[Welland Tribune January 20, 1947]
The funeral of the late Maria Violet Booker, wife of Walter F. Booker, Killaly street, Port Colborne whose death occurred at Welland County General hospital on Wednesday in her 57th year, was held Saturday afternoon from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, Clarence street, Port Colborne, to Oakwood cemetery. Rev. H.G.L. Baugh conducted the service.
The Ladies; Auxiliary of the Port Colborne and Humberstone branch of the Canadian Legion attended the service in a body and in charge of Mrs. Richard Bryan, past president, conducted the auxiliary service. They formed a guard of honor and placed poppies on the casket at the cemetery.
The pallbearers were deceased’s six sons, Arthur E. Booker, Toronto, and Walter F. Jr., William G., George E., Ronald L., and Harry H. Booker, all of Port Colborne.
Among the floral tributes were those of Post No. 4, Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary; the neighbors; “C” Shift cutters, Inco; Co-workers of Terminal Warehouse, Toronto; employes of bridges and shipping floor No. 5 building, Inco; mastic department, electro-nickel refinery, Inco; boys of the Hydro staff, Stonecliff; staff of No.5 building, Inco; boys of C shift, No. 5 building, Inco, and McMorran’s store.
Friends and relatives attended from Toronto, Hamilton, Welland and Ridgeway.
[Welland Tribune January 18, 1947]
Main- At his home in Wainfleet, Ontario, on Friday evening, January 17, 1947, William Main in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Emily Main, dear father of Basil, William, Russell and Alma, of Wainfleet; Osborn of Welland and Reta of North Pelham. Resting at the late residence where on Sunday, January 19th, 1 p.m., thence to Brethren In Christ Church, Winger, 2p.m. Interment in Sider Cemetery.
Funeral – William Main
The funeral of the late William Main, Wainfleet, who died at his home there on Friday evening, January 17, in his 62nd year, was held on Sunday afternoon, January 19, from the late residence, Wainfleet, to Sider Cemetery. Service was held in the Brethren in Christ Church, Wainfleet and was conducted by Pastor Edward Gilmore assisted by Bishop L. Shoalts. The Wainfleet quartet sang several hymns, favorites of deceased. The pall-bearers were friends and neighbors, Robert Gilmore, Vernon Pye, Harmon Marr, Clarence Putman, Lloyd Emerson and George Misener.
The late Mr Main had been a life long resident of Wainfleet, although in his later years he had spent some time as a painter in Welland. He was engaged in farming for many years, The funeral was largely attended, many friends coming from the surrounding district to pay their last respects. Deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emily Main; four sons, Basil, William and Russell, all of Wainfleet, and Osborne of Welland; also two daughters, Mrs. Earl Winger of North Pelham and Miss Main of Wainfleet also a brother, Norman of Wainfleet, and a sister, Mrs. Russell Nelson of Hagersville.
[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 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.
[Welland Tribune January 14, 1947]
The funeral of the late Kostantine Kokotilo, who passed away at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. And Mrs John Durley, 274 Beatrice street, Crowland, last Wednesday in his 67th year, was held on Saturday morning from Mrs. Durley’s home to the Church of St. Peter and St, Paul, Crowland, with Father Stanley Cassin chanting the requiem mass. Many floral and mass tributes were noted at the graveside, tokens of the love and esteem in which deceased had long been held. Interment was in Holy Cross cemetery. The pallbearers were John Mesierik, John Karas, Peter Belasky, John Zawada, Vincent Durley and John Purich.
[Welland Tribune January 13, 1947]
Fenwick, Jan. 13-Funeral services for the late Anna Matilda Ebert, wife of George Ebert, whose death occurred at her home on Sunday Jan. 5 in her 82nd year, following a two weeks’ illness from a heart seizure, was held Wednesday afternoon from the family residence, Fenwick. Rev. J.F. Schutt pastor of St. Peter’s Lutheran church, Humberstone conducted the service.
The speaker paid tribute to the sincere christian faith of the deceased. Who following her confirmation in the Lutheran faith at an early age, had remained staunch in her beliefs throughout her long life. Her other great interest in life was her love and concern for the welfare of her family. Two of her favorite hymns were sung “Rock of Ages” and “The Old Rugged Cross by Mrs. H. Kilman and Mrs. Ward Brown, with Mrs. Brown at the piano.
The many beautiful floral tributes and large attendance of friends and neighbors testified to the respect in which Mrs. Ebert was held by a large circle of friends. Among the floral
pieces were those of the Women’s Association of Fenwick United Church. Employees of the plant department of the Bell Telephone Company, Welland. The Bell Telephone staff of St Catharines and Bell Telephone district construction staff. Memorial contributions to the Lutheran Hour were made by Mr. And Mrs. Carl Schweyer and Arthur.
Bequest for the Missions, memory of Mrs. Ebert were made by Mr. And Mrs George Peterson, Mr. And Mrs. Walter Zintel and Mr. And Mrs, J. Ed. Schweyer and family. A Bequest to the building fund was made by Chas. Schweyer.
