Hagersville: Mr. W.
W. Jennings passed away on Monday, September 3rd, at his home on Howard
Street. He had been in ill health during the past few months.
Mr.
Jennings, who was in his 73rd year, has been an esteemed and valuable
resident of Hagersville for a good number of years and his death will be
greatly regretted.
The remains were conveyed from Linn's Funeral Parlors on Thursday
afternoon to the United church where the funeral service was held at 2
o'clock and was very largely attended. Rev. M. J. Aiken preached the
service.
The late Mr. Jennings had been an insurance agent in town for a
goodly number of years.
Mrs. Jennings predeceased him less than a year ago. He leaves two
daughters, Mrs. (Dr.) Lindsay, St. Catharines, and Irene Jennings of
Toronto; also two sons, Dr. Harry Jennings of British Columbia, and
Ward Jennings at home. One daughter, Grace Jennings, R.N., predeceased
him about five years ago.
The pall-bearers were all members of the high school board of which
Mr. Jennings was secretary-treasurer and were: Dr. J. F. McCracken,
Dr. R. G. Hyde, D. N. Almas, James Laidlaw, Roy Winger and William
Hobbs.
The abundance of flowers were very beautiful including a wreath
from Simcoe I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 161.
