There passed away on Sunday night
Mrs. William Almas, at her late residence, in her 59th year.
Deceased had been ailing for several
months with heart trouble, but bore her afflication with Christian
patience and fortitude. She was a consistant member of the Canada
Methodist church, and was an esteemed neighbor and friend, always
cheerful, loving and kind.
Deceased was the eldest daughter of
the late George Bates of Beamsville. The funeral services were conducted
by Revs. C. Hackett and M. Cotton, and were very largely attended.
She leaves to mourn her
departure a sorrow husband, five daughters and two sons, namely: Welby
Almas, Norwich; Mrs. Richard Tutt*, Kelvin; Mrs. George Mason, New
Durham; Mrs. Irwin Savage, Northfield; and Misses Bella and Maggie,
and Howard, at home, who have the sympathy of the whole community in
their sad bereavement.
The remains were laid to rest
in the Kelvin cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Abram Bates,
Beamsville, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hodgkins of Silverdale Station, and
William Bates of Hamilton,
attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. William Almas of Kelvin on
Wednesday.