Prout (nee Miller) Eva Thursday, January 11, 1945 Mrs. Prout Dies Suddenly Here January 8 ___________________ Born here 62 years ago ___________________ (From Monday's Daily) The sudden death of Mrs. John Prout occurred at her home Monday morning. She was in her 62nd. year. Born in Portage, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Miller, Mrs. Prout received her education in the Portage schools. She was an adherent of the Anglican Church and a member of St. Mary's. Of a hospitable disposition she was known as a good neighbour and friend. Surviving other than her husband are ten children: four sons and six daughters - Roy and Ernest, serving in Italy; John with the R.C.N.V.R. in Hamilton, Ontario; Carlyle in Portage; Mrs. clarke Winters, Mrs. L. Heck, Mrs. L. Gordon and Mrs. A. Philbeam all of Winnipeg and Misses Florence and Phyllis at home. There are fourteen grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Edward and Dudley Miller in the United States and a sister Mrs. A. Arondus in Winnipeg. Funeral servises for Mrs. John Prout will be held Friday, January 12 at 2 o'clock from McKillop's Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the family plot in Hillside Cemetery. ~ ____________ Services Held For Mrs. Prout _________________________ January 12, 1945 _______________ Services for Mrs. John Prout were held Friday, January 12th. from McKillop's Funeral Chapel. Rev. P.C. Bays officiated. Mrs. B.M. Russell and Mr. Arthur Threadkill sang a duet. Mrs. N.P. McCallum was organist. Born in Napanee, Ontario, Mrs. Prout lived her entire life here. Her sudden death Monday, January 8 was a shock to her many friends. She is survived by her husband and ten children. Pall-bearers were: Don O'Reilly, Thos. Curtis, Percy Armstrong, Archie McDermid, Ed Wales and J. Hennessy. Flower bearers were T. Brydges and R. Bazen. Burial was in the family plot in Hillside Cemetery. ~ |
Prout, John Wesley John Wesley Prout On Monday, September 26, 1983 at the Heritage Lodge, Mr. John Wesley Prout, aged 99 years of Winnipeg. Mr. Prout was born and raised in Portage La Prairie. Predeceased by his wife Eva. Two daughters Ellen and Emmeline. Two sons, Roy and John. He is survived by four daughters - Iola of Port Coquitlam, B.C.; Mabel of Winnipeg; Florence of Mississaugua, Ontario; Phyllis of Hamilton, Ontario; Two sons - Carlyle of Portage La Prairie and Ernest of Williams Lake, B.C. Two sisters: Aimee of Winnipeg and Faye of Waterloo, Ontario. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 28 at 3:00 p.m. in the Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel, 232 Kennedy St. with Rev. S.A. Selby officiating. The service will terminate at the Chapel. Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so desire donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of one's choice. Private family internment in the family plot, Hillside Cemetery, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. ~ |
Clark, T. H. Death of T.H. Clark Following a short illness, the death occured on Friday evening (December 24, 1915) last at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Wesley Prout, 64 Fourth Street S.W. of Thomas Howes Clark aged 82 years. The deceased was born in Yorkshire, England and in early life moved to Ontario and settled in the town of Watford where he resided up to about one month ago when he came west to spend Christmas with relatives in the city. Shortly after his arrival he was stricken with a paralytic stroke which caused his death. He is survivied by a sorrowing wife and a family of five daughters and four sons they being: Mrs. T.W. Prout and Mrs. Norman Wismer of this city; Mrs. Wm. Collier of Souris; Mrs. T. Collier of Vancouver and Mrs. G. Denham of Gilbert Plains. The sons are Wesley of Vancouver; Silas of Edmonton; Albert of Allan, Saskatchewan and Ira of Seattle, Washington. A funeral was held this morning from the residence of Thomas Prout to the Hillside Cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. M.C. Flatt. ~ |
