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 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 13 Nov 1947, p. 6. Date of Event: 8 Nov 1947     The Rev. W.A. Wahlenbach officiated Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock in Trinity Lutheran Church, Hamilton, when, at a candle-light service, the marriage was solemnized of Alice Albertina, daughter of Mr. an Mrs. Charles W. Cooper, to Mr. Charles Henry Reiser of Grimsby, son of Mrs. Reiser and the ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 13 Nov 1947, p. 6. Date of Event: 8 Nov 1947     The United Church, Grimsby, was the scene of a quiet wedding on Saturday afternoon, when Harriet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Graham, became the bride of Mr. Robert William Cumming, son of Mrs. M. Cumming, Ottawa. The Rev. A.L. Griffith officiated. Given in marriage by her father, the bride …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 13 Nov 1947, p. 7. Date of Event: 9 Nov 1947     November 9th - To Lawrence and Mrs. Faulkner, Grimsby, a son....

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 13 Nov 1947, p. 7. Date of Event: 11 Nov 1947     November 11th - To Claude and Mrs. Roland, Beamsville, a son....

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 13 Nov 1947, p. 7. Date of Event: 10 Nov 1947     Arthur S. Walker, lifelong resident of this district, died at his home on the Ridge Road, North Grimsby Township, Monday, after a lingering illness. In his 72nd year, he was born in North Grimsby on July 2, 1876, a son of the late Frank and Emma Jane Cline Walker, and …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 2 Jan 1947, p. 1,8. Date of Event: 26 Dec 1946     Away back in 1900 there came into Grimsby a young Scotsman by the name of James Aitchison who opened up a tailoring business in the building that is now the Russ Apartments, next to the Roxy Theatre. From that little tailor shop developed one of the most prominent and successful …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 24 Dec 1947, p. 5. Date of Event: Dec 1947     Funeral services for the late James Hurd were conducted by Rev. Father B.A. O'Donnell in St. Joseph's R.C. Church on Wednesday morning last. Interment was in Queen's Lawn Cemetery. Casket bearers were John and James Hurd, Walter Smith and Andrew Tapizna....

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 24 Dec 1947, p. 5. Date of Event: Dec 1947     Funeral services for the late Edward Laidman were held at the Stonehouse Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon last with Rev. Leonard A. Griffith officiating. Interment was in Queen's Lawn Cemetery. Casket bearers were John and David Woodcock, Ray Thompson, Frank Russell, Jack Stewart, Lorne ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 24 Dec 1947, p. 5. Date of Event: 22 Dec 1947     George William Ofield, Ancaster, died Monday at his residence. Born in Grimsby, he operated his greenhouse in Ancaster and served in the First War. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Ofield of Grimsby. Surviving are three brothers,Orland and Stanley, of Hamilton, and Leslie of ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 24 Dec 1947, p. 5. Date of Event: 17 Dec 1947     Following a short illness, Rupert Charles Duffield, Paton Street, Grimsby, died Wednesday last at Hamilton General Hospital, in his 60th year. Born in Mount Forest on September 4, 1888, he had been a resident here for several years and an employee of Firestone Rubber Co. His wife, the former ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 18 Dec 1947, p. 23. Date of Event: 19 Dec 1946     In fond remembrance of our dear Dad, H. Coate, who was called home one year ago, Dec. 19th, 1946...Lovingly remembered always by daughter and son-in-law, Amelia and Mike....

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 18 Dec 1947, p. 24. Date of Event: 22 Dec 1947     Next Monday, December 22nd, Charles L. and Mrs. Pottruff, 26 Murray Street, will celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary. Mrs. Pottruff was the former Anna Lillian Whaley, and the wedding ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents in Ancaster Township, with Rev.E.J. Clark, of the ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 18 Dec 1947, p. 24. Date of Event: 9 Dec 1947     At Belleville Hospital on Tuesday, December 9th, 1947, to Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Milne, of Frankford, formerly of Grimsby, a son....

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 18 Dec 1947, p. 30. Date of Event: 14 Dec 1947     In failing health for the last year, Annis Elmer Teeft, husband of Annie Lennox, died at his home in Gainsboro Township on Sunday in his 68th year. Born in Caistor Township, son of the late James and Elizabeth Teeft, he lived most of his life in this district except for …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 18 Dec 1947, p. 30. Date of Event: 15 Dec 1947     James Joseph Hurd, one of North Grimsby Township's oldest farmers died at his home early on Monday in his 83rd year. Born at Mount Albion in April 1865, he had resided in this district for most of his life. He was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. His …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 18 Dec 1947, p. 30. Date of Event: 14 Dec 1947     A resident of Grimsby for the last 20 years, S. Edward Laidman died at his home, 18 Robinson St. North, on Sunday, in his 74th year. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Laidman, he was born in Binbrook Township on June 11, 1874, and farmed on the …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 18 Dec 1947, p. 30. Date of Event: 13 Dec 1947     An esteemed resident of Vineland Station for many years, John Thornton died at his home in Grimsby on Saturday after a brief illness. Born in Waterdown 72 years ago, he came to Vineland as a young man and for several years operated a fruit farm near Beamsville before accepting employment …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 18 Dec 1947, p. 30. Date of Event: 13 Dec 1947     Dora Evelyn Geddes, wife of William F. Geddes, Grimsby, died at the family residence, Main Street West, Saturday morning, December 13th, 1947, in her 75th year. Born on the farm in North Grimsby Township, settled by her great-grandfather, John Smith, in 1874, daughter of the late George and ...

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 6 Nov 1947, p. 1. Date of Event: 2 Nov 1947     If there is an iron man in Grimsby, then he is pictured above, Harry Holmes, for over 30 years fruit receiver at the Robinson street factory of the Canadian Canners. He celebrated his 77th birthday on Sunday and is still one of the most active men in Grimsby and goes …

 appeared in Grimsby Independent, 6 Nov 1947, p. 1. Date of Event: 30 Oct 1947     Dr. A. Gregor Smith passes suddenly - A resident of Grimsby for the last 2 years, Dr. Andrew Gregor Smith died suddenly Thursday at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Grimsby Beach, after a brief illness. In his 69th year, Dr. Smith was born in Peel Country. He had been a dentist …