The remains of the late E.
G. Christie, aged 77 years,
who died in St. Thomas, Friday, 6 Sep 1918, arrived
here Sunday at 1.40 p.m.
The funeral took place
Monday at 2.30 p.m. from the residence of T. C. Savage.
The deceased was born in
England, and came to this country 68 years ago.
In the course of time he
carried on a carriage trimming business in Waterford and was later
on engaged in the hardware business.
During late years, he spent
some time in Saginaw, Michigan, and for the past seven years or so
lived
in Seattle, Washington.
In June he was feeling very
poorly and came to
St. Thomas.
He is survived by a widow
and five daughters:
Mrs. W. G. Rupp and Mrs. J. Campbell of St. Thomas, Mrs. W. Gardner
of Waterford, and
Miss Mary Christie of London, and two sons,
Alex and Edmund of Seattle, Washington. He has also one brother
living, Mr. James Christie of Brantford.
To these and other sorrowing
relatives the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends is
extended.
The funeral was conducted by
the Rev. E. R. Fitch, assisted by Rev. J. B. Moore, and also by the
officers
of Wilson Lodge No. 112, A.F. and A.M., of which the deceased was
one of the oldest members.
Those from a distance were:
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Rupp and
Mr. and Mrs. J. Campbell of St. Thomas;
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gardner, Mrs. John Christie Sr., Mrs. Jas.
Christie and Mrs. Robinson of Brantford;
Mr. Ed Lee of Jarvis; Mrs. G. W. Lee,
Mrs. Guy Marston and Mr. Geo. Lee of Simcoe;
Mrs. E. G. Christie and daughter of Brantford,
Interment took place in
Greenwood Cemetery.
