[Welland Tribune January 21, 1947]
The funeral of Douglas Wayne infant son of Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Walmsley of 103 Riverside Drive, who died on Sunday was held on Tuesday morning from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street to Holy Cross cemetery. Father J. Culnan of St Mary’s church officiated. Among the floral tributes noted at the graveside were those from the staff and employes of Imperial Oil Limited, and the Goodfellows’ Club, Electro-Metalurgical Company of Canada Limited.
[Welland Tribune December 2, 1943]
St Mary’s Roman Catholic church was the scene of a pretty wedding Saturday morning when Mamie Teresa, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Charles Spitali, became the bride of Cpl. John J. Ponticello, Rochester, N.Y. Rev. B.I. Webster performed the ceremony before an altar beautifully decorated with white mums.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of traditional white satin, with graceful princess lines and leg o mutton sleeves. A collar effect was suggested by an encirclement of white beading. Her full length tulle veil, caught to her head with orange blossoms, white gardenias and mums formed her headdress. She carried a bouquet of Joanna Hill roses.
The maid of honor Miss Helen Ingrao, wore a pink satin floorlength gown draped with an off the shoulder effect caught with a bow and an inserted chiffon yolk. A pink tulle headdress completed her costume. Her colonial bouquet was of Joanna Hill roses and white and yellow mums with pink streamers.
The bridesmaids Misses Palma Ponticello, Catherine Scalzo, Lucia Battistelli and Victoria Lapatrello were gowned similarly to the maid of honor. Lucia Battistelli and Palma Ponticello wore gowns of blue satin with tulle skirts and yolk. Catherine Scalzo and Victoris Lapatrello wore similar gowns of blue brocaded taffeta with tulle skirts. All carried nosegays similar to that of the maid of honor.
Pte. Frank Ponticello, twin brother of the groom, was the best man.
The ushers were Sam Ingrao, Charles Agro, James Spitall and Hugo Ventresca.
Miss Stella O’Brien was at the organ during the ceremony and Mrs. E. Davey sang “Ava Maria” during the signing of the register.
A reception for 200 guests was held in the Croatian hall. The mother of the bride received in a black dress and corsage of mums,
The bride’s table was centred with a three-tier wedding cake flanked by pink and white mums.
For travelling, the bride chose a cherry rose wool suit with a white collar topped by a tan coat and luggage tan accessories. Her corsage was of white gardenias.
After a trip to New York City, the couple will reside in Savannah, Georgia. Out-of-town guests were present from Rochester, N.Y., Buffalo, N.Y., Niagara Falls,N.Y., St Catharines and Hamilton.
[Welland Tribune October 4, 1943]
Ridgeville, Oct. 4-A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Evangelical church on Saturday when Miss Joyce Easterbrook of Welland was united in marriage to William George Poole of Fenwick. Rev. J.E. Bender, pastor of the church,performed the ceremony, and the attendants were Mrs. J.E. Bender, A. McCarty. Miss Easterbrook has been chief operator at the Ridgeville telephone exchange for some time and following a short wedding trip will resume her duties. After taking up residence in Fenwick.
[Welland Tribune November 11, 1943]
Wellandport, R.R. 4, Nov. 11-The death of Miss Gertrude Winegarden, 44, occurred at the St Catharines hospital on Thursday, November 4. The funeral was held in the Montague Free Methodist church. Services were held by the Rev. Gare of Caistor Centre. Interment was at the Zion cemetery.
She left to mourn, her mother, Mrs. Winegarden; one sister, Mrs. Isaac Miller, and other relatives.
[Welland Tribune March 19, 1945]
Wellandport, March 19- Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at the Lampman funeral home for Mrs. Blanche Caughell, highly respected resident of longstanding in Wellandport who passed away on Tuesday evening at the St Catharines General hospital after a short illness. The late Mrs. Caughell, who was in her 84th year, was a native of Bradstairs, London, Eng. Coming to Wellandport to make her home about 30 years ago. She was a valued member of the United church and active in the W.M.S. Women’s Association and the Wellandport branch of the Women’s institute. She had also been a member of the United church choir for many years until failing eyesight in later years forced her to retire from these activities.
