Mrs Amos Heaslip, 85, Is Buried in Riverside Cemetery
[Welland Tribune December 31, 1943]
Wellandport, Dec. 31-The remains of Mrs Amos Heaslip, who passed away on Sunday in Hamilton General hospital were brought for burial in the family plot in Riverside cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. The late Mrs Heaslip, who was 85 years of age, was born in Wellandport, the eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Fred Immel, and resided in the village for many years, and she had a wide circle of friends and relatives who will mourn her passing. After the death of her husband she took up residence in Dunnville, later going to her daughter in Dundas. She is survived by one son Neal Heaslip of Victoria, B.C. and two daughters, Mrs Ora Smith (Jessie), of Dundas, and Mrs Edward Cook (Irene ) of Port Colborne. Her husband passed away four years ago, one son Ray was killed in action in France during the First World War and Dr Percy Heaslip of Desboro died 16 years ago. Rev. Mr.Pattison, pastor of the United church, Dundas, and Rev. H.S. Fiddes of Wellandport officiated at the services at the home and graveside.
[Welland Tribune December 23, 1943]
Boyle, Dec. 23-The Christmas meeting of the Women’s Association of Bethel United church was held on Tuesday afternoon at the church with a large attendance. The devotional period was conducted by the president, Mrs William J. Anderson. Christmas carols were sung, with Mrs William Graham presiding at the piano. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs Phoebe Heaslip and Rev. H.S. Fiddes led in prayer.
Reports were given by the secretary, Mrs Amos Beamer, and the treasurer, Mrs Gordon J.Robins. Cards of thanks were read by Mrs Anderson from Emery Gee and family and Mr and Mrs Charles Gee.
The mite boxes in aid of missions were gathered and the sum of $5 received. It was decided to donate $10 to missions and also give a donation toward the pastor’s salary. The penny drive with Mrs William Graham and Mrs John Tait as captains was completed this month, and the winners were Mrs William Graham and her team. A total sum of $40 was collected. The exchange of Christmas gifts was an added feature of the day which caused much merriment for all present.
Rev. H.S. Fiddes took charge of the reorganization of the society and the following officers were elected for the coming year: Mrs William J. Anderson, elected president for the fourth term with Mrs William E. Heaslip as assistant; secretary, Mrs Beamer, assistant, Mrs Clifford C. Hill; treasurer, Mrs Gordon J. Robins, assistant, Mrs Merritt Vaughan; pianist, Mrs William Graham; representative to official board, Mrs William J. Anderson; parsonage committee, Mrs William Cutler and Mrs William E. Heaslip; flower fund committee, Mrs Jack Pearl, Mrs Clifford C. Hill, Mrs Judson Jamieson and Mrs William Graham; Red Cross conveners, Mrs William J. Anderson, Mrs Jack Pearl and Mrs John Tait.
Yearly reports were given from the different departments which showed a successful year’s work had been completed. During the winter months Red Cross sewing circles and quiltings were held every Wednesday with a large attendance. An invitation was accepted from Mrs John Tait to hold a quilting at her home on Wednesday, Jan, 5, with a pot luck dinner to be served at noon.
The young people are holding their Christmas meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs James Hill on Tuesday evening, Dec 28. It was decided to hold the annual congregational business meeting of the church the same evening.
Rev. H.S. Fiddes closed the meeting with prayer. Refreshments were served by the acting hostessers Mrs William Graham, Mrs James Hill and Mrs Judson Jamieson. A social half-hour was enjoyed.
Salem, Oct 2- The Salem Women’s Association and W.M.S. will hold their October meeting at home of Mrs Clarence Willford on Wednesday.
Mrs Amos Robbins, Mrs George Metler, son Donald, and Mrs Kenneth and daughter Rose Marie spent Thursday in St Catharines.
Mr and Mrs Seth Willford of Welland called on Mr and Mrs Clarence Willford on Friday.
Mr and Mrs Asa Chambers attended the fair at Ohsweken on Thursdsay.
Salem Oct, 9-Salem United church services were conducted on Sunday by the pastor, Rev. James Hampson. At the close of the service world-wide communion was observed. Next Sunday harvest home will be celebrated at eight o’clock.
Mrs Edward Hayward spent Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Earnest Brown and family.
Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn attended the funeral of the late Nelson Brady on Tuesday.
Toronto friends called on Mr and Mrs Harry Farr on Tuesday.
[Welland Tribune December 12, 1943]
Salem Dec 13-A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral of the late Jeanette Chambers, wife of the late Wilson Chambers, who passed away at the Welland County General hospital on Monday, December 6. Services were held at her late residence, where Rev. James Hampson of Salem United church officiated. Interment was in Hillside cemetery.
During service, Mrs C.W. Bailey and Mrs A. Stirtzinger sang, “Just Beyond,” accompanied by Mrs Edward Hayward. The pallbearers were Amos Holmes, Orland Chambers, Roy Chambers, Harry Farr, Wm. Hipwell and Elra Farr. Surviving are a son, daughter-in-law and grandson; one sister, Mrs L. Chambers, Hamilton, and a brother, Oscar Robins.