Clark, Mary Jane Death of Mrs. Mary Jane Clark There passed from this life to the hereafter at Portage La Prairie, Manitoba on June 27, 1920, Mary Jane Tompkins, widow of the late Thomas Howes Clark in her 88th. year. The late Mrs. Clark was born in eastern Ontario in the year 1832 and was the second daughter of the late Elisha and Mary Tompkins. She was married to Mr. Clark in 1856. He predeceased her four and a half years ago. From early womanhood Mrs. Clark was a devout and consistent member of the Methodist church. They spent all of their married life in Watford and district and left here about five years ago in order to be near their children in their declining years. She was in her usual health until about a month ago when she took to her bed. She sank gradually and fell asleep peacefully. Deceased leaves to mourn her loss five daughters and three sons namely: Mrs. T.W. Prout and Mrs. Norman Wismer of Portage La Prairie; Mrs. Wm. Collier of Souris, Manitoba; Mrs. T.H. Collier of Edmonds, B.C.; Mrs. James Denham of Gilbert Plains, Manitoba; E.S. Clark of Laduce, Alberta and Ira Clark of Allen, Saskatchewan. Also 46 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. Three sisters residing in Ontario also survive. ~ Rest at last poor tired spirit. Can we mourn who loved thee well? Safely reached that blissful heaven, Though it's hard to say farewell. Sweet the sleep you so much needed. Free from suffering, sare and pain. Looking on thy face so peaceful; Could we wish you back again. ~ |
Prout, Thomas W. Taken off microfilm records held in the Portage La Prairie, Manitoba library Portage Daily Graphic Newspaper Front Page Thomas W. Prout Died September 5, 1918 ---------------------------------- Death of Ex-Alderman Prout Resident of city for forty years ---------------------------------- Following a lingering illness, the death occurred this afternoon at the family residence 64th., 4th. Street S.E. of one of Portage's oldest and most highly respected pioneer residents, Thomas W. Prout age 61 years. Born in London, Ontario the deceased came to Manitoba forty years ago and commenced farming operations between the city and High Bluff and after successfully carrying on farming operations for some years he entered the livery field and sale stable business with the late Dr. W. B. Taylor and upon dissolving the partnership took over the implement business of the John Deere Company, he having this spring been forced to retire because of ill health. Always having the interest of the city at heart, the late Mr. Prout took an active part in municipal affairs and served the east ward ratepayers on the council board during 1903-1904 and from 1908 to 1910. He was also a member of the Portage Lodge of Oddfellows. His loss is mourned by a sorrowing wife and father, a family of six daughters they being: Mrs. C. Dennison of Amaranth; Miss Mable of Carroll, M.B.; Mrs. Norman Weber of this city; Misses Kitty and Faye at home and Miss Amy of Winnipeg. Also two sons, Jack (John Wesley) and Thomas of Portage. Three brothers and two sisters survive: Richard and John of this city and Simon of Amaranth; Mrs. R. Knott also of Portage and Mrs. Smith of Winnipeg. Burial at Hillside Cemetery, Sunday at 2 p.m. September 8, 1918. ~ |
Prout (Nee Vance), Margaret March 28, 1941 Mrs. J. G. Prout Dies in Portage (Special to the Winnipeg Tribune) PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, March 28 - Mrs. Margaret Vance Prout, 72, wife of John G. Prout and Portage resident since 1897, died at the family home here on Wednesday. Daughter of one of the early families in Portage, Mrs. Prout was born in Bright, Ontario but came west with her parents when of school age. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter and one son: Mrs. Jack Burns, Climax, Saskatchewan and a son John W. Prout, Chicago. There are two sisters, Mrs. Richard Prout, Portage and Mrs. E. Bailey, Hamilton, Ontario. The funeral service will be held from the McKillop Funeral Chapel, Saturday at 2:30 p.m. with burial in the Hillside Cemetery. ~ |
