[Welland Tribune March 26, 1940]
Elmer Misener, beloved husband of Elceba Misener and father of Mrs. Henry Ort (Laura, Buffalo, N.Y.) Oakley of Port Colborne and Samuel of Brookfield. Deceased was in his 73rd year. Resting at Sutherland’s Funeral Home, 152 Hellems avenue, whence the funeral will be held on Thursday, March 28, at 2 o’clock. Interment at Fonthill cemetery.
DEATH CLAIMS ELMER MISENER
[Welland Tribune March 26, 1940]
Well known Auctioneer Succumbs In Hospital
Elmer Misener, well known realtor and auctioneer, died this morning at the Welland County General hospital after a week’s illness. Although he had been going about his business a week ago, he had been inn ailing health since a serious illness three years ago. He was in his 73rd year.
Mr. Misener was well liked throughout the county and his passing will be truly regretted by many friends.
Born in Wainfleet township, near Wellandport, Mr. Misener was the youngest son of a family of nine children born to Lorenzo and Olive Misener. Of the nine, only the eldest Emery Misener of Gainsboro, survives. Surviving besides the brother are his widow, Mrs. Elceba(Lambert) Misener; a daughter, Mrs. Henry Ort of Buffalo; two sons Oakley of Port Colborne and Douglas of Brookfield and a grandson, Douglas Ort.
In his early years Mr. Misener followed the vocation of farming in Gainsboro township. He left the farm in 1910 to come to Welland to take a position with the Laughlin Realty co., the firm which sub-divided the city of Welland. From that time until his death he had been connected with real estate.
RITES FOR LATE ELMER MISENER
[Welland Tribune March 29, 1940]
Funeral Is Held Under Masonic Auspices
Attended by hundreds of friends and relatives and the general public the funeral service for the late Elmer Misener, well known Welland business man, was held at the Sutherland Funeral Home, 152 Hellems avenue yesterday afternoon. It was held under Masonic auspices, Cope-Stone Masonic Lodge of which deceased had long been a member, being largely represented. Worshipful Bro. Peter Carnochan officiated at the Masonic rites which were observed at the gravesite in Fonthill cemetery. There was a wealth of floral tributes, tokens of the love and affection in which deceased had long been held.
Rev. R.M. Geiger, pastor of Central United church, officiated at the service in the funeral home and gave the last prayers at the graveside. He which had endeared the late Mr. Misener to a wide circle of friends, and he stressed the fact that pain and death were things that everyone in every community had to face. He characterized suffering as the formulator of character, and death as the gateway to a life of greater joy and service.
Mrs. C.R. Pascoe, accompanied by Mrs. Eletta R. Coulson, sang Rodeheaver’s “Good Night, Good Morning.” and the Misses Betty and Virginia McIntyre, accompanied by their mother Mrs. H.B. McIntyre sang as a duet, “No Shadows.”
The pall bearers were Colonel J.E. Cohoe, Fred Hague, W. Harrison, Larry Davidson, Henry Ort and Lemuel Rachar.
[Welland Tribune March 19, 1940]
Every Jewish Family In Welland at Funeral
The Jewish community in Welland showed their grief and the deep sense of loss sustained by them in the death of Isadore Krivy, prominent Welland insurance agent, when they turned out en masse to attend his funeral, conducted accorded to the Jewish synagogue, and there were many at the funeral from surrounding towns.
The deceased met his death last Friday morning when he was struck and instantly killed by a T.H. and B. Passenger train on a crossing east of Welland.
The rites were conducted by Rabbi Sachs of Toronto, assisted by Cantor Borenstein, also of Toronto. Rabbi Sachs spoke in glowing terms of the deceased’s life referring to his readiness at all times to help his fellow man and declared the Jewish people had suffered a great loss in his death.
Harry Carrel also made a funeral oration, declaring his death was a loss not only to his own people but also to all with whom he had been associated.
