, of United States; James of Stevensville; four sisters, Mrs Curtis Morningstar, Mrs Chas. Sauer of Willoughby; Mrs N.P. Thompson of Windsor and Mrs C.D. Draper of Beamsville.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday Jan 10th, at the Climenhage funeral home Stevensville, conducted by C.T Houck, pastor of the Evangelical church. Two solos were given by Robert Heximer, “Some Day He Will Make It Plain” and “Beyond the Sunset,” Interment was at St John’s cemetery, Ridgemount, the bearers being James Sauer, Carmen Sauer, Calvin Sauer, Howard Baker, Lloyd Morningstar and Calder Morningstar.
[Welland Tribune January 18, 1945]
Willoughby, Jan 17- The sudden death of an outstanding Willoughby farmer occurred at the Niagara Falls hospital on Tuesday evening, January 9th, 1945. Born in Willoughby township on February 28th, 1973, the late Edward Martin Weaver fourth son of the late Martin Weaver and Margaret Pirson Weaver, was married on Oct. 25Th 1899, to Lily Morningstar, who survives, besides four sons, Earl Orlin, Gordon and Arnold of Willoughby; two daughters, Mrs Eva Cote of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; Mrs Esther Copeland of Toronto; nine grandchildren; three brothers, William Weaver of Hamilton, Albert and Abel Weaver of Willoughby; five sisters, Mrs Lorena Miller of Bertie, Mrs Clara Geyer, Miss Catherine and Miss Margaret Weaver of Buffalo, Mrs Barbara Sauer of Kenmore, N.Y. He was predeceased by two children, Edna in 1930 and Arthur in 1943.
The funeral was held from his late home on Sodom Road on Friday. Services were conducted by Rev. William Coutts. A duet was given by Mrs Crawford Tufts and Mrs George Myers, “God Will Take Care of You.” Niagara Falls pallbearers being the four sons and two sons-in-law.
The late Mr Weaver always took an active, friendly interest in his neighbors and being a lover of good horses will be missed in the Welland County ploughing matches where he always participated, last year receiving five prizes, one of these being for the oldest ploughman.
The many flowers surrounding the casket showed the high esteem in which he was held by his neighbors and friends.
[Welland Telegraph September 24, 1903]
Tuesday on River Road, Nelson N, Bigham, aged 84, died after an illness of about three months: Mr Brigham’s home was originally at Woburn, Mass., but he had ived 20 years at the Falls. He was married twice, and leaves a wife, three sons and a daughter to mourn his death.
The sons are Edward and Royal of the Falls and Byron of Massachusetts. The daughter, Miss Beatrice, lives at home. He was a Conservative in politics, and a member of the Methodist church. The funeral took place Thursday at 4 p.m. Interment at Woburn, Mass.
[Welland Telegraph September 24, 1903]
St Catharines, Sept 17-A very sudden death occurred about noon today, when Mr N.A. Lindsay, the well-known insurance and real estate agent, while on his way home to dinner, fell to the ground dead near the corner of James and Raymond streets. Deceased was about 75 years of age and was born in Scotland. He came to Canada when a lad, and was at one time in the law office of Sir John McDonald’s father at Kingston. He was a prominent Mason and Oddfellow. Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause of death. He had not been feeling well for a few days, but continued at his work. He leaves a widow, one daughter, Mrs H.M. Blight of Toronto, and one son, Albert of St Catharines.
[Welland Telegraph June 26, 1903]
A sad drowning accident occurred Thursday of last week in the river about three-quarters of a mile below Queenston, when Andrew Donald, of this town lost his life. Along with some companions from the Falls, Andrew was picking strawberries on the farm of a man named Armstrong. At noon all went to the river for a swim. It is not known just at present how the accident happened, but Andrew was not a very expert swimmer and probably got beyond his depth. There is a strong undercurrent in this part of the river and it may have drawn the lad down. The other boys could give him no assistance, and they hurried away for help. At the time of writing the body had not been found. Andrew Donald was 14 years old and resided with his mother on Park street. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family in their sudden loss.
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