Port Rowan
By the death of Charles B.
Killmaster, which occurred in a London hospital last Saturday, Port
Rowan suffered a distinct loss. My Killmaster was in the prime of
young manhood, being [33] years old, energetic and endowed with
exceptional business ability.
He was the youngest son of
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Killmaster, and was born in this village. Upon
finishing his course in our high school, he entered his father's
private bank, where he became proficient in that business, and a few
years ago became a partner with his father.
About a year ago he was
compelled through illness to retire and take treatment in the
hospital in London for anaemia. The treatment was successful and his
return home gave great satisfaction to the whole village. The
improvement in his health however was only temporary, and about
three weeks ago he again entered the hospital for further treatment
only to find that the very best medical aid that could be procured
proved of no avail, and he passed away as stated above.
Mr. Killmaster was a member
of the Baptist Church, an official and leading member of the choir.
He possessed a fine baritone voice, the use of which was a pleasure
to himself and a still greater pleasure to those who listened to his
singing.
The remains arrived here by
train on Monday night accompanied by his sister, Miss Killmaster and
her friend, Miss Nettie Mabee, and were taken to the home of his
parents. Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother, F. G.
Killmaster of Regina, who was unable to be present, and one sister,
Miss Jennette Killmaster of Brantford, who was with him when he
died. The bereaved family has the sincere sympathy of the village
upon their sad loss.
The funeral was held on
Tuesday under the auspices of the A.F. and A.M., from the home. The
pallbearers were
J. H. Procunier, C. S. Buck, N. R. White, and T. D. Pierce. The
services were conducted by Rev. J. M. Smith of the Baptist Church.
Interment took place in Bayview Cemetery.
