On
Sunday the remains of the late Sidney Swanton, aged 63 years, were
brought here from Toronto General Hospital, where, after undergoing
an unsuccessful operation for cancer on Thursday, the deceased died
on Saturday.
The late Mr. Swanton had
been on the decline for onwards of six months, but his sudden death
came as a great shock to the community.
The late Mr. Swanton was a
prosperous farmer and a highly respected citizen of the township of
Townsend.
He is survived by a sorrowing widow,
one son, Clarence of St. Thomas,
one daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) Clendon Smith of Toronto,
one brother, William of Townsend, and three sisters: Mrs. Robt.
Clark of London, Mrs. Gray of Toronto, and Mrs. Blackmore of
Tillsonburg.
