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[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.
[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.
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