[Welland Tribune January 6, 1947]
Provincial Constable Almer Charles McNamara died early this morning in the Niagara Peninsula Sanatorium in his 38th year, after a five months’ illness.
A popular member of the local detachment of provincial police since the fall of 1939, Constable McNamara was a fair and efficient police officer, and his courtesy and affability won him many friends throughout the district he served.
Constable McNamara was born in East Toronto, and lived there until he joined the provincial police in 1939.
He is survived by his widow, Catherine Shaughnessy, and four children, Charles, Joan, Michael and Paul. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. H.J. Lawrence and Mrs. H. Rose of Toronto.
The funeral will be held from the H.L. Cudney funeral chapel, 241 West Main street, on Wednesday, January 8, at 8.30 a.m., to St Mary’s church for requiem mass at 9 o’clock. Interment will be in St Francis De Salle cemetery, Pickering.
[Welland Tribune January 6, 1947]
The death occurred in Toronto this morning of Fred S. Dilworth, a former well-known resident of Welland. He had not been in good health for some months and on Thursday last suffered a heart seizure from which he never rallied.
Native of Toronto, Mr. Dilworth was the son of the late Joseph Dilworth, and for a time was associated with his father in the drug business in Welland, and later he was a partner of the late W.G. Somerville in the operation of the contracting firm of Somerville and Dilworth.
For 20 years, Mr. Dilworth owned and operated the Empire Sales Company in Toronto, which was associated with the Westinghouse Company.
He is survived by his wife, formerly Minnie B. Somerville; his daughter, Shirley; a brother, Walter and a sister, Amy.
The funeral will take place in Toronto on Thursday afternoon.
[Welland Tribune January 4, 1947]
Fonthill, Jan 4-The funeral service for Mrs Harry Beardwood, who passed away at the Welland County General hospital on Sunday, was held from the Drake and Barron Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon. The many beautiful flowers showed the affection of a large circle of friends.
Rev. W.J. Wismer, pastor of the Baptist church of which the deceased was a member, brought a comforting message to her family. Mrs. C.L. Gregory at the organ accompanied Mrs. F. Benson who sang “Good Night and Good Morning.”
Interment took place in the Fonthill cemetery. The following were pallbearers: Courtland Haist, Harry Metler, Fraser Ryan, Gordon Ryan, F.E. Davidson and Harry Rogers.
[Welland Tribune January 8, 1947]
Konstantin Kokotilo, who had resided for 43 years on Bottridge Street in Hamilton and had lived with his daughter, Mrs John Durley, 174 Beatrice Street , Crowland, for only a few months, died at her home early this morning in his 67th year. He was formerly employed with International Harvester Limited, Hamilton, and was a native of Austrailia. He is survived by his widow, Mrs Kokotilo; also five daughters, Mrs John Elaschuk, Toronto; Mrs John Pelech and Mrs Alfred Martin, Hamilton; Mrs John Durley and Miss Veronica Kokotilo of Crowland, and a son, George David Kokotilo, of Hamilton, and eight grandchildren. He was a member of the Church of St Peter and St Paul while in Crowland.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, January 11, at 9.30 a.m. from the late residence, Beatrice Street, to the Church of St Peter and St Paul for Requiem Mass at 10 a.m., with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
[Welland Tribune January 7, 1947]
The death occurred at the Moyer Nursing home, King street, Humberstone, yesterday of Mrs Margaret Hughes, widow of the late John F. Hughes, in her 79th year.
The late Mrs Hughes was born in Port Colborne and had lived there all her life, residing for many years at 191 Alexandra street. Death followed an illness of about two months. She was a member of St James Anglican church and a life member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the church.
Surviving are two sons, Roswell A. Hughes and Edward A. Hughes, both of Port Colborne, and four grandchildren. Her husband predeceased her in October, 1938.
The funeral will be held from the Dell and Merton funeral home, 50 Clarence street , Port Colborne, on Wednesday, January 8, to St James Anglican church, for service at 2.30 p.m. Rev. H.G.L. Baugh will conduct the service. Interment will be in Overholt’s cemetery.
[Welland Tribune January 8, 1947]
A large representation of the police forces of the Niagara District joined relatives and friends this morning in paying their final tributes to Provincial Constable Almer Charles McNamara. Constable McNamara died at the Niagara Peninsula Sanatorium last Sunday midnight at the age of 37.
