Well
known Resident of Charlotteville Had
Almost Attainted Age of 88 Years
Mr. Wm. Guiler, a prominent
figure in Charlotteville affairs for over half a century, passed away at
his home in that township, a short distance south and west of Vittoria
on Monday.
Had he survived until the 25th
of this month, he would have celebrated his eighty-eighth birthday.
Mr. Guiler was born in Ireland
and came to Charlotteville when ten years of age, and he has always
resided in the township. He was a staunch Presbyterian and in politics
held strenuous Liberal views. Until old age and failing sight
incapitated him, his burly figure was a familiar one at all Liberal
gatherings.
He is survived by his widow, who
was a Miss Janet Hunter before her marriage 58 years ago, and four sons
and one daughter. The latter, Miss Maggie, lived at home with her
parents. The sons are John, William H., and Charles of Charlotteville
and Thomas of Jarvis.
The funeral too place yesterday
afternoon, interment being in the Presbyterian cemetery at Vittoria.
