Simcoe Man
dies during visit
St. Thomas, Aug. 27 --
William Henry Wilkinson, a resident of Simcoe, died Friday morning
while on a visit with his son, Wm. B. Wilkinson, 31 Kairns street,
St. Thomas., after a brief illness, aged 74.
Deceased is survived by two
sons and one daughter, Mrs. M. C. Durance of New York city, Fred. G.
of Erie, Pa., and William H. [sic], city. A brother, Peter E.
Wilkinson of Bay City, Mich., who has been absent for about 50
years, unexpectedly called on his brother recently. Mr. Wilkinson
was born in Waterford and had been a resident of Simcoe for many
years.
The remains were taken to
Simcoe on Saturday morning at 5.50 via G.T.R. A memorial service
will be held this evening at 8 o'clock by the Rev. P. N. Harding,
rector of St. John's church.
