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A place to Remember
a message from the task force Chair
Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial
The Welland Canal is referred to as an engineering marvel that has stood
the test of time. The great link between two Great Lakes was built by men
who toiled in extreme conditions to connect Canada and the United
States to the growing global economy. The Fallen Workers were fathers,
brothers, uncles and friends and now, their efforts will never be forgotten.
As Chair of the Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial, I would like to
acknowledge the many people who have come together to build this
important monument. Through the efforts and cooperation of various
levels of government, labour, the marine and shipping industry, local
media and community, and led by campaign chair Greg Wight, the
Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial is a testament to the dedication
of a small group of people who came together to ensure that those lives
lost so long ago, finally received their long overdue memorial.
Memory slowly fades with time, but now the
Fallen Workers of the Fourth Welland Canal will
be remembered for generations to come.
Walter Sendzik
Mayor, St. Catharines
Task Force Chair
@WSendzik Mayor Walter Sendzik
City of St. Catharines
@ wsendzik
/ MayorSendzik www.mayorsendzik.ca
A place to Remember 1
Monument Dédié aux Ouvriers Décédés
à la Construction du Canal Welland
Le canal Welland est reconnu comme un chef-d’œuvre d’ingénierie ayant résisté
à l’épreuve du temps. Cette connexion a été bâtie par des hommes œuvrant dans
des conditions extrêmes dans le but de rapprocher le Canada et les États-Unis de
l’économie mondiale en croissance. Ces ouvriers décédés étaient des pères, frères, November 12, 2017
oncles et amis, et maintenant, leur contribution ne sera jamais oubliée.
En tant que président du Groupe de travail sur le monument aux ouvriers
décédés à la construction du canal Welland, j’aimerais profiter de l’occasion
pour reconnaitre les efforts des nombreuses personnes qui se sont regroupées
Dear Friends:
pour ériger cet important monument. Grâce aux contributions et à la
coopération des différents niveaux de gouvernement, des groupes syndicaux, I would like to offer my warmest greetings to everyone attending
de l’industrie du transport maritime, des médias locaux et de la communauté, the unveiling of the Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial.
et sous la direction du président de la campagne de financement, Greg
Wight, le Monument aux ouvriers décédés à la construction du canal Welland
The Welland Canal, which opened in 1932, is an incredible feat of engineering.
Linking Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, the canal plays a crucial role in Canada’s
témoigne du dévouement d’un petit nombre de personnes qui se sont prosperity, generating an annual economic impact of $222 million in the Niagara
mobilisées pour s’assurer que les vies perdues il y a si longtemps soient enfin Region alone.
honorées convenablement.
However, this remarkable endeavour was not completed without great loss. Between
Avec le temps, les souvenirs s’estompent, mais à 1913 and 1936, 137 workers lost their lives in the construction and dredging of the
partir d’aujourd’hui on se souviendra des ouvriers canal. This monument will ensure that the sacrifices of the Welland Canal workers
qui sont décédés lors de construction du canal are never forgotten. I am honoured to join you in the unveiling of this memorial, and
Welland pendant encore des générations.
in paying tribute to all whose lives were lost.
I would like to commend the Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial Task Force,
and everyone who contributed to the creation of this monument, for their dedication
and generosity. Please accept my best wishes for a memorable day.
Sincerely,
Maire Walter Sendzik
Président du Groupe de travail sur le
monument aux ouvriers décédés à la
construction du canal Welland
@WSendzik Mayor Walter Sendzik
City of St. Catharines The Rt. Hon. Justin P.J. Trudeau, P.C., M.P.
@ wsendzik Prime Minister of Canada
/ MayorSendzik www.mayorsendzik.ca
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Fallen Workers Memorial
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Regional Chair Alan Caslin and Niagara Regional Council honour the dedication of the fallen workers of
the Welland Canal and their commitment to building a thriving Niagara region. The Welland Canal
Fallen Workers Memorial honours their legacy for future generations.
Le 12 novembre 2017
Chères amies, chers amis,
Je tiens à présenter mes salutations les plus chaleureuses à celles et
ceux qui assistent au dévoilement du Monument commémoratif en
hommage aux travailleurs morts à la construction du canal
Welland.
Le canal Welland, ouvert en 1932, est un brillant exploit d’ingénierie qui fait le lien
entre le lac Érié et le lac Ontario. Ce canal joue un rôle essentiel à la prospérité du
Canada, générant des retombées économiques annuelles de 222 millions de dollars, Commemorative Message From
uniquement dans la région de Niagara.
Niagara Regional Chair Alan Caslin
Toutefois, cet ouvrage remarquable n’a pu être achevé sans de grands sacrifices.
Entre 1913 et 1936, 137 travailleurs ont perdu la vie durant la construction et le
dragage du canal. Ce monument veillera à ce que les sacrifices des travailleurs du On behalf of Regional Council, I’d like to sincerely thank Campaign Chair Greg Wight, Community Partners Canadian
canal Welland ne sombrent jamais dans l’oubli. J’ai l’honneur de me joindre à vous Canal Society and Welland Canals Foundation and all the donors and volunteers of the Task Force who have come
pour le dévoilement de ce monument commémoratif et pour rendre hommage à together to enrich our community through the Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial. Respect for Niagara’s rich
toutes ces vies perdues. history and those who built and shaped it is critical to moving toward our future, and it is truly inspiring to see Niagara
come together to honour those who lost their lives creating one of Niagara’s defining and enduring features.
Je tiens à féliciter le groupe de travail du Monument commémoratif en hommage aux
travailleurs morts à la construction du canal Welland et toutes les personnes qui ont
The construction of the Welland Canal is one of the most impressive feats in North American
contribué à la création de ce monument, pour leur dévouement et leur générosité. Je
infrastructure, and the continuing impact this project has had on Niagara, economically,
vous offre mes meilleurs vœux en cette journée mémorable.
historically and culturally, cannot be underestimated. Today, over 40 million tons of cargo
Cordialement, traverses the 43 kilometres between Lakes Ontario and Erie, and none of that would have
been possible had it not been for the sacrifice of those we honour through this memorial.
