Pope, Walter A. (Died)

The death occurred at his home, 32 Connaught avenue south, on Wednesday morning, after a lengthy illness of Walter A. Pope, well known to Legion members in the Grimsby district. He was born in England 49 years ago and has been a resident of Hamilton for 27 years. He was a valued employee of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. and for 22 years was a departmental manager. He served overseas in the First Great War from 1914-18 with the 18th Batt., and was the winner of the Military Medal. He was a member of the 18th Bn. Veterans' Association. Surviving are his wife, the former Catherine House of Grimsby and one son, William; two brothers and two sisters in England. Remains are resting at the J.B. Marlatt Funeral Home,615 Main street east, Hamilton, where services will be held on Friday afternoon at 2:30. Interment in Queen's Lawn cemetery, Grimsby.