Obituary Record

Cyril Ladner, Native, 61, Passes Away Wednesday A.M. - Valued Attachee L. & N. R. R.Passing away of Mr. Ladner removes from our midst one who enjoyed the regard and good will of the entire community. "Pat" as he was affectionately called by all who knew him, enjoyed the esteem of all.

For possibly twenty-five years a local attachee of the resident force of the Louisville & Nashville R. R. Company, as baggage master, he was personally known by all travelers of the railroad, coming and going to this section, and it was his uniform courtesy and consistent willingness to accommodate and efficiency that made him a valued employee of the corporation he served. Like all employees of railroads, he was wedded to his work. Duty was his watch-word. He never failed his post, regardless of time or circumstance, and, in addition to his loyalty to duty he was a fine citizen, a true friend and a home-maker. What better tribute may be paid a man?

Within the space of a period of only a few weeks apart, the Angel of Death has invaded the ranks of the Delmas Ladner family and two brothers have bowed to the inevitable summons.

Wednesday morning Cyril (Pat) Ladner, native of Bay St. Louis aged 61 years, passed away peacefully at the Kings' Daughters Hospital of this city, following an illness of three weeks and moved to the hospital earlier in the week, victim of a heart affliction.

Mr. Ladner's brother, former City Commissioner Sylvan J. Ladner, died of heart attack August 1, of this year.

He was the youngest of the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. Delmas Ladner, pioneer and representative family of this section of Hancock count. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Joseph L. Favre and Miss Emma Ladner, two brothers, Victor Ladner of Lakeshore and Justice of the Peace-elect Alcide Ladner of Bay St. Louis. He was an uncle of Clerk of the Courts A. G. Favre, of Bay St. Louis. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews all prominent residents locally.

Remains were exposed at the old family homestead, out Citizen street Wednesday and Thursday, the funeral taking place on the afternoon of the later day, the Rev. Leo F. Fahey, of the Church of Our Lady of the Gulf conducting the last rites both at the house and church and finally at the place of burial in Cedar Rest Cemetery.

Friends and acquaintances from all sections attended the obsequies and as an outward mark of sympathy and sorrow numerous floral offerings banked the newly-mounded grave. The numerous outpouring of friends and generous lavishness of flowers combined testified and well emphasized the fact the deceased was universally known and esteemed.

Source: Sea Coast Echo 09/27/1935