It is important that we remember every one of the 137 men who lost their lives in the
construction of the canal. To read their stories is to read our own. These were sons,
fathers, brothers, husbands, who worked day-in and day-out to make Niagara a better
place. As we try to do the same in our day, let us keep them always in our memory.
Le très hon. Justin P.J. Trudeau, C.P., député Office of the Niagara Regional Chair
Premier ministre du Canada Alan.Caslin@niagararegion.ca | 905-980-6000 ext. 3247 | niagararegion.ca
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A PLACE TO REMEMBER
TASK FORCE CHAIR Shortly after the Veil was installed, I had the opportunity to stand between it and the Gates
Walter Sendzik of Remembrance. It was a brilliantly cloudless day and I could see myself as well as the Lock
Mayor, St. Catharines Gates reflected on the Veil.
These images caused me to reflect on the past two and a half years in which I’ve had the
CAMPAIGN CHAIR privilege to act as Fundraising Chair for the Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial Task Force.
Greg Wight My association with the Task Force began when I was approached by Mayor Walter Sendzik
shortly after I retired from Algoma Central Corporation in April 2015. The cause was compelling,
COMMUNITY PARTNERS and it provided an ideal opportunity to give back to the industry and people that I worked with
Canadian Canal Society for the last thirty-five years.
Our goal was to raise all the funds required for the design, construction and installation of the
Welland Canals Foundation Memorial and surrounding park. The Welland Canal Fallen Workers Task Force is very pleased
to be able to report that the overall fundraising target has been achieved. This awe-inspiring
Memorial unveiled today is the result of many donors and supporters.
We are pleased to acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada, the Niagara Region
and the City of St. Catharines, who together contributed more than 50% of the project’s funds.
The project succeeded because of the support of labour, corporate companies, local service
clubs and foundations, historical societies, individuals across Niagara, and the families of the
Fallen Workers. Donations have been made by companies who operate in the Great Lakes
marine industry, by Seaway workers, by the sailors working on the vessels transiting the
Welland Canal, and by many more labour associations and unions. Many of our donors are in
Niagara, but many are national, with ties across North America.
I am honoured to have been a part of this historic initiative, fulfilling a promise made at the
opening of the fourth Welland Canal in 1932. We all reflect well when we remember these men
and their contributions.
Niagara Regional
Labour Council
Greg Wight
Fundraising Chair
Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial Task Force
www.stcatharines.ca/CanalWorkersMemorial
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tHE fALLEN
Program Schedule
wORKERS
Welland Canal A PLACE TO REMEMBER Emcee: Grant LaFleche, The St. Catharines Standard
Fallen Workers Memorial
2pm: Welcome
Opening: The Eagle Song, performed by Nicole Joy-Fraser*
TASK FORCE CHAIR Peu après l’installation du Voile, j’ai eu la chance de me trouver entre celui-ci et les Portes de l’écluse.
Walter Sendzik C’était une journée magnifique, sans nuages, et je pouvais voir ma réflexion, ainsi que celle des Blessing: Reverend Dr. Ronald Hunt
portes dans le Voile.
Mayor, St. Catharines Speaker: Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament, St. Catharines
Ces images m’ont emmené à réfléchir sur les dernières deux années et demie, où j’ai eu le privilège
CAMPAIGN CHAIR d’agir en tant que président de la campagne de financement pour le Groupe de travail sur le Speaker: Alan Caslin, Niagara Regional Chair
Greg Wight monument aux ouvriers décédés à la construction du canal Welland. Mes liens le groupe de travail
ont débuté lorsque j’ai été approché par le Maire Walter Sendzik peu après ma retraite de l’Algoma Performance: Excerpt from The Welland Canal Play, by Kevin Hobbs,
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Central Corporation au mois d’avril 2015. La cause était convaincante et elle me fournissait une performed by David DiFrancesco
occasion rêvée de donner quelque chose en retour à l’industrie et aux gens avec lesquels j’ai travaillé
Canadian Canal Society pendant les dernières trente-cinq années. Speaker: Sid Ryan, Past President, Ontario Federation of Labour
Welland Canals Foundation Notre objectif était de recueillir suffisamment de fonds pour couvrir les coûts de la conception, Performance: “For the Workers: They Came to Build” by Penelope Blake. World Premiere,
la construction et l’installation du monument et du parc l’entourant. Le Groupe de travail sur le performed by David DiFrancesco and Landon Doak*
monument aux ouvriers décédés à la construction du canal Welland se réjouit de pouvoir rapporter
que la cible totale de la cueillette de fonds a été atteinte. L’impressionnant monument que nous Speaker: Dereck Revington, Artist
inaugurons aujourd’hui est le résultat des nombreux donateurs et sympathisants.
Performance: Excerpt from The Welland Canal Play performed by Darren Keay*
Nous sommes heureux de reconnaitre l’appui du gouvernement du Canada, de la Municipalité
régionale de Niagara et de la Ville de St. Catharines, dont la contribution collective excède 50 % des The Names of the Fallen: Read by Anne Dodge, Suzy Hastings, Roger Stenson, Doug and Jim Oneschuk
fonds du projet.
Le succès du projet repose sur l’appui des groupes syndicaux, d’entreprises, de clubs et de fondations
Performance: “The Welland Ship Canal Song” by Kevin Hobbs & Landon Doak
de services locaux, des sociétés historiques, d’individus à travers la région du Niagara, et des (based on a 1930 poem by William McClure); and “Nibi (Water) Song”
familles des ouvriers décédés. Des dons ont été reçus d’entreprises qui œuvrent dans l’industrie by Doreen Day and Mashkoonce (Little Elk). Performed by the cast of
marine des Grands Lacs, de travailleurs de la voie maritime, de matelots qui travaillent sur les The Welland Canal Play
navires qui transitent sur le Canal Welland, et par de nombreuses autres associations syndicales.
Plusieurs de nos donateurs sont de la région du Niagara, mais plusieurs autres œuvrent au niveau Speaker: Walter Sendzik, Mayor of St. Catharines, and
national, et entretiennent des liens à travers toute l’Amérique du Nord. Chair of the Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial Task Force
Ce fut un honneur de faire partie de cette initiative historique et de remplir une promesse qui avait All family members are invited to a reception following the ceremony in the St. Catharines Museum.
