Robert Nodwell, Obituary, Erin Twp, Wellington Co., Ontario
Contributed by Brenda Ayres, bmayres@yahoo.ca

Aug 16, 1945 edition of the Erin Advocate - Robert Nodwell The death occurred in Hillsburgh on July 28th, 1945 of Robert Nodwell. The late Mr. Nodwell was born in East Garafraxa Township on November 7th, 1868, and was united in marriage with Christina Hawes on September 7th, 1898.  In 1927 he retired to his late residence in Hillsburgh. Throughout his life the deceased was noted for being of a kindly, considerate disposition, he was highly esteemed throughout the community, and the lack of his wise counsel and helping hand will be keenly felt.  Surviving are his widow, Christina Nodwell, two sons, Samuel Elwood and Robert Wallace Nodwell, one daughter, Mrs. Alex (Olive
Christina) Duncan, and seven grand children, as well as two sisters of the deceased, Mrs. Urias Everson and Mrs. Henry McGowan.  The service which was held from his late residence in Hillsburgh, was largely attended, and was conducted by Rev. Turner of the Presbyterian Church
Hillsburgh assisted by Rev. W. M. Bellasmith of Orton United Church.  A lovely duet, "In the Sweet Bye and Bye" was rendered by Mrs. Garnet Lacey and Miss Isobelle Macdonald.  The Pall Bearers were nephews of the deceased, George I. Nodwell, Elgin Everson, John Simpson, Harry McGowan, Wm Nodwell and Thos. Nodwell.  The flower bearers were 6 grandchildren of the deceased, Douglas Nodwell, Audrey Nodwell, Gordon Nodwell, Edwin Nodwell, Joan Nodwell, and Stuart Duncan assisted by Marilyn and Frances
Gray.  Floral tributes were received from many friends of the deceased.   Interment was made in Huxley Cemetery.
