Aldershot Tweedsmuir Histories, Volume 2 [of 2 vols.], p. 118

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Clipping: MONDAY APRIL 21 1952 A. R. Lancefield's High Qualities Noted At Burial A gathering of friends and longtime associates filled MacNeill Memorial Church Saturday afternoon for the simple funeral service which marked the passing of Allan R. Lancefield, prominent for many years in the business life of this city. The Rev. W. T. Stevens, minister of the church, conducted the service: the Rev. Dr. F. W. Waters, McMaster University, led in prayer and pronounced the benediction. There was no formal eulogy, but reference was made in the prayer to Mr. Lancefield's high qualities of character in both his personal and business life, and to his services to the church and the community. Honorary pallbearers were Mayor Lloyd D. Jackson, Dr. George P. Gilmour, president of McMaster University, W. H. Cooper, Peter Gordon, Stuaart H. Lees, Dr. J. A. Simpson. H. D. Thomas, E. G. Wray. Active pallbearers were R. W. Bradley, Paul Fisher, Ewart Dixon, Harvey Patterson, E. J. Ellis, G. T. Inch, Q.C. Interment took place in Woodland Cemetery. Celebrate Anniversaries Held Tea Clipping and photo of: Retired Aldershot farmer, Mr. Florindo DeLuca, 76, died suddenly Saturday, April 13, at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital. Mr. DeLuca resided at 21 Plains Rd. East and for 45 years conducted a market garden business in the area. For years he was a familiar figure on the Hamilton market. Born in Italy, he came to Canada in 1903 where he worked in Hamilton for Linkert Bakery. He returned to Italy, married and worked on his family's large farm there. He retained fond memories of this country, and before World War I came to Canada once more, with his wife and family. For some years he farmed rented Gallagher property and then purchased land surrounding the present home from Mr. George Filman. For 34 years he farmed there Surviving Mr. DeLuca are his wife, the former Rosalinda Cupido, his son Joseph and his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Robinson (Mary), Church, Aldershot, with burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Aldershot Cemetery Professional soldiers like these fought the Iroquois to save Canada (New France) for France. Clipping and Photo of: Mr. and Mrs. William Brimmacombe - Wright Clipping and Photo of: HIGHLY RESPECTED SISTERS - Miss Rhoda Bell, left, and her sister, Miss Mary Bell. Reg. N. are daughters of the late William Bell, who introduced the growing of strawberries in Ontario, and, it is believed, in Canada, at Campbell's Corners. Now residing in Burlington, they formerly lived in the home now occupied by Dr. W. J. Deadman and Mrs. Deadman. Miss Mary Bell, who was 89 years of age in January, is an ardent gardener. Oldest Resident Dies Mar 1, 1962 One of Burlington's oldest residents died Sunday in her one hundredth year. Miss Mary Bell, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Bell, died at her residence, 418 Burlington Avenue. Miss Bell was a graduate nurse of Grace Hospital, Toronto. Funeral services were held Tuesday. She was buried at East Plains United Cemetery. Aldershot Loses Valuable Citizen The sympathy of the Aldershot Community is extended to Mrs. John O'Brien and her family in their recent bereavement. Mr. O'Brien was a faithful and devoted servant of the community, during his 35 years' residence, serving as a member of the East Flamboro [Flamborough] Township council for 7 years and as Deputy Reeve for the last two years.

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