William Francis Dickson (c1867-1919)

Obituary
DEATH OF MR. W. F. DICKSON. The death took place on Saturday night of Mr. William Francis Dickson, Inspector of Saleyards to the Lismore Municipality. Mr. Dickson's demise was very sudden. On Friday night he suffered a very severe paralytic stroke, and died, as stated, on Saturday night. The late Mr. Dickson held in addition to the position of Inspector of Saleyards the offices of meter reader, town common ranger, and assistant traffic inspector. He had been in the employ of the conucil for about 10 years. Deceased, of an unassuming, kindly nature, was one of the most respected men on the staff of the council. He was well liked by those who had most to do with him in the discharge of his official duties and everyone with whom he came in contact. In musical circles he was a prominent figure and was a member of the choir of St. Carthage's Cathedral and also of the Lismore Philharmonic Society. Deceased, who was only 52 years of age, was a native of Ireland. The late Mr. Dickson married Mrs. Wilson, a widow, who  survives him. There is left one son of their marriage. Stepsons who are left are Messrs. Clive and Desmond Wilson, and stepdaughters, Mrs. Haines and Miss F. Wilson. The funeral took place yesterday. The council and staff were represented at it by Aldermen Quilty and Carr and the town clerk, Mr. C. A. Barham. The cortege moved from the residence of deceased, Ewing Square, Cathcart-street, to St. Carthage's Cathedral. A service was held at the Cathedral and at the close the Dead March was played by Father Giesin. The cortege then moved to the Roman Catholic portion of the new cemetery, where the interment took place. The pallbearers were Ald. Quilly, Messrs. Owen Cawley, Wilson (stepson), Kenny (nephew), Byrnes and Lewis. The Rev. Father Morris read the burial service.

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