The sudden death of Mr. Albert Edward Evans of Hamilton,
formerly of Simcoe and Haldimand county, was learned with regret
early this week by his many friends.
A native of Haldimand, he was a farmer for a number of years,
and came to Simcoe more than 20 years ago. He made his home on
John street, and later built the house now occupied by Mr. Ashton
Somers.
He became a real estate dealer, and one purchase made by him
was the big Tillson mansion in Tillsonburg. For some years past he
has been a resident of Hamilton, but paid many visits each year to
Simcoe.
Deceased married Miss Edsall of Haldimand county, who survives.
To them were born two daughters, Ethel, Mrs. John Davis, and
Percie, both of whom have been dead for some years, and one son,
Harvey G. Evans of Simcoe.
The funeral was held on Tuesday at the family home, 99 Cannon
street, Hamilton, with Rev. S. Burnside Russell of Wesley United
church officiating. Upon the arrival of the cortege in Simcoe,
Rev. Harley C. Newcombe of Simcoe conducted the service at the
grave in the family plot, Oakwood cemetery.
The bearers were friends from Hamilton, Simcoe, and Haldimand
county: Bruce W. Whitside, Edward Marsaw, Hugh Baxter, John
Henning, Wallace Cooper and
Robert McCarter.
Many friends and relatives attended the obsequies, and a good
many floral tokens were sent in recognition of the high place he
had occupied in the esteem of many friends and relatives.
