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Widespread regret will be felt at the death of Russell H. Emery, Reeve of East Flamboro, at his home in East Flamboro, Wednesday morning, August 24th, 1932, following a heart attack. He had not been ill and his death came as a great shock to his wife and family. Born in East Flamboro 50 years ago he had resided there all his life, was the eldest son of W. A. Emery and one of the most prominent fruit growers in the district. He took important part in the public life the county of Wentworth, was a councillor for many years, and was in turn deputy-reeve and reeve of East Flamboro, while in 1930 he was elected Warden of the county. He was member of Burlington Lodge, No. 165, A. F. & A. M., also No. 79, Lakeview Chapter of Burlington, Order of the Eastern Star, of which he was a past worthy patron. Besides his widow, Pansy, he is survived by two sons and two daughters; also one brother and two sisters. Harold, of Toronto; Mrs. Newman, of St. Catharines, and Mrs. Norman Harris, of Toronto. Mr. Emery was perhaps the first Canadian grower to export apples into South Africa. Many ago, hearing of the possibilities, some time after the Boer war, Mr. Emery arranged a large shipment and accompanied the shipment to Capetown. He found a ready market for Canadian fruit, and related many interesting incidents afterwards, of the kindly reception that he had received among the Boers, who were impressed with his enterprise. Only in two instances in the history of Wentworth county council have father and son been Wardens of the county. Russell Emery was warden in 1930 and his father in 1908. The late J. H. Dickenson and John Dickenson were, respectively, wardens, in 1916 and 1891. Deceased was president of the Wentworth Conservative association and a member of the executive of the Ontario Good Roads Association. He was a member of the Aldershot Bowling Club and was fond of hunting and fishing. Magistrate Vance, a former warden, paid tribute to Mr. Emery's remarkable ability in county administration and to his fine personal qualities. J. E. Peart, county clerk, also an ex-warden, spoke highly of Mr. Emery. Judge Carpenter and Sheriff Leeming Carr were shocked to hear of Mr. Emery's sudden death and spoke very highly of him. People of all walks of life attended the funeral of Russell H. Emery. Reeve of East Flamboro, which took place from his residence, Aldershot. on Friday afternoon, Aug. 26th. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in the district, and included members of Hamilton council, municipal councillors and county councillors of Wentworth, Lincoln and Halton, members of parliament and the Provincial legislature, and prominent Masons. Four ministers assisted in the service, these including Rev. S. B. Stokes, of East Plains United Church; Rev. J. W. Hunt, of Winona; Rev. E. Val. Tilton, of Burlington, and Rev. A. D. Higginson. Each in turn spoke in eulogistic terms of the life of the deceased, paving tribute to his untiring efforts on behalf of his fellow citizens, particularly those who had felt the pinch of hard times, and had been in need of a helping hand and a kindly word. Rev. Mr. Stokes recalled that Mr. Emery had given of his time and service ungrudgingly last winter to relief questions. Rev. Mr. Hunt referred to his long association with Mr. Emery in the fraternal life of the district, while Mr. Higginson read the scripture. The members of Burlington lodge. No. 165. A. F. & A. M., marched from the home to the cemetery in full regalia, and at the graveside the beautiful impressive Masonic burial service was conducted. Members of Lakeview Chapter, O. E. S. Burlington, of which the deceased was a past patron, were also In attendance. Pallbearers were: R. L. Scott. Walter Horne, H. T. Bowen, William Burrows, Frank Easterbrook and Geo. Filman, all close and devoted friends of Mr. Emery for many years. The floral tributes were very beautiful and it required five cars to convey the flowers to the cemetery. August 26, 1962 - Market Pioneer W. J. Emery, 48, dies at home. Burlington (son of Russell H. Emery) - A member of a pioneer Aldershot market gardening family, W. J. Emery, 48. died suddenly at his home. 163 Plains Road East, early today. Mr. Emery and his brother John operated Emery's market on Plains Road for many years, a charter member of the Aldershot Lions Club and had been active in its programs. MR. EMERY was a member of East Plains United Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Brenda and Janice, both at home; one brother, John R. of Plains Road; and two sisters, Mrs. William Burrows (Jean) and Mrs. Earl Hunsperger (Dorothy), both of Burlington. The body is at Kitching's funeral home in Waterdown. Service will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. with burial in Waterdown Cemetery. Photo of Russell H. Emery. Reeve of East Flamboro and former warden of Wentworth, and well-known fruit grower, who succumbed to heart attack at his home, on Wednesday morning, August 25, 1932.