Prout (Nee Vance), Janet Mrs. R. Prout Taken By Death Today In Hospital (Fall of 1941) Wife of Richard Prout came west to Manitoba a half century ago. Mrs Janet Vance Prout, 70, wife of Richard Prout and resident of Portage La Prairie for over 50 years, died at the Portage General Hospital early Monday morning. She had been in failing health for many months. Daughter of one of the early families, Mrs. Prout was born in Bright, Ontario and came west with her parents as a young girl. Besides her husband she is survived by one sister, Mrs. E. Bailey, of Decker, Manitoba; two daughters, Mrs. J. Hennessey of Portage; Mrs. E. Threadkill of Winnipeg and three sons: Elmer and Gordon of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Bert of Los Angeles, California. Eleven grandchildren also survive. The funeral service will be held from the McKillop Funeral Chapel on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with W.J. Gamble of the Full Gospel Mission officiating. Burial will be made in the family plot in Hillside Cemetery. ~ |
Prout, Richard Richard Prout Funeral Held On Friday Died September 23, 1946 Funeral services for Richard Prout, Portage resident for over 60 years, were conducted on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from McKillop's Funeral Chapel. Rev. A.W. Martin, of Portage United Church officiated in the presence of a large congregation of friends. Pallbearers were: Ed Wales, Les Adams, Oliver Armstrong, Jack Prout, Ed Prout and Jas. McConachie. Burial was made in Hillside Cemetery. Among those from out of the city attending the services were: Mr. and Mrs. E. Threadkill, Winnipeg; Albert Prout, Los Angeles, California; Gordon Prout, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Elmer Prout, Tomahawk, Wisconsin; Jack Prout, Medicine Hat, Alberta; Reg Prout and Mrs. A MacDonald, Winnipeg and Miss Alice Hennessey, Calgary, Alberta. ~ |
Winters (Nee Prout) Iola Victoria May - Iola Victoria May born May 24, 1907 in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba passed away peacefully February 25, 2000 in New Westminster, British Columbia. Predeceased by her husband Clarke in 1971 and two children. Survived by seven living children, 24 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren and many other living relatives and friends. A celebration of Mom's life will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at Trinity United Church, corner of Shaughnessy and Prairie Avenue, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society or Diabetes Association. ~ Rest Mom, Sleep Grandma. Soon our broken hearts will mend, Our tears for you will dry; But our love for you will never die, And our memories will never end. ~ |
Wismer, Norman Portage Daily Graphic June 12, 1931 Norman Wismer Struck by Freight Train Early This Morning Norman Wismer, a well known local citizen, was instantly killed this morning about 6:30 a.m. when he was struck by a C.P.R. freight train on the tracks between Elizabeth Street and Tupper Street. The body was dragged for some distance and badly mutilated. It was purely accidental and no inquest will be necessary stated Dr. W.E. Metcalfe, coroner. The body is at Rea's Funeral Home. From particulars received it appears that Mr. Wismer was walking east on the M & N Branch and apparently did not notice or hear the approaching freight train from the west. The engineer of the freight train whistled several times and thoght that the deceased would move off the track at the last moment but he did not. The brakes were immediately applied and the train brought to a stop within reasonable distance. Fellow employees of the Lake of the Woods saw the accident but did not realize that it was Mr. Wismer. The late Mr. Wismer has been a resident of the district for many years and is an officer of the Army and Navy Veterans Unit. The flag on the Army and Navy Headquarters is flying half masted in respect of his memory. The late Mr. Wismer was a veteran of the Freat War and was second vice president of the Army and Navy. In addition to a sorrowing wife there is a family of five surviving: Ira of Winnipeg, Mrs. J. Glennie of Winnipeg, Russell at home, Lily of Duluth and a daughter at home. ~ Buried With Military Honors Funeral Of Late Norman Wismer Held Yesterday Afternoon The funeral service for the late Norman Wismer was held yesterday afternoon from the Salvation Army Citadel and there was a very large attendance of Veterans, members of the 45th. Battalion and citizens. Ensign Collier, of Winnipeg, formerly of this city and Ensign McInnes had charge of the service which was very impressive. The funeral procession was headed by a squad of the 45th. Batallion followed by the members of the Army and Navy of which the deceased was second vice president. The City Band and Salvation Army Band were combined for the parade and they played the "Dead March in Soul" as the march from the citadel to the grave and the sounding of the "Last Post." The pallbearers were H. Anderson, C. Smith, R.J. Jacobs, T. Cloverdale, J. Prout and W. Tait. The honorary pallbearers were Col. F.G. Taylor, Major C.J. Sharp, Dr. H.A. Gordon, Jos Campbell, D.Burkett and W. Brydges. ~ *** Newspaper story and obituary courtesy of Joan Leathem. *** ~ |
