Schwab, Mrs. William (née Wilson) (Died)

The sudden passing of Mrs. William Schwab at her home, 177 Main Street West, Saturday afternoon, following a heart attack came as a shock to the community. In her 73rd year, she was born in Grimsby on August 27, 1869, and had resided here all her life. Well known and respected throughout the community, she leaves to mourn besides her family a host of friends. She was the daughter of the late Edwin Wilson and Margaret Van Dyke Wilson, both of whom were also born here. Surviving, besides her husband, are two sons and one daughter: Fred Schwab, at home; Clifford Schwab, of Toronto; and Mrs. Edward Sullivan, Grimsby; also a brother, George H. Wilson, Toronto; and a sister, Mrs. Melissa Hayhoe, Grimsby.

Funeral services were held from her late home Tuesday afternoon with a large attendance of friends and many floral tributes. Services were conducted by Rev. J.A. Ballard and Rev. J.W. Watt. Interment was made in Queen's Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Arthur Parsonage, Arthur Hewson, Sidney Henley, William House, Andrew Cloughley and Harvey Wadge.