Interment was in Hillside cemetery with the following as pallbearers: B.A. Pattison, Jos. Leppert, John Farr, Geo. Kappler, E. Parsonage and George Christopher. Flower bearers were M. Stirtzinger, H.E. Kilman, Ward Brown, John Comfort, R, Campbell and B.C. Dilts.
Mrs. Ebert was born in Rainham township and was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. George Schweyer. She has resided in Pelham township since her marriage 58 yrs. Ago. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran church, Fisherville, and an adherent of Christ Lutheran church St Catharines. Surviving are her husband, four sons, Harley of Fonthill, James, Floyd and Sydney of Fenwick; three daughters, Mrs. Wm. Sitter (Lillian) of Fisherville, Mrs. C.J. Althouse (Flossie) of Fenwick. Eleven grandchildren and three brothers, Edward, Charles and Arthur Schweyer and one sister Margaret Schweyer, all of Fisherville, also survive.
She was predeceased by four brothers, Henry of Lansing, Michigan, Richard of Flint, Mich., and Fred and John of Fisherville and three sisters, Mrs. C. Ebert Fonthill and twin sisters Annie and Emma of Fisherville.
Friends and relatives attended the services from Simcoe, Fisherville, Port Colborne, St Catharines, Welland and Fonthill.
[Welland Tribune January 13, 1947]
The funeral of Julius Molser, whose death occurred on Wednesday at the home of his son, Herbert Molser, 63 Montclair Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y. in his 89th year, was held Saturday afternoon from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence Street, Port Colborne, to Oakwood Cemetery. Rev. J.F. Schutt, pastor at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, conducted the service.
The pallbearers were Herman Pietz, Emanuel Wolfe, Albert Grugl Sr., Albert Gruhl, Jr., Arthur Eaton and Gerald Kuipers.
Among the floral tributes was one from the employes of the Seneca branch of the Jahraus-Brown stores of Buffalo.
Friends ad relatives attended from Buffalo, N.Y., Wainfleet and Welland.
[Welland Tribune, January 13, 1947]
Grimsby, Jan 13-Attracted to the house by the playing of a radio, George Mould, Grimsby Beach, found 18-year-old Bruce Graham dead in the home of his parents, Mr. And Mrs J.A. Graham of North Grimsby township, late Saturday. In another room, he found a Grat Dane dog and a cat, also dead.
Investigation by Provincial Constables Edward Hope and William Gillings revealed that a heavy fire apparently had been built in the furnace and a draught left closed. Graham’s death was believed due to coal gas.
The boy was last seen alive at 10:30 on Thursday night. He had been living alone in the house since returning from Texas, where his parents were staying for the winter. He had returned only a few days before. Last night, the parents were on their way by aircraft from Texas.
An autopsy was performed Saturday by Dr. Lorne Whittaker, Pathologist of St Catherines General Hospital. Coroner Dr. A.F. MacIntyre visited the house Saturday night. The youth was believed to have died some time after midnight Thursday.
[Welland Tribune, January 15, 1947]
Fonthill Jan. 15-Many friends learned with regret of the passing on Monday afternoon at her home, Mrs Esther Giles, beloved wife of Arnold Giles, following an illness of several years.
Mrs. Giles was born in Pelham township on July 11, 1877, the daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Robert Lane. One brother Alymer Lane predeceased her a few years ago.
Mrs. Giles was loved for her attractive personality and cheery ways and was an active member of the Fonthill United church as long as her health permitted.
She is survived by her husband Arnold Giles; two daughters, (Irva) Mrs. Reginald Hodgkins of Toronto, Miss Freda Giles at home; four sons Leo, Harold, and Archie of the village and Gordon Giles of Welland; one brother, Irvin Lane and several grandchildren.
The funeral is being held on Thursday from the late residence with entombment in the Fonthill mausoleum. Rev. W. Hedley of St Catharines will conduct the service.
Many at Rites Mrs. A. Giles
Fonthill, Jan 18-The funeral of Mrs. Arnold Giles was held from her late home on Thursday afternoon and was largely attended. Many lovely floral tributes testified to the love and sympathy of a large circle of relatives and friends.
A comforting message was brought by Rev W. Hedley of St Catharines to the bereaved family and “The Old Rugged Cross” was beautifully rendered by Mrs. S.B. Brush her accompanist being Mrs. Roy Barron.
Entombment was made in the Fonthill mausoleum with the following acting as casket bearers; Fred Campbell, Sylvester Keenan, William Sharpe, Joseph Wilkes and Clare Lampman.
Among those from out-of-town who attended the funeral were Oxley Giles of Windsor, Mrs. Eva Cosby of Gravenhurst. Mr. and Mrs Reginald Hodgkins of Toronto, Will Baker of St Catharines, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lane of Thorold and Carl Lane of Humberstone.
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