Etc. -- Frederick Riach's 1916 obituary
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A transcription of a page 1 article in the 5 Oct 1916 Simcoe Reformer newspaper. 
[Paragraph breaks inserted by the transcriber, the source being a single paragraph]

Death of Frederich Riach

Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Frederick Riach died at the home of his son, Alfred Riach, in South Norwich, about four miles northwest of Delhi, in his 77th year, on Sunday, September 24.

Deceased had been a robust man until two years ago.

He was a son of the late John Riach, and was born in the Township of Windham.

He is among the oldest pioneers of Norfolk, living all his life in the county.

In 1860, he was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Stirtzinger, who predeceased him about twenty years ago.

He was one of the early members of the Delhi Methodist Church.

He leaves five sons, namely, Oran of Tillsonburg; Rufus of Windham; Hamilton and Clarence of Wheatley, and Albert at home; also four daughters, Mrs. W. E. Wright, and Miss Norena Riach of Windsor, and Misses Leah and Etha at home.

 
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