MRS. EMMA (Chittick) MCLELLAN DIES IN DECKERVILLE

Mrs. Emma Jane McLellan, widow of the late Samuel McLellan, and well-known resident of Brooke Tp., throughout her life-time, died on Friday morning at Deckerville, Michigan, at the home of her brother, Cris. Chittick. She has been visiting since New Year’s with her two brothers, Cris. and Joseph, in Deckerville. Mrs. McLellan, who was in her 70th year, was ill only two days with a severe attack of asthma from which she had suffered for many years, and her heart was too weak to combat the strain. Surviving are her four sons: Herman of Detroit, and Samuel, Norman and Chester at home on the 12th line, Brooke; also three brothers and four sisters: Chris and Joseph of Deckerville; William Chittick of Flint; Mrs. Neve (Tillie) of Los Angeles; Mrs. Trestrian (Lucy) of Detroit; Mrs. Lethbridge (Sarah) of Glencoe; and Mrs. Thompson (Minnie), of Forrester, Michigan. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon, a family service being held at the home on lot 27, con. 13, Brooke, followed by service in St. James’ church, Brooke, conducted by her former rector, Rev. S.P. Irwin, of Kingsville, and the present rector, Rev. J. H. Hosford. Interment was made in St. James’ churchyard, with six old neighbors serving as pallbearers: Harry and Peter Watson, John King, Sherman Hair, Gilbert Woods, and Isaac Foster. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Herman McLellan, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Chittick, and Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Chittick and Gerald, Deckerville, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, Forrester; George McFarlane, Toronto; Wm. Chittick, Flint; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Chittick, Flint; Mr. and Mrs. F. Langley, Flint; Robt. Somerville, St. Mary’s; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chittick, St. Mary’s; Mrs. Louise Brooks, Windsor; Dr. and Mrs. C.R. Brooks, Detroit.

SAM McLELLAN DIES ALONE AT HOME

Samuel McLellan, 83, life-long resident of lot 28, con. 13, Brooke twsp., passed away some time last Wednesday evening. His brother, Chester, on a nearby farm found his body Thursday morning. Despite the urging of relatives and friends he should seek care in a home, he refused to leave his home of a life-time, insisting he preferred to die there. The body rested at Denning Funeral Home, Strathroy, where service was conducted on Saturday afternoon by Rev. Wm. Mercer, of Watford, with interment in St. James church cemetery, Brooke. Pallbearers were longtime neighbours: Winston Sifton, Clarence Lewis, Alex. McLean, John Searson, Henry Van Dinther and Harold Hair.

NORMAN McLELLAN

Norman McLellan, a lifelong resident of the 12th con., Brooke,died on Friday last at the home of his brother, Chester McLellan, after a week’s illness from pneumonia. He had reached his 62nd birthday only the day before. Mr. McLellan had many friends throughout the district and as he was never married he had lived alone since the passing of his mother some fifteen years ago. His father died about 35 years ago. Surviving are two brothers, Samuel and Chester McLellan, both on neighboring farms. A third brother, Herman, died in Detroit five years ago. The funeral service was conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester McLellan on Monday afternoon by Rev. James Hosford and interment was in St. James church cemetery. The pallbearers were six friends and neighbors: John Hair, Peter Watson, John King, Winston Sifton, Clarence Lewis, Melvin Powell.

HERMAN McLELLAN DIES IN DETROIT

Herman McLellan, who was born and raised on the 12th con. Brooke, and a frequent visitor to his old home here, died at his home in Detroit, on Sunday afternoon, after several weeks of critical illness from pernicious anemia. He was 57 years of age and had been engaged as building contractor for many years. Surviving are his widow, formerly of Windsor, and three brothers, Sam., Norman and Chester, all of Brooke. The funeral was held at his late residence on Tuesday afternoon, with interment in Windsor.

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WILLIAM HERMAN McLELLAN

Funeral services for William Herman McLellan, building contractor, who died Sunday in Women’s Hospital after a long illness, were held Wednesday last in the Rigley mortuary, 12712 Livernois avenue, with Masonic burial services following, in Windsor Grove Cemetery, Windsor. Mr. McLellan, who was 53 years old, was born in Ontario. He was connected with the Standard Paint & Varnish Co., Windsor, for six years before entering the contracting business. He was a past master of Tyrian Lodge, No. 500, A.F. & A.M. His home was at 5059 Whitefield avenue. He leaves his wife, Ethel Brooks McLellan, and three brothers, Samuel, Norman, and Chester, all of Watford. Six past masters of the Lodge acted as pallbearers.

The following from last week’s Alvinston Free Press, will be read with regret by the old friends of deceased in this vicinity, where she was well known:

WILLIAM J. LEACOCK

William J. Leacock, 88, Kerwood’s veteran blacksmith, passed away in Strathroy hospital on Monday. His wife predeceased him, and he retired in 1950. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. William Burdon (Anna) of Kerwood, and a son, George, of Aylmer; one sister, Mrs. Laura Hedden, of Buffalo, and two grandchildren. Service was conducted at Denning Funeral Home, Strathroy, on Wednesday afternoon with interment in Strathroy cemetery.

