BX March 30, 1935
John James Rowcliffe
A prominent and well known resident of Brantford passed away in the Brantford General Hospital this morning, in the person of John James Rowcliffe, in his 63rd year. He came to this city 24 years ago from England. He played an active part in municipal and political affairs, being an active Conservative worker during his period of residence in Brantford. He enlisted in the 125th Battalion and served overseas throughout the World War. He was a member of the Canadian Legion, and was a clerk in the Community League a few years ago. Left to mourn his loss are his widow; two sons, Charles Rowcliffe, Hamilton, and T.C. Clifford Rowcliffe, of the Brantford Police Department; three daughters, Mrs. H. Wilkes, Brantford; Mrs. William Rickwood, Brantford and Mrs. B. Catherwood, Hamilton; also one sister, Mrs. William Hoyle, Brantford. The remains are resting at his late residence; 207 Grey Street, until Monday morning and the funeral will be conducted Monday afternoon from the Beckett Funeral Home, with interment in the Soldiers’ Plot in Mount Hope Cemetery.
BX April 2, 1935
John James Rowcliffe
In the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends, including many comrades of the Brantford Branch of the Canadian Legion, funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon for John Rowcliffe. The funeral was conducted from the Beckett Funeral Home, with interment in the Soldiers’ Plot in Mount Hope Cemetery. Rev. Herbert Godfrey of Marlborough Street United Church officiated. Many beautiful floral tributes indicated the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The pallbearers were three Police Department representatives, E. Wilshaw, C. Sudden and A. Sweet, and three Canadian Legion members, G. Lacey, J. McMillan and T. Tyrrell. Bugler B. Porter sounded “Last Post” at the graveside.