[Peoples Press October 10, 1905]
The body which was taken from the river at the Maid of the Mist landing a week ago Saturday afternoon, was identified on Friday morning as that of Thomas Morris of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Morris was 73 years old and lived with his son at 1601 Ontario avenue. A week ago Saturday he had a quarrel with his son and left the house in a rage. His age had affected his mind and he was subject to fits of temper and his relatives paid little attention to this outbreak.When he did not return for several days they began to make inquiries and found he was not in Buffalo as they supposed.They were greatly surprised when the body at Morses morgue was identified as his.He had evidently gone straight to the river from the house, undressed and jumped in. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon to Fairview cemetery.
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 25 February 1947]
Michael Chindeme of 500 King street passed away at his home on Monday evening, February 24, in his 76th year. Born in Italy he first came to the United States, spent two years there, and then came to Welland where he had resided for 38 years. He was employed for 34 years with the Plymouth Cordage Company prior to his retirement.
He is survived by his widow Mrs. Laura Chindeme, also by six sons Rocco, Len, Armand, Oreate, Nobeli, all of Welland, and Samuel Chindeme in California; also by a daughter, Pamuela in Welland. He was a member of St. Mary’s church.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, February 27 at 8.30 a.m. from the late residence, 500 King street to St. Mary’s church for Requiem Mass at 9 a.m. with interment in Holy Cross cemetery.
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 10 March 1947]
Ridgeville, March 19-Mr. and Mrs.Allan Proveau were delightfully surprised on Saturday evening on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bissell and Mr. and Mrs. Jack McAdams.
Mrs. Proveau wore a lovely corsage of roses and sweet peas and Mr. Proveau a rose boutonniel, the gift of their daughter Mrs. Murland Foss.
The rooms were gaily decorated with pink and white streamers centred with white bells.
The guest table was laid with a cut-work white linen cloth centred with a beautiful three-tiered wedding cake, an exact replica of their wedding cake of 25 years ago, flanked on both sides with tall pink tapers in silver candle holders. Pictures of the bride and groom with their cake were taken. The cake was a gift of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Murland Foss.
The evening was spent in playing euchre of which there were five tables in play. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Harley Brady and George Goodfield for high and Mrs. George Goodfield and Thomas Randall for consolation.
A delicious lunch was served by the co-hostesses assisted by Mrs. G. Goodfield, Mrs. David Angle and Mrs. Murland Foss.
The happy couple received a lovely silver cream and sugar set and tray from the guests present and a check from Mrs. M.E, Bowman, Mrs. Proveau’s mother, also many cards.
Mr. and Mrs. Proveau have three children, Mrs. Marland Foss (Elizabeth) of Welland, and Edward and Paul at home, also one grandchild, Frederick Foss.
[Welland Tribune, 18 October 1905]
A very pleasant event took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Traver in Wainfleet, on Wednesday October 4th, when the marriage of their eldest daughter, Alice, to J. Elliot Robertson ,also of Wainfleet.
At eleven o’clock the bridal party entered the parlor to the strains of the wedding march beautifully rendered by Miss Edythe Misener of Marshville, and took places under an arch of evergreens and holly. The bride, who was given away by her father, sand attended by Miss Ella Robertson, sister of the groom was prettily and tastefully attired in a dress of white brocaded silk with overlace and accordeon plaited chiffon with veil and orange blossoms. The bride’s maid dress was of white Japan taffeta with overlace and chiffon trimmings. The groom was ably assisted by Mr. G.L. Traver, brother of the bride. After the ceremony performed by Rev. T. Amey of Wellandport, the party withdrew to the dining room where a beautiful dinner was served. The presents were numerous and handsome, testifying to the high esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Robertson are held. The groom’s present to the bride was a solid gold watch guard, to the bridesmaid a bracelet, and to the groomsmen a scarf pin set with pearls.
Mr. and Mrs. Robertson left at 2 p.m., per T.H.& B., for eastern points and on their return will reside in Wainfleet.
[Welland Tribune, 18 October 1905]
Mrs. Mary A. Metler , widow of Peter Metler, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Byron Beamer, North Pelham, on Thursday, Oct. 5, at the advanced age of 81 years. The funeral was held from the late residence on Sunday and interment made in the North Pelham Presbyterian church burying ground. Mrs. Metler was the oldest of four generations which existed up to the time of her death, viz: Mrs. Metler, Mrs. Beamer, Mrs. Thos. Disher and her daughter. She was born in Ireland, but nearly all her life lived in this township. Her husband, Peter Metler, was a renowned sheep farmer, and even today prizes at the fairs are taken in his name. One daughter survives.
[Welland Tribune, 18 October 1905]
There occurred at North Pelham on Monday, Oct. 2nd, the death of Mrs. Charity Elizabeth Brown , widow of the late Simeon Brown. Deceased had been ill with liver trouble for a year and death resulted from that. She was 72 years old and an old resident of Pelham, having been there. The funeral was held on Oct. 5th, the burial being made in the North Pelham, Presbyterian church cemetery. She leaves three children, viz-Mrs. Young of St. Catharines; Simeon on the old homestead and Hector, on an adjoining farm.
