[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, October 23, 1943]
The funeral of the late Benjamin DeLatre, whose death occurred at the residence of his sister, Mrs. William Upfold, 175 Charlotte street, Port Colborne on Wednesday in his 73rd year, was held yesterday afternoon from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel to Morgan’s Point cemetery. Rev. R.T. Rutherdale had charge of the service.
The pallbearers were Robert Blackhall, H.R. Appleyard, W.H. Smith, John Fitzgerald, David Farrar and O.M. Prettie.
The service was largely attended by friends and relatives and many floral tributes expressed the sympathy of others. Among these floral tributes was one from the Ladies; Aid of First Presbyterian church.
Friend attended from Buffalo, Morgan’s Point, Burnaby and Long Beach.
[Welland Tribune December 6, 1943]
After a lengthy illness, the death of Hartford Webber occurred Sunday morning at his late residence on Hatter avenue, Electric Park, Thorold township, in his 83rd year. The late Mr. Webber was the oldest member of the congregation of First Baptist church, and helped build the present church on West Main street. For the past 15 years he was caretaker of the reading room of the Church of Christ, Scientist, in Welland. He had lived in Electric Park for the past six years, and before that resided in the city.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; and five brothers, Deames of Hamilton; Orlin of Crystal Beach; Elden of St. Catharines; John of Buffalo and Gordon of Pelham.
The funeral will be held from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, on Tuesday, December 7, at 2.30 p.m. Interment will be in Fonthill cemetery.
[Welland Tribune November 25, 1943]
Fenwick, Nov. 25-A wedding of interest to many in this district was solemnized in Knox church, St Catharines, on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 20Th, when Violet Helen, daughter of Mr. And Mrs William T. Thompson of Decew Falls, was united in marriage to L.A.C. Carman Daw, of the R.C.A.F., son of Mr. And Mrs David Daw of Fenwick.
The bride given in marriage by her father, wore a graceful gown of white slipper satin, with full net over-skirt. Her veil was caught to her head in a heart-shape arrangement and she carried a bridal bouquet of red roses.
Mrs Robert Graham, wearing a turquoise chiffon gown with a halo of flowers was her sister’s matron of honor. Miss Betty Daw, sister of the groom, in pink chiffon and a halo of flowers was bridesmaid. Both attendants carried colonial bouquets. Leslie Sheppard of Niagara Falls acted as groomsman. The ushers were John Thompson and Lawrence Daw. Rev. H.M. Coulton officiated.
A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, during which airplanes in formation flew over the house in honor of the bride and groom. Following a short trip the groom will resume his training at Dunnville.
[Welland Tribune December 6, 1943]
The death of Frank Leslie Moore, Wainfleet township, occurred Saturday at the Welland County General hospital, in his 69th year.
Born in Crowland township, the late Mr. Moore had lived in Crowland and Wainfleet townships all his life, and had followed the occupation of farming.
His wife predeceased him in 1933. He is survived by two brothers, Jacob Bruce Moore and Arthur Clare Moore, both of Wainfleet, and two sisters, Mrs Arthur Young of Welland and Mrs. Florence Pearson of Crowland.
The funeral will be held from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, on Wednesday, December 8, at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Hillside cemetery.
Funerals – Frank L.Moore
Funeral services for the late Frank Leslie Moore of Wainfleet township, who died at the Welland County General hospital on Saturday, were held yesterday afternoon at the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue. Herbert Turner of the Hellems avenue church of God, conducted the service, and the ladies choir of the church sang several favorite hymns. Many relatives and friends attended and there were many floral tributes.
Interment was in Hillside cemetery. The pallbearers were Gordon Young, Harold Farr, Jasper Moore, Frank Walters, W. L. Pearson, Elston Moore.
[Welland Tribune October 19, 1943]
Military wedding is held on East Coast
Fenwick, Oct. 19- A military wedding of interest to many in this district took place quietly on September 30th in Sydney, N.S. when Pte. Vera Gillespie Canadian Women’s Army Corps, daughter of Mr and Mrs T.J. Gillespie, Fort William became the bride of Sergeant Gordon Ker, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs Warren Ker. The marriage took place in St Andrew’s United church, with Rev. C.M. Nicholson officiating. The bride was attended by Lance Cpl. Agnes Finlayson and the groom was supported by Cpl. Thomas Rachar. The couple and their attendants wore regulation uniform. A reception was held later for 60 guests in the sergeants’ mess. The wedding cake was cut by the bride, with a sword belonging to Major Doyle and presented by Major Marsh. The young couple left immediately following the reception on their wedding trip, visiting the bride’s home in Fort William and later the groom’s home in Fenwick. The bride and groom were the recipients of a silver service and towels from the bride’s company, C.W.A.C. and a radio and electric clock from the sergeants’ mess.