Niagara Regional été faite lors de l’inauguration du quatrième Canal Welland en 1932. En honorant la mémoire de ces
Labour Council hommes et de leur contribution, nous rendons hommage à toute la communauté.
Excerpts of text and song are from The Welland Canal Play,
an original play produced by the Essential Collective Theatre.
Director: Monica Dufault*
Greg Wight Playwright: Kevin Hobbs
Président de la campagne de financement
Groupe de travail sur le monument aux ouvriers décédés à la construction du canal Welland Original Music by: Landon Doak
Stage Manager: Maureen Callaghan*
Costumes Designed by: Roberta Doylend
www.stcatharines.ca/CanalWorkersMemorial Performers: David DiFrancesco, Landon Doak*, Nicole Joy-Fraser*, Darren Keay*, Reanne Spitzer
*Courtesy of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association
All photos are courtesy of the St. Catharines Museum.
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tHE fALLEN wORKERS Les travailleurs décédés
Artist’s Statement Réflexion de l’artiste
What could have been more epic for the early community, and visitors, passionate about the canal, Peut-on imaginer une scène plus épique que celle où la descente fulgurante des Chutes et la remontée
explorers than coming through the trees and first could come to find solace and strength and enjoy the les premiers explorateurs, sortant de la forêt, furent rassurante des écluses. C’est dans cet espace que nous
encountering the sublime down-rush of the Niagara clarity and serenity it would afford. soudainement abasourdis par la ruée tumultueuse des avons imaginé un paysage inspirant et contemplatif,
Falls. Could they ever have dreamed that one day Chutes du Niagara? Pouvaient-ils rêver qu’un jour, de par enraciné dans un temps et un espace où résonnent la
this great chasm might be bridged through an Within our site, sandwiched between the roadway le labeur ardu et une extraordinaire ingéniosité, ce gouffre tragédie et le triomphe. Un endroit où les descendants des
extraordinary feat of human labour and ingenuity and the canal we created a sanctum. A protecting géant serait contourné, grâce à un système d’écluses et ouvriers décédés, les travailleurs de la communauté et les
with a system of locks and canals cut into the grove of trees encircles the Lock. At the south end, de canaux taillés à même l’escarpement, ouvrant ainsi la visiteurs, tous passionnés du canal, peuvent venir trouver
escarpment, opening the gates of passage for a huge blade of reflective steel hovers at waist voie au commerce national et international? Auraient-ils réconfort et force et apprécier la clarté et la sérénité
national and international trade? Could they ever height, spanning a cut in the earth: darkness on one pu imaginer combien de vies allaient être violemment qu’on y ressent.
have imagined how many lives would be violently side, lightness on the other. To the north the Gates écourtées lors de la construction de ce canal, ou toute
cut short while building the canal, or what vigilance of Remembrance rise, revealing the names of the la vigilance qui allait devenir la norme, afin que soient Notre site, niché entre la route et le canal, devient un
demanded, to avoid such calamities in the future? Fallen carved in steel. évitées de telles tragédies dans l’avenir? véritable sanctuaire. L’écluse est encerclée d’un verger
d’arbres qui la protègent. Au sud, une énorme lame d’acier
How to navigate these powerfully moving forces and Gravity and Grace come face to face in this Comment naviguer ces forces et ces événements réfléchissant plane à la hauteur de la taille et chevauche
events was the question we faced when designing memorial. The epic grandeur of the canal’s puissants : voilà la question à laquelle nous étions une entaille dans la terre : sombre d’un côté, lumineuse de
the memorial. It took us deep into the lives of the construction, the tragedy of lives lost, the lives of confrontés lors de la conception de ce monument. Nous l’autre. La Porte du Souvenir s’élève au nord, les noms des
Fallen, the history and geology of Niagara and the the community, and our own lives are reflected here. nous sommes entièrement plongés dans les vies de ces ouvriers décédés y sont gravés dans l’acier.
saga of the canal’s construction. The key for which It is through these motions of exchange, between ouvriers décédés, dans l’histoire et la géologie du Niagara,
we searched lay hidden somewhere between the then and now, durability and fragility, life and death, et dans la saga de la construction du canal. La clé que En ce monument l’austérité et la grâce s’affrontent.
down-rush of the Falls and the uplifting transport that the memorial lives and endures. nous cherchions se trouvait cachée quelque part entre La magnitude de la construction du canal, les vies
of the Locks. This is the space we mined as we tragiquement perdues, la vitalité de la communauté, notre
Dereck Revington propre existence ; tout y est ici reflété. C’est à travers ces
imagined an inspiring and reflective landscape,
establishing a measure in time and space where dualités : le passé et le présent, la durabilité et la fragilité,
tragedy and triumph resonate. A place where la vie et la mort, que ce monument existe et persiste.
descendants of the Fallen, workers in the labour Dereck Revington
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History of the project Historique du projet
A promise was made when the Welland Canal was St. Catharines City Council agreed to undertake Une promesse fut faite à l’inauguration du canal Welland le a été invité à présider la campagne de cueillette de fonds par
opened on August 6, 1932 to create a memorial ownership of the memorial and responsibility for 6 août 1932 que soit érigé un monument à la mémoire des le maire Walter Sendzik de St Catharines. Il accepta; le projet
honouring 115 men who died while building the Fourth its future care and maintenance. A small group of ouvriers qui ont perdu la vie lors de la construction du canal avait son dernier pilier. Des demandes de subventions ont été
Welland Canal. Then Minister of Railways and Canals, passionate researchers dug deep to ensure historic Welland. L’honorable Dr R.J. Manion, alors ministre des Chemins soumises, des présentations ont été faites, et des chèques
The Hon. Dr. R.J. Manion spoke eloquently the day the information was accurate and complete. Greg Wight, de fer et des Canaux s’était exprimé de façon éloquente à cette ont été signés par l’industrie de la marine marchande, par les
canal opened. A war veteran himself, he knew that just retired as President and CEO of Algoma Central occasion. Lui-même un vétéran, il comprenait “qu’en temps de groupes syndicaux, par des entreprises nationales et locales, et
“Peace has its heroes as well as war…” Corporation, was asked by St. Catharines Mayor Walter paix, comme en temps de guerre, il y a des héros…” par plusieurs individus, incluant des membres des familles des
Sendzik to chair the fundraising campaign. He agreed ouvriers décédés. Dans la phase finale du projet, Plant Architect
The reminder of his words, that “we should give a and the project had its final champion. Grants were Ses paroles lors de cet événement, où il a évoqué les ouvriers inc. entreprit la conception paysagiste du site et sa réalisation
thought to the men who lost their lives during the written, presentations were made, and cheques were décédés en disant : « nous devons avoir une pensée pour a été effectuée par l’entrepreneur Stevensville Lawn Services à
progress of the work…” was what sparked the written by the marine and shipping industry, labour, ces hommes qui ont perdu la vie au cours des travaux… », l’automne 2017.