On Tuesday of last week death removed from our midst a well and favorable known resident in the person of Mr. Isaac Jas. Kadey, whose farm lies just east of the village. Mr. Kadey was born on the sixth line, Warwick, on Oct. 28th, 1856, being the second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Kadey, and spent his entire life in the community. During the early autumn of last year the deceased met with a tragic accident while endeavoring to gain entrance into the barn mow of a neighbor, where he was helping at the threshing, when a brace to which he trusted his weight came loose, precipitating him to the cement floor below, a distance of some twenty-two feet. While he suffered minor injuries, the spine was seriously affected, and on medical advice he was removed to Victoria Hospital, London, where he remained several weeks, but without any permanent relief, his lower extremities continuing paralyzed. After undergoing trying agonies for over eight months, which he bore with wonderful cheerfulness and Christian fortitude, his sufferings came to an end and he passed peacefully away on June 12, 1923. Deceased was a man of sterling qualities who had a host of friends and in his removal the community is deprived of a valuable and worthy neighbor. He was married to Mary A. Rivers of Warwick, who during the long and tedious months he was compelled to lie on his bed, proved a faithful and comforting helpmate. He is survived by his sorrowing widow and a family of seven, Mrs. Gordon Newell, Springfield; Mrs. Jay Kitchen, Port Dover; Miss M. Olivia, of the Central School staff, Galt; Fred L., of the Bank of Montreal staff, Toronto; Lawrence R., H. Clifford and Charlotte G., at home; also two sisters and five brothers, Mrs. Chas. Jackson, Calgary; Mrs. Jos. McLean, Hamiota, Man.; J.W. and R.W., of Vancouver, T.W., of Okotoks, Alta.; George of Calgary and Wm., of Pt. Huron, the latter of whom spent the last few days with his brother, and along with his wife attended the funeral.

The funeral was held from the family residence on Thursday, June 14th, to the Watford cemetery and was largely attended. Services were conducted by Revs. W.K. Hager and J.H. Hosford, the bearers being Hy. Williamson, D. Cameron, Jas. Harrower, Russel Ward, Frank Ward, and John Saunders, all adjoining neighbors of deceased. Among the floral tributes received was one from the Brethren of Court Lorne No. 17, O.O.F., and one sent from the Public School teaching staff in the City of Galt. "Gone to be with Christ, which is much better".

One more of the old settlers of the S.E.R. Warwick, has passed away, in the person of Isaac Newell, in his 84th year. He was born on the 9th concession of Malahide township on June 26, 1837, and in the year 1850 came with his parents to Warwick township, where he spent the rest of his days. He was a Fenian Raid veteran, a Conservative in politics and an Anglican in religion. He was made an Orangeman in 1855 and at the time of his death was an honorary member of the Order. In 1861 he was married to Nancy Leacock, of Brooke. Besides his wife who survives are two sons and five daughters - John T., farmer, in Alberta; Isaac H., blacksmith, Watford; Mrs. Warren A. Woolley, Strathroy; Nancy J., registered nurse, Toledo; Emma F., of London; L. Ethel, of Strathroy; and M. Victoria, at home. Two sisters also survive, Miss Margaret Newell of Warwick and Mrs. Hastings of Windsor. The funeral took place on Wednesday, October 20th, from the family residence, lot 22, con. 6, to St. James’ church cemetery, the Rev. S.P. Irwin conducting the service. The pall bearers were Isaac and Thos. Foster, Isaac Kadey, Isaac Hastings, Thos. Newell and S. McLellan.

