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FUNERALS – MRS MARY HORNE

[Welland Tribune, January 10, 1947]

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Horne, whose death occurred at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Douglas MacIntyre, 63 Cross street, on Tuesday in her 91st year was held yesterday afternoon from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, Clarence street, Port Colborne, to Fonthill mausoleum. Rev. R.T. Rutherdale conducted the service.

The pallbearers were Donald Horne, Walter Horne, John Horne Jr., Leo LaPlante, Jack Ort and David Ort.

Among the floral tributes was one from the Foremen’s club of Canadian Furnace Ltd.

Friends and relatives attended the service from Toronto, Hamilton and Welland.

MRS JOHN CARPENTER

[Welland Tribune, January 22, 1947]

The funeral of Mrs Alice Maude Carpenter. Widow of the late John Carpenter, who passed away on Saturday evening, January 18, at the Welland County General hospital, was held this morning from the family home, 11 Locust Street, to St. Mary’s Church, where solemn requiem mass was sung by Rev. Father F.A. McKenna, assisted by Father F. Mahoney as deacon, and Father J.F. Culnan as sub-deacon, Father Mahoney officiated also at graveside.

The large number of floral tributes and mass cards noted at the funeral attested to the love and esteem in which deceased had long been held.

The pall-bearers were Thomas Breen. Donald Young, Alderman W.L. Valencourt, John Carpenter, John Bailey and Cecil Ricker.

DEATH – FREDERICK DELL

[Welland Tribune, February 24, 1947]

Niagara Falls, Feb.24-The death occurred this morning in the Niagara Falls General hospital, of Frederick Dell, a native of Crowland township, but a resident of Willoughby township for 45 years. He was engaged in farming, and despite his advanced years, was so engaged almost to the time of his death. He was in his 79th year. Deceased was an adherent of Lyons Creek United church. His wife, the late Mrs. Etta May Burns Dell, predeceased him. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. H.J. Thomas at home on their Willoughby township homestead; a grand-daughter, Miss Marjorie Thomas; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Wade, Willoughby township; Mrs. William Beam, Stevensville and Mrs. Charles Swayze, Los Angeles; also three brothers, James of Willoughby township, C. Cleve, Buffalo, N.Y., and George, Arizona, U.S.

The remains are resting at the Morse and Son funeral chapel, Niagara Falls, until Tuesday, and the funeral will be held on Thursday, February 27, at 2 p.m., from the family homestead, Willoughby township to Fonthill cemetery.

FUNERALS – MRS. WM. P. HALL

[Welland Tribune, February 19, 1947]

There was a large attendance at funeral services Monday afternoon for Mrs. Helen Hall, wife of Wm. P. Hall, whose death occurred at the Welland County General Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14 in her 63rd year.

The services were held from the Sutherland-Thorpe Funeral Home, 152 Hellems avenue and interment was in Victoria Lawn cemetery. Mrs. Hazel Skinner played the organ at the service. There were many beautiful floral tributes.

Pallbearers were Jack Nelson, Frank Hubbard, James Smith and Paul, Pat and Ted O’Brien.

VERDON HORNE MARRIED TO VERA KITCHEN

[Welland Tribune, January 27, 1947]

Fonthill, Jan. 27-A wedding of local interest took place Saturday at Christ church, Hamilton when Vera Kitchen of Dundas was united in marriage to Verdon Horne of Hamilton. The bride and groom were attended by Mr. and Mrs Thos. Walsh of Hamilton. Following the  ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Horne and Mr. and Mrs. Walsh went to Fonthill where they spent a few days with Mr. And Mrs. William Horne.

VERDON HORNE MARRIED TO VERA KITCHEN

[Welland Tribune January 27, 1947]

Fonthill, Jan. 27-A wedding of local interest took place Saturday at Christ church, Hamilton when Vera Kitchen of Dundas was united in marriage to Verdon Horne of Hamilton. The bride and groom were attended by Mr. and Mrs Thos. Walsh of Hamilton. Following the  ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Horne and Mr. and Mrs. Walsh went to Fonthill where they spent a few days with Mr. And Mrs. William Horne.

FUNERALS – SHIRLEY ROSE SMITH

[Welland Tribune, February 28, 1947]

The funeral of Shirley Rose Smith, daughter of Mrs Lulu Smith and the late William Smith, whose death occurred at the family residence Steele street, Humberstone, on Tuesday in her 27th year was held yesterday afternoon from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street , Port Colborne, to Overholt cemetery.

Rev. H.G.L. Baugh, rector of St James; Anglican church, took charge of the service. The pall bearers were Richard Smith, Merton Smith, Albert Smith, Robert Smith, Merritt Shours and Donald Young.

Floral tributes were received from the Humberstone Fire Department, St James; Anglican church Ladies Auxillary and the neighbors.

Friends and relatives attended from Dunnville, Fenwick, Welland, Albion and Buffalo, N.Y.

LAST RITES FOR ELIZABETH COX

[Welland Tribune March 1, 1947]

Fenwick, March 1- Funeral services for the late Elizabeth Cox, beloved wife of Thomas Cox, was held on Tuesday, at 2.30 p.m., from the Lampman funeral home. Rev. W.A. Dempsey, of Fenwick United church, officiated.

Mrs. Cox, who was in her 75th year, passed away on February 23, at the Devonia Convalescent Home in Fonthill following a severe fall, suffered eight weeks ago.

Born in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, the deceased came to Canada 43 years ago, and previous to her marriage, had resided for six years in St. Catharines. She resided in this district for 29 years. Mrs Cox was a member of Fenwick United church. Surviving are her husband; one son, James of Vineland; one brother, David Day of Hespeler; and one niece, Mrs Jones, also of Hespeler.

Interment was in Hillside cemetery with the following neighbors as pallbearers; Walter T. Robbins, Edward Elliott, Archie Benallick, Elmer Haist, Verne Kappler and William Roepke.

FUNERALS – ALFRED SALTER

[Welland Tribune, March 1, 1947]

Friends and relatives yesterday afternoon attended the funeral services for Alfred Salter whose death occurred at his home 1 Cady street last Tuesday in his 88th year.

The funeral was held from the Sutherland-Thorpe Funeral Home, 152 Hellems avenue, with Rev. A. H. Davis rector of Holy Trinity church officiating. Mrs Hazel Skinner was at the organ. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Interment was at Woodlawn cemetery.

Pall bearers were J. MacAroy, A. Davies. J. Grant. Don Walker, Earl Stevens and Steve Hughes.

DEATHS – MRS REGINALD BEST

[Welland Tribune February 5, 1947]

Port Robinson, Feb. 5-President of the Women’s Institute here for several years and active in Red Cross work, Mrs. Reginald Best died at her home in the village last night, after a prolonged illness of about two and a half years. She was in her 47th year. Deceased was the daughter of Wilson Griffith of Owen Sound and the late Mrs. Griffith.

Surviving besides her husband is one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Viola) Doerr, Port Robinson; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Baker and Mrs. Eric George; and one brother, Leonard Griffith, Owe Sound; two aunts also survive, Mrs. F.W. Dean, Alliance, O, and Mrs. Millicent Jalbert, Port Robinson.

The funeral will be held from her late residence on Friday at 2.30 p.m. Interment will be in Fonthill cemetery.