memorial we unveil today. Local historian Arden Phair local and national businesses and many individuals, ont généré le monument que nous inaugurons aujourd’hui.
and journalist Grant LaFleche, brought the story to life including family of the Fallen. In the final phases of L’historien local Arden Phair et le journaliste Grant LaFleche ont Tout au long du parcours, les gens derrière le projet n’avaient
in a series of articles published in The St. Catharines the project, Plant Architect Inc. undertook landscape fait revivre l’histoire par le biais d’une série d’articles publiée qu’un seul but en tête: rendre hommage aux 137 hommes ayant
Standard. The community of Niagara responded design and Stevensville Lawn Services completed dans le St Catharines Standard. péri lors de la construction du canal Welland. Chaque donateur,
and more than 2,000 residents signed a petition installation and landscaping in fall 2017 La communauté du Niagara a répondu, et plus de 2 000 résidents membre de famille, bénévole, représentant élu, concepteur,
demanding a memorial to honour the Fallen Workers. ont signé une pétition demandant que soit érigé un monument administrateur, chercheur et travailleur a voulu rendre hommage
Elected officials from Niagara’s four canal communities Every step of the way, the people behind this project à l’honneur des ouvriers décédés. Les élus des quatre à ces 137 hommes et se sont mobilisés afin de remplir une
heard the call and joined together with representatives have had one goal: to honour the 137 men who municipalités du canal ont entendu l’appel et se sont mobilisés, promesse qui avait été faite il y a 85 ans. Niagara, nous avons
from local labour and business. A Task Force was born died while building the Welland Canal. Every donor, avec des représentants locaux des groupes syndicaux et des tenu notre promesse – le 12 novembre 2017.
and their work began in spring 2013 to select a site, family member, volunteer, elected official, designer, gens d’affaires. Un groupe de travail vit le jour, et celui-ci se
design a memorial, and begin fundraising. administrator, researcher and worker has cared mit immédiatement à la tâche en 2013, afin de choisir un site,
enough to honour the lives of those 137 men and to concevoir le monument et commencer la cueillette de fonds.
A national competition selected Dereck Revington work together to fulfill a promise made 85 years ago.
Studio Inc. of Toronto as designer for the memorial Niagara, we made it right – November 12, 2017. À la suite d’un concours national, le Studio Dereck Revington
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation inc. de Toronto fut sélectionné en tant que concepteur
expedited approvals for the selected site. du site. Les approbations du site nécessaires ont été
accélérées par la Corporation de Gestion de la Voie
Maritime du Saint-Laurent. Le conseil municipal de St
Catharines a accepté la responsabilité du monument et de
son entretien. Un petit groupe de chercheurs passionnés a
poursuivi des recherches en profondeur afin de s’assurer
que les informations historiques soient complètes et
exactes. Greg Wight, récemment retraité de son poste
de président et CEO de l’Algoma Central Corporation
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The The union representing
thousands of Ships’ Officers
Canadian and Marine Pilots across the
Merchant
Service
country. Guild members focus
With the dedication
on transportation safety and of this memorial,
Guild the protection of Canada’s The St. Lawrence
marine environment. Our Seaway Management
Corporation
Members conduct the safe stands with other
movement of ships through members of the
the Welland Canal. This work community in
recognizing the
is made possible by those
contribution of
who paid the ultimate sacrifice the 137 workers
during the construction of this who died
while serving
extremely important shipping
to construct the
route. The Guild is very proud to fourth Welland Canal.
be a “Platinum Crane Sponsor”
of the Welland Canal Fallen
Workers Memorial Project.
www.CMSG-GMMC.ca
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Remembering
We remember the 137 workers who lost their lives during
the construction of the Welland Canal, a feat of engineering
that has forever changed the communities of the Great Lakes
and St. Lawrence Seaway.
Algoma Central Corporation
is honoured to support the
Welland Canal Fallen
The Algoma Mariner transiting Workers Memorial.
through the Welland Canal.
The Welland Canal plays a pivotal role in our community and the Canadian economy.
Algoma Central Corporation acknowledges the significant sacrifice the workers and their
families made over the course of its construction especially those who lost their lives as a
result. This memorial plays tribute to them and allows our community and visitors the
opportunity to understand and appreciate the historical significance of their sacrifice. Algoma
Central Corporation honours and remembers these fallen workers and is proud to be a part
of this important memorial.
