[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.
[Welland Tribune, January 16, 1947]
J.N. McWaters, 65 Sugerloaf street, Port Colborne, received word this morning of the death early this morning at Sarnia General hospital of his father, T.J. McWatters, 116 North Vidal street, Sarnia, building contractor, in his 73rd year. Death followed an illness of several months.
The late Mr. McWatters was born at Watford and had resided in Sarnia for the past 33 years. He was an adherent of the United Church in Sarnia.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Roy Hyatt, Petrolia and Mrs. Norman Harris, Sarnia; two sons, J. N. McWatters, Port Colborne and Arnold McWatters, Ottawa; ten grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. John Laidlaw, London. He was predeceased by his wife, Violet North, in March, 1942 and by a daughter, Iva ten years ago.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from the Robb funeral home, Sarnia. Interment will be in Lakeview cemetery, Sarnia.
T.J. McWatters Dies At Sarnia
Sarnia, Jan 16-Thomas J. McWatters, 71, local contractor, and a resident of Sarnia more than 6 years, died in hospital today.
Mr. McWatters was the father of W.A. (Arnie) McWatters for many years a football star with the Sarnia Imperials and latterly with the Ottawa Trojans, as playing coach.
Another son is John M. McWatters of Port Colborne, an official of the Sarnia Steamship Lines.
Funeral services will be held Saturday with interment in Lakeview cemetery.
[Welland Tribune, January 16, 1947]
Fonthill, Jan. 17-The death occurred on Sunday January 12 of Mrs. Alvira Haines, widow of the late Ruben Haines, at the Millard Fillmore hospital in Buffalo, N.Y. Deceased had been in ill health for the past two years, and was in her 86th year. She had lived in Thorold township until the death of her husband 24 years ago when she moved to Buffalo, N.Y. and has since lived with her youngest daughter Helen.
She is survived by five childen Mrs. Jessie Marsden of Crystal Beach, Mrs. Bert Weirich of Spencerport,N.Y., Miss Helen Haines of Buffalo, George Haines of Williamsville, N.Y. and Horace Haines of Fonthill. Five Grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren also survived. Rev. C.E. Randall officiated at the funeral services held from the Drake and Barron Funeral Home in Fonthill on Wednesday afternoon. Interment was in Fonthill cemetery.
The bearers were Bert Terreberry, Irvin Barnhart, Arthur McClellan, Clifford Haines, Melvin Haines and Jack Marsden.
[Welland Tribune, January 13, 1947]
The death occurred on Sunday night of Miss Sarah Catherine Haist at the home of her brother Leslie Haist, Pelham Centre, in her 90th year. She had resided in that community all her life. She had been quite ill for four years. A member of Pelham Evangelical Church she had for many years been a member of its Ladies’ Aid. She was a daughter of the late David and Mary Haist and the family came to Canada from Germany more than 110 years ago. Deceased is survived by two brothers-Leslie and Asa, both in Pelham Centre, and two sisters, Mrs. James Beattie of Hamilton and Mrs. Frank Tufford of Fenwick. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 15, at 3.30 p.m., from the Drake and Barron Funeral Home, Fonthill to Hillside Cemetery, and Rev. J.E. Bender will officiate.
[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.
[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.
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