MRS. NANCY NEWELL PASSED IN 95TH YEAR

Pioneer Resident of Watford District Over 80 Years

After being confined to her bed for the past five years, and only seriously ill for the past three months, death came peacefully early Monday morning of this week to Mrs. Nancy Newell, 6th line east, who was in her 95th year. A continuous resident of the Watford district for over 80 years, Mrs. Newell was known and beloved by each succeeding generation in the entire district and distant friends will learn of her passing with regret. Born in Pittsburg, Pa., she left there with her parents when seven years of age, and after living for short time in Toronto and London, the family came to Watford district in 1853, settling on the 6th line west on the farm known for fourscore years as the Leacock homestead. Of this pioneer family of nine sons and two daughters, David Leacock, on the family homestead, is the surviving member. The deceased’s only sister, Mrs. Wm. Lucas died in Louisiana, on July 8th, in her 97th year. Since her marriage to Isaac Newell, who predeceased her in 1920, Mrs. Newell has resided further east on the 6th line. Her surviving family include two sons and five daughters: John T., in East Coulee, Alberta; Isaac in Sarnia; Mrs. Woolley, of Strathroy; Miss Jane, R.N., of Toledo; Misses Victoria and Emma at home; Mrs. S. J. McLellan, of Brooke; also eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The funeral conducted her her rector, Rev. J.H. Hosford, who returned from vacation in Guelph, was held on Wednesday afternoon, with service in St. James’ church. A profusion of beautiful floral tokens and a large gathering of friends of the district marked the high esteem of the community. The pall bearers were Messrs. Will Leacock of Kerwood, Will Leacock of Hamilton, Hamilton Leacock of Bridgen, Will Greer, Brooke, Will Berdan, Strathroy, and Isaac Hastings of Watford. Among relatives from a distance who were present were: Wm. Leacock of Hamilton, Hamilton Leacock and sisters: Miss Bertie of Brigden, and Miss Amelia of Torotno; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Reid and two children and Miss Gertrude Newell of Toledo; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Heath and two children of Sarnia; Miss Gladys Newell, Karl and Robert, of Sarnia; Mrs. Angus Gillespie and son, Malcolm, of Thamesville.

John T. Newell, native of Watford district, who moved west in the early days, passed away in Camrose, Alberta, hospital on Saturday, March 4th, after a short illness from pneumonia. His wife, formerly Lillian Hunt, of Warwick, predeceased him in February, 1959. Surviving are one daughter, Miss Ethel May, at home, and one son, LaVerne of Edmonton; also one brother, Isaac Newell, Point Edward, and four sisters, Misses Jane, Victoria, Emma, and Mrs. Emma McLellan, all of Watford. Another sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Woolley, died in 1944

The death occurred at the family residence on the 6^th Line east of Watford on Sunday evening of Mrs. Elizabeth Newell Woolley, who had been in failing health for some months. Her husband, the late Warren Woolley, died 26 years ago, and for many years she has again resided in the family home with her sisters, Misses Jane, Victoria and Emma Newell. Also surviving are a fourth sister and two brothers: Mrs. Ethel McLellan and John Newell of East Coulee, Alberta, and Isaac Newell, of Sarnia. The funeral service was conducted in St. James’ Church, Brooke, on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. by her rector, Rev. James Hosford, with interment in St. James churchyard.

NANCY JANE NEWELL, 93

Miss Nancy Jane Newell, member of a pioneer family of Warwick twp. and a resident of Watford in recent years passed away at the family home on Rachel St. on Saturday. Surviving are one brother, Isaac of Point Edward, and three sisters, Misses Victoria and Emma, and Mrs. Ethel McLellan, Watford. Rested at the Harper Funeral home until Monday, when service was conducted in St. James church, Brooke, at two p.m., by the rector, Rev. Wm. Mercer, and interment was in St. James Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Harold Greer, Ivan and Ross King, Norman Wilson, of Watford, Harry Greer, Sarnia, and Robert Newell, Point Edward.

MARIA VICTORIA NEWELL

Miss Maria Victoria Newell, 93, member of a pioneer Warwick twp. family who resided on the Warwick-Brooke townline until their removal to Watford a few years ago, passed away at her home on West. St. on Friday last. Surviving are one brother, Isaac H. Newell, of Point Edward, and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel McLellan and Miss Emma, with whom she resided. Rested at Harper Funeral Home, until Saturday afternoon, when service was conducted in St. James’ church, Brooke twp. by the rector, Rev. W.D. Mercer, and interment was in the family plot in St. James churchyard. Pallbearers were lifelong district neighbors: Clifford Lucas, Ivan King, Harold Greer, Kenneth Sifton, Norman Wilson and Jack Heath.

EMMA NEWELL, 93

Rev. Claude Root, of Trinity Anglican Church officiated at the funeral service of Miss Emma Newell, former Watford resident, at the Harper Funeral Home, on Monday afternoon. Miss Newell died last Saturday at the New Pioneer Nursing Home, Sarnia, and is survived by a brother Isaac, of Pt. Edward, as well as several nieces and nephews. Burial was in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Twsp. Pallbearers included Ivan King, Ken Sifton, Harold Greer, Norman Wilson, Leander Foster and Clifford Lucas.

Laura Ethel (Newell) McLellan, 83, Watford, died Monday in Pioneer Nursing Home, Sarnia. She is survived by her brother Isaac Newell of Point Edward, her sister Miss Emma F. Newell of Watford, and several nieces and nephews. The body is at Harper Funeral Home, Watford, until 12 noon Wednesday, thence to St. James Anglican Church, Brooke township, for funeral service at 2 p.m. Burial will be made in St. James Church cemetery, Brooke township.