[Welland Tribune October 2, 1943]
DEATHS YOUNG- At his late residence, 42 Division street, Welland, on Friday, October 1, 1943, Arthur Young, beloved husband of Nellie Moore Young, in his 76th year. Resting at the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, for service on Monday, October 4th at 2.30 p.m. Interment in Doan’s Ridge cemetery.
Funerals
The funeral of the late Arthur Young, who passed away in his 76th year on Friday at his home, 42 Division street after a year’s illness was held on Monday afternoon from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue to Doan’s Ridge cemetery. The funeral was largely attended, and there were many floral tributes denoting the deep affection in which deceased had been held by many friends. Rev. A. Boelke of the Church of God, Buffalo, officiated both at the funeral home and the graveside. Mrs. T. Belle, Mrs. A. Boelke sang two of deceased’s favorite hymns, accompanied on the organ by W. Massey.
The pall bearers were Keith Miller, Lawrence Young, J. Wiley, L. Pearson, J. Griffith, and H. Strawn.
[Welland Tribune October 15, 1943]
A pretty fall wedding of interest here was that of Betty Mildred Mae Joslin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Edward Joslin of Smithville, and Pte. William Wray Lymburner, Queen’s York Rangers, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Lymburner of Caistor Centre, at the home of the bride’s parents, with Rev. George H. Young officiating.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was charming in a white gardenia silk jersey street-length dress with long full puff sleeves, draped at the side. a sweetheart headdress and shoulder-length veil. She carried a colonial bouquet of pastel-toned roses and gladioli. Her only ornament was an Alexandrite stone pendant, a gift of the groom.
Miss Jean Joslin and Miss Marjorie Joslin, sisters of the bride, acted as her attendants, with the former choosing a gold silk jersey street-length dress with matching accessories and wearing a corsage of gold mums, and the latter a brown silk street-length dress matching accessories and a corsage of bronze mums. Miss Shirley Joslin, flower girl, was lovely in a pink silk jersey dress, with matching net jacket and hat. She carried a colonial bouquet of pink and white sweet peas and snapdragons.
Miss Vivian McBay of Welland, pianist, rendered “I Love You Truly” during the signing of the register.
The bridegroom’s attendants were Audrey Lymburner and Lorne Lymburner, both brothers of the groom.
The reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, at 4.30 p.m. with the bride’s mother receiving in a two-piece British navy suit trimmed with white. The groom’s mother wore a navy blue dress trimmed with white. Both wore corsages of yellow mums.
A tree-tiered wedding cake, surrounded by small pastel colored flowers, centred the bride’s table. The rooms were beautifully decorated with white and pink gladioli, streamers and wedding bells.
The bride chose as her going away costume for the honeymoon to London and points west, an aqua silk jersey dress, matching hat and black and white accessories. Her corsage was of white mums and pink gladioli.
The bride is residing in Welland and the groom returned to his base.
Out- of-town guests were from Grimsby, Dunnville, Beamsville and Welland.
[Welland Tribune October 25, 1943]
The funeral of the late Mrs. Gabriel Davis, whose death occurred at Welland County General hospital on Wednesday in her 58th year, was held Saturday afternoon from the late residence, 136 West street, Port Colborne, to First Presbyterian church, where service was conducted by Rev. R.T. Rutherdale. Interment was in Overholt cemetery. Miss Grace Smith presided at the organ during the service at the church.
The service was largely attended by relatives ad friends and many beautiful floral tributes were added testimony to the esteem in which deceased was held in the community.
The pallbearers were John Shickluna, John Hill, William Cole Clinton Conway, Harold Jacobs and George Knisley.
Among the floral tributes were those of the electrical department, Maple Leaf Milling Co., Ltd.;Epsilon chapter, Delta Kappa Phi sorority; the Fibe Star club; the general office staff, International Nickel Co.,; the Maple Leaf Milling Co. Ltd. And the Port Colborne Volunteer Fire Department.
Friends attended from Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, N.Y., Thorold, Tonawanda, N.Y. and Fort Erie.
[Welland Tribune December 17, 1943]
Bequest Provides Fixed Sum for Construction, And Endowment for a Period of 20 Years
The bulk of the estate of the late Donald McGillivray, one of Port Colborne’s best known figures, whose death occurred recently in his 92nd year will be devoted towards the erection and endowment of a hospital in Port Colborne after payment of a few small legacies and succession duties, W.W. Crow, K.C. and the Toronto General Trusts Co., execution of the estate announced today.
The exact amount available for erection and endowment of the hospital will not be known until the estate has been evaluated and the succession duties assessed.
The bequest is a tangible expression of the long-cherished desire of the late Mr. McGillivray to see a hospital erected in Port Colborne. Mr McGillivray had often expressed the thought that there was a real need for a hospital in the community.
The bequest, the executors revealed provides a fixed sum for construction purposes and the remainder for an endowment fund for a period of 20 years from his death.
The location, manner of construction and other details of the hospital bequest are left in the hands of trustees named in the will.
The executors were not in a position to release further details of the will at the present time, they said.
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