Death
claims John Force
A
very familiar figure in this community passed away on Friday last,
in the person of Mr. John Force, the well-known market gardener, who
lived just south of town.
Mr. Force was born in
Colborne village, a son of he Norfolk pioneer Philip Force, and he
had lived her all his life.
He had reached his 74th
year, and until a few months since had enjoyed robust health and
great vigor.
Early in
the winter he was attacked with rheumatism and had since been
confined to his house.
From
a burly figure of 275 pounds he shrank to a weight of less than
half.
Finally
the disease struck his heart and he succumbed.
He
leaves to mourn his loss a widow and five children: -- Clarence and
Lorne, two sons at Leamington; Norman at home; Binn overseas, and
one daughter, Mrs. Bruce Layman of Sheffield.
