Deaths
Caused by Flu
Mike Matthews
The funeral of the late
Michael Matthews, aged 25 years, took place on Friday, 18 Oct
1918, from his late residence in Waterford to Greenwood Cemetery.
"Mike" as
everyone called him, went overseas as a sergeant in the 133rd
Norfolk Battalion. After further training he went to France and
was wounded at Vimy Ridge on 9 Apr 1917, the first engagement in
which he took part.
He spent a considerable
time in the hospital in England and retruned to Waterford last
fall, when he shortly afterwards got his discharge and since then
has been working his own place of
[
] in the village.
About a couple of weeks ago
he was smitten with the influenza, which developed into pneumonia,
and in spite of all that could be done, succumbed to the
inevitable Wednesday 16 Oct 1918. "Mike" was a genial
character, well-liked by everyone.
He leaves a sorrowing
widow, a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. David Matthews, and
brothers Clarence of Waterford and Roy of St. Thomas, to mourn
their sad loss. Much sympathy is extended to these in the hour of
their sad bereavement. Rev. J. B. Moore conducted the service.
Edward Howey
The funeral took place on
20 Oct 1918 of the late David Edward Howey from the residence of
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Howey, to Greenwood
cemetery.
The deceased, who was in
his 26th year, was born in Waterford, where he has always resided.
During that time he had made a host of friends, being loved and
respected [by] all those who knew him.
He leaves to mourn their
loss his beloved wife and a young son of two years, father and
mother, one sister, Mrs. H. B. Grass of Aylmer; two brothers,
Arthur M. of Brantford and J. Berkley of Aylmer, who have the
sympathy of the entire community.
The pallbearers were
members of Waterford Lodge, I.O.O.F., No. 235, of which the
deceased was a member.
Among the numerous floral
offerings were: Wreath from I.O.O.F, sprays from wife and son,
father and mother, brother Arthur and family, Auntie Lily and
Uncle Will Cotton, Esther and Tom Cheevers, Mr. and Mrs. Bert
Pettit and Laurel, Mr. and Mrs. James Burns. The services were conducted
at the house and grave by the Rev. Elder Moore of the Waterford
Baptist church.
Stafford
Smith
The fourth [sic]
young man to be removed from our midst by the influenza is the
late Stafford Smith, in his 25th year, whose death after a short
illness took place at the home of his father, Main Street south,
on Sunday, 20 Oct 1918.
Stafford was the only child
or Mr. and Mrs. George Smith and leaves beside these, a sorrowing
widow and two small boys. Tho these sorrow stricken relatives the
sincere sympathy of their many friends is extended.
The funeral took place on
Tuesday at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. Earl Dale of Boston, assisted
by Revs. H. Caldwell and J. B. Moore. The floral tributes were beautiful. Interment took
place in Greenwood cemetery.
John Ammerman
The fifth [sic]
death from influenza was that of the late John Ammerman, Mechanic
street, which occurred Monday afternoon. Mr. Ammerman, who was in
his 67th year, and had not been feeling well for some time, was
unable to stand the ravages of the epidemic and passed away.
The deceased, who was born
in Beverley Township, Wentworth County, has been a resident of
Waterford for 50 years or more and was well-known and highly
respected.
A sorrowing widow, one
sister, Mrs. Zep. Sovereen of Belding, Mich., and two brothers, Albert of
Lynnville and Edward of Tonawanda, N.Y., survive to mourn their
sad loss. These have the sincere sympathy of our citizens.
The funeral took place on
Wednesday, Rev. Frank Anderson conducted the services. Interment
in Round Plains cemetery.
