In this autumn month of October we know this fall
And it won’t be long until the snow does call
The mornings are cool and some days are nice
Yes soon the lakes will be covered with ice
The leaves are colored there is very little green
So it will be a while before that color is seen
I’ve seen colored leaves away back in July
Winter is coming there is no reason to say why
Thanksgiving dinner will be held in most every home
So may not one have to spend the time alone
Tables are full of food now including pumpkin pies
But by spring will we have lots or get a surprise
Halloween falls at the months end each year
And may you not be frightful or filled with fear
The October birthstone colors are white or pink
All the zodiac signs are Libra and Scorpio if we think
We celebrate the blessings and harvest of the year
Hopefully we’ll all have food to keep us healthy here
The birthstone is opal and flowers are cosmos and marigold
But before we see flowers a shovel we’ll hold
Colored leaves are falling of gold orange and red
And with colder weather will we wish to stay in bed
A fire is welcomed on these crisp days and cool nights
So curl up with a book and learn what is right
October is the tenth month harvest time once again
Get your larder full now so you’ll feel no pain
Folks will be out raking leaves into a pile
Then the children will play in them with a big smile
Winston E Ralph
Bancroft, ON
[Welland Tribune February 21, 1947]
Timothy O’Donnell, 76 for many years a summer resident of the Dominion road in the Erie Beach section, died in Buffalo yesterday. He had been in failing health for some time. His wife predeceased him last year. Five daughters and a son survive. For many years deceased conducted a tonsorial shop at Niagara and Ferry streets, Buffalo and enjoyed a large Canadian clientele.
[Welland Tribune January 21, 1947]
The funeral was held this afternoon of Claudette Rodrigue, infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Andre Rodrigue 18 Nelles Road, from the late residence to Sacred Heart church, with service there at 3 p.m. and interment in Holy Cross cemetery, Claudette died on Sunday evening at the Welland County General hospital and was four days old at the time of her passing.
[Welland Tribune December 7, 1943]
Services for the late Charles Nugent, who passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 2 at his home in Dain City, were held yesterday afternoon from his late residence to All Saints Anglican church, Dain City, a prayer service was held at the residence, and a public service later at the church, with Rev. AH. Davis of Holy Trinity church, Welland, officiating at both.
Interment was in the Church of England cemetery, Smith street. The pallbearers were Charles Ort, Paul Pietz, Gus Pakrul, Henry Bartz, Thomas Griffith and George McClelland.
A large number of friends and neighbors attended the services and there were many floral tributes in respect to the deceased who was prominent in agricultural circles throughout the county.
[Welland Tribune December 8, 1943]
Services for the late Hartford D. Webber, who passed away Sunday morning at his home in Electric Park in his 73rd year, were largely attended yesterday afternoon. The funeral was held from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street to Fonthill cemetery for interment.
W.J. Williamson of the Church of the Open Door, Stop 19, assisted by Rev. S.R Weaver of First Baptist church conducted the service and a favorite hymn of the deceased “Safe in the Arms of Jesus,” was sung.
There were many floral tributes, among them those from the Church of the Open Door, Stop 19 and First Church of Christ, Scientist. The pallbearers were Albert Copeland, Donald Montgomery, George and Joseph Lanjigan, George Stout and J. Coniam.
[Welland Tribune December 11, 1943]
The death of John Fraser MacGregor, 237 Beech street, Toronto, took place this morning at his late residence, in his 81st year. Mr. MacGregor, the father of Mrs. Alex Smith of Welland, had been in ill health since an accident in which he was injured near Welland two years ago. He had often visited in the city, and was well-known here,
A resident of Toronto all his life, he was assistant city auditor there, and a member of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church, of which he was an elder. He is survived by six daughters and one son. His wife predeceased him two years ago. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
[Welland Tribune December 12, 1943]
Services for the late Mike Smith, who passed away at the Welland County General hospital on Friday December 10, were held yesterday afternoon at his late residence, 65 Cozy street. Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery. The services were largely attended and Rev. Fern A, Sayles officiated at the residence and at the graveside.
The pallbearers were John Honuschak, Mike Bestilly, George Topolinski, Steve Petrachenko, Bill Peters and Steve Kurhanevich.
[Welland Tribune December 20, 1943]
The death of Mrs. R. Shultz, Ottawa, took place Sunday night at the Ottawa Civic hospital. Mrs. Shultz is the mother of Rev. F.C. Mueller of Welland. Those surviving besides Rev. Mueller, include her husband and four other children. The funeral is being held in Ottawa on Wednesday.
[Welland Tribune February 14, 1947]
Infant Ritchie, adopted daughter of Mr. And Mrs Russell Ritchie, Welland Junction, died on Thursday, February 13 at the Welland County General hospital, aged two months. Burial services here held on Friday, February 14 at the Sutherland-Thorpe Funeral Home, 152 Hellems avenue and interment was in Holy Cross cemetery. Rev. J. Culman officiated.
[Welland Tribune December 20, 1943]
BOWLES - At Welland on Saturday evening, December 18, 1943, Mary Ella Kenmer, beloved wife of Herbert E. Bowles. Private funeral service will be held from the H.L. Cudney Funeral Chapel, 241 West Main on Tuesday, December 21, 2.30 p.m. Interment Fonthill cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined.
Mrs Mary Bowles
Services for the late Mary E. Bowles, wife of Herbert Bowles, who passed away on Saturday, December 18, was held yesterday afternoon at the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, with John Wright of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, St. Catharines officiating. There was a large attendance of friends and neighbors
Interment was in Fonthill cemetery. The pallbearers were William Lyon, John Macoretta, Price Edwards, Harry Karle, David Sutherland and Harry Poulin..
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