W.A. and W.M.S.
Salem United Church W.A. and W.M.S. met at the home of Mrs Harold Gent on Wednesday, with a good attendance. The president Mrs Harold Bailey, opened the meeting. The scripture lesson read by Mrs T. Neale. Two minutes silence was observed in honor of the late Mrs J, Chambers.
Mrs Elra Farr, missionary convener, took charge of the Christmas program. Carols were sung with Mrs Farr as the leader. Those taking part in the candlelighting service were Mrs C. Bailey, Mrs H. Bailey, Mrs F. Blanchard and Mrs H. Hodgkins. Mrs C. Strawn turned in $19 of the penny drive.
Rev. J. Hampson had charge of election of officers which were as follows: President, Mrs Howard Hodgkins; first vice-president, Mrs H. Gent; second vie-president, Mrs Harold Bailey; secretary, Mrs C. W. Bailey; assistant, Mrs John Blanchard; pianist, Mrs Edward Hayward; flower conveners, Mrs E. Haverson and Mrs Franklin Blanchard; missionary convener, Mrs Elra Farr; Red Cross, Mrs Harold Bailey and Mrs M. Cook.. The meeting was brought to a close by Rev. J,. Hampson. Lunch was served by the hostess.
Personals
Mrs Amos Robbins and Mrs Kenneth Lane and daughter Rose Marie spent Monday with Mr and Mrs George Metler.
Mr and Mrs W. Gayman of Beamsville were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Ernest Brown and family on Friday.
Bdr O.F. Stokes of the east coast spent a short leave with his mother.
Mrs Kenneth Lane and Mrs Franklin Blanchard spent Tuesday in Welland.
Miss Margaet Strawn of Niagara Falls spent Tuesday at the home of her parents.
Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer and son Wray were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs J. Traver and daughter Irene.
Mr and Mrs William Gayman of Beamsville visited with Mr and Mrs C.E. Strawn and family, Friday evening.
[Welland Tribune December 24, 1943]
William T. O’Reilly Loses Life in Canal Lock, Humberstone
William T. O’Reilly, 63.of 213 West Main street, a Welland canal maintenance employe, was drowned in the unwatered lock eight of the Welland Ship canal at Humberstone about 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon when he broke through ice over an equalizing pool in the lock’s bottom and fell into the seven feet of icy water in the well-like opening. O’Reilly’s body became wedged in ice caked at the bottom of the pool and it was some 35 minutes before fellow workmen of the canal could recover the body.
The mishap occurred as O’Reilly was fastening a rope to a cable as the winter repairs got under way on the lock, unwatered following the close of navigation last Saturday. O’Reilly was on the lock floor which was covered with ice. He apparently did not notice that he was walking from the ice-covered cement floor onto the inch of ice which covered the pool at the north end and his weight broke the ice and he plunged into the pool, some seven feet deep and leading to a tunnel under the lock.
Inhalator Used
Workmen rushed to his assistance, but had difficulty in locating the body at the bottom of the pool and freeing it. Port Colborne firemen, under Acting Chief Claude Culp and Assistant Chief Walter Diamond, answered a call and worked with an inhalator for an hour after the body was recovered at 4.35 p.m. but their efforts were futile.
Coroner Dr. G. N. Black was called and said that O’Reilly was dead when removed from icy water of the pool. The body was removed to the J.J. Wichmann funeral parlors, Main street, Humberstone.
Constable Frank Kelly of Humberstone and coroner Dr. Black investigated the mishap. Coroner Black is conferring with Crown Attorney H.W. Macoomb, K.C., today regarding the holding of an inquest.
Born in Ottawa
The late Mr. O’Reilly was born in Ottawa, coming to Welland 24 years ago. He had been employed in the maintenance department of the Welland ship canal since that time.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta; one son, Jack, of Welland; six daughters, Mrs Augustus Fox (Beatrice) of Buffalo; Mrs W. O’Reilly (Eva) of Ottawa; Mrs P. O’Sullivan (Marguerite) of Welland; Mrs Lloyd Cope (Evelyn) of Winnipeg; Miss Loretta O’Reilly of Toronto and AW1 Lois O’Reilly, R.C.A.F., of Brantford; also three sisters, Mrs George O’Leary, Mrs M O’Leary and Miss Edith O’Reilly, all of Ottawa.
The remains are resting at the J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young street, until Sunday evening at 7.10 p.m. when they will be shipped to Ottawa, for requiem mass at St Patrick’s church on Monday morning. Interment will be in Notre Dame cemetery, Ottawa.
Funerals Late W.T. O’Reilly
Very largely attended and graced with a large number of floral tributes and spiritual cards the funeral of the late W.T. O’Reilly, who was drowned a few days ago in Humberstone Lock, was held in his native city, Ottawa, on Monday morning with Requiem High Mass in St Patrick’s church, and interment in Notre Dame cemetery in that city.