The funeral was held from the H.L. Cudney Funeral Chapel, 241 West Main Street, to St Mary’s Church where requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev F.A. McKenna.
At the church ,police of the Niagara district including R.C.M.P. Provincial, and municipal police formed a guard of honor, 40 strong, as the casket was borne into the church, and following the mass and funeral service.
As the funeral cortege proceeded on its journey for burial in St Francis De La Salle Cemetery, Pickering, the police, under the command of Police Chief Thomas Gee, slow marched to the Niagara Street bridge as a final token of respect for their fallen comrade.
Casket bearers were Corporal I.R. Robbie and constables Frank Fox, R.H. Devereux, and Reg Bass of the local detachment of Provincial Police, and Frank Cooney and Norman Fach of the St Catharines detachment.
Among those attending the funeral was J.H. Campbell, recently retired magistrate.
Yesterday afternoon boys of Notre Dame School, and sanctuary boys of St Mary’s Church participated in prayers at the funeral chapel in sympathy with sons of the deceased who attend the school, and last night men of the parish were led in the Rosary by Father J.F. Culnan.
The Boy Scout troop of Boys’ Town acted as a guard of honor at the funeral chapel this morning.
The funeral cortege was met by a detachment of Provincial Police from Toronto and escorted to Pickering.
Among many floral tributes were flowers from the commissioner and staff of the Ontario Provincial Police, and the Welland County Police Association.
[Welland Tribune January 8, 1947]
The death occurred at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Douglas MacIntyre, 63 Cross street, Port Colborne, yesterday, of Mrs Mary Horne, widow of the late John Horne of Midland, in her 91st year. The late Mrs Horne had been ailing only three days.
Deceased was born in Cockenzie, Scotland, and came to Port Colborne six years ago from Midland. She was a member of Knox Presbyterian church, Midland.
Surviving are her daughter, Mrs MacIntyre; five sons, John Horne Sr. and Hugh Horne, Port Colborne,Charles Horne, Grand Mere, Que., Peter Horne , Midland; and Archie Horne, Toronto; 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Her husband predeceased her in 1925 and a son, Robert, in 1924.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, January 9, at 2p.m. from the Dell and Merton funeral chapel, 50 Clarence street, Port Colborne, with temporary entombment at Fonthill mausoleum, Rev. R.T. Rutherdale will conduct the service.
[Welland Tribune January 9 1947]
Salem, Jan 9-Salem United church service on Sunday afternoon was conducted by the pastor Rev W.E, Dempsey. Services on January 12 will be Sunday school at 11 o.clock, church at 12 o’clock.
Mr and Mrs Amos Robbins were hosts at a family dinner on New Year’s Day. Guests included Mr and Mrs O. Robbins and family, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lane and family of St Catharines and Mr and Mrs George Metler and family.
Mr and Mrs Ted Hayward and son Leroy has as their guest on New Year’s Mr and Mrs Ernest Brown and family and Mr and Mrs Jack Hayward and family.
Robert Henderson, J. W. Henderson and Miss Margaret Tuck spent New Year with Dr and Mrs S. Dalrymple at their new home the Niagara Peninsula sanatorium.
[Welland Tribune March 1947]
Shower given for Newlyweds
Boyle, March 11-A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mr and Mrs John Horne on Friday evening in honor of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Bill McPherson (Jean Horne) a recent bride and groom. Progressive crokinole was played and prizes were awarded to Bill McPherson, William E. Heaslip, Mrs James Ebeling and Mike Kazar. Many useful gifts were received by the happy couple and the bride expressed their thanks to their friends. The rooms were tastefully decorated with pink and white streamers and the bride’s and bridesmaid’s bouquets were beautiful in their vases.
Refreshments were served by Mrs Horne assisted by her daughter Lillian, Mrs Gordon J. Robins, Mrs Cyrus Misener and Mrs W.J. Anderson.
The shower was arranged by the member of the Women’s Association of Bethel United church.
Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer spent Tuesday at Welland.
Mr and Mrs Gordon J. Robins and daughter Shirley, spent Wednesday in St Catharines.
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