Harry Weston
dies after long illness
The death occurred in Simcoe
on Tuesday, December 26th, following an illness of several weeks of
Henry (Harry) Albert Weston, better known as "Deac" Weston
in his 67th year.
He was one of Simcoe's highly
esteemed citizens and was for many years engaged in concrete pavement
work, being proprietor of the Maple Leaf Paving Company which laid the
bulk of Simcoe's sidewalks as well as those in many other
municipalities.
Mr. Weston was born in Simcoe
on February 26, 1867 and was the youngest son of the late Richard W.
and Elizabeth Weston.
He was a lifelong resident of
Simcoe, a member of Simcoe Lodge No. 161, I.O.O.F. and of
Norfolk Lodge No 10, A.F. and A.M., as well as a member of St. James
United Church.
Besides his wife, Pearl, who
was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Howey of Waterford, one
son Roy, and one daughter Eleanor, survive, along with a stepdaughter,
Miss Helen Grass at home and a stepson, William Grass also of Simcoe.
Two sisters also remain, Miss E. J. Weston, Simcoe, and Mrs. O. W.
Scott, Vittoria.
The funeral was conducted from
the family residence, 92 Head St., Simcoe, on Friday, December 29th at
2.30 pm. with Rev. G. K. Bradshaw officiating. Interment was made in
Oakwood Cemetery, Simcoe.
