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The Bridgewater Bulletin (NS) August 10, 1949 Page Twelve
OBITUARY Mr. Silas Corkum New Cumberland - Mr. Silas Corkum, a highly respected resident of this community, passed away on Wednesday, July, 20. Although he had been in failing health for some time, his death came as a great shock to his family and friends. The deceased was 84 years of age. He is survived by his immediate family, two sons, Carman and Maurice, with whom he resided, who gave their father all the kindness and care that was possible. A son predeceased him a number of years ago. There are two grandchildren also surviving. The funeral service was held at his home on Friday afternoon at 2:30, and was conducted by his pastor, Rev. Mh. Constable of LaHave United Church. Pall bearers were Vincent Baker, Oran Wamboldt, Emerson Meisner and Robt. Hartman. Interment was in the New Cumberland cemetery, beside his wife. The floral tributes were beautiful and showed the esteem in which the deceased was held...... Poplar Ridge cemetery, New Cumberland, Lunenburg County, NS Corkum, Silas E. 15 Nov. 1864 - 19-- Corkum, Emma Rosella (Wamback) 9 Apr. 1865 - 8 Feb. 1938 wife Corkum, Almon E. 24 Jul. 1896 - 25 Feb. 1919 son ___________________________________________ nsroots mailing list nsroots@ednet.ns.ca http://mailman.ednet.ns.ca/cgi-bin/listinfo/nsroots