Wismer (Nee Collier) Deborah Winnipeg Free Press Tuesday, April 24, 1951 Wismer - On April 22, 1951, in Winnipeg, Mrs. Deborah Wismer, late of 317 Carlton Street in her 83rd. year. Funeral services 1 p.m., Wednesday, in Mordue Bros. Funeral Home, Broadway at Edmonton. Internment in the family plot, Hillside Cemetery, Portage La Prairie. Winnipeg Free Press Wednesday, April 25, 1951 Funeral service for Deborah Wismer , 82, who died Sunday at Winnipeg, was held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Mordue Brother's Funeral Home. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery at Portage La Prairie. The widow of Norman Wismer of Portage, she was born at Watford, Ontario and came to the Portage Plains in 1896. Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Margaret Glennie of Winnipeg; Mrs. Grace Blackman, St. James; Mrs. Etta Rymal of Detroit and Mrs. Lily Hill of Toronto. Three sons: Ira F. of Kenora, Ontario; Russell of Brandon and Norman of Detroit. Also a brother, Albert of Allan, Saskatchewan; a sister Belle of New Westminster, B.C.; twelve grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. ~ |
Collier (Nee Clark), Esther Special to the Winnipeg Free Press Mrs. W. Collier Souris Pioneer Dies Suddenly Wife of Police Chief Will Be Buried Sunday August, 1932 - The death of Mrs. William Collier, well known resident of Souris since 1888, occurred here suddenly yesterday morning. She was born in the township of Warwick, County of Lambton, Ontario and was 72 years of age. Besides her husband who has been chief constable in Souris, she leaves a family of 13: Mrs. H. Alexander of North Battleford; Mrs. Florence Innes and Mrs. W.N. Flea of Calgary; Mrs. S.L. Lightfoot of Regina; Mrs. E. Miller, Mrs. W.A. Early, Mrs. J.M. Sharpe and Mrs. G. Smyth of Souris; William of Regina, Lew-Clarence and Miss Iola of Souris, Manitoba. Four sisters and three brothers also survive: Mrs. T.H. Collier of New Westminster; Mrs. J. Denham of Gilbert Plains, Manitoba; Mrs. N. Wismer and Mrs. E. Prout of Portage La Prairie; Silas and Ira Clark of Seattle and Albert Clark of Allan, Saskatchewan. The funeral will be here on Sunday afternoon. ~ |
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Tompkins, Elisha Watford Guide Advocate 7 September 1900 Elisha Tompkins One of the oldest, if not the oldest man in the township, died on Thursday, the 30th. of August in the township, died on Thursday, the 30th. of August in the person of Elisha Tompkins, whose age is given as 97, but is said to be nearer the century mark. The deceased was one of the earliest settlers in the county, having lived over 70 years in Warwick. He followed threshing for a number of years and was well known by all the settlers. The funeral took place at Warwick Village Saturday 1 September, 1900 with internment in the United Cemetery, Warwick Village. ~ |
Prout, Thomas Senior -------------------------- Died Thurday, December 27, 1923 ------------------------- Thomas Prout, a real old time resident of this district 43 years. -------------------------------- Portage has lost another of its old timers. Mr. Prout was one of the early farmers of this district, coming here from the east over 43 years ago and settling on his farm first out of the city, where he conducted his farm with success until age made it necessary for him to retire from active work. The late Mr. Prout who had arrived at the grand old age of 98 years has for the past few years conducted a market garden in the north end of the city, and while his years were many in numbers, he conducted this in a capable manner this last year. He is survived by three sons and one daughter they being Jack, Simon and Richard and Mrs. Knott as well as many grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have not been completed pending the arrival of the sons, who were out of the city at the time of his death. The funeral took place from McKillops Undertaking Parlor Monday afternoon at 2:30. Internment was at Hillside Cemetery. ~ |
