Many in this
country will learn with deep regret of the death on Tuesday afternoon
at three o'clock of Platt Wood Smith, who lived just outside Simcoe to
the north.
The late Mr. Smith has been
poorly for the last couple of years, but was not seriously ill until a
few weeks ago, when hardening of the arteries set in, which caused his
death. He was in his 85th year.
Deceased lived at lot 1, con.
13, Windham, where he took up his residence some 20 or 25 years ago,
when he moved from Townsend, near Rockford. He was born in Burford and
moved to Townsend with his parents when he was a boy, afterwards
taking up farming for himself.
While in Townsend he was an
active man in all public affairs of the township, being an ardent
politician and a loyal supporter of the Liberal party. Not seeking
honors for himself, he was a man who could be relied upon to lend
infulence to any commendable or worthy object.
He was a constant member of
the Methodist Church for something like sixty years, and in his time
has done a lot to help the work of the church, both by example and
percept. He has held responsbile positions in the government of his
church, and was a helpful advisor.
Mr. Smith lost his wife about
thirteen years ago, and his only daughter died shortly after their
coming to Windham to live. Three
sons, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive. The sons
are: Thomas of Rockford, Ansley of Detroit; and Cameron of Windham. J.
B. Smith of Walsingham is an elder brother.
The funeral will be held
Thursday afternoon at two o'clock to the Old Windham cemetery, the
services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Garnham.
