Obituaries and Death Notices from the Wellesley Maple Leaf - F

Farrel, T.

Linwood  - Mr. T. Farrel’s sudden death was heard with great regret in town. Mr. Farrel is a man who will be greatly missed. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1904-11-24

Farrell, Alles [?] 

Mrs. William Farrell, of Listowel, died very suddenly last Sunday morning while the family were at church. Mrs. Farrell had not been feeling any too good or late but the family were not alarmed, as was always was cheerful and hopeful, but last Sunday morning died of heart failure in her sixty fourth year. The funeral took place on Wednesday Nov. 13 at 7 15 a. m. from their residence for the Grand Trunk to New Hamburg, where she will be laid to rest. She will be much missed by her family and friends of Listowel. —Stratford Herald. Wellesley Maple Leaf,
​1907-11-14

Fetter, Catherine

Hawkesville - It is our sad duty to chronicle the death of Mrs. Feather [sic], which took place at her home last Tuesday night. Deceased had been ailing for some time. She was 73 years old and leaves two sons and six daughters to mourn her loss. A large number, including friends from Galt and Bay City, Mich., attended the funeral on Saturday morning, the interment taking place at Linwood. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1905-03-23
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Feiger (child)

Mr. Lorenz Schmidt received the sad news on Sunday of the death of Mr. John Feiger’s little daughter at St. Jacobs. The little child had accidentally pulled a tub of boiling water upon itself and died from the effects of the scalds at noon on Saturday. The funeral occurs at Mr. John Wilhelm’s cemetery, Wilmot, tomorrow (Tuesday.) Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1901-06-06

Ferguson, Sarah

Fifth Line - This community was shocked yesterday over the news that Miss Sarah Ferguson, daughter of the late David Ferguson, had committed suicide. Deceased was living with her brother, David, on this line, just east of the Mornington boundary. It appears that on yesterday (Sunday) morning deceased complained of not feeling well, but although her brother advised her to remain in bed she arose with the rest. Mr. Ferguson and the hired man went to the barn to milk and do the morning work, after which they returned to the house for breakfast. No preparations having been made he concluded his sister had retired, so he proceeded to get the meal himself.  On going to the cellar for some food he was horrified to find his sister hanging to a beam and quite dead.  Miss Ferguson is the third member of that family who has died by suicide, and the sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved ones. The funeral will occur tomorrow. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1902-04-24

Fetter, Harry

DEATH FROM SNAKE-BITE.
A little eight-year-old son of Mr. John Fetter, Topping, was bitten by a snake while playing in the field where his father was hauling in oats, on Thursday, Aug. 28th. He complained in the evening that his ankle was sore, but a day or two after it became much worse and medical help was called in when it was found that the child was suffering from poison, and in spite of all that could be done he expired on Friday, Sept. 7th, in great agony. The day after the accident a large, dark- colored snake was killed in the field close to where the boy had been playing, but its body had not been preserved so the variety to which it belonged could not be ascertained. It is not often a death results from this cause hereabouts. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1902-09-11

Fisher,  Lucy C.
(nee Patterson)

Amulree - The death of the wife of Mr. J.D. Fisher, of Amulree, township clerk of North Easthope, occurred last Friday evening. She was in her usual health that day until the rupture of a blood vessel caused internal hemorrhage. Medical help was at once procured from Stratford and it was decided to remove her to the Stratford hospital to undergo an operation, but she died on the way to the city. Profound sorrow is expressed and the funeral on Monday was one of the largest over held in the township. She was a daughter of Mr. William Patterson, and her marriage to Mr. Fisher occurred only a couple of years ago. Wellesley Maple Leaf,
​1906-08-01

Fleischhauer, Anna E.

Mrs. Geo. Fleischhauer passed away at her residence in Tavistock on Friday morning last, after being ill for some time. Deceased was well and favorably known in this district as well as in the vicinity of Tavistock, and took a prominent part in church work. The funeral took place on Monday noon, and was attended by a large number of friends from Wellesley and other villages. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1907-11-07

Fleischhauer, 
Anna Marie
​(nee Jungblut)

