[Welland Tribune March 5, 1947]
There was a large attendance at the funeral services yesterday afternoon for Harriet May Paterson, wife of John W. Paterson, of 278 Hellems avenue. Mrs Paterson passed away last Saturday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Fred Wilkins, Thorold road, in her 53rd year.
Services were held from the Sutherland-Thorpe Funeral Home, 152 Hellems avenue, to Woodlawn cemetery. During the service David Thomas sang the Welsh hymn “Tentark.” Mrs Harry Yates was at the organ. Rev. A.H. Davis, rector of Holy Trinity church officiated at the funeral home and the graveside.
Pall bearers were W. Whatmough, J. Thomas, D. Thomas, E. Hackett, N. Whatmough, J. McMeekin and T.J. Darby.
There were many beautiful floral tributes. Included were flowers from A. Reid and staff, Holy Trinity Church Choir. Form 11A of the Welland High and Vocational School, Canadian Steel Workers, Atlas Division, Atlas Steels Employes Association, Welland Homing Pigeon club and the St. David’s Welsh Society.
[Welland Tribune October 22, 1943]
The parsonage of St Peter’s Lutheran church, Humberstone, was the setting for a quiet wedding ceremony yesterday afternoon when Muriel Esther, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. George Arnold, RR No. 1 Port Colborne, became the bride of PO Donald Gordon Hill, R.C.A.F., son of Adrian Hill of Steele street, Humberstone and the late Mrs. Hill. Rev. J.F. Schutt officiated.
The bride chose a lovely streetlength frock of turquoise wool made peplum style and featuring gold nailhead trimming. Her accessories were Battleship grey and she wore a gold heirloom bracelet which belonged to the groom’s late mother. A corsage of white carnations, white baby mums and gypsophila completed her ensemble.
Mrs. Lloyd Leslie, sister of the groom, as matron of honor, wore a navy blue crepe suit with blue and white checked taffeta trim, and navy accessories. Her corsage was pink carnations, white baby mums with gypsophila.
Lloyd Leslie was groomsman.
A reception for 25 guests was held at the home of the bride’s parents where Mrs. Arnold, the bride’s mother received in Queen’s blue crepe with corsage of brown and maroon baby mums. The bride’s table was centred with a four-tier wedding cake and decorated with vases of white and yellow mums.
Later the young couple left on a short wedding trip, the bride wearing a navy blue coat over her wedding ensemble.
The bride will reside on First street, Welland, while the groom will return to his station.
Out-Of-Town guests attended from Welland and Oakland, Calif.
[Welland Tribune January 2, 1945]
Morgan Memorial chapel, Queen’s University, Kingston, was the scene of a lovely double-ring wedding at 10.45 a.m. Friday, December 28, when Rev. J.F. Dungman of Napanee, united in marriage Marjorie Pearl, youngest daughter of Mr. And Mrs J.G. Unger, Napanee, and Philip James Beswick, B.Sc, son of Mr. And Mrs W. Beswick, Port Colborne. Miss Lenore Black of Kingston played the wedding music and during the signing of the register, Mrs. J.F. Dingman sang “I Love You Truly.”
The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Edison B. Ungar, was charming in a street length dress of powder blue needle point crepe, fashioned with a sweetheart neckline and three-quarter length sleeves. A matching headdress of blue ostrich feathers held her shoulderlength veil. She carried a bouquet of Bettertime roses.
Miss Betty Wilson of Ottawa attended the bride. She chose a dress of figured turquoise silk crepe with brown accessories and a corsage of red roses.
Murray MacLean, B.Sc., of Welland was best man.
A wedding breakfast was served with the bride’s mother receiving. Mrs. Unger wore a moss green two-piece needlepoint crepe dress, brown accessories and a corsage of Talisman roses. The bride’s sister Mrs O.Z. Younghusband, Kingston, also received. She chose a yellow figured silk jersey, frock with black accessories and a corsage of yellow roses.
For travelling to the Laurentians the bride donned a casual paddy green wool dress with brown velvet trim, a muskrat coat and brown accessories. Her corsage was Talisman roses.
Out-Of-Town guests attended from Port Colborne, Ottawa and Napanee.