ETHEL (Newell)  McLELLAN

Mrs. Laura Ethel Newell McLellan, 83, native of Brooke twsp., passed away in Pioneer Nursing Home, Sarnia, on Monday of last week. Surviving are one brother, Isaac, of Point Edward, and a sister, Miss Emma F. Newell, Watford.Rested at Harper Funeral Home, Watford, and funeral service was conducted on Wednesday in St. James Anglican Church, Brooke twsp., by Rev. Howard Steinburg, rector of Warwick Village, in the absence in England of Rev. William D. Mercer, of Watford and Brooke Anglican churches.Pallbearers were former neighbors: Ross and Ivan King, Harold Greer, Kenneth Sifton, Clifford Lucas, Norman Wilson.

At the residence of her son, John Hastings, Windsor, there passed away on Tuesday, November 22, a former resident of Brooke township in the person of Mary Newell, relict of the late Joseph Hastings, in her 80th year. She had been enjoying excellent health up to about two weeks before she passed peacefully away. The remains were brought from Windsor on the 12.44 train, Thursday. The funeral was from the G.T.R. station to St. James Church, of which church the deceased was a member, where the service was conducted by the rector, Rev. S.P. Irwin. She was laid to rest in the family plot in St. James Cemetery. Two daughters and three sons survive, namely: Mrs. Holleran, Sarnia; Mrs. Lowry, Aylmer; Thomas, Enniskillen; Isaac, Watford; and John of Windsor. A daughter, Mrs. Bell of Windsor, predeceased her about two years ago. The pallbearers were: Isaac Foster, Thomas Foster, Isaac Kadey, Arthur Newell, Sam McLellan and Dan Kelly.

The funeral of Thomas Hastings, a well known and esteemed Lambton County farmer, was held on Friday afternoon last from the residence of his grandson, Ervin Dempsey, Queen Street, Petrolia. The service was conducted by Rev. W. H. Roberts of Christ Anglican Church. Interment took place in Hillsdale Cemetery. The late Mr. Hastings was born in Brooke Township over eighty years ago and had been a resident of Lambton County all his life. He first farmed in Brooke and later on the eighth concession of Enniskillen. Six years ago he moved to Petrolia. He leaves his wife, formerly Amelia Stephenson, one daughter, Mrs. James Dempsey, concession 8, Enniskillen; and three sons, Ben of Plympton, Joseph of Sarnia, and Orval of Detroit; and one brother, Isaac, of Watford. The pall bearers were six old neighbours, Joseph and Robert Styles, William Rundle, Albert Freer, James and Byron Moore.

SHIPPED SLEIGHS TO NORTHLAND, WAGONS TO MEXICO

Isaac James Hastings, a Watford wagon and sleigh maker for 50 years, passed away at his home on Wall street on Friday evening in his 82^nd year. Born and raised in Brooke twsp., he and his elder brother Thomas moved to Enniskillen township, and sixty years ago in 1887 he commenced the building of wagons and sleighs, for which he became well known throughout the country. Fifty years ago next year, in 1898, he built the Hastings block on Main street, Watford, and for a time Hastings sleighs were shipped in quantities to the Northland and special army wagons were constructed for the Mexican Government. To this day district farmers are still using his wagons and sleighs constructed many years ago. He was a wood craftsman, and his skill and knowledge of woodworking was retained through the years until his retirement in 1943. Surviving are his widow, formerly Rebecca Jane King, who has been an invalid for the past twelve years, one daughter, Mrs. Frank Way (Evelyn), who with her husband flew home on Sunday from Los Angeles, Calif.; and one son, Melvin, at home; also one sister, Mrs. Charles Lowry, of Aylmer. Two daughters, Irene and Reta, died many years ago in childhood. The body rested at Harper Funeral Home until Wednesday morning. A private funeral service was conducted at the family residence Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock by Rev. John Graham of Trinity Anglican Church, and interment was in St. James church cemetery, Brooke. Pallbearers were his six nephews: Joseph Hastings and Benjamin Hastings, of Sarnia; Russell B. Hastings, Guelph; Jack Hastings, Windsor; Clarence Bell, Windsor; and Godfrey Jackson, Plymouth, Michigan.

JANE (Jenny) (Hastings) LOWRY

Mrs. Jane Lowry, formerly of 88 South Street East, Aylmer, died in St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital 24 March 1971 after a lengthy illness. Born in Watford, Ontario on Jan. 4, 1880, Mrs. Lowry was in her 91^st year. She had lived in Aylmer the past 41 years and in Windsor for 20 years. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church. Her husband, Charles, died in 1962. Surviving is one son, Norman Lowry, of London and a number of nieces a nephews. The body is at the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home for service at 2 p.m. Friday. Interment in Aylmer Cemetery.

