Vanderburg 1917 mrs. death

M. VANDERBURG PASSES AWAY

One of Welland’s Oldest and Most Highly Respected Citizens

            Death relieved the suffering of Mr. Marcus Vanderburg at five o’clock yesterday morning. Deceased met with an accident on July 13^th, when a street car collided with the democrat wagon which he was driving, and from which he never regained consciousness.

            The late Mr. Vanderburg was a son of the late William Vanderburg of Thorold Township and was born on October 21^st, 1840.

            He learned the contracting business from the late Mr. Carter of Beaverdams. His first work was the building of the old Chas. Carter homestead of Port Colborne, now occupied by Mr. D. Carter.

            Mr. Vanderburg, with his family moved to Welland 48 years ago, where he took up the contracting business, building most of the finest structures in Welland. His first work in Welland was the H. Rose home. He also built the R. Morwood Block, Rose Block, Ross Block, Griffith Block, City Hall, Taylor Block, Methodist and Presbyterian churches, Industrial Home and all the public schools except First St. school. His last big work was the building of the High School and Queen St. school, which were practically completed at the same time.

            Mr. Vanderburg lived in his old home at the corner of Queen and West Main Sts. for 45 years.

            Deceased was a life-long and liberal supporter of the Methodist church. In politics he was a Conservative. He was an active member of the City Council and Board of Trade and trustee of the High School. He took a great interest in the Canadian Club which is not in existence now.

            For the past two years deceased has not been in business. He was a man who loved his work, companionship and his home.

            Deceased leaves to mourn one daughter, Mrs. Carrie V. Cameron, with her daughter, Miss Jean Cameron of Welland; one sister, Miss M. Vanderburg of Buffalo and one brother, Mr. William Vanderburg of Welland.

            The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1.30. Interment at Fonthill.

            Mrs. Vanderburg, wife of deceased, passed away on Saturday, July 21^st, after some months’ illness, and hastened by the shock of her husband’s accident.

People’s Press
31 July 1917
Died: 30 July 1917
Married: 6 January 1869

Fonthill Cemetery
21 October 1840-30 July 1917
Father: William Vanderburg
Mother: Janet Churchill