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25. David Macdonald 1899 Toronto, Ontario, Canada 22 Jun. 21
26. Michael Wacpnovick 1894c Poland / Russia 27 Sep. 26
1921
27. James Sharpe 1895 Niagara Township, Ontario, Canada 17 Feb. 25
28. George Mitts Anderson 1891 Solf/Sulva, Vasa, lääni, Finland 08 Mar. 30
29. John Seaman 1866 Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England 06 Jul. 55
1922
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30. Luigi Rantucci 1865 Ovindoli, L’Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy 14 Jan. 57
we remember 31. William Thibeau
32. Alexander Chisholm
1890
1897
River Bourgeois, Nova Scotia, Canada
Rear Long Point, Nova Scotia, Canada
29 May
06 Sep.
32
25
1914
1. William Burt
Given Name & Surname BIRTH YEAR
1877
City / Town / Village / Municipality
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
DATE OF PASSING AGE AT PASSING
15 Jun. 36
1923
33. Antoine Cherriere 1888 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 11 Mar. 34
34. George Stackew 1883c Austria 27 Jul. 40
2. George Robinson 1893 Kew Green, Surrey, England 23 Jul. 21
3. John Patterson 1859c Diocese of Clones, County Monahan, Ireland 05 Aug. 55 1924
35. David Kennedy 1885 Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland 03 Mar. 39
4. Stana Benasho 1891c Russia 19 Sep. 23 36. Otto Monsson 1886c Sweden 24 Mar. x38
5. Giuseppe Fiore 1896c Italy 26 Oct. 18 37. Ivan Marohnić 1899 Zlobin, Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia (then Yugoslavia) 29 Apr. 24
6. Stanko Dupalo 1885c Rujevac, Serbia, Austria-Hungary 02 Nov. 29 38. Benjamin Kellett 1854 Wyke or Farnley, Yorkshire, England 17 May. 69
7. Osip Pakalo 1890c Russia 18 Nov. 24 39. Manus Dugan 1870 Pennsylvania, USA 03 Jul. 53
8. Arthur Wilson 1886c Sheffield, England 07 Dec. 28 40. Attilio Caseron 1884 Italy 05 Jul. 40
9. Giovanni Moretti 1873 Rocca San Giovanni, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy 30 Dec. 41 41. Giovanni De Biasi 1880c Conegliano, Treviso, Italy 13 Aug. 44
42. William Douglas
1915
10. Estafy Eliashevich 1895c Russia 12 Jan. 19
43. William Hutchison
1892 Charney Bassett, Wantage, England
1880 Ireland
15 Aug.
16 Aug.
32
45
11. Comelio Mastericola 1895c Italy 27 Apr. 20
44. Thomas Lindsay 1865 Fall River, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada 25 Aug. 59
12. James West 1872c Ontario 20 May. 43
45. Wilfred La Croix 1902 Calumet, Quebec, Canada 08 Nov. 21
13. Edwin Crowe 1886 Port Elgin [now Saugeen Shores], Ontario Canada 10 Jun. 28
46. Gorman Larocque 1899 Calumet, Quebec, Canada 08 Nov. 25
14. Giuseppe Farris 1891 Nughedu, Sassari, Sardinia, Italy 14 Jun. 24
47 .William Gordon 1871 Grantham Twp., Ontario Canada 09 Nov. 53
15. Carmine Aiello 1883c Italy 08 Aug. 32
16. Antonio Montemurro 1892 Mangone, Cosenza, Calabria, Italy 10 Sep. 22
17. Albert Wellard 1891 Tossorontio Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada 06 Oct. 24
18. Nicola Nicolazzo 1896 Conflenti, Catanzaro,Calabria, Italy 08 Oct. 19
19. Hudson Payne 1864c Goulbourn, Ontario, Canada 20 Nov. 51
1916
20. Richard Gardner 1896 Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada 28 Feb. 19
21. Joseph Foster 1873 North Dorchester, Ontario, Canada 20 Mar. 42
22. Wasily Procopovich 1887 Grodno, Rynek, Russia 30 Jun. 28
1919
23. Benjamin Price 1876 Harton, South Shields, Durham, Durham, England 16 Jun. 43
24. Reginald Finnemore 1896 Stoke Newington, Hackney, London, England 25 Jun. 22
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71. Ira Mahon 1878 North Wakefield, Quebec, Canada 28 Jan. 48
72. James Saunders 1890 Northwich, Cheshire, England 23 May. 36
73. János Koran 1891 Pányok, Abaújvár, Abaúj-Torna, Hungary 29 May. 35
74. Leo Romkey 1898 West Dublin, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada 29 Jun. 29
75. Francesco Plantedi 1883 Mangone, Consenza, Calabria, Italy 15 Jul. 44
76. Antonio Collini 1912 Silvi, Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy 26 Jul. x15
77. Elmer Wylde 1906 Welland, Ontario, Canada 28 Jul. 20
78. Peter Boyle 1896 Wigan, Lancashire, England 08 Aug. 30
79. Marcin Wachowicz 1901 Zabrze, Poland 13 Nov. 26
80. Achille Bisson 1898 St-Cœur-de-Marie, Mégantic, Quebec, Canada 10 Dec. 29
81. Henry Nealis 1891 Royal Road, York County, New Brunswick, Canada 10 Dec. 36
82. Robert Lethbridge c.1878 Port Hope, Ontario, Canada 20 Dec. 49
1925
48. Murdo Murray 1901 Stornoway, (Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides) Scotland 23 Jan. 23
1928
83. Rocco Fraracci 1885 Castropignano, Campobasso, Molise, Italy 17 Jan. 42
49. Ross Campbell 1891 Humberstone, Ontario, Canada 27 May 34
84. James McCoy 1890 Lyndoch, Ontario, Canada 04 Feb. 38
50. Stefano Costantino 1895 Mutignano frazione of Pineto, Abruzzo, Italy 30 May 30
85. Carlo Bianco 1898 San Vito Chietino, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy 04 Feb. 29
51. Donald MacDonald 1899c Scotland 08 Jun. 26
86. Lorne Whitwell 1895 Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada 04 Feb. 32
52. Rocco Iannizzi 1892 Mammola, Calabria , Italy 31 Jul. 33
87. Andrew Harkness 1889 Belfast, County Down, [Northern] Ireland 17 Feb. 38
