Toronto last week saw the
death of Alderman William Weir at his residence, High Park Avenue,
after a prolonged illness, which kept him practically confined to
his home since last July.
He was born in this county
in 1860, his father being Alexander Weir, who lived just west of
Nixon.
Deceased graduated from
the Simcoe High School, and lived in the township of
Charlotteville for a number of years, serving on the township
council for several years.
Going to Toronto he became
connected with the insurance and real estate business. He was
elected to the council in 1916, defeated in 1917, and elected
again this year.
He is survived by his
wife, a daughter and a son, who is in the naval service at
Halifax.
Mr. Weir was identified
with the Masons and the Orangemen.
His funeral was attended
by the members of the Toronto City Council as a body.
