BX October 30, 1947
Samson Pizzey, Sr., for a quarter of a century proprietor of a taxi service here, died suddenly Wednesday, at his home, 251 Sheridan Street. He was in his 65th year.
Mr. Pizzey was born at Great Wakering, Essex, England, and came to Brantford 41 years ago. He served overseas for three years during the First World War as a member of the First Canadian Infantry Battalion.
Returning to this city he opened a taxi service which he operated for 25 years.
Mr. Pizzey was a member of Ozias Lodge, A.F. and A.M., of the Independent Order of Foresters, of British Imperial Comrades Association, and of Branch No. 90, Canadian Legion.
Surviving are his widow, the former Rose Cleaves, one son Samson, City, two daughters, Mrs. George Humble (Rose) and Mrs. Robert Adlam (Ferrie), City five brothers, George and Daniel, England; Joseph, City; Jack, Australia, and Robert, Hamilton; three sisters, Mrs. Daniel Secord and Mrs. Alonzo Lefebvre, City, and Mrs. Harry Burtch, St. Marys, Ont., and one grandson, Barry Humble, City.
Mr. Pizzey is resting at his home until Sunday, when the funeral will be conducted in the afternoon. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
BX November 3, 1947
Samson (Sam) Pizzey, Sr.
Funeral services for Samson (Sam) Pizzey, Sr., were conducted Sunday afternoon at the residence, 251 Sheridan Street and in Mount Hope Cemetery, with Rev. F.W. Schaffter of St. Jude’s Anglican Church officiating. A large gathering of relatives and friends from Brantford and district and out-of-town points attended, and there was a profusion of floral tributes. Mr. Pizzey’s comrades of the Ex-Imperial Veterans’ Club attended in a body, and were pallbearers and flower-bearers. The pallbearers were E. Baker, T. Stephens, M. Coubrough, R. Richards, J. Harmer and C. Cullum, and flower-bearers were W. Mann, T. Peddie, A. McCrea, J. Hughes, W. Durant and H. Webster. At the graveside, Bugler H. Richards sounded “The Last Post.” On Saturday evening, officers of Ozias Lodge, A.F. and A.M., held a Masonic service at the home. W. Bro. Dr. Lorne McIlwraith, Ruling Master and Chaplain Alf. J. Sherman, were in charge, assisted by V.W. Bro. Harold Eastcott and W. Bro. C.J. Sharp, H.S. Hill, E.W. Lavery and Peter Worthington.