53. Elzéar Lynch 1866 Rigaud, Quebec, Canada 01 Aug. 58
88. Péter Szolonyik 1901 Buj, Szabolcs, Észak-Alföld, Hungary 10 Mar. 26
54. Lionel Lynch 1905 Chute-á-Blondeau, Ontario, Canada 01 Aug. 20
89. Giuseppe Mattei 1895 Civitella Roveto, L’Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy 29 Mar. 33
55. Thomas Alder 1879 Earlestown, England 09 Aug. 46
90. Edward Morin 1904 Quebec, Canada 05 Apr. 24
56. Charles Phillip 1906c Hungary 18 Sep. 19
91. John Bode 1901 Hungary 01 May. 27
57. John Kruzle 1899c Croatia 16 Oct. 26
92. Charles Lynch 1890 unknown 07 May. 38
58. Josip Ostarijas 1897c Klenovnik, Croatia, Varaždin, Yugoslavia 20 Nov. 25
93. Mihály Bajusz 1892 Rakamaz, Szatmár-Ugocsa-Bereg Co. or Szabolcs Co., Hungary 23 Jul. 36
59. Timothy Brady 1876 USA 12 Dec. 49
94. Luigi Boccioletti 1894 Mombaroccio, Pesaro e Urbino, Le Marches, Italy 01 Aug. 34
1926
60. Frederick Bagnall 1908 Birmingham, England 17 Jan. 17
61. Amos Pearce 1892 Twp. of Grantham, Ontario, Canada 18 Mar. 33
62. Daniel MacDonald 1873 Stayner, Ontario, Canada 26 Jun. 52
63. Alvin Watt 1907 Haliburton, Ontario, Canada 05 Jul. 18
64. Giuseppe Martinelli 1890c Italy 08 Jul. 36
65. Alexander Penteskul 1881c Bukowina, Austria 12 Jul. 45
66. James Horton 1878 Gainsboro Twp., Ontario, Canada 22 Jul. 47
67. Stefan Jusko 1898 Raslavice, Prešov Austria 25 Sep. 28
68. Carmine Pirro 1898 Guglionesi, Molise, Italy 08 Oct. 28
69. John Swan 1905 Arbroath, Scotland 23 Oct. 21
70. János Wodilla 1881 Výborná, Prešov, Hungary, aka Austria 01 Nov. 45
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123. David Radford 1880 The Delph, Brierly Hill, Stafforshire, England 27 Jan. 49
124. Andrew Ryan 1883 Nethergate, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland 03 Apr. 47
125. Sheldon Hansler 1902 North Pelham, Pelham Township, Ontario, Canada 19 Jun. 28
126. Edward Smith 1902 Power Glen, Louth Township, Ontario, Canada 19 Jun. 28
127. Lloyd Tice 1904 Thorold Township, Welland County, Ontario, Canada 19 Jun. 25
128. Albert Corkum 1902 Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA 30 Jun. 27
129. Elmer Hines 1908 Dunnville, Moulton Township, Ontario, Canada 03 Jul. 21
1928
95. Joseph Carrig 1899 Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland 01 Aug. 28 130. Richard Macallister 1870 Calcutta (now Kolkata), Bengal, India 24 Sep. 60
96. James McArthur 1866 Ireland 01 Aug. 62 131. Francesco Berardi 1884 Mangone, Cosenza, Calabria, Italy 27 Oct. 46
97. James C. McArthur 1892 Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland 01 Aug. 36
98. Samuel McMullan 1904 Urble, Dervock, Ballymoney, Antrim [Northern] Ireland 01 Aug. 24 1932
132. Henry Benson 1879 Homer, Ontario, Canada 07 Apr. 53
99. Chester Overholt 1876 Louth Township Lincoln County, Ontario, Canada 01 Aug. 51 133. Michaël Onyschuk 1896 Torskie, Zaleszczyki, Ukraine 30 Jul. 35
100. TheodoreSmalko 1890c Ukraine 01 Aug. 38 134. John Hawthorne 1879 Collingwood, Ontario, Canada 18 Oct. 53
101. William Talashkevich 1890 Russia 01 Aug. 37 135. Luther Kuchenbecker 1895 Duluth, St. Luois County, Minnesota, USA 20 Oct. 37
102. Alexander Wilson 1894 Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, Scotland 03 Aug. 34 136 .Harry Watt 1911 Haliburton, Ontario, Canada 03 Nov. 21
103. Léon Dion
104. James Sawchuk
1894 Beauce-Jonction, Beauce, Quebec, Canada
1906 Ukrainia, R.M. of Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
03 Aug.
03 Aug.
34
22
1935 137. Samuel Brennan 1896 Merritton, Ontario, Canada 27 Jan. 38
105. John Simmons 1876 Point Anne, Thurlow, Township, Ontario, Canada 20 Aug. 51
106. Charles McInnis 1903 Souris, King’s County, PEI, Canada 29 Sep. 24
107. Joseph Dumoulin 1897 Grenville, Argenteuil RCM, Quebec, Canada 20 Oct. 31
108. Mike Koner 1869c Austria 21 Oct. 59
109. Károly Kádi 1890 Ugod, Veszprém County, Hungary 14 Nov. 38
110. Robert Thomson 1908 Larkhall, Lanarkshire, Scotland 23 Nov. 19
111. Steve Kopinak 1910 MacKenzie Township 34, Saskatchewan, Canada 05 Dec. 18
112. Luigi Fratangelo 1879 Castellino del Biferno, Campobasso, Molise, Italy 08 Dec. 49
1929
113. Fergus Nottingham 1895 Utica, Reach Township, Ontario, Canada 22 Mar. 33
114. Fernley Bassett 1905 Wixenford, St. Mary’s, Plymstock, Devonshire, England 06 Apr. 23
115. William Stanbury 1906 Palmerston, Ontario, Canada 26 Apr. 22
116. János Fater 1904 Pusztaszentlászló, Western Transdanubia, Hungary 15 May. 24
117. Daniel Lengjel 1895 Yugoslavia 15 May. 34
118. Joseph Stahl c. 1863 believed to be Peoria, IL, USA 06 Jun. x64
119. Thomas Pollard 1895 Newfoundland, Canada 07 Sep. 34
120. Archibald McKinley 1885 Belfast, County Antrim, [Northern] Ireland 03 Oct. 44
121. William Bassett 1885 Blackdown, Mary Tavy, Tavistock, Devonshire, England 11 Oct. 44
122. Folco Paolozzi 1883 Colle San Magno, Frosinone, Lazio, Italy 21 Oct. 46
Welland Canal
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Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial 22 A place to Remember 23Memorial designed by / Conception du monument: Dereck Revington Studio
1. The Plinth - A place to pause and 1. Le Socle - Un endroit pour se recueillir
remember. et méditer.
