Death of John
Anderson
Mr. John Anderson of
Townsend died in Brantford Hospital on Thursday of last week, aged
77 years. He was born in Brant County in 1844 but lived nearly all
his life in Townsend, and on John street for 47 years.
A widow, three sons and
three daughters survive. They are John F., and Raymnd E., of
Townsend; Dr. Cecil F. of Simcoe; Erie at home; Mrs. E. W. Gray of
Los Angeles; and Mrs. Geo. Arnold of Townsend.
AHe was a member of the
Masons, Odd Fellows, Foresters and Orangemen and for many years a
very regular attendant at the lodges. There was always a kindly
handshake for his brethren.
He was a man of generous
impulses, and never forgot the hospitable ways of the pioneer. The
stranger, even though a beggar, never failed to find shelter and
food if he sought it at his hands, and he was at home by the bedside
of the sick and delighted in all kinds of neighborly offices. He had
borne adversity bravely and enjoyed prosperity quietly.
The funeral service was
conducted by his pastor, Rev. L. H. Vail, on Sunday afternoon in the
Baptist Church. The building was filled to overflowing by the large
audience who came from far and near to pay their last tribute of
respect. The Masonic service was conducted at both the house and
grave by the members of Waterford Lodge No. 113, A.F.&A.M. Out
of respect for the belove deceased brother there was a very large
gathering of the order.
