A Large
Funeral
The funeral of the
late Wor. Bro. Gilbert Wells, P.D.D.G.M., was held in Simcoe on Thursday
afternoon last.
A short
service was conducted at the house by Rev. D. Dack, after which the
members of the Masonic Order marched from the lodge room to the house
and conducted services.
The
procession of masons was the largest ever witnessed in Norfolk County.
The 39th Band led the procession, followed by the members of the Blue
Lodge from Simcoe, Waterford, Port Dover, Port Rowan, Delhi,
Tillsonburg, and Scotland. Next came the members of the chapter followed
by the officers of the Norfolk Lodge.
....
Mr.
Gilbert Wells died about nine o'clock Monday night...
....
The
deceased was born in [Simcoe] 60 years ago and has always lived here. He
was a member of one of Simcoe's most respected families, and he himself
was one of our most esteemed citizens. He was bailiff of the First
Division Court and an active Mason who had attained distinction in the
craft having been W. M. of Norfolk Lodge and D.D.G.M. of Wilson
district.
