BREMNER, Major W. F. D. - The community was shocked to learn on Tuesday of the death of Major W. F. D. Bremner who passed away early that morning at the P. M. Hospital at Windsor. Major Bremner was taken suddenly ill on Thursday and was removed to the P. M. Hospital where he underwent surgical treatment. But slight hope was given for his recovery and on Monday afternoon it could be seen that his condition was gradually growing worse, death following on Tuesday morning. Deceased was born at Halifax seventy-six years ago and was a son of the late Colonel J. J. and Mrs. Bremner. He was educated in the public schools in that city and in Dalhousie University, coming to Castle Frederick at Falmouth, formerly owned by the late Judge DeBarres and which property has been in the family for several generations. Major Bremner was from a young man interested in the military. His first service was with the North-West Mounted Police and he was active with the troops in the Riel Rebellion. During the Great War he was second in command of the 112th Batt. which he helped to recruit, went overseas and returned in 1917 to do special staff duty at Halifax. Deceased was a director of the Falmouth Fruit Co., and President of the N. S. Poultrymen's Association. He had for many years taken special interest in the raising of poultry, and few exhibitions at Halifax and elsewhere in this section of the Province that did not record a large number of prize winners in his name. Mrs. Bremner, who predeceased her husband two years was Miss Maria Bacon of Windsor. There survive one son, William Frederick DesBarres, at home, and one daughter Josephine, wife of R. B. O'Brien, Toronto, who was informed of her father's illness and who arrived here on Sunday night. One sister, Josephine, and two brothers, Allan P., and Major General A.G. reside in Clementsvale, Annapolis Co. Deceased was a member of the Hants Co. Branch, Canadian Legion. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon. There will be a service at the home, "Castle Frederick" at 2:30 o'clock, following which the remains will be conveyed to St. George's Church, Upper Falmouth, thence to be interred in the family lot in the cemetery near the church. The Journal joins with many friends in extending sympathy to the daughter, son and other relatives.

1933
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WILSON, Lucinda - d/o the late Edward and Ann Wilson, born at Windsor, N.S. Feb. 22, 1854, passed away Jan. 20, 1933, aged 78 years, 11 mos. The funeral service was held at her home Windsor Forks, Sunday afternoon, with interment in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. The deceased was a member of Trinity United Church, Windsor. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Campbell of St. John's United Church in the absence of Rev. W. M. Ryan of Trinity Church.

January 1933
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BAXTER, Capt. Raymond -- OBITUARY -- Capt. Raymond Baxter -- The sad news was received here Thursday, March 23rd, of the death of Capt. Raymond Baxter, native of Wentworth, Hants Co., who was a patient in the Union Hospital, Fall River, Mass., for more than fifteen months suffering from third degree burns received when he used kerosene to start a fire in the cabin of the schooner barge "Southern" of the Southern Transportation Company, Philadelphia, sailing out of Norfolk, Va., to different points east. He was in their employ since 1926 up to the time of the accident. Previous to that Capt. Baxter was in the employ of the Canadian Gypsum Company, Limited., from 1919 to 1926 sailing out of New York. During the fifteen months' stay in the hospital, Capt. Baxter put up a brave fight to the end, suffering unspeakable agony although everything possible was done to alleviate the pain of the burns which covered two-thirds of the body. The remains were brought to Windsor via Truro, accompanied by his wife, formerly Miss Ethel Sloan, Windsor, Hants County. Deceased aged 34 years, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Baxter, Wentworth, Hants Co., at which place he was born. Besides his wife, he leaves to mourn his father, mother, two sisters, Daisy and Ella at home, and one brother, Avery, of Paradise, Annapolis Co. The funeral was conducted at the home of William Sloan, Victoria Street, Tuesday afternoon, March 28th at 3.30, the Rev. Mr. Mollins officiating, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Astbury. A large attendance of friends came to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased. Two hymns were sung, "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and Jesus Savious Pilot Me." "The Old Rugged Cross," a favorite hymn of the deceased was sung by the Quartette. The pall bearers were, Fred Lockhart, Martin Rafter, Frank Young, Elmer Cochrane, George Sabean and Charles Sabean. Interment was at Maplewood Cemetery where the remains were laid to rest beside his little daughter "Dorothy Gertrude" who predeceased him eight years.

