Death
of Mrs. J. H. Butler
After an illness extending
over 18 months from goitre and heart trouble, and after all that
medical skill and loving hands could do for the alleviation of her
suffering,
Mary Jane Catherwood, beloved wife of Mr. J. H. Butler, passed
away at the family home, 83 Colborne Street South, on Sunday
morning, 25 Jul 1920 at 7 o'clock.
Deceased was born in
Walpole, Haldimand County, 4 Sep 1863, and was in her 57th year.
Besides the sorrowing
husband, there are left to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and
loving mother, three daughters and a son:
Mrs. Vernon Potts, Glen Rock, Wyoming,
Mrs. Jesse Firby, Simcoe,
Miss Gladys at home, and
Gordon J., Simcoe.
Harold,
the youngest son, died 11 Oct 1918 in a Toronto hospital, from
pneumonia, developing from influenza, whilst in training as a
member of the Royal Flying Arm, from the shock of which his mother
never fully recovered.
The funeral was held
Tuesday afternoon to Oakwood Cemetery, the services at the home
and graveside being in charge of Rev. H. C. Newcombe, of whose
church deceased had been a willing and zealous worker.
Many were the friends that
attended the service at the house to pay their last respects. The
pallbearers were: Robert Catherwood and Thomas Catherwood
(brothers), Adam Gow and John Bresette (brothers-in-law), Robert
Catherwood (cousin), and Geo. Butler.
Besides the floral
tributes from the family, the following sent beautiful offerings:
Mr. George Butler
Mr. James Butler and family
Mr. Reg Mawhinney
Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Ross
Mr. and Mrs. A. Gow
Mr. Roy Thompson and daughter
Mr. Thos. Catherwood
Mr. H. W. Park and daughter
Mr. and Mrs. Hill
Home Circle, I.O.O.F., and
staff of Simcoe telephone office.
Friends from a distance
who attended the funeral were:
Mr. & Mrs. John Bresette of Middleport
Mr. & Mrs. Robt. Catherwood of Hagersville
Mrs. Jas. Cowan of Hagersville
Mr. & Mrs. A. Gow and daughter of Paris
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Catherwood of Walpole
Mrs. Dukesbury of Hagersville
Mr. & Mrs. John Catherwood of Onedia
Mrs. Henry & Mrs. James Lang of Hamilton
Mrs. George Culp of Hamilton
Mrs. Bruce Innes and
Mrs. Robt. Innes of Buffalo
Miss Estella Bresette of Paris
Mr. & Mrs. R. Catherwood & daughter of Port Colborne
Mr. & Mrs. Thos. Catherwood of Dundurn
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Ross of Port Dover
Miss Myrtle Tait of Port Dover
R. Mawhinney of Delhi and
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Butler.