John R. Hastings, former well-known Watford and Petrolia resident for many years, died at his home in Windsor on Tuesday evening, after an illness that has extended over several years. Mr. Hastings will be remembered by many as an old Brooke and Watford boy and has renewed friendships here many times during past years. Surviving are his widow, who was formerly Leila Spalding of Brooke, and a family of two daughters, Mrs. J. Jackson (Irene), of Detroit, and Mrs. A. Vincent (Nita), Windsor; and two sons Borden R., of Guelph, and Jack, at home. An elder son, Newell, was killed in action in France in 1918. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Halloran of Sarnia, and Mrs. Lowery, Aylmer, and two brothers, Thomas Hastings of Enniskillen township and I. J. Hastings, of Watford. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon, with service in St. James Church, Brooke, at 2:30. Rev. J. H. Hosford, rector, will officiate.

AGED WARWICK RESIDENT 88 YEARS ON SAME FARM

Death of Miss Margaret Newell Leaves One Sister as Survivor of Large Pioneer Family. Miss Margaret Newell, a lifelong resident of the 6th line, east of Watford, passed away last Thursday at the age of 88 years. Miss Newell, who reached her 88th birthday the last day of August, was born in Malahide township, Elgin County, and came to the 6th line when only seven months old, with her pioneer parents, John and Nancy Newell, of whom she was the fourth daughter. She has lived throughout her long lifetime at the family homestead with her sister, Miss Emma, who is now the last survivor. Deceased are three sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Jane Kadey, Mrs. Mary Hastings, Miss Anne Newell, Isaac Newell Sr., and Thomas Newell. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon with service in St. James’ Anglican church, where she was for many years an active member of the church and Sunday School. The rector, Rev. J.H. Hosford, officiated, and interment was in St. James’ churchyard. The pallbearers were Isaac Hastings, Watford; Borden Hastings, Guelph; Isaac Newell, Sarnia; Claude Newell, Windsor; Malcolm Gillespie, Thamesville; and Clifford Lucas, a Warwick neighbor. Relatives and friends were present from Toledo, Detroit, Windsor, Thamesville, Sarnia, Guelph, Alvinston and Strathroy.

Miss Emma Newell, a life-long resident of the 6th line, and last surviving member of the pioneer family of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Newell, passed away on Monday at the Parker Nursing Home, in her 89th year. Throughout her lifetime she was a faithful member of St. James church. The body rested at Harper Funeral Home, and service was conducted in St. James on Wednesday afternoon by Rev. H. R. Montgomery. Pallbearers were Clifford Lucas, Harold Greer, Clare Logan, 6th line; Borden Hastings, Clarence Bell, and Claude Newell, Windsor.

After a short illness there passed peacefully away on Friday, June 9th, probably the oldest resident of this part of Ontario, in the person of Mrs. Thomas Foster of Metcalfe who had passed her 103rd birthday. She was a native of Ireland, being born in Monaghan County in 1819. Her maiden name was Margaret Whitcraft and she was married in Ireland to the late Thomas Foster. Several years afterwards she came to Canada settling with her husband in Hog’s Hollow, Little York, now part of the city of Toronto, coming to Metcalfe about 70 years ago, when the township was largely bush. She underwent all the hardships peculiar to a pioneer life in the early days of Ontario. Her husband predeceased her in 1876 and she leaves one daughter, Mrs. J.W. Smith of Alvinston, and two sons, Isaac J., of Brooke and J.T., who lives on the homestead, also eleven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Another daughter, Mrs. James Patterson predeceased her. In her death we lose one of the grand old links which couples the past with the present. Mrs. Foster was devout Christian woman of sterling character and quiet and loving disposition and exerted a good influence upon all who were privileged to be her friends. She was a staunch member of the Church of England and in her younger days was identified with its activities and ever ready to give a helping hand to assist in its progress; and as long as she was able was a regular attendant at its services. As a neighbor she was kind and generous and her passing is deeply mourned by all who knew her. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon, the remains being laid beside those of her husband in St. James’ Cemetery, Brooke. It was largely attended, many old friends wishing to pay their last respects. The impressive service was held in St. James’ Church, conducted by Rev. H.R. Diehl, rector of Kerwood. The pallbearers were six grandsons, Wm. Patterson, Foster Patterson, Thomas Patterson, Leander Foster, Foster Smith, and Gordon Smith.

The death occurred on Thursday, Oct. 6, at the family residence, Dunsdale Farm, of a highly esteemed resident of Metcalfe, in the person of Margaret Jane Foster, beloved wife of James W. Patterson, in her 71st year. The deceased had been in failing health for some years and her death was not unlooked for. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her loss five sons and one daughter, viz., William, Foster and Isaac of Alvinston, Clarence on the old homestead, Thomas and Margaret at home, also her aged mother who is 103 years old, two brothers, Thomas and Isaac of Brooke, and one sisters, Mrs. J.W. Smith of Alvinston. Mrs. Patterson was of a kind and loving disposition and a good neighbor and when in health always ready and willing to help any good cause, and her many deeds of kindness coupled with her genial disposition won for her a host of friends. Her long illness was borne with true Christian fortitude. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon, and notwithstanding the inclement weather was very largely attended. The service, held in St. James’ church, Brooke, was conducted by Rev. H.R. Deihl, assisted by Rev. S.P. Irwin. Interment was made in St. James’ cemetery. The pallbearers were Foster, Gordon, and Roy Smith, James Haight, Leander Foster and Ben Patterson. The flower bearers were Misses Lefae and Doris Smith, Vera Patterson, Ethel Newell, Maggie Foster and Mrs. Leander Foster.

