Philip Lein

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93489972
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96672
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller, Flour Mill
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Philip Lein

A well known and respected citizen of the town, Philip Lein, passed away at his home, King street, Elmira, on Monday in his 78th year. He had been ailing for about two years.

Mr. Lein was born in the Township of Woolwich, being a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Lein and after his marriage to Sarah Howlett in 1886 came to Elmira to reside. His wife died a number of years ago. Mr. Lein was a member of St. James' Lutheran church.

Surviving members of the family are three sons, Carlyle, Clarence and Lloyd, all of Toronto and Miss Lottie Lein at home. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Louis Doerfler and Mrs. David Hollinger, Elmira.

The funeral, which was private, took place from the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel on Wednesday afternoon to the Elmira cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. H. Kalbfleisch, assisted by Rev. G. D. Little.

Philip — Sarah Howlett. Sarah (daughter of William G. Howlett and Mary Ann Howlett) was born 25 Jul 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Apr 1923, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96674

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96676

Other Events:

• Name: Lottie Lein
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96677
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

LEIN, Charlotte (Lottie) unknown Lottie Lein Funeral service was conducted Saturday at the Dreisinger funeral chapel for Charlotte (Lottie) Lein. She died Thursday at the Elmira Nursing Home. Burial was in Elmira cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Lein of Elmira; predeceased by one sister and one brother; surviving are three nephews and two nieces.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 12 Jan 1973

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97849694
• Misfortune: suicide
• Name: Bessie Lein
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96678
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Miss Bessie Lein

Elmira residents were startled with the tragic death of Miss Bessie Lein, 43, popular and well-known Elmira lady, on Friday evening. Miss Lein was found dead in the basement of O. W. Reichard's general store, where she had been employed as a clerk, early on Friday evening. She had been in failing health for some time. only recently returning to work following a nervous breakdown.

When the late Miss Lein failed to go home after work on Friday evening, her sister called Mr. Reichard, who was under the impression that she had left the store around 6 p.m. Mr. Reichard did not leave for home until 6.30. Fearing that she might accidentally have been locked in the cellar. the merchant returned to the store to find Miss Lein dead. He notified proper authorities. Coroner Dr. C. C. Belyea, of Kitchener, who was called in the absence of Coroner Dr. LeRoy Wagner, Elmira, said an inquest was not necessary. Two local physicians were also immediately called to the scene of the tragedy.

The late Miss Lein was in her 43th year. She was a life-long resident of Elmira and a member of the Presbyterian church. She had most a pleasant disposition and was held in high esteem by her many Elmira friends.

Surviving are her father, Philip Lein, three brothers, Clarence, Carlyle and Lloyd, all of Toronto, and one sister, Lottie, at home. Her mother and one brother predeceased here.

Private funeral services were held from Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel on Monday afternoon. Rev. G. D. Little officiated. Interment was made in the Elmira cemetery.

Other Events:

• Military: WW1
• Name: Clare Lein
• Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96679
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #324003
• Occupation: 1916, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; telegraph operator
• Residence: 1953, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Bef 1960, 914 Hampton Cres., Port Credit, Ontario

Other Events:

• Military: WW1
• Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96680
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #323997