March, 1933
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DIMOCK, Frederick William - In the sudden and unexpected death of Frederick William Dimock at his residence in Windsor on Tuesday May 23rd, this his native town and county lost a valued citizen. He succumbed to an acute of plural pneumonia. Deceased was seventy-four years of age and the oldest surviving son of the late Shubael and Grace Dimock. Of him much good can be said. Genial, happy in his home, a pleasant companion, and a fine host, without an enemy, broad in his views, public spirited and of a very generous nature. As a young man he entered Acadia University and upon his return to Windsor succeeded the late J. M. Manning as Town Clerk. In 1891 he resigned his position with the town and purchased the coal business of the late Dr. Allan Haley which is still operated in his name but managed by his son, F. R. Dimock. Deceased was a classmate of Dr. Bozart, who last week received his degree in Arts from Acadia and Mr. Dimock had planned to be present at Acadia on that occasion. For many years Mr. Dimock represented Swift Company here and he was among those of our enterprising citizens who were instrumental in having the select Windsor as the site of the Colonial Fertilizer Company's plant. He was also secretary of the Windsor Gas Company. Deceased was a great lover of the outdoor life being fond of shooting and fishing. He was actively associated with the once famous Avonian Club for a score of years. In tennis and cricket he was outstanding and it was he with C. N. Hensley who brought the Maritime Men's doubles title in tennis to Windsor in 1896. "F. W." as he was familiarly termed, was a batsman of exceptional ability in cricket and his boundary strokes will long linger in the memory of those who enjoyed the pleasure of his association on the cricket campus. Deceased was a member of the Board of Directors, Church School for Girls and manifested a deep interest in the affairs of that institution. "F. W." had friends everywhere all of whom keenly feel his passing. Besides his wife who was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Geldert, two daughters and one son survive; Mrs. R. T. Christie (Nellie), who was in Windsor at the time of her father's death; Isobel at home; and Frederick Ralph, also residing in Windsor. Three brothers, J. Wesley, Edmund H., and Dr. Wilfred E., all of Windsor also survive. The funeral, largely attended, was held on Thursday afternoon, Rev. W. W. Clarkson officiating, with an intimate friend, Rev. H. A. Harley assisting.

May 1932
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GREENE, Bessie Mabel - The death of Mrs. Bessie Mabel Greene, wife of George Greene occurred at her home in Bishopville, on Wednesday, Apr. 26th, after a short illness at the age of 50 years. Mrs. Green who was an adherent of St. Andrew's Anglican Church, was highly respected and of a home loving nature. Besides her husband she is survived by seven children, Estelle, Mrs. Frank Newcombe, Hantsport; Ruth, Pauline Robert, Marjorie, Mabel and Walter at home. She is also survived by her father, Mr. Robert Benedict of Falmouth, five sisters and six brothers. The largely attended funeral services were held from the home on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Morris Taylor, Rector of St. Andrew's Anglican Church, assisted by Rev. C. A. Britten of the Baptist Church.

Wednesday, May 3, 1933
The Hants Journal, Windsor, N. S.

DODGE, Mrs. Harley L. - Friends in Windsor and elsewhere were deeply grieved on Saturday April 31, to learn of the sudden death early that morning of Mrs. Harley L. Dodge, one of our best known residents. The evening previous to her death was spent at the home of one of her friends where several ladies had gathered to enjoy themselves in a social manner and to meet a guest who had come to visit Mrs. Dodge over the holiday. Apparently in her usual health, Mrs. Dodge was about to retire and was in the act of switching off the light when she was suddenly stricken. At the time of her passing, her husband, sales manager of the Maritime Coal, Railway and Power Co. Limited., was in Montreal on business, and the sad news was conveyed to him by an only son, on the staff of the Royal Bank at Truro, who was planning to come to Windsor to spend Easter Sunday and Monday with his mother. Indeed it was a sad home coming for father and son and the sympathy of a large number of friends goes out to them, as well as other relatives in their time of deep sorrow. Mr. Dodge, accompanied by Mrs. Ada Church, widow of Thomas Church, Montreal, reached Windsor on Saturday night. Deceased was active in numerous organizations and especially will her loss be felt by the Ladies' Aid of Trinity Church, The I.O.D.E. and The P.M. Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs. Dodge was a loving wife and mother and most hospitable in her home. There her friends frequently congregated and it was always a joy and a pleasure for her to entertain them. Deceased was a daughter of the late Constant and Mrs. Church, who resided at Falmouth. Besides her husband and son she is survived by a brother Edward Church, Brookline, Mass., and a sister, Mrs. Benjamin D. Payzant, Falmouth, N.S. The funeral is being held from her late residence this Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Dr. Ryan, Minister of Trinity Church, is officiating, he being assisted by the Revs. G. W. Whitman and J. Astbury.

May 1933
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DILL, Dr. Watson - At Windsor, May 12th, Dr. Watson Dill, of Windsor, in his 84th year.

May 1933
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SANGSTER, Matilda - One of Hants County's well known women, Mrs. Matilda Sangster, 78, died at her home in Falmouth on May 24th. Mrs. Sangster, with her late husband William Sangster had for many years been prominently active in agricultural circles in this district, was well known throughout the province. Surviving are four sons, Guy at Hantsport; William J. of Windsor; Earl in Grand Pre and Arthur of Lower Falmouth. The funeral was held on Friday with service at St. George's Church, conducted by Rev. Mr. Armitage and interment in St. George's cemetery.

Wednesday, May 31, 1933
The Hants Journal, Windsor, N. S.