WILLIAM W. PATTERSON

William Wesley Patterson, former Brooke Twsp. farmer, and a resident of Erie St., Watford, since the death of Mrs. Patterson, 15 years ago, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home Tuesday morning, aged 81 years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Leonard Annett (Vera), of Alvinston, and Mrs. E. H. Dudley (Jean), of Windsor; also two brothers, Clarence of Watford, and Isaac of Brooke Twsp. The body rested at the J. N. Black Funeral Chapel, Alvinston, where service was conducted on Thursday afternoon, by Rev. A. W. Gardiner, of Alvinston United Church, with a nephew, Rev. Lester Patterson, of Chatham, assisting. Interment was in Alvinston cemetery, and pallbearers were John Caley and Milton Williamson, of Watford, Wesley Werden, Chester and Clinton Armstrong, of South Brooke, and Wm. McVicar, of Alvinston.

FOSTER PATTERSON

Mr. Foster Irwin Patterson, a lifelong resident of Brooke Twsp., passed away on Tuesday at his home in Alvinston, in his 79^th year. Mr. Patterson was born and raised on the Brooke-Warwick townline east of Watford, but moved to south Brooke as a young man, and farmed there until his retirement to Alvinston a few years ago. Surviving are his widow, formerly Chrisite M. McLean and a family of two daughters and five sons: Mrs. W. Lightfoot (Grace), Brooke; Mrs. Rae Armstrong (Donna), Corunna; Neil, James, Miles, Rae and Raymond, Brooke Twsp.; also three brothers, William and Clarence, Watford, and Isaac of Brooke Twsp. The body rested at the family home, and service will be conducted this Friday afternoon at two at the J. N. Black funeral chapel, with interment in Alvinston cemetery.

CLARENCE W. PATTERSON

Clarence W. Patterson, 78, a lifelong resident of Metcalfe township until he moved to Watford five years ago, collapsed and died in a sudden coronary at his home on Huron St. early Saturday evening. Surviving are his widow, formerly Annie L. Freer, and a family of one daughter and two sons, Mrs. Earl Chambers (Mary) of Windsor, Rev. Lester Patterson, of Woodstock, and Clare on the home farm in Metcalfe; also one surviving brother, Isaac Patterson, of Alvinston. The body rested at Harper Funeral Home, where service was conducted on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Robert Mills, of Trinity Anglican Church, with interment in St. James Church cemetery, Brooke. Pallbearers were nephews: Raymond, Morris, Neil and James Patterson, Orville Tedball and Henry Freer.

FOSTER SMITH

Foster W. Smith, 64, well-known Inwood district farmer, died at his home in Brooke township on Monday of last week after an illness of two days. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John W. Smith, and lived most of his live in the community. He was raised on the Duncan farm west of Watford and moved to Inwood district with his parents as a child. As a church worker in Inwood United, he took a leading part in all its organizations. He was also the senior elder of the church. He was a past master of Inwood Masonic Lodge and past first principal and Scribe E. Of Vimy Royal Arch Chapter, Inwood; a past county master of the Orange Lodge; a director of the Brooke Municipal Telephone System for many years, and a school trustee. Surviving are his wife, two daughters; Mrs. P. Darocher, Windsor; Donna, at home; two sons, Douglas, at home, and Royden, Inwood. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon under Masonic auspices, at Inwood United Church, the service being conducted by Rev. W.P. Newman, Inwood. Interment was in Alvinston cemetery.

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ISAAC FOSTER

Isaac Foster, well known farmer of the 6th line east, died suddenly at his home on 27 sideroad this (Thursday) afternoon, after suffering a severe heart attack about 2:30 p.m. Mr. Foster, who was about 75 years of age, had resided alone since the death of Mrs. Foster about two years ago, and when seized with a severe heart attack, was able to telephone his doctor for aid. He lived only about one hour. Surviving are one son, Leonard, on the homestead, and one daughter, Mrs. Peter Munro, of Glencoe district.

Leander Gordon Foster passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 20, 1975, in his 80th year, in Strathroy Middlesex Hospital. He was the husband of Mabel Logan and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Currie McVicar (Doris) and three grandchildren, as well as four great grandchildren. The funeral service was held at the Harper Funeral Home on Saturday, March 22, at 2 p.m. with interment in St. James Cemetery, Brooke township. The following people served as pallbearers: Clayton Davidson, Winston Sifton, Clare Patterson, Clare Cran, Melvin Squires, Ross Saunders. Rev. Root officiated for the service.

