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Charles Lethaby

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
3039709
Unit at enlistment: 
1st Depot Battalion, 2nd Central Ontario Regiment
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Conscripted
Survived the war: 
Yes
Cemetery: 
Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Devonshire
Birth city: 
Brendon
Address at enlistment: 
39 Dundas Street, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
North Devonshire, England
Trade or calling: 
Construction Foreman
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
33

Letters and documents

BX March 26, 1931

Charles Lethaby Dropped Dead – Veteran of Great War Collapsed on Erie Avenue Last Night

Charles Lethaby, 46 years of age, who resided at 39 Dundas Street East, dropped dead about 10 o’clock last night on the lawn outside the residence of Dr. M.N. Faris, Erie Avenue. Mr. Lethaby had resided in Brantford for 23 years and was a foreman for Warren Construction Co., he was a member of Reba lodge, A.F. and A.M. During the war he served with the Monkton, N.B., Battalion.

He leaves to mourn his loss his widow and one child, Florence Dolly and four brothers, William, Brantford and Frank, James and Henry, all in England.  The funeral will be conducted Saturday from the residence, with interment in Mount Hope Cemetery.

BX March 30, 1931

Charles Lethaby

The funeral of the late Charles Lethaby was conducted Saturday afternoon from his late residence, 39 Dundas Street, with interment in Mount Hope cemetery.  Rev. C. Hallowell, rector of St. James’ church officiated at the home and graveside.  Masonic service was conducted at the graveside by Rt. Worshipful Bro., S.W. Seago, and Wor. Bros. W. Seago, D. Brooks, A. Bowden, H. Cuff and C. Stiles.  The pallbearers were; W. Nicoll, A. Wibley, William Coleman, Philip Eide, William Burrows and E. McDoule.

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