The remains were shipped from the J.J. Patterson and Sons funeral residence, 19 Young street to Ottawa in time for the funeral mass, and in Ottawa were taken from the McEvoy Bros. Funeral Home to St Patrick’s church, where Very Rev. Monsignor G.D. Prudhomme chanted the high requiem mass. Father Burke of St Patrick’s church officiated at the last rites at the mausoleum.
The late W.T. O’Reilly was a native of Ottawa, and was raised and educated there. He was a son of the late John O’Reilly and Jane Anger of Ottawa, and was born in 1880. He married Miss Loretta Fitzgerald of Ottawa on July 24, 1903 at St Mary’s church, in that city.
Surviving relatives are one son. Jack, in Toronto; the following daughters, Beatrice, Mrs A. Fox of Buffalo; Marguerite, Mrs P.J. O’Sullivan, Welland; Eva, Mrs W. O’reilly, Ottawa; Evelyn, Mrs Lloyd Cope, Winnipeg; Miss Loretta O’Reilly, Toronto, and AW1 Lois O’Reilly, S.F.T.S. 5 Brantford; also the following sisters, Mrs George O’Leary, Mrs Morgan O’Leary and Miss Edith O’Reilly all of Ottawa.
[Welland Tribune October 25, 1943]
The death occurred at Ontario hospital, Hamilton, on Saturday, Oct 23, of Patrick Francis Travers, veteran of the First World Was and former resident of Port Colborne, in his 51st year.
The late Mr. Travers was a native of St. John’s, Nfld., and formerly resided in Port Colborne. He had been in Hamilton for the past 13 years. He was a member of the Royal Navy for eight years, including the years of the First World War. While in the navy he held the lightweight boxing championship of the Royal Navy.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs Mary Travers, Port Colborne; three sisters, Mrs M.C. Taylor and Mrs Thomas Williams, Port Colborne and Mrs Eric Birch, Hamilton and three brothers, John of Hamilton and William and Thomas of Port Colborne. Deceased was a member of St Patrick’s church.
The funeral will be held from the residence of his sister, Mrs Thomas Williams, 46 Adelaide street, Port Colborne, on Tuesday, Oct 26, to St Patrick’s church, where mass will be sung by Father Lacey at 9a.m. Interment will be in Mount St. Joseph cemetery.
[Welland Tribune December 10, 1943]
The death of Mike Smoth, 65 Cozy street, occurred this morning at the Welland County General hospital in his 54th year. The late Mr Smith was born in Romania and came to Canada 32 years ago. He was employed at Page Hersey Tubes Ltd.
He is survived by his wife, Annie, and five daughters, Mrs Thomas Malkevich, Crowland; Mrs Nicholas Byspalko, Thorold south; Mrs Joseph Jozha, Crowland; Mrs Nick Sozio, Niagara Falls, N.Y. and Miss Rose Smith at home.
The funeral will take place from the late residence, 65 Cozy street, to the Greek Orthodox church, Fourth street, on Monday afternoon. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
[Welland Tribune December 10, 1943]
The death occurred at the residence of her parents, Wainfleet, on Wednesday of Carrie Helen Mater, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mater in her 29th year.
The late miss Mater was born at Wainfleet on Feb 15, 1915, and had resided there all her life. She had been ailing for many years. She was a member of the Brethren in Christ church, Wainfleet. Surviving are her parents, Mr and Mrs John Mater, Wainfleet; four brothers, John J. Mater, Lowbanks, Cecil and Aden of Wainfleet and Basil of Humberstone; four sisters, Miss Evelyn and Miss Eleanor Mater of Buffalo, Miss Sarah and Mrs Fred Jones of Wainfleet.
The funeral will be held from the family residence on Saturday, Dec. 11, at 2p.m. to the Brethren in Christ church for service. Rev. E.C. Boffert of Buffalo will conduct the service assisted by Rev. Edward Gilmour. Interment will be in Zion cemetery.
[Welland Tribune November 27, 1943]
The death occurred at the residence of his parents, Sherkston, yesterday of Frederick Schoenhals, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Schoenhals, in his 30th year. Death followed an illness of some eight months.
Deceased was born in Clinton and had resided in Sherkston for the past four years, having lived in Port Colborne for a number of years prior to moving to Sherkston. He was a member of St James Anglican church and of Port Colborne Lodge, L.O.L. He was an employe of Fleet Aircraft at Fort Erie.
Surviving are four sisters, Lucille and Yvonne at home, and Doris and Betty of Stevensville; five brothers, John of Sarnia; A,B, William Schoenhals, R.C.N.; and Edward, Ronald and James at home.
The funeral will be held from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne at 2 p.m. on Monday November 29. Rev. H.G.L. Baugh will conduct the service. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery.
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