She is survived by two sons, Charlie Cliffen of Mount Dennis, Toronto and Walter Cliffen of Long Branch, Toronto; two grandchildren, Mrs. James Foote of Toronto and Howard Cliffen, R.C.N.V.R., also three great-grandchildren.
Rev. E. Hayes, pastor of the United church officiated at the funeral service and graveside. Among the many beautiful floral tributes were pieces from: Testing range Inspection Board, Long Branch; St. Catharines and Lincoln Advisory Board; Canadian National Institute of the Blind; employes of Massey Harris Welfare Dept. Toronto, and the Shining Hour Club of which deceased was a member.
Casket bearers were Charles Freure, Walter Collver, John Barwell, Fred Barwell, Benjamin Caughell and William Heaslip. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery, Wellandport.
[Welland Tribune November 27, 1943]
Many friends and relatives, including a large number from Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Toronto, St Catharines and Niagara Falls, attended services on Saturday afternoon for the late Mary Elizabeth Murphy, widow of the late Walter Murphy, who passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 23 in her 91st year. The funeral was held from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, to Caistorville cemetery for interment.
Rev. L.R. Ballantyne of Central United church, assisted by Dr. W.H. Graham of Stoney Creek, a former pastor for Mrs. Murphy officiated at the service. A favorite hymn, “Beyond the Shadows,” was sung by Mrs. Widdows of Stoney Creek.
The pallbearers were Walter Murphy ,Harvey Murphy,Avery Murphy, Lorne Nicholson, Roy Murphy and Ray Overholt. Among the profusion of floral tributes, were those from the following organizations: Employes’ Service Committee of the International Harvester Co., Richmond works; elders of Second Presbyterian church, Richmond, Ind. Women’s Institute of O’Reilly’s Bridge; International Harvester Co. of Hamilton; Friends United church, Stoney Creek; Richmond Works Organization, inspection department.
Mrs Murphy’s only son, Harvey Murphy, and Mrs. Murphy of Richmond, Ind., were present for the funeral.
[Welland Tribune March 20, 1945]
Fenwick, Mar. 20- Friends and neighbors gathered Thursday afternoon in a last tribute of respect to the late Ella Ostrosser, when funeral services were held from her late home on Canboro street to Hillside cemetery for interment. Rev. A.J. Butler of the Disciple church, Welland officiated. Deceased, who was the wife of the late Samuel Ostrosser, passed away at her home March 12th, in her 81st year after only a few days illness. Mrs. Ostrosser had lived in Fenwick for 25 years. She was formerly Ella Moote the second daughter of George and Catherine Moote of Gainsboro township, where she resided previous to her marriage. She was a faithful member of the Disciple church for many years, first of Rosedene Disciple church and on moving to Fenwick of the church here in the village. Surviving her are three sisters and two brothers, Mrs Eretta Hack and Mrs Jennie Stevens of St. Catherines; Miss Tecla Moote of Hamilton; Ithamer Moote of St Catherines and Lucien Moote of Gainsboro.
Pall bearers were Roy Lampman, Isaac Lane and Wm Hipwell all of Gainsboro John Comfort, Archie Beamer and Merle Stirtzinger all of Fenwick.
[Welland Tribune January 4, 1945]
The death occurred at Welland County General hospital last night. Following an illness of six months of Amy Julia Lockwood, wife of Harry Lockwood, 103 Erie street, Port Colborne, in her 79th year. The late Mrs. Lockwood was born in London and came to Port Colborne from England 45 years ago. She was a member of St James Anglican church.
Deceased was the youngest member of her family. Her husband is the only survivor.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6 at 2pm, from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne, to Oakwood cemetery, Rev. H.G.L. Baugh will conduct the service.
Funerals – Mrs Harry Lockwood
The funeral of Amy Julia Lockwood, wife of Harry Lockwood, whose death occurred Wednesday evening at Welland County General hospital in her 79th year, was held Saturday afternoon from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel to Oakwood cemetery, Rev. H.G.L. Baugh conducting the service.