Shortly before midnight the funeral cortege was escorted to Thorold road and the remains were taken to Toronto where a commital service was held. Various Jewish organizations were represented at the service there.
Amongst those attending the funeral were David Mennie, district manager of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., and Mrs. Mennie of Niagara Falls and F.V. Evans, assistant district manager and Mrs. Evans of Welland.
[Welland Tribune March 19, 1940]
Funeral of Late Crowland Decorator on Wednesday
The funeral of Dudley Augustine, Scholfield avenue, Crowland, who was found on Monday morning unconscious in a room at the home of Francis Cutaia, Park street, Welland. Where he had been engaged in redecoration work, and who died shortly afterwards, will be held on Wednesday, March 20th. Private rites will be held at the late residence at 2p.m. and service at Holy Trinity church at 2.30. Interment will be in Overholt cemetery. Bethel.
Coroner Dr. W.K. Colbeck, who investigated Mr. Augustine’s death stated this morning that a post mortem had been held, and that apparently Augustine had suffered a heart attack and had fallen, Nothing more could be added at this time until investigation had been completed, the coroner told the Tribune.
Mr. Augustine was found by Mr. Cutaia lying over a machine used for removing wall paper. He had started to remove the paper but is believed to have been unconscious for nearly two hours before he was found by Mr. Cutaia. In falling over deceased apparently released a lever controlling steam in the paper removing apparatus. The upper part of the body was damp and the walls of the room were moist. There was a cut on the forehead and this is believed to have been caused when Mr. Augustine struck a radiator as he fell.
[Welland Tribune March 20, 1940]
The funeral of David Henry McLeod, former lock and harbormaster and life-long resident of Port Colborne who passed away Sunday at his late residence 66 Kent street, was held yesterday afternoon to St. James Anglican church. The service was conducted by Rev. H.G. L. Baugh. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery.
The pallbearers were George Aikens, Howard Traynor, Mervyn Steele, Mayor H.H. Knoll, Harry Niece of Sherbrooke and David McCracken of Buffalo.
The funeral was well attended, friends and relatives being present from Detroit, Mich., St Catharines, Welland, Dunnville, Lowbanks, Sherbrooke and Buffalo, N.Y.
[Welland Tribune March 23, 1940]
Wellandport, March 23.- George Robins, a well known and highly respected citizen of Wellandport passed away at his home on Wednesday after a lengthy illness. Deceased, who would have been 90 years old in April was the last member of a family of seven children, being a son of William Robins who was a large land owner in this district over a hundred years ago. Left to mourn are four sons, Lafayette, Charles, Erford and Earl, and two daughters, Jennie and Alice besides a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
His wife and three daughters predeceased him. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon from Lampmans Funeral Home. Interment will be in Riverside cemetery at Wellandport
[Welland Tribune March 26, 1940]
John M. Sherk, 64. prominent resident of this vicinity, died suddenly in his Point Abino road home Monday He had been in poor health for some time but had improved greatly, and had made preparations for resuming extensive farming this year. Previously for 20 years he conducted the Point Abino creamery until he disposed of it to Silverwoods, Ltd., a few years ago. He lived all his life on the farm where he was born.
Hr was a member of Memorial United church and a staunch Liberal in politics, though he never sought any office.
He is survived by his wife, Grace; one son by a former marriage, Roy M. Sherk, now residing in Toronto; a brother, Marin B. Sherk of Sherkston; and a sister, Mrs. Watson Morgan of Port Colborne.
Funeral services will be conducted in the late home by Rev. Dr, E.M. Morrow, Preston former pastor of Memorial United church, at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will be in Ridgeway cemetery.
[Welland Tribune March 19, 1940]
Good Works recalled at services on Monday
Fenwick, March 19- A large number of friends and neighbors gathered at the family home on Monday afternoon to pay their final tribute of respect to Mrs. Annie Catherine Meyers, who passed away early Friday morning in her 77th year.
