Death of
Mr. Geo. Hayward.
Mr. Geo. Hayward, familiarly known as "Daddy," died
at his home in this place on Saturday morning, after an illness of
several weeks.
He came to Waterford in 1873 and assisted in the construction
of the Canada Southern Railway. His son, Fred, also came with him
and assisted on the new road. Mrs. Hayward and family followed a
year after.
For years "Daddy" worked for the Canada Southern. He
will be remembered by hundred of ex-pupils of the high school,
where he was janitor for years.
Mr. and Mrs. Hayward were married 63 years ago and nine
children were born to them, three of which are living, Mrs. Hearn,
Fred of Brantford, and Lewis of Chicago.
Mr. Hayward was a member of Trinity church in this place and
the funeral service on Tuesday afternoon was conducted by his
pastor, Rev. Ward. The funeral was largely attended by his many
friends, whose sympathy is extended to the bereaved widow and
family. There were many beautiful floral offerings, tokens of the
high esteem in which deceased was held.