[Welland Tribune January 22, 1947]
At the Devonia Convalescent home, Fonthill, Ontario. On Saturday, January 18, 1947, Jacob W. Damude, husband of the late Ida Vaughan, in his 86th year. Resting at the Drake and Barron funeral home for service on Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Interment at Fonthill Cemetery.
Funerals Jacob W. Damude
The funeral of the late Jacob W. Damude, who passed away on Saturday evening in his 86th year, was held Thursday afternoon, January 21, from the Drake and Barron funeral chapel, Fonthill, with interment in Fonthill cemetery. Rev. J.W. Wismer, pastor of the Fonthill Baptist church, officiated.
A life-long resident of Thorold township, deceased had many friends and acquaintances who came from far and near to pay him their last respects.
The many lovely floral tributes attested to the esteem and affection held for the deceased. The pallbearers were Roy Singer, Arthur McCelland, Mack Learn, Malcolm Saylor, William Suthons and Emmett Pitkin.
[Welland Tribune January 13, 1947]
The marriage of Emily Lafleur daughter of Mr. and Mrs E. Lafleur, Garner avenue, to John Moskalyk Albert street, took place in Sacred Heart church on Saturday, at 10 a.m. with Father Bouchard officiating.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a grey gabardine suit with white accessories, a corsage of red roses, and a locket, the gift of the groom. She was attended by Miss Pearl Nolet, who wore a grey and black suit, with a corsage of pink carnations.
The best man was Conrad White.
Following the ceremony a luncheon was held at the home of the bride’s parents, and later dinner was served at the home of the groom. The bride’s table was centred with a three-tier wedding cake. The bride’s mother received the guests, wearing a black dress with a corsage of pink carnations. She was assisted by the mother of the groom, who chose a brown dress with pink carnation corsage.
For a wedding trip to Niagara Falls, Ont. And Buffalo, N.Y., the bride donned a black seal coat, with gray accessories.
Upon their return, Mr. And Mrs Moskalyk will take up residence on Garner avenue.
Out-of-town guests present included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lafleur, of Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs. Wouk, of Queenston.
[Welland Tribune February 14, 1947]
The home of Mr. And Mrs Harold Winnie, 53 Queen street, was the scene of a pretty wedding when their eldest daughter, Margaret Alice Bernice, became the bride of William Frances Outen of Buffalo.
The residence was decorated with yellow and white mums. Rev. Henry Fiddes,pastor of Queen street United church, officiated. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was charming in a rose colored sheer crepe dress, with matching accessories, pink and blue shoes and corsage of white gardenias. Her bridesmaid, Miss Eleanor Smilley of Buffalo, wore a dress of blue crepe and matching accessories, Charles Winnie, brother of the groom, was best man.
For travelling the bride chose a pink hat and black coat. After a short honeymoon in Western New York points, Mr and Mrs Outen will make their home at 294 Pennsylvania street, Buffalo.
[Welland Tribune February 15, 1947]
The death occurred at his residence, 14 Victoria street, Port Colborne on Saturday afternoon of Joseph Chapdelaine, in his 75th year. Death followed an illness of three weeks.
The late Mr. Chapdelaine was born at Sorel, Que., and had resided in Port Colborne since 1919. He had been employed as a stationary engineer at the National Harbors Board elevator until pensioned several years ago. He was a member of St Patrick’s church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alphonse Crepeau, Montreal and Mrs. Oscar Durochers, Sorel; a son Jean (Johnny) Chapdelaine, Port Colborne; 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. His wife, Georgina, predeceased him in July, 1944.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, Feb, 18, from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street, to St Patrick’s church, where mass will be sung at 9 a.m. by Rev. E.. Carey. Interment will be in Mount St. Joseph cemetery.
Funerals – Joseph Chapdelaine
The funeral of the late Joseph Chapdelaine, whose death occurred at his residence, 14 Victoria street, Port Colborne, on Saturday in his 75th year, was held Tuesday morning from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, Clarence street, Port Colborne, to St Patrick’s church where mass was sung by Rev. E. Carey. Interment was in Mount St. Joseph cemetery.
Among the floral tributes were those of the Electrical Shop, Inco and Lakeside lodge, R.A.O.B.
The pallbearers were six friends of the deceased.
[Welland Tribune January 21, 1947]
The death occurred Monday afternoon at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Levier Reid, Wainfleet township, of Fred Dean, resident of the township for the past 60 years, in his 75th year.