Prout, Simon Simon Prout On October 11, 1961 at Deer Lodge Hospital, Simon Prout aged 97 years, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Prout, London, Ontario. Mr. Prout resided in the Portage La Prairie district for 80 years where he farmed and worked as a railroad builder. He was a veteran of the Riel Rebellion of 1885. Surviving are on son, F.N. Prout, two daughters, Mrs. Violet MacDonald and Mrs. Ann Scott all of Winnipeg. Also 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 14th. at 2 p.m. from the Trimble-Kains Funeral Chapel, Portage La Prairie with internment in the family plot, Hillside Cemetery. ~ |
Prout, Francis Francis Norton (Happy) Prout On March 18, 1966 at the Winnipeg General Hospital, Francis Norton (Happy) Prout, aged 67 years of 405 Kennedy Street. Funeral services will be held in the Thomson Funeral Chapel Tuesday, March 22nd. at 2:15 p.m. Rev. F.J. Kosick officiating. Internment in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Courtesy parking west of the funeral chapel. Mr. Prout was born in Portage La Prairie and has resided in Winnipeg since 1920. He had been employed with the Johns Manville Company and was latterly with the Imperial Optical Company. Surviving are two sisters: Mrs. A. (Violet) MacDonald of Winnipeg and Mrs. Anne Scott of Vancouver. ~ |
Winters, Clarke Wallace ~ Driver Clarke W. Winters, 67, of Port Coquitlam was killed September 29 in a car accident near Bozeman, Montana. Funeral arrangements had not been announced at present time. ~ B.C. driver killed in U.S. BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - Clarke W. Winters, 67, of Port Coquitlam, was killed Wednesday when the car with which he was towning a trailer flipped over on U.S. 287 five miles north of Norris. The Motana Highway Patrol said the nam's trailer apparently caught in a roadside ditch and the car rolled when Winters tried to correct the steering. The dead man's son "Robert" and the nen's sives were taken to hospital with undetermined injuries. ~ CLARKE WALLACE WINTERS Accidently on September 29, 1971, at Virginia City, Montana, Clarke Wallace Winters, aged 67 years, beloved husband of Iola V. Winters of Port Coquitlam, B.C. and formerly of 308 Elmhurst Road, Charleswood. Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m. Monday at Park Lawn Chapel, 1858 Portage Avenue with Rev. O.T. Hughes officiating. Interment in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardend. In lieu of flowers dontation to the Diabetic Society. ~ CLARKE WALLACE WINTERS Accidently on September 29th., 1971, at Virginia City, Montana, Clarke Wallace Winters, beloved husband of Iola V. Winters of Port Coquitlam, B.C. and formerly of 308 Elmhurst Road, Charleswood. Born at Strathclair, Manitoba he attended school at Poplar Point. Mr. Winters was empolyed with Metro Transit for twenty- six years retiring in 1969. He was a member of the Charleswood United Church and Loyal Orange Lodge. Surviving besides his wife Iola are five daughters and four sons - twenty one grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m. Monday at Park Lawn Chapel, 1858 Portage Ave. with Rev. O.T. Hughes officiating. Interment in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. ~ |
~ "There's a very special garden Where the trees of memory grow; Nutured by the kindness And concern that good friends show. The roots are cherished memories Of good times in the past; The branches tender promises That souls endure and last. It's a place of peace and beauty Where brighter hopes can start; It's memory's lovely garden That soothes the hurting heart." ~ "They that love beyond the world Cannot be separated by it. Death is but crossing the world, As friends do the seas; They live in one another still." -William Penn- ~ "Sooner or later, we must realize there is no station, no one place to arrive at once and for all. The true joy of life is the trip. The station is only a dream. It constantly outdistances us." ~ |
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