- The flag on Hantsport Town Hall flew at half-mast on Friday and Saturday in tribute to L. Mortimer Wall, a former Mayor, who passed away at his home late Thursday afternoon.
Mr. Wall was seriously ill for several months during the spring of 1951 but since then had been enjoying a fair degree of health. Apparently as well as usual on retiring Wednesday night, he was seized with a heart attack during the night. His
sudden death came as a severe shock to his family and to the entire commmunity.
He was born in Hantsport 78 years ago last August, the son of
the late Mr. and Mrs. James Wall. For fifty years he served the public as the genial proprietor of Wall's Hotel and was widely known by the travelling public.
He was a member of the Masonic Order and in his younger days took a very active part in the work of the organization. He also served as Fire Chief from 1923-25. On many occasions he captained the committee on War Loans and in many ways served the interests of his native town. Perhaps his most notable contribution to the upbuilding of the town was that made during the three times he served as Mayor whe he was the first one to approach the authorities re the establishment of the Pulp Mill here and worked hard to make a reality. He also envisioned the growth of the pulp mill to the time when paper would be made and lived to see that dream also come true.
He leaves to mourn, his widow, the former Jennie Bell Yeaton, and one daughter, Georgie, at home. An elder daughter predeceased him in 1923.
The funeral service, held in St. James United Church on Saturday afternoon, was attended by a large representation of men from the different lodges and the industrial life of the town, as well as many others who will sadly miss the kindly greeting from an ever courteous neighbour.
The service was conducted by Rev. J.J. Jarvie with Rev. John Barbour of Canning, a former pastor, delivering the address.
Pall bearers were Mayor Weatherbv, Town Clerk Frittenburg, L. B. Harvie, Walter Pulsifer, Police Officer Allard and Russell Yeaton. Interment was in Riverbank Cemetery.
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1874 - 1952 (78 years)
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