The late Mr. Dean was born in Willoughby townnship and moved to Wainfleet township as a youth. He followed the occupation of farming all his life. He had been in failing health for the past three years and had been ill a week.
Surviving are his widow, Josephine; a daughter, Mrs. Levier Reid; a brother, Frank Dean, Wainfleet township; two sisters, Mrs. John Lambert, Moulton township and Mrs. Darius Winger , Stevensville. He was predeceased by a son, Orval Dean, five years ago and by a brother, Melvin Dean, two months ago.
The body is resting at the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne. The funeral will be held from the chapel at 1.30 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, to Morgan’s Point cemetery. Rev. F.C. Sutherst, rector of the Wainfleet Anglican church, will conduct the service.
Funerals – Fred Dean
The funeral of Fred Dean whose death occurred at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Levier Reid, Wainfleet township, on Monday, in his 75th year, was held Thursday afternoon from the Dell and Merton Funeral chapel, Clarence street, Port Colborne, to Morgan’s Point Cemetery, Rev, F.C. Sutherst, rector of Wainfleet Anglican church conducted the service.
The pallbearers were Charles Overholt, Russell Brawn, Harvey Dayboll, Clifford Dayboll, James McKnight and Charles Wills.
Friends and relatives attended from Moulton, Stevensville, Wainfleet, Long Beach, Fonthill, Wellandport, For Erie and Niagara Falls.
[Welland Tribune January 20, 1947]
The funeral of the late Maria Violet Booker, wife of Walter F. Booker, Killaly street, Port Colborne whose death occurred at Welland County General hospital on Wednesday in her 57th year, was held Saturday afternoon from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, Clarence street, Port Colborne, to Oakwood cemetery. Rev. H.G.L. Baugh conducted the service.
The Ladies; Auxiliary of the Port Colborne and Humberstone branch of the Canadian Legion attended the service in a body and in charge of Mrs. Richard Bryan, past president, conducted the auxiliary service. They formed a guard of honor and placed poppies on the casket at the cemetery.
The pallbearers were deceased’s six sons, Arthur E. Booker, Toronto, and Walter F. Jr., William G., George E., Ronald L., and Harry H. Booker, all of Port Colborne.
Among the floral tributes were those of Post No. 4, Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary; the neighbors; “C” Shift cutters, Inco; Co-workers of Terminal Warehouse, Toronto; employes of bridges and shipping floor No. 5 building, Inco; mastic department, electro-nickel refinery, Inco; boys of the Hydro staff, Stonecliff; staff of No.5 building, Inco; boys of C shift, No. 5 building, Inco, and McMorran’s store.
Friends and relatives attended from Toronto, Hamilton, Welland and Ridgeway.
[Welland Tribune January 18, 1947]
Main- At his home in Wainfleet, Ontario, on Friday evening, January 17, 1947, William Main in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Emily Main, dear father of Basil, William, Russell and Alma, of Wainfleet; Osborn of Welland and Reta of North Pelham. Resting at the late residence where on Sunday, January 19th, 1 p.m., thence to Brethren In Christ Church, Winger, 2p.m. Interment in Sider Cemetery.
Funeral – William Main
The funeral of the late William Main, Wainfleet, who died at his home there on Friday evening, January 17, in his 62nd year, was held on Sunday afternoon, January 19, from the late residence, Wainfleet, to Sider Cemetery. Service was held in the Brethren in Christ Church, Wainfleet and was conducted by Pastor Edward Gilmore assisted by Bishop L. Shoalts. The Wainfleet quartet sang several hymns, favorites of deceased. The pall-bearers were friends and neighbors, Robert Gilmore, Vernon Pye, Harmon Marr, Clarence Putman, Lloyd Emerson and George Misener.
The late Mr Main had been a life long resident of Wainfleet, although in his later years he had spent some time as a painter in Welland. He was engaged in farming for many years, The funeral was largely attended, many friends coming from the surrounding district to pay their last respects. Deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emily Main; four sons, Basil, William and Russell, all of Wainfleet, and Osborne of Welland; also two daughters, Mrs. Earl Winger of North Pelham and Miss Main of Wainfleet also a brother, Norman of Wainfleet, and a sister, Mrs. Russell Nelson of Hagersville.
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