JOHN THOMAS FOSTER

The entire community was shocked to learn of the sudden death of Sunday afternoon of Mrs. Harry Hollingsworth of Huron Street, Watford. With her husband and family, she had motored for an afternoon visit at the home of Mr. Samuel Kerr, Sarnia Townline, and within an hour of their arrival, suddenly collapsed from heart trouble and expired also immediately. Mrs. Hollingsworth had not been in the best of health, but had appeared to be improving steadily, and such a sudden passing was a distinct shock to the bereaved family. Besides her sorrowing husband she leaves a family of three sons, Cecil, Keith and Carman, the youngest of whom is only nine years of age. Mrs. Hollingsworth before her marriage was Cora Lena Craig, a daughter of the late James Craig, one of Watford’s earliest settlers, and she was the last surviving member of the family. The funeral, which was held from the family residence on Huron Street on Tuesday afternoon was very largely attended by relatives and sympathizing friends of the community. Service was conducted by Rev. S. J. Thompson, pastor of Erie St. United Church, of which deceased had been a devout member for many years, assisted by Rev. S. Quinn. Interment was made in Watford cemetery, the pallbearers being five brothers of the bereaved husband: Gordon, Russell, Clarence, Roy, and William Hollingsworth, and Mr. Samuel Kerr, Sarnia Townline south.

WHITCROFT - Blake, at Parkwood Hospital, on Saturday, September 3, 1994, Blake L. Whitcroft of London in his 91^st year. Beloved husband of the late Viola Whittaker and the late Dorothy Williams. Loving father of Harvey and his wife Betty of Red Bay and Darrel of London. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Thom and his wife Mary Lou, Peter, Diane and Douglas, and two great grandchildren. He is survived by two sisters Dorothy Hudson and Maude Clifford. He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews and many friends. Visitation at Carrothers Funeral Home, 843 Dundas St., Tuesday morning from 10 o’clock, followed by the funeral service at 11 o’clock. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. A Masonic service was conducted Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. by the Acadia Lodge #580. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

At London Health Sciences Centre, on Wednesday January 26, 2000, Darrel Loughland Whitcroft of London in his 59^th year. Dear father of Douglas Whitcroft of Toronto, dear brother of Harvey Whitcroft of Wiarton, dear cousin of Jack and Thelma Hudson of St. Thomas. Dear companion of Judy McCarty of London. Predeceased by his parents Blake and Dorothy Whitcroft. A memorial service will be held at the Evans Chapel, Furtney Funeral Homes, 648 Hamilton Road, on Saturday January 29^th at 1 p.m. with Rev. Farquhar MacKinnon officiating. Visitation 12 to 1 pm on Saturday. Cremation has taken place at Woodland Crematorium. Friends who wish may made donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Darrel Whitcroft.

THOMAS NEWELL

The death occurred at noon on Friday of last week, at his residence, Huron Street, Watford, of Mr. Thos. Newell, beloved husband of Sarah Carson, in his 82nd year. Mr. Newell had been confined to his home for the past nine years, following injuries received when a team hof horses he was driving ran away, throwing him from the wagon. He had lived in Watford for many years, after retiring from the farm near Warwick village, where he had spent the most of his lifetime. Surviving are his widow, one son Claude, of Sandwich, and one daughter, Miss Anna, at home. Two sons pre-deceased him: Gunne Newell enlisted at Watford with his brother, Claude, in the 1st Canadian contingent in August, 1914, and was killed in action in France in 1915; Arthur, was killed in a highway accident near Chatham about five years ago. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon, with service at his late residence, being conducted by Rev. J.H. Hosford, rector of Trinity church, with interment in St. James church cemetery, Brooke. The pallbearers were Samuel and Chester McLellan, Sterling Saunders, I.J. Hastings, Melvin McCormick, all of Watford district, and I. Newell, of Pt. Edward. Friends and relatives were present from Thamesville, Mt. Brydges, Pt. Edward, Sarnia, Alvinston, Windsor, Paris, and Warwick.

