Passing of
George Mitson
After a serious
illness of only seven days' duration, Mr. George Mitson, contractor
and well known citizen of Simcoe, passed away last Friday in his
65th year at his home, 104 Union Street.
Mr. Mitson was
born in Port Dover on 5 Jan 1856, and was the son of the late Samuel
and Lucy Mitson. He had been a citizen of Simcoe for 50 years, being
in business here most of that time. The cause of his death was heart
failure. For two or three years he had been poorly, but it was only
just recently that he started to fail rapidly.
The funeral
service was conducted last Monday at the house by Rev. D. A. Moir,
assisted by Rev. A. R. Farney and Rev. Mr. Chapman of Waterford.
Interment took place in Oakwood Cemetery. The pall-bearers were
Messrs. James, William, [Thomas], David, Samuel and Harry Mitson.
There were many beautiful floral tributes.
Deceased is
survived by his widow, Mrs. Cassel Mitson.