The pallbearers were Fred Beck, Victor Beck, John Beck, Jack Beck, Harry Smythe and George Badaway.
Among a number of floral tributes were those of the employes of the town of Port Colborne and the Port Colborne council.
[Welland Tribune January 18, 1947]
Fenwick, Jan. 18-The entire community was saddened by the sudden passing at Welland County General hospital, on Tuesday Jan. 14, of Elizabeth C. Oliver, ages 47 years.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, at 2 p.m., from the Lampman funeral chapel, being largely attended by sympathizing friends and neighbors, Rev. W.A. Dempsey, of Fenwick United church, brought a message of sympathy from Mark 14:8, “She hath done what she could.”Expressing the deep sympathy of the community at the untimely death of one who had endeared herself to many friends during her residence here, the speaker paid a tribute to Mrs. Oliver, whose devotion to her family and her interest in the church were outstanding. A beautiful quartet number, “It is Well with My Soul,” was rendered by members of the United church choir, Mrs. W. Brown, Mrs. H. Kilman, W.E. Boyes and O. Hannigan.
A weallth of beautiful floral tributes included those of the Joseph Stokes Rubber Co., Ltd.; staff and pupils of Fenwick public school; W.A. of Fenwick United church; Welland and Port Colborne offices of customs staff; Welland Canal Zone Customs and Excise Officers’ Association; Jean Donaldson Evening Auxiliary; Thursday Night Bridge club, and Loyal True Blues.
Interment was at Hillside cemetery, with the following brothers and brothers-in-law as bearers; A. Michener, J.S. Scuse, W. McKeighan, W.Oliver, H. Oliver and F. Tibble. A special car driven by A. Benallick, was used to convey flowers, and by special request, neighbors acted as flower bearers.
Mrs.Oliver was born at Dunnville, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J.B. Michener. She received her education at Dunnville public and high schools and later graduated from Hamilton Normal school, later following her profession of teaching at Port Arthur, North Grimsby, Welland Junction and Stamford. Following her marriage in Dunnville in 1924, Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver took up residence in Welland, coming to Fenwick to live just five years ago. She was an active member of Fenwick United hurch following her transfer of membership one year ago. She was greatly interested in the children, and had taken over the position of assistant leader of the Daisy Mission Band.
She was also a member of Maple Leaf Lodge, Loyal True Blues. Of quiet disposition, Mrs.Oliver had nevertheless made many friends in this neighborhood, to whom her sudden death came as a great shock.
Surviving are her husband and three children, Marion, Laurence and Diane; four sisters, Mrs. Byron House (Carrie) and Mrs. A.W. McKeighan (Edith), Dunnville, Mrs. J. Hannah (Lillie) of Fort Erie, and Mrs. J.S. Skuse (Gladys) of Hamilton; two brothers, Earl R. Michener of Welland and Arthur Michener of Dunnville. One sister, Mrs James Corbett (pearl) of Dunnville predeceased her.
[Welland Tribune January 13, 1947]
Arthur St. Onge of 13 Iron Street died at his home on Sunday, February 12, in his 44th year. A native of Shawinigan Falls, P.Q. he came to Welland district two years ago, and had been employed with the Dick Construction Company until last November. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elmira Durand St. Onge; four sons, Jacques O’Nil, Yves and Henri in Shawinigan Falls, and one daughter, Lees in Crowland. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, and the remains will be forwarded from the J.J. Patterson and Sons residence, 19 Young Street, this evening (Monday, January 13), to Shawinigan Falls, P.Q. where the funeral will be held on Thursday morning, January 16, with interment in St Boniface Cemetery in that district.
Arthur St Onge
Remains of the late Arthur St. Onge, who died suddenly of heart failure at his home, 13 Iron street, Crowland, early on Sunday morning in his 44th year, were conveyed on Monday evening from the J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young street, Welland to Shawinigan Falls, P.Q., where the funeral service will be held on Thursday morning, January 16. Mrs. St. Onge and their children accompanied the remains to that city.
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