Eileen Lorain Stone

b. 16 March 1921, d. 2 July 2003
  • Eileen Lorain Stone was born on 16 March 1921 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.
  • Albert Percy Stone and Esther B. Smith appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, at 220 Niagara Street. Other members of the household included Eileen Lorain Stone, Allan George Stone and Donald James Stone.
  • Albert Percy Stone and Esther B. Smith appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, at 243 Pine. Other members of the household included Eileen Lorain Stone, Allan George Stone and Donald James Stone.
  • She was employed as a clerk by Woolworth, according to the 1940 census.
  • She married Russell John Richards on 22 May 1943 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, at Emmanuel Methodist Church.
  • The following appeared on 25 May 1943 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: White flowers and cathedral candles decorated the altar of Emmanuel Methodist Church, when Miss Eileen Loraine Stone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert P. Stone, became the bride of Russell John Richards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Richards, Saturday evening. The Rev. Paul Morrison officiated at the ceremony.
         Harland W. D. Smith presided at the organ preceding the ceremony and e. LeVan Ortt sang two selectins, "At Dawning" and "I Love Thee."
         The bride entered the church with her father, who gave her in marriage. Her gown was an original design of bush pink satin, fashioned on princess lines. The fitted bodice had a sweetheart neckline and tight sleeves, ending in points over the hands. A panel of beaded embrodery extended from the shoulders to the hemline and the skirt fell into a train. Her finger-tip0 veil of pink illusion fell from a tiara of pearlized orange blossoms. She carried an arm bouquet of white roses, sweet peas and stephanotis, and wore a single strand of pearls, the gift of the groom.
         Miss Zola Wilson, maid of honor, wore a gown of aqua satin and net, with fitted bodice and ??? net skirt. Her headdress was of double ruchings of net. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses, sweet peas and baby's breath. The bridesmaids, Miss Mary McHenry of Toronto, cousin of the bride, and Miss Grace Richards of Buffalo, sister of the groom, wore gowns and headdresses identical to that of the maid of honor. Their bouquets were of pink roses, sweet peas and baby's breath. They wore rhinestone bracelets, gifts of the bride.
         Miss Sally Draper, the flower girl, wore a floor-length dress of yellow taffeta with tiny bows of bue velvet down the back. She wore yellow flowers in her hair and carried a basket of Spring flowers.
         Frederick Barter of Johnstown was best man and ushers were Allan Stone of Buffalo and Stewart Sharts.
         The bride's mother chose a navy dress, trimmed with blue lace. Her corsage was of white gardenias and talisman roses. Mrs. Richards' dress was a gray and chartreuse print and her corsage was of yellow roses and sweet peas.
         A buffet supper was served to 89 guests in the East Lounge of the Park Hotel. The bride's four-tiered cake centered the serving table with ivory candles in silver holders. Small tables were decorated with Spring flowers.
         Mr. and Mrs. Richards left for a trip to Boston. The bride chose for traveling a suit of wood violet with navy and white accessories. Upon their return the couple will reside at 69 Niagara St.
         Out-of-town gueses were from Toronto, Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Johnstown.
  • The following appeared on 2 June 1943 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: [Photo Caption] BRIDE--Mrs. Russell J. Richards is shown above in the gown she wore for her recent marriage which was solemnized in Emmanuel Methodist Church. She was formerly Miss Eileen L. Stone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert P. Stone.
  • The following appeared on 22 March 1951 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Albert P. Stone of 128 Ontario St., passed away at the City Hospital Wednesday March 21, 1951. He is survived by his wife Esther, two sons, one daughter, Allan G., Mrs. Russell J. Richards of Buffalo, N. Y., and Donald J., at home. Also three grandchildren, one brother George N. Stone of Toronto, Ont., and one sister Mrs. Winifred Coffey of Stratford, Ont. Friends may call at Prudden Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street where funeral services will be held Saturday morning March 24 at eleven o'clock. Interment at Cold Springs Cemetery.
  • The following appeared on 7 July 1970 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Esther Stone of 55 Ontario Street passed away at Buffalo General Hospital July 6, 1970. Wife of the late Albert P. Stone, she leaves one daughter and two sons, Mrs. Russell (Eileen) Richards, Snyder, Allan G., Kenmore, and Donald J., North Tonawanda. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o'clock at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, where private funeral services will be held Thursday morning. Interment in Cold Spring Cemetery. Memorials may be given to one's favorite charity.
  • Eileen Lorain Stone died on 2 July 2003 at age 82.
  • Last Edited: 16 Aug 2016