ARTHUR NEWELL

Arthur W. Newell, well-known Watford citizen, died suddenly in Chatham General Hospital on Tuesday afternoon from injuries received in a motor tragedy which occurred five miles east of Tilbury about two o’clock. He died without regaining consciousness at 5:20 shortly after Mrs. Newell had arrived from Watford. Mr. Newell was a passenger in a light truck driven by Fred Perry of Windsor. They were headed towards the border, followed by Cecil Webb of Sandwich street, Ford City, driving alone in his car. The thrree men are employed by Merlo & Ray, contractors of Ford City, and were returning to the border from Watford. Proceeding in the opposite direction was the car owned by Mr. and Mrs. Shaw, and driven by their son John. According to the best information so far obtained, the driver of the light truck suddenly applied his brake. Webb’s car, following in the wake, struck it in the rear, sending the truck into the ditch. The car slewed sideways in the road, and collided with that driven by Shaw, the American tourist. The latter had applied his brake, causing his machine to slew, the two meeting broadside. The injured were rushed to the General Hospital. Mr. Newell was found to be suffering from a fractured skull, broken ribs and a pierced lung. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw sustained multiple bruises. Perry, the driver of the truck, escaped with injuries to his chest. He was not detained at the hospital. Webb and Shaw, drivers of the cars, were badly shaken, but not hurt. Dr. McPherson of Tilbury, and Dr. Coulter of Tilbury, attended the injured. Webb was detained by Traffic Officer Clark Russell on a reckless driving charge. His bail was fixed at $1,000. It is expected an inquest will be held. The funeral will be held in Watford this (Thursday) afternoon, service being conducted at the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Newell, Huron street, at two o’clock with interment in St. James’ cemetery, Brooke. L.O.L. 505 the Watford lodge of the Orange order, will have charge of the service. Besides his widow, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Newell, one brother, Claude, of Windsor, and one sister, Miss Anna, at home.  For many years Mr. Newell has resided on St. Clair street west, working as a teamster in this district, and during the pouring of concrete here on the London Road has been employed by Merlo, Merlo & Ray. He was accompanying the other two Merlo employees to the Border cities when the tragedy occurred.

MILITARY MEMORIAL SERVICE

In Commemoration of Color-Sergeant Newell of the St. Clair Borderers

Sunday last was a solemn and impressive day in the Village of Warwick, when the first military memorial service in this district was held in St. Mary’s church, attended by the Warwick Home Guard, in uniform, 50 strong, and many officers and men of the 27th Regt. The service was in commemoration of the death of Color-Sergeant Gunn Newell who died from wounds received in the battle of Langemarck. He is the first member of the St. Clair Borderes to meet death at the front. The service was held at 10:30, and although the church is a large one it could not hold one half of the immense crowd that had gathered to pay their last respects to a brave and efficient soldier and hero. A procession was formed by the Warwick Home Guard in charge of Sergt. Davies, of Watford, followed by the Orangemen of the district. Among the military men taking part in the procession were Lieut.-Col. Kelly, Lieut.-Col. Kenward, Capts. Irwin and McLaren, Lieuts. Connolly, Matthews, Brown, Osborne and Smyth, Watford; Capt. Waddell and Lieut. Campbell, of Petrolia; Capt. Smith, Forest; and Lieut. Williams, Arkona. The service was conducted by Rev. W. Murton Shore, rector of the parish, assisted by Rev. S.P. Irwin, recotr of Watford, and chaplain of the 27th Regt. It consisted of the burial service without the committal, and the special war prayers authorized by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Rev. W.M. Shore took for his text II Samuel 1:25-26, "How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle," "I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathon, ", and II Timothy 4:7, "I have fought the good fight". Mr. Shore spoke very feelingly of the dead soldier, saying that he knew Sergt. Newell would be in the van, as he was a soldier through and through. They would miss him in many ways, in church and in sports, for Sergt. Newell ws always prominent in all local activities. He had a high sense of duty and in giving his life for King and country it could be said "he had fought the good fight", he had finished his course, and henceforth there was laid up for him a crown of life". The Chaplain, Rev. S.P. Irwin, also made a touching address, in which he said that Sergt. Newell had brought peculiar honor to Lambton and the 27th Regt., as he ws the first one from this county to give his life in this world-wide war. The Chaplain trusted that other young men would be inspired to come forward and fill the gap caused by the taking away of one they mourned today. In conclusion, Mr. Irwin, on behalf of the officers, extended to the bereaved family their sincere sympathy. The late Sergt. Newell was 29 years old. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Newell, of Warwick village. He was a good citizen and an expert soldier and his death is deplored by the whole countryside. Deep and sincere sympathy is felt by all for his bereaved family.

Francis Claude Newell, brother of Mrs. Anna McKercher of Watford, and son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Newell, passed away suddenly from a coronary at his home in Windsor, on Thursday evening, December 19th. He was a veteran of World War I and had resided in Windsor for many years. His wife and sister are sole survivors. Service was conducted on Monday, December 23rd, at Anderson Funeral Home, Windsor, and burial was at Kingsville cemetery. Mrs. McKercher has remained in Windsor since her brother’s sudden death.

Anna Victoria (Newell) McKercher passed away in Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Thursday, February 17, 1983, in her 88th year. She was the wife of the late Arthur Edward McKercher and dear stepmother of Annette (Mrs. Don Heimrich) of Stratford, Eleanor (Mrs. Ivan Lucas) of Lambeth and Jack of Orangeville.Twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. Predeceased by brothers Arthur, Gunne, and Claude Newell. The funeral service was held at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, on Saturday afternoon with Rev. Hofland officiating. Interment was in Watford cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Rick and Larry Lucas, Doug Caley, Jamie Heimrich, Frank Little and Bob Hall.