Henry James Blacker

Rank:

Corporal

Regimental number:

270403

Unit at enlistment:

215th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Cemetery:

Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Somerset

Birth city:

North Petherton

Address at enlistment:

98 Dundas Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

98 Dundas Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Bricklayer

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

Miscellaneous

BX March 6, 1950

Henry J. Blacker

The death of Henry James Blacker, husband of Beatrice Taylor, 98 Dundas Street, occurred Sunday evening at the Brantford General Hospital. He was born at Exford, Somerset, England, 61 years ago. Mr. Blacker was a bricklayer by trade and was employed for many years with the Schultz Construction Co. He was a member of St. James’ Anglican Church and also was past president of Local 9, Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union. Mr. Blacker served with the 125th Battalion in the First World War. Surviving besides his widow are three sons, Douglas V., Harry, and Gordon A., all of this city, one daughter, Mrs. Edna Smiley, Brantford; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Salter, Mrs. L. (Jessie) Clarke, and Mrs. D. (Effie) Ida, all of England; two brothers, Rowland and William, both of Brantford, Mr. Blacker is resting at the Beckett Funeral Home for services Wednesday afternoon. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.

BX March 11, 1950

Henry J. Blacker

The funeral service for Henry James Blacker was conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Beckett Funeral Home, followed by a public service at St. James’ Anglican Church. Rev. L.B. Jenkins officiated. The honorary pallbearers were Sidney Simms, Albert and Ken Taylor, Charles Robertson, David Adams, Herbert Holmes, Harry Westlake and Victor Horner. The pallbearers were Howard Nunn, Joseph Earthy, Jack Kramer, Norman Carswell, David MacDonald, and Alfred Harner. The profusion of floral tributes and the many friends who attended the services marked the esteem in which the deceased was held. Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery.