Etc. -- Austin Bennett's 1921 Funeral
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A lightly edited partial transcription of the "Local Items" column on page 1 of 20 Jan 1921 issue of the Simcoe Reformer newspaper.

The funeral of the late Austin Bennett, who died at his home, 300 Norfolk Street North, 13 Jan 1921 in his 42nd year, was held Saturday afternoon to Oakwood Cemetery, and was in charge of the Great War Veterans.

The services were conducted by Rev. H. C. Newcombe. About 40 veterans followed the remains of their comrade to their last resting place, under the command of Major Rupert Simpson. The pallbearers were Capt. Slater, Lieut. Ira Miller, Lieut. J. F. Wark, Sergt. Arthur Mason, Pte. Wm. VanBrocklin and Pte. B. Atellaar.

Deceased enlisted with the 133rd Battalion. Whilst overseas he was gassed, which finally developed since his return into tuberculosis. Besides a sorrowing wife, there are two sons, aged 17 and 14 years, and one daughter, aged 12 years, to mourn his loss.

  
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