Joseph W. Winchell
A resident of Simcoe for the past
four years, Joseph William Winchell passed away at his home, 86 Brock
Street, on Friday, in his 77th year.
Mr. Winchell has been in failing
health for some time but had been confined to bed for only a week prior to
his death.
Born in Woodhouse Gore, deceased was
a son of the late William Winchell and Ann Elizabeth Stapleton.
He farmed near Norwich for many
years, retiring and moving to Simcoe four years old. He was a member of the
Baptist Church.
His first wife, formerly Nettie
Burgar, predeceased him 18 years ago.
Besides his wife, the former Mary
Eliza Vail, he is survived by a half-brother, Fred Wyckoff of Norwich.
Mr. Winchell rested at his late
residence until this morning. The funeral service being held at the Walsh
Funeral Home this afternoon at 2;30 o'clock. Rev. Gordon V. Crofoot of First
Baptist Church, is in charge of the service. Interment is being made in
Oakwood Cemetery.