The services were conducted by Rev. J. Hampson, pastor of the United church of which the deceased was a faithful adherent. Mr. Hampson paid fitting tribute to a life which had been so untiringly spent in the service of her home and loved ones, her church duties and as a neighbor and friend who could always be depended on to lift a helping hand on any occasion.
A quartet composed of Mrs. L.E. Haist, Mrs. H. Ilman, W.E. Boyes and Orley Hannigan, sang two lovely hymns, “Jesus Lover of My Soul” and “Abide With Me.”
Interment was in Hillside cemetery. Pall bearers were W.B. Brown, Orley Hannigan, Verne Koppler, W. E. Boyes, Elmer Coon and Robert Phiillips.
Among the many beautiful floral pieces were the following: Women’s Association of the United church, spray; United Church choir, basket; Big Fur Club, basket; Women’s Institute, spray.
[Welland Tribune March 26, 1940]
Mrs Helen Smith Post, 65, wife of Robert Post who has resided in Rose Hill vicinity for over 30 years died in her home on Dominion road, Bertie township, east of Ridgeway on Saturday night. She was taken suddenly ill on Thursday last. Deceased was well known in this community as a kind neighbor. She was born in Tonawanda, N.Y.
Surviving are the husband: four daughters, Mrs. Fred Woehl, Fort Erie, Miss Mildred Post at home, Mrs. Geo Havill, Fort Erie, and Mrs. Raymond Johnston, Ridgeway, and a sister in Tonawanda.
Funeral services will be held in the family residence at 1.30 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will be in Tonawanda, N.Y.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Kightley Mark “11th” Anniversary
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 29 February 1940]
Mr. and Mrs. James Kightley of 129 Regent street were married 48 years ago today but celebrated their “11th” wedding anniversary. This was because they were married on Leap year of 1892. There was no Leap year in 1900, so there was no wedding celebration that year.
At 9 a.m. Monday, February 29 1892, Mr. Kightley and Miss Annie madden were wed at memorial church Penetanguishene, by Father Labreau with Captain William Madden, the bride’s brother, as groomsman, and a friend, Miss Theresa Putfhoff, as bridesmaid. Miss Puthoff has passed on, but Captain Madden has attended a number of the happy couple’s Leap Year wedding celebrations, most of them in Penetanguishene. Mr. and Mrs. Kightley came to Welland in 1925.
Mr. Kightley was born in Honeypot Hills, Vaughan township, 79 years ago, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kightley, his parents, came to Canada from Buckinghamshire 83 years ago, in a sailing ship. Mrs. Kightley was born at Bruce Mines near Sault St. Marie, 72 years ago. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Madden, who came over to Canada from England (to Toronto) by sailing vessel 85 years ago. Mr.and Mrs. Kighley have five children, Fred, in London, Ont.; Charles, at Tillsonburg; Gladys, Mrs. Edgar Fidelar in Niagara Falls, and Lillian, Mrs. Walter Whatmough, Stratford, and Alben G. Kightley, =-
Boyle, Feb. 2-Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Comfort of Hamilton were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Comfort.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Schwoob and Mrs. Sidney Heaslip accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schwoob and son Gordon of Fenwick to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schwoob of Niagara Falls, N.Y., on Saturday.
Walter Holden of Hamilton visited at the home of Mr. Aand Mrs. Wm. Cutler over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs. Paul Comfort and their guests Mr and Mrs. Alonzo Comfort of Hamilton were Sunday visitors at the home of Rev. and Mrs. George Comfort of Dunnvlle.
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Heaslip, John Hill, Harry Selseotes, Mabel Hill and Leonard Cocks were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gracey of Stamford were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Freure. Mrs. and Mrs. Nellis Heaslip, Mr. and Mrs. Judson Jamieson and daughter Helen. Mr, and Mrs Wm. Heaslip and daughter Jean and son Billy were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cutler.
Mrs. Wm. Anderson and Mabel Hill called on Mrs. Frank Anderson of Grimsby on Monday.
The Ladies Aid of Bethel United church held a very successful potluck supper in the church on Tuesday evening.
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