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 18 March 1947]
Caroline McKenzie Lynn, wife of Herbert Lynn of Stop17, died on Monday at her home. Born in Greenock, Scotland, she came to Canada 36years ago, and had resided in the Welland district for 30 years. She had been in poor health for some years. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian church.
Surviving relatives include deceased’s husband Herbert Lynn, two daughters, Hazel, Mrs. Kadmon; C, Baer of Toledo, Ohio; Alberta, Mrs. D.S. Hepburn of Florida, U.S.A; and three sons, Charles and Leslie in Welland; and Robert at home; also a brother and sister at Greenock. Another sister, Mrs. John Ballantyne died in Welland nine years ago. Three grandchildren survive.
The funeral will be held from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, March 20 to Fonthill cemetery and Rev. A.D. Sutherland will officiate.
[People’s Press, 3 October 1905]
Niagara Falls-Richard Paine, an old and respected railroad man of this city, met an awful death last Wednesday afternoon. He was employed by the New York Central railway at the east end of the lower steel arch bridge and was walking along the tracks when an Erie passenger train came along behind him Evidently he did not hear it for he stepped right in front of the engine and went down and under it.A leg and an arm were severed and the unfortunate man passed away in hospital a short time later. Deceased was 61 years of age and a native of London. He had lived here for twenty-five years. He leaves a widow and two daughters- Mrs. Mary M. Brown and Miss Margaret Paine. He was a member of the Order of Canadian Home Circles and the Grand Trunk Provident Society. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon from the family home at No. 37 Cataract avenue to Fairview cemetery, and was attended by the members of the Niagara Falls Circle, No. 84, O.C.H.C. as well as a large gathering of friends of the family. The Very Rev. Dean Houston conducted service. Coroner Scott of Niagara Falls, N.Y., investigated.the fatal accident and returned a verdict of accidental death.
*The body of a man was taken from the river at the Maid of the Mist landing late Saturday afternoon. At the time of writing, it had not been identified.
[People’s Press, 28 February 1905]
For the second time within a week the community (Port Colborne) is called upon to mourn the death of one of its most prominent citizens, Mr. John W. Greenwood, of the frim of R. & J. W. Greenwood, merchants and vessel owners, died at six o’clock on Thursday night last, (23rd) aged 51 years, 10 months and 16 days, His death came with an awful suddenness. Friends were talking to him a few moments before the summons came, and no symptoms of approaching dissolution were apparent to the ordinary observer. A couple of weeks ago Mr. Greenwood had his toes frozen while attending the funeral of a friend, and the injury had become so, annoying that a portion of one of the toes, was to have been amputated. But this caused no special anxiety, and no serious results were anticipated. Just before 6 p.m. on Thursday; however, Mr. Greenwood suddenly collapsed while sitting in his chair, and before medical aid could be summoned death had completed its work. The immediate cause was heart failure. Until recently deceased was a model of physical strength and good health. Today he lies in the home of the dead. How truly it is said: “In the midst of life we are in death.” Deceased was a son of the late Thomas Greenwood and a brother of Richard Greenwood, the surviving business partner to whom the deep sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended. Mr. Greenwood was unmarried, a Conservative in politics, a member of the Episcopalian church, and a brother of Brock A.O.U.W. under whose auspices the funeral was conducted. The funeral procession left the house at 1.30 p.m., and proceeded to St. James Church, where the rector Rev. A.C. Mackintosh conducted a most impressive service. He referred to the two brothers growing up together and continuing in business together for over 50 years in all as proof of the honesty and uprightness of both. The Workmen were in a body and the church was filled, many not being able to get inside. The remains were interred in Overholt’s cemetery, Messrs. W.R. Jordan, H. Dunlap, W.M. McKay, D.E. Evans, J.H. Smith, Jos. Moriarity, T.J. O’Neill of town, and Mr. Scholfield of Dunnville acting as pallbearers.
Many from Dunnville, Welland, and other places attended the funeral. Among those from Welland were L.C. Raymond and A. Griffiths.
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 20 March 1947]
The funeral of the late Mrs. Horace Dilamarter of Welland, who died at the Welland County General Hospital on Tuesday, March 18 in her 67th year, was held on Friday afternoon, March 21st from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street to the Fonthill cemetery. The funeral was largely attended and among the many lovely floral tributes noted at the graveside were those from the Church of God, Welland; Hamilton and Ferguson; Order of Eastern Star, the Primary Class Welland Sabbath School; Welland Seven Day Adventists’ church; and the Church of God, Fonthill.
Mrs. Philip Moores of Hamilton accompanied by Mrs. Cecil Chamberlain, Hamilton, sang at the service two of deceased’s favorite hymns, “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” and “Near to the Heart of God.” Officiating was the Rev. Philip Moores of the Seventh Adventist church, Hamilton, assisted by Rev. C.E. Randall of the Church of God, Fonthill.
The pall bearers were John G. Frame, William McQuitty, Bert Rowe, Charles Griffiths, Robert Dilamarter and Thomas MacArthur.
On Thursday evening there was a special service under the auspices of the Order of the Eastern Star at the funeral chapel with the following dignitaries officiating:; Wor matron, Mrs.V.W. Smith; Wor Patron, Ed Middleton; Association patron, Mrs. E.H. Hamre; chaplain, Mrs. Florence Miller.
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