1846John W. Davis purchased the property at the southwest corner of Queen and Perry Streets, built a furniture store and also served as one of the town’s undertakers.
John W. Davis purchased the property at the southwest corner of Queen and Perry Streets, built a furniture store and also served as one of the town’s undertakers.
1901William Henry Letcher purchased the business from the Davis family. It later passed to his son, Merle.
William Henry Letcher purchased the business from the Davis family. It later passed to his son, Merle.
1934Merle Letcher sold the business to Archie McDermott.
Merle Letcher sold the business to Archie McDermott.
1946–1960Art Panabaker came to Port Perry in 1946. A chapel and casket room were added in 1951; Panabaker became a partner in 1955; Grant McDermott acquired his father’s share in 1960.
Art Panabaker came to Port Perry in 1946. A chapel and casket room were added in 1951; Panabaker became a partner in 1955; Grant McDermott acquired his father’s share in 1960.
1981Harold Wagg purchased the business from Grant McDermott and Art Panabaker.
Harold Wagg purchased the business from Grant McDermott and Art Panabaker.
1990Myles O’Riordan purchased Wagg Funeral Home on August 1.
Myles O’Riordan purchased Wagg Funeral Home on August 1.
1997A major expansion added a new chapel and included extensive interior renovations.
A major expansion added a new chapel and included extensive interior renovations.
2015In November, Myles purchased the Thorne Funeral Homes in Cannington and Sunderland from John Thorne.
In November, Myles purchased the Thorne Funeral Homes in Cannington and Sunderland from John Thorne.
The story continues
A historic place with a present-day purpose.
Today, Myles O’Riordan and the Wagg team continue to serve from the Port Perry funeral home while also operating and managing the Thorne facilities in Cannington and Sunderland.