MRS. JOHN FLEISCHHAUER, SR,
At Gadshill, on Saturday, May 31st, 1904, Anna Marie Jungblut, relict of the late John Fleischauer, aged 81 years, two months and one day.
Mrs. Fleischhauer was one of the very oldest settlers of this section. She arrived from Germany with the family in 1837, when she was fourteen years old, settling near Berlin. In her early maidenhood she was married to Mr. John Fleischhauer, who died at Gadshill in 1891. The marriage occurred in the then hamlet of Waterloo, and the young couple lived west of that town, on the St. Agatha road for some years, when they moved to a farm in North Easthope, west of Hampstead. Here they lived for a long term of years, the children receiving their education in the Hampstead school. About fifteen years ago they retired to Gadshill. She was the mother of twelve children, ten boys and two girls: Christ J., in Reed City, Mich.; John J., Wellesley; George, Tavistock; Otto, Wellesley; Adam, in Bright; Henry, in Zurich; Louis, Wellesley; Fred, present address unknown; Jacob, Gadshill; Mrs. John E. Ratz, Gadshill; Andrew died in childhood and Mrs. Con. Faulhafer of Gadshill. Besides she leaves as descendants 67 grand children and 14 great grand children, nearly all of whom were present at the funeral. The  remains were interred at Gadshill on May 24th, the six eldest sons acting as pall bearers, Louis being substituted for Otto whose health did not permit him to act. Deceased was an earnest, warm-hearted woman and the upright character of her large family is a living testimonial of her worth. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1904-05-26
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Fleischhauer, Frederick

Messrs John and Louis Fleischhauer received the sad news of the death of their brother, Frederick, which occurred in Reed City, Mich. on Saturday last. He was about 54 years of age and leaves a wife and two grown up children. He was born in Waterloo and spent his boyhood days in North East Hope, leaving there about 30 years ago to make his home in uncle Sam’s domain. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1908-06-04

Fleischhauer, John Sr. 

OBITUARY.
JOHN FLEISCHHAUER, SR.
Mr. Fleischhauer passed away shortly after six o'clock last Tuesday evening at the home of his son on the homestead farm near Nithburg.  The old gentleman was in his 85th year and had been ill with a kidney trouble for the past month or so before death came to his relief. Mr. Fleischhauer was born in Hessed-Darmstadt on April 22, 1818. He emigrated in '43, being romantically married while on the ocean, to Miss Catherine Michel, to whom he was engaged before he left his native village. The young couple settled in North Dumfries, near Roseville, where for some years he was in business as a weaver and cooper. Then, in 1860, they moved to North Easthope, settling upon lot 19, con. 12, some years later selling that farm and buying the adjoining one where he died. Besides his surviving wife he leaves a family of eight children, one child having died in infancy. They are: Catherine (Mrs. Fred Junker), Mancelonia, Mich.; Daniel, Plymouth, Neb.; Hannah Mrs. John Junker), London; Jacob, Plymouth, Nebraska; Mena (Mrs. K. Stewart) Beaver City, Neb.; Amelia. (Mrs. John Hahn) Rockford, Neb.; George, Lincoln, Neb.; Henry, on the Homestead. He had also 31 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren. He was of a retiring disposition, very kind-hearted, and was always highly respected. The funeral occurs on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Wellesley Maple Leaf, ​ 1902-11-13

Fleischhauer, Otto

DEATH OF OTTO FLEISCHHAUER
Shortly before two o'clock last Friday afternoon Mr. Otto Fleischhauer, one of Wellesley's honored residents, passed away at his home in this village. For several years he has been troubled with a stomach disorder and was operated upon about three years ago, without success. Gradually he grew worse until a few months ago when he was confined to the house and his bed. As a last resort a specialist was called in and last week an operation was performed which seemed for a time to succeed but after a day or two he sank until the end came peacefully. The funeral occurred on Monday, the attendance being immense in spite of the severe snowstorm. After a short service at the house the large cortege proceeded to the Lisbon church where service was held and the remains were taken to the Stratford cemetery and laid away to rest. Christian, John, George, Adam, Louis and Jacob Fleischhauer, brothers of the deceased, acted as pallbearers, Among the relatives from a distance gathered at the house were: Messrs John Hill, Canboro; John Ratz, Caledonia; Dr. Schneider, Buffalo; Jacob Schneider, Plattsville; John Schneider, Moorefield; Jacob Schmidt, Wilmot, and others[.] The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful, showing the high respect in which the late Mr. Fleischhauer was held and the deep sympathy felt by all for the bereaved family.

Deceased was a man of high integrity, generous impulses and deep Christian principles. By his personal thrift and energetic business qualities he has gathered together an ample competency and leaves his family in comfortable circumstances. Born on the family homestead a few miles west of Waterloo, at the Wilmot boundary on Upper street, on Nov 17th, 1846, he was one of a family of eleven children, and moved with the family when nine years old, to lot 22, con.10, North Easthope where the family resided for many years.  He went to school for one winter in Waterloo, and afterwards at Hampstead for several winters white helping his father to clear and work the farm. In 1865 he hired to the late Mr. Henry Ratz in Gadshill, where he worked in the saw mill for four years, then (in Match 1869[?]) he took his first contract, sawing successsively [sic] for several years for lumbermen, of those early days, including the now famous Charles and Fred Beck, and others until October, 1877, when he bought a farm in Milverton, which he worked for several years. In '84 he bought the Gadshill sawmill from his brother, George, and operated it successfully for ten years when he sold it and moved to Stratford, in Jan. 1895. There he bought the Leischmann-Mundrell lumber business and conducted it until Feb, 1900, when be transferred it to his son, Norman, and removed to Wellesley, where he again entered the saw-milling business with his son-in-law Mr. E. E. Ratz, in which he was actively engaged until illness prevented him a few months ago.