2. The Veil - Above a cut in the earth 2. Le Voile - Au-dessus d’une entaille
a wall of steel hovers: its southern face, dans la terre plane un mur d’acier: son
reflective and black, addresses the versant sud, contemplatif et sombre, se
events of the past; the northern face, tourne vers les événements du passé;
mirrored and polished, reflects the son versant nord, poli tel un miroir, reflète
present and looks to the future. le présent, le regard tourné vers l’avenir.
3. The Lock and The Timeline - The 3. L’Écluse et La Ligne de Temps -
This memorial honours the 137 men who Ce monument commémoratif rend hommage
Lock recalls the cut of the canal into L’écluse rappelle l’entaille du canal dans
were killed while building the current aux 137 hommes ayant perdu la vie lors de
the earth while The Timeline marks in la terre, alors que la Ligne de temps
Welland Canal. Thousands of workers were la construction de l’actuel canal maritime de stone the number of fatalities per year indique, de par des pierres, le nombre de
employed in Niagara during the Canal’s Welland. Entre 1913 et 1935, des milliers of construction. décès au cours de chacune des années
construction, which lasted from 1913 to de travailleurs sont venus dans la région de de construction.
1935. They were from 16 countries, many Niagara. Originaires de 16 pays différents, 4. The Gates - Like a book of steel
new to Canada: their arrival and industry plusieurs étaient de nouveaux au Canada. into whose pages are carved the 4. La Porte - Tel un livre d’acier dans
Leur venue et leur contribution s’inscrivent names of the Fallen, The Gates of lequel sont gravés les noms des ouvriers
reflected a time of nation-building. The
dans une époque d’édification du pays. Les Remembrance rise from the The Lock décédés, la Porte du souvenir s’élève
names of the Fallen stand as a testament bed, echoing the partially opened mitre du bassin de l’écluse, faisant écho aux
to all of the workers and their families who noms de ceux qui ont péri témoignent des
pertes de vie, de la maladie et des blessures gates of the flight locks. portes busquées des écluses étagées,
were tragically affected by loss of life, fatal légèrement entrouvertes.
illness, or injury. qui ont si tragiquement touché tous ces
ouvriers et leurs familles.
Dedicated on November 12, 2017. To learn more about the Fallen Workers and Inauguré le 12 novembre 2017. Visitez le Musée de St. Catharines et le Centre
the history of the Welland Canal visit the St. Catharines Museum and Welland des Canaux de Welland pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements relatifs
Canals Centre. aux ouvriers décédés.
Many communities came together to make this memorial. Thank you to: Algoma Central Corporation Niagara Regional Labour Council This memorial was made possible with
the individuals, businesses, and labour associations who made donations; ArcelorMittal Dofasco Ontario Paper Thorold Foundation funding, time and tireless commitment from/
to the Cities of Port Colborne, Thorold, and Welland; and to the many Canada Steamship Lines Rankin Construction Inc.
Canadian Merchant Service Guild Seafarers’ International Union of Canada Ce monument commémoratif a été rendu possible 2
dedicated volunteers and families of the fallen who helped to bring the 1
Fednav St. Catharines Standard grâce au financement et à l’engagement inlassable 4 3
stories of the Fallen Workers to light.
Groupe Desgagnés St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation des personnes et groupes suivants:
Heddle Marine Service Inc. Unifor Local #4212
Plusieurs communautés ont collaboré à la réalisation de ce monument.
McKeil Marine
Merci à tous les individus, à toutes les entreprises, et à tous les
regroupements syndicaux qui ont fait des dons, aux municipalités de Port
EMS-Tech Lower Lakes Towing & Rand Logistics
Colborne, de Thorold et de Welland, ainsi qu’aux nombreux bénévoles et
Great Lakes Pilotage Authority Rotary Club of St. Catharines
aux familles des ouvriers décédés, qui ont contribué à mettre en lumière
Kirkpatrick Stoneworks Ltd. Sterling Fuels
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Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial 34 A place to Remember 35Thank you to our
Platinum Crane Sponsor $25 000
Donors Thank you to our
SILver Pick Ax Sponsor $10 000
Donors +
Algoma Central Corporation Hilliard and Dawn Radford
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc. Niagara Community Foundation
Canada Steamship Lines Platinum Crane Sponsor $25 000
Gold Hard Hat Sponsor $15 000
Canadian Merchant Service Guild
Fednav
Silver Pick Ax Sponsor $10 000
Bronze Glove Sponsor $5000
Bronze Glove Sponsor $5000+
Iron Spade Sponsor $1000
Anne Connon, in memory of Michael Onyschuk
Group Desgagnés
Deloitte
Heddle Marine Service Inc.
Marine Clean Ltd.
McKeil Marine
Merritton Lions Club
Niagara Regional Labour Council
Redpath Sugar Ltd.
Ontario Paper Thorold Foundation
Seagulf Marine Industries
Rankin Construction Inc.
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Seafarers’ International Union of Canada
Walker Industries
St. Catharines Standard
Walter Hiltebrand Marine Services
St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
Unifor Local 4212 Platinum Crane Sponsor $25 000
Gold Hard Hat Sponsor $15 000
Silver Pick Ax Sponsor $10 000
Gold Hard Hat Sponsor $15 000+ Bronze Glove Sponsor $5000
Iron Spade Sponsor $1000
EMS - Tech Inc.
Great Lakes Pilotage Authority
Kirkpatrick Stoneworks Ltd.
Letko, Brosseau & Associés
Lower Lakes Towing & Rand Logistics
St. Catharines Rotary Club
Sterling Fuels
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Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial 36 A place to Remember 37Thank you to
Iron Spade Sponsor $1000
our Donors +
ADM - Agra Industries
Allied Marine and Industrial Inc.
Michael Anderson
AON Reed Stenhouse Inc.
