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TUFTS, John Howard (58724)

Birth

  • Born on November 22, 1887 in Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, NS

Death

  • Died on August 18, 1950 in Saint John, Saint John Co., NB
  • Buried in Hemford Cemetery in Hemford, Lunenburg Co., NS

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Notes

  • Occupation: Teamster/ Laster in Shoe Factory
  • Military Service: WW1 US Army
  • Obituary: John Howard Tufts, a resident of this community for the past 18 years, died suddenly at Saint John, New Brunswick, on Saturday, August 19th. Although not in good health for some time he left for the United States on Thursday morning. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tufts, Salem, Mass. He was an American citizen and a member of the American Legion, being a member of World War I; also a member of Primrose Lodge, No. 151, I.O.O.F. He is survived by his wife, Ida; one daughter, Joan; granddaughter, also one sister, Mrs. Grace Wheeler, Salem, Mass. His parents and several brothers predeceased him. The funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon, August 26th., at 2 p.m., with Rev. A. Schenk, pastor of the Lutheran Church, officiating. The committal service at the graveside was conducted by the members of Primrose Lodge, under the supervision of the N.G., Oren Smith. Bridgewater Bulletin Bridgewater,NS August 1950
  • Death: Suicide Gunshot to Head

Sources

  • NB Deaths: #4134

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