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Note: newspaper article- Dropped Dead Working in Field
ROBERT PARK OF WILFRID GETS SUDDEN CALL -- PROMINENT ORANGEMAN
One of the most widely known men in the Township of Brock, and certainly there is no more familiar face in the Orange Order, than Robt. Park, died suddenly at his home near Wilfrid on Monday afternoon, April 13, 1914.
Deceased was a man a little over 60 years of age, enjoyed good health up to the last, and on the day of his death had gone forth to till the soil, never to return alive. He had dropped dead in the field, and was found later by the family. Robert Park was the second son of the late John Park, who lived on the first concession of Brock. Robert was twice married, his first wife being Susan St. John, and to this union was born one son, Roy, now living at home. After his second marriage another boy and girl were born to him, and they also with the mother, survive. Deceased started farming on the Robt. Doble farm in Reach Township but finally settled in Wilfrid, where he has resided for a good number of years. He was well and favorably known as a honest, industrious man, and was honored by the Orangeman of this county a few years ago by being appointed to the office of County Master. He was well versed in matters pertaining to Orangeism, and took a keen interest in its work. Besides the family deceased leaves four brothers and one sister, viz: James at Cannington, Henry of Detroit, Thos. of Toronto, and John of Uxbridge, also Mrs Brown of Manitoba. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, after Devine service at the home, to the Thompson Cemetery. It was under Orange auspices and was very largely attended.
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