On Jan. 4th, 1870, he was married to Miss Mary Ann Schneider, of Wilmot. To them were born five children: Norman, in Stratford; Clara. (Mrs. Ed E. Ratz), Annie, Adeline, at home, and Edna, attending school in Hamilton. Mrs. Fleischhauer preceded him to the grave, passing away in Sept. 1898. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1907-01-24

Foerster, Helena

The death of Mrs. Jacob Foerster occurred at the family homestead, a mile and a half south of here, on Monday forenoon, at the age of 70 years and 4 months. She had been ill only five days, a severe attack of la grippe having settled upon her. Mrs. Foerster had lived upon that farm from her early youth, and was well known and highly respected in this section. She leaves a grown-up family. Mrs. Jacob  Streicher, near Wellesley, being one of her daughters. The funeral will take place at the house on Friday morning next at 10 o'clock.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, February 28, 1901

Foerster, Jeannettie (nee Spies)

It is with regret that we heard of the death at Heidelberg of Mrs. Andrew Foerster, who resided for a number of years on a farm adjoining that village.

Last Friday evening death claimed another victim in the person of Mrs. Andrew Foerster in her 75th year. The remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery on Tuesday afternoon in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. The deceased leaves an aged husband, five sons and seven daughters to whom we extend our sympathy. Wellesley Maple Leaf,
1908-05-07
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Forbes, Christine

The death of Christine Forbes, wife of Mr. Jas. Sinclair, of North- Easthope, occurred this week, from meningitis, in her 59th year. She was born in that township and had spent all her life there. Her husband and a large family of grownup children survive her. She was a sister of Mr. Duncan Forbes of North Easthope and Mrs. A. M. Fisher, of Amulree.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1902-10-16

Ford, Isabella

Philipsburg - We extend our sympathy to Miss Evelyn Ford, our former school teacher, who is mourning the loss of her sister, Isabella, whoso death at the early age of 10 years, occurred in North Dumfries, last Thursday. Wellesley Maple Leaf,  1909-08-20

Forler, Mary (nee Koch)

FORLER.-In Wellesley village on Thursday, Jan. 10, 1901, Mary Koch, wife of Mr. Jacob K. Forler, age 61 [?] years, eight months and one day.

The death of Mrs. Forler, early last Tuesday morning, although not unexpected, created a profound sensation of sorrow in this village where she has continuously resided for 43 years and has always been held in the very highest esteem She was born in Neustrelitz, Mechlenberg Schwerein, Germany, and came to Canada with her father in 1854, settling at Petersburg. In 1856 she was married to Mr. Forler in Berlin, removing to this village two years later where they have resided ever since. Besides her bereaved husband she leaves a sorrowing family of ten children Mrs. Henry Deunch, George, Henry, William and Emma, in Wellesley; John in Wiarton; Mrs. Jas. O’Donnell, Yale, Michigan; Mrs. Henry Smith, Hampstead; Jacob, Ayr; and Louis of Detroit. All the children were at her bedside when she passed away. Mrs. Forler was taken ill in the latter part of June last which since time she has never been able to leave her bed. The funeral occurred on Sunday, Rev. D. Lochner conducting the impressive services in the presence of an immense congregation, many people not being able to get in the church. Deceased’s six sons acted as pallbearers. Among the relatives and friends present at the funeral from a distance were: Mr. Chris. Forler (brother of Mr. J. K. Forler) of Southampton, and his son, Alvin, of Wiarton; Mrs. Hammill, and Mr. Rothaermal, of Milverton ; Mr. and Mrs. Kincaid, Newton ; Mr. Jacob Hammill, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Seigner, and Mr. Alex. Hahn, New Hamburg; Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Hammill, and C. Hammill and daughter, of Stratford ; Mr. Pfanner, Philipsburg; Mr. Kress and Mrs. Jno. Wagner, St. Agatha; Mr. .and Mrs. Peter Doersam, Poole; Mr. Thos. O’Donnell and Miss Maggie McDougall, Gadshill, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Killer, of Linwood. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1901-01-17
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Forrest, Alexander