Bell Marine & Mill Supply
Canadian Canal Society
Corporation of Professional Great Lakes Pilots
DanNel Coach Lines, in memory of Archibald McKinley
Dilts Piston Hydraulics
Eckler
Hamilton Port Authority
Historical Society of St Catharines
International Shipmasters Association, Lodge 20
Sheri Laekeman
Latcham PLC Foods
Lundy’s Lane Historical Society
The Marine Club
Marsh Canada
Brian McMullan
Ontario Construction Company
LOCAL 4212
Norris Ormston, in memory of *Alex Ormston
Arden & erika Phair
Port Weller Marine
Rigel Shipping Canada
St Catharines Firefighters Association, Local 485
Representing the Operations, Maintenance and Clerical Employees of
Snider Dock Services the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (Welland Canal)
Villa Charities (Italian Canadian Fallen Workers Memorial) Niagara and Cornwall Regions.
Greg and Anne Wight
A special thank you to Sheri Laekeman and the Claridge family for all their
Keith Wood time and dedication in raising awareness about this important initiative.
*Remembered for their contributions to the
Welland Canal Fallen Workers Project Matthew Rupay - President Rory Dempsey - Chairperson Erik Maddocks - Financial Secretary
Welland Canal
Fallen Workers Memorial
Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial 38 A place to Remember 39we also thank the following members of the community for their generous donations
Donor In memory of
fallen worker
Donor In memory of
fallen worker
Donor In memory of
fallen worker
Donor In memory of
fallen worker
A. J. Kuchyt Services Brian Finora David Keefer Elzéar Lynch, Leo Lynch Irene MacGregor
John Amiss Alan Fox S. John Kees P. Malaguti
Isabel Bachmann Maria Freeman BEN Kooter Marine and Offshore Canada
Ronald and Marilyn Barry Marguerite Gadsby George Anderson Allan Kovach L. A. McClelland
Rebecca Beresh David Radford Helen Gerencser KÁroly KÁdi Shirley Kovach Wayne McCulloch Elzéar Lynch, Leo Lynch
Bill Bird Maria Gilmour *Alex Ormston Linda and Henry Kurki Pat and Linda McGarrity
James Bradley **McKinley Rankin Mr. and Mrs. William Goul Grant LaFleche Francie McGlynn
John J. Broderick John Lester Simmons Robert Halfyard Theodore Smalko, David Langois Louis Merrick
Theodore Talaskevitch
Tom Brooks Laura Laporte Antoine Cherriere Tina Mosley
D. and S. Hastings *Alex Ormston
C.S. Elliott and Sons Ltd. Lan Le Kevin and Nancy Munro Joseph Stahl
Suzanne Hastings
Canal Society of New York State Victoria Lee Shirley and rOBERT Munro Joseph Stahl
Carole & jOHN HewItt
Rebecca Cann Frank Leslie Gino Naccarato
Hoadley/Lombardo
Sheila Cann William Leslie oLD oAKVILLE pROBUS cLUB
Thomas Hopkins
Raymond and Irene Chartrand Achille Bisson E.M. Lewis Douglas Oneschuk
Horizon Air Freight
Shirley Christian Edward Albert Smith Joyce Little *Alun Hughes Greg Oneschuk
Laura House
Carolyn and Harry Collier *Alex Ormston BUCK Longhurst Ontario Genealogical Society
Richard and Nicole Howe Achille Bisson
Des Corran *Remembered for their contributions to the Welland Canal Fallen Workers Project
Jennifer Hunt Elzéar Lynch, Leo Lynch
David Cramm *rOBERTA Styran
Karen Hunt Elzéar Lynch, Leo Lynch
Mr. and Mrs. Dandar
Susan HuIzinga
Mary and Charles Davidson
Margaret Jackson
Gail Delucia
June Jobson
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dennis
John Deere Retirees Association
Cecile Dillon Elzéar Lynch, Leo Lynch
David and Joanne Jones
Ronald Duhaime Elzéar Lynch, Leo Lynch
Karen Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duhamel
ZORAN Karaklajic Stanko Dupalo
Edgewater Crane Rentals
EXP Services James Kaufman Elzéar Lynch, Leo Lynch
Richard Fink Kaupp Electric
*Remembered for their contributions to the Welland Canal Fallen Workers Project
** iN MEMORY OF
Welland Canal
Fallen Workers Memorial
Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial 40 A place to Remember 41we also thank the following members of the community for their generous donations
Donor In memory of
fallen worker
Donor In memory of
fallen worker
Donor In memory of
fallen worker
Jean Ormston *Alex Ormston Michael Roussakis Diane Szydlowski Elzéar Lynch, Leo Lynch
Edwin Pearce Kathleen Rutherford Brian Taylor Elzéar Lynch, Leo Lynch
Pearl Peritalo Gerald and Betty Sandwell Paul Therrien
Point Abino Lightstation Seamont Brokerage Ruth Thompson
and Transport Bill and Charlotte Trainor
Dennis and Janet Price JAMES McArthur Sr.,
JAMES McArthur Jr. Robert W. Sears Ukrainian Canadian Congress,
Betty Ralph wALTER sENDZIK St. Catharines
Barry Reid Elzéar Lynch, Leo Lynch Vaughn and Lynda Smith uNIFOR lOCAL 444
Carolyn and Harry Reid Elzéar Lynch, Leo Lynch Eleanor Snider Unifor Local 1106
Joy Reid Elzéar Lynch, Leo Lynch Edward Stark Unifor Local 27 Retirees
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roger Stenson Wainfleet Historical Society
Mary Wakil
William Robinson W. Stevens
Steve Wansleeben
Julie Rorison Stoney Creek Historical Society
Joan Warkentin
Carl and Lu Rose Joan Strachan
Jeffrey Weiner
Alan Rouleau Janet Street
Robin Weir
Gilles Rouleau John and Susan Suk
Rob Welch
*Remembered for their contributions to the Welland Canal Fallen Workers Project Barry Weller
Sharon Willms John Lester Simmons
Gary Wood
Keith and Gwen Wood William Francis Bassett
Francis Fernley Bassett
Katherine Woodard
John Jr. and Jillian Woodilla JÀnos Wodilla
Bob and Carol Wylde Elmer Wylde
Ed and Betty Ann Yuhasz
Brenda Zadoroznij
Michael Zuberec
*Remembered for their contributions to the
Welland Canal Fallen Workers Project
Welland Canal
Fallen Workers Memorial
Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial
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