[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 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..
[Welland Tribune October 9, 1943]
Boyle, Oct 9.- A group of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Gee of Gainsboro on Sunday, October 3rd, in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. The bride of 50 years ago was Miss Ella Heaslip, daughter of Mr. and Mrs James W. Heaslip and was attended by her sister Alice who passed away a number of years ago. The groom was attended by Archie Beamer of Fenwick who was present on Sunday for the celebration. Included among the guests was their eldest daughter Mrs Ethel Howell of Hamilton and her daughter, Mrs. Edward Barry, and two children. Richard and Jane also of Hamilton, and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Gee and daughters Misses Julia and Dorothy Gee of Highway 20 and Mr. and Mrs Charles Gee of Wellandport and a granddaughter, Miss Edith Williams, also Mrs Gee’s sister, Mrs. Geneva Ness of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Mrs Ricker and friends from the Falls, Mr. and Mrs William Dilts and Mr. and Mrs Edmund Beamer of Welland, Miss Jessie Beamer of Fenwick, Lucien Moore of Highway 20, and Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer and son Wray.
Many beautiful gifts and bouquets were received by the happy couple as well as a number of cards from friends who were unable to be present. Among the gifts was a three tier wedding cake, also the bride’s cake.
The rooms were prettily decorated with gold and white streamers and wedding bells, and autumn leaves and flowers. The tables were laid with white cloths and prettily decorated and centred with the wedding cake. Dinner was served at noon and again at 6 p.m.
Four guests were present who attended the wedding 50 years ago namely Archie Beamer of Fenwick, Edmund Beamer, Mrs. William Dilts of Welland, and Mrs Geneva Ness of Niagara Falls N.Y.
Their eldest son Emery Gee, now in Toronto, and their second daughter, Mrs. George Barry(Flossie) at Hamilton, were unable to be present on Sunday. The youngest daughter Mrs. Norman Williams (Edith) passed away a number of years ago. Their grandson, Alfred Williams, is with the R.C.A.F. overseas.
Friends in this vicinity wish Mr. And Mrs. Gee many more years of wedded bliss.
Personals
Cpl. John W. Bossert of Camp Blanding, Fla. and Mrs. Bossert and daughter Beverley Anne of Stevensville called on the former’s uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs. Paul A, Comfort and family on Friday.
Thomas Gracey and John Hill spent Monday at Smithville
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Beamer and son Wray were Sunday guests of the latter’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs Robert Carter at Attercliffe.
Mr. and Mrs James Hill and sons Cameron and Murray hill and daughters Misses Leila and Marian Hill were Sunday guests of the former’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs Gordon Robins and family at Niagara Falls. Other guests included the latter’s son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Edwin Robins and daughter Bonnie.
John Hill called on friends in Welland on Tuesday..
Rev. George I. Comfort of Dunnville is spending a few days with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs Paul A, Comfort and family.
Mtr. and Mrs Roy Overholt and Mr. and Mrs Amos Beamer and son Wray attended the chicken supper at Silverdale United church on Tuesday evening.
The official board of the Wellandport circuit met at the parsonage at Wellandport on Tuesday evening.
Relatives from Locport, N.Y. were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs Camerson Reece and Mr. and Mrs Charles Gee at Wellandport.
Miss Audrey Ulman is a patient at St. Catharines General hospital. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs Pail A. Comfort and daughter Elizabeth and sons George and David were Wednesday guests of the former’s parents, Rev. Geo J. Comfort and Mrs. Comfort and son John at Dunnville.
Mrs. Henry Ulman visited her daughter Miss Audrey Ulman at St, Catharines General hospital on Saturday.
Mrs Ethel Howell and daughter Mrs. Edward Barry and children Richard and Jane of Hamilton spent the weekend with the former’s parent’s Mr. and Mrs Emery Gee and Miss Edith Williams.
Mr and Mrs Charles Gee of Wellandport and Mr. and Mrs Roy Overholt spent Wednesday at Hamilton.
[Welland Tribune December 31, 1943]
Had been a resident of the village for 26 years
Fonthill, Dec. 31- The death of William John Stubbings occurred at his home in Fonthill on Wednesday. The late Mr Stubbings was born in Middlesex, England, coming to this country 32 years ago, first settling in Guelph and then coming to Welland, and then to Fonthill 26 years ago. He had been in ill health for some time.
Besides his widow, Emily Stubbings, he is survived by four sons, Jack in the village, Ernest with the 10th Battery Royal Canadian Artillery now overseas, Robert, who is training in the signal corps at Vancouver and Fred, and one daughter Hazel both at home; also two sisters, Mrs. W. Hart and Miss Harriett Stubbings of Guelph, and two brothers, Frank of Charlton Station and Fredrick of England.
The funeral was held from his late home today to Holy Trinity church of which deceased was a faithful member. Rev. E,N. Clarke officiated with interment in the Fonthill cemetery.
[Welland Tribune December 31, 1943]
The funeral of the late Henry H. Malyn, whose death occurred at Welland County General hospital Wednesday afternoon in his 51st year was held from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne, this afternoon to Overholt’s cemetery. Rev. J.F. Schutt conducted the service. The pallbearers were six members of the Canadian Legion and Canadian Corps Association.
The late Mr. Malyn was a native of England and had resided in Canada for the past 28 years. He had resided with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kramer in Humberstone township for the past six years and for two years had been employed at Electro Metallurgical Co., He was a member of St Peter’s Lutheran church, Humberstone, and was a veteran of the First Great War.
Surviving is a sister, Miss Minnie Malyn, Buffalo, N.Y.
[Welland Tribune December 29, 1943]
Orin Fox, a resident of the community for the past 26 years, died this morning at his residence, 38 fourth avenue, Crowland, after a lengthy illness. He was in his 45th year.
For the past six months the late Mr. Fox had been plant foreman at the Electro-Metallurgical Company of Canada, Ltd., and previously was traffic foreman at the same plant for 15 years. His illness caused him to leave work about three weeks ago.
Deceased was a member of Cope-Stone lodge, A.F. & A,M, and I.O.O.F. No. 134. He was also a member of St Andrew’s Presbyterian church and formerly served on the Crowland township school board.
Surviving are his wife, two sisters, Mrs. Cecil Chadwick, Tiillsonburg, and Mrs. Orval Dean, Wainfleet; and a brother George, also of Wainfleet.
The funeral will be held from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, on Friday afternoon at 2.30 o’clock, to Fonthill cemetery for interment. Rev. A.D. Sutherland, minister of St. Andrew’s church will officiate.
[Welland Tribune December 22, 1943]
Well-known in the city in which he had resided for the past 35 years, Ezra High, for many years a farm implement dealer in Welland, passed away yesterday at his late residence, 81 Hellems avenue. The late Mr. High was born in South Cayuga and moved to this district many years ago. He was well-known in Welland and in the surrounding district, having dealt with farmers in the county in his business.
He is survived by his wife, Eliza; two daughters, Mrs. William E. Taylor (Sadie), and Mrs. William Dixon (Pearl), both of Welland; one son, W.M. High of Niagara Falls; a sister, Mrs. Lavina Honsberger of Clarence Centre N.Y. and four grandchildren, Judith H. High, Billy J. Taylor, AC2. Allan W. Taylor and L.A.C. Lloyd E, Taylor.
The funeral will be held on Sunday, December 26, 1943, at 2.30 p.m. from the late residence, 81 Hellems avenue, to Woodlawn cemetery for interment.
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