ALEXANDER FORREST.
While ploughing In the field last Saturday morning, apparently in health, Mr. Alexander Forrest, of North East hope, asked the man who was working with him to help him in the house as he bad such a pain in his head. A doctor was immediately sent for and when he arrived he found Mr. Forrest in a comatose state, from which he did not rally but passed away in the early dawn of Sabbath morning. On Monday evening Dr. Glaister, after a post- mortem examination, pronounced death due to hemorrhage of the brain. Deceased was 67 years of age and was born in Wellesley township. He was married about eight years ago to Miss Edna McPherson, of Millbank, who survives him. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon a large concourse of friends following the remains to Hampstead cemetery, where they were interred. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1905-04-21

Forrest, Robert

ROBERT FORREST DEAD.
The death of Mr. Robert Forrest, a highly respected young farmer, occurred at his home just north of Nithburg, late last night (Wednesday). He was taken ill with an attack of pneumonia two or three weeks ago, but was recovering when other complications set in from which he was unable to rally. Mr. Forrest was an industrious and wealthy farmer, in early manhood and unmarried, in his 48th year and a large circle of warm friends will be shocked to learn of his demise. The funeral occurs at 2 o’clock on Monday afternoon next, the interment being at Hampstead cemetery. Wellesley Maple Leaf,1904-02-04

Forrest, Robert

​The funeral of Mr. Robert Forrest, last Monday, was very largely attended notwithstanding the peculiar condition of the weather. There were very few rigs out, indeed the roads were about impassable. But the sharp frost had formed a crust on the snow, and the neighbors for miles around walked upon this crust to the burying ground at Hampstead where the interment took place. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1904-02-11

Forrester, Bessie

Clinton, June 21.—A very sudden death occurred here last night, when Bessie, the bright and pretty daughter of D. A. Forrester, died from the effects of carbolic acid. She rose early yesterday morning to pursue her studies, and, not feeling very well, took what she thought was a dose of pain killer, but which proved to be carbolic acid. When her father got up shortly after he found her unconscious on the sofa, with her book open beside her, evidently quite anxious to prepare for her examination to come off next week. Doctors were immediately called and about four o’clock yesterday afternoon she regained consciousness, and was thought to be gaining, but her heart was affected and she died at ten o’clock. Wellesley Maple Leaf,  
1904-06-23
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Fortney, Noah

Noah Fortney [?], employed as hostler in Ritter’s hotel was found hanging to one of the beams in the stable last Saturday morning. The body was quite cold when found, the  man having evidently hanged himself sometime during the night.; Eurtney  [sic] bad gone deliberately about the act, and stripped off all his clothes. He was about 40 years of age and unmarried. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1904-07-14
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Frame, Mary Jane (nee Petch)

Crosshill -  A dark gloom has fallen over the neighborhood, caused by the death of Mary Jane Petch, wife of Mr. Hugh Frame, who passed away on Thursday morning, aged 57 years, five months and seven days. Deceased has been suffering from cancer for some time past, and was only relieved from her pain when death came to claim her. Ever a true friend to those in trouble and sickness she will be much missed by a wide circle of friends. She leaves a husband and three children: Mrs. Wm. Coutts, Manitoba; Samuel Glaister, Chicago, and Wallace, of Waterloo, to mourn the loss of a wife and mother. Rev. Mr. Haig, her pastor, delivered a sermon at the house and also referred to the deceased on Sunday. A large concourse of friends and relatives followed the remains to Rush’s cemetery where they were interred. The bereaved family has the sincere sympathy of their many friends.
Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1901-11-14
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Freeborn, John

The death of Mr. John Freeborn which occurred at his farm on the Third line, opposite Zion Presbyterian church, on Monday evening, removes one of our aged and highly esteemed residents. He was in his 82nd year and has lived here for very many years. For some years past he has been troubled with a cancerous growth upon his face which has been a source of much pain to him as it gradually grew worse, and it no doubt hastened his death, which was the result of illness which his extreme age and feebleness could not withstand. His funeral will occur today (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o’clock, interment being in the 3rd line cemetery, a mile or so east of his home. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1907-03-07
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Freiburger, Ignatius

St. Agatha - On Sunday morning the people of this community received quite a shock on hearing of the death of Mr. Ignatuis [sic] Freiburger who was highly esteemed by the people. Deceased resided, about three miles from St. Agatha, on a farm which he had sold and was about to take possession of his residence in town which he had bought from Mr. H. Zimmer. He leaves to mourn his sad loss a family of ten children. His wife died sixteen years ago. We extend to the bereaved family our heart-felt sympathy. Funeral will take place on Wednesday. Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1904-02-11

Fry, Edgar

Hawkesville –  On Sunday the 18th inst., the sad news of the death of Master Edgar Fry was circulated through the village. Although only thirteen years of age Eddie was well liked among his companions and throughout the village. The funeral, which went to Heidelberg on Wednesday, was largely attended by friends of the family. The heartfelt sympathy of the public is extended to the bereaved parents. ​Wellesley Maple Leaf, 1903-01-29