Marian Jeanne Cullen, 9, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cullen, died Friday morning, 12:15 at her home on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], after being ill for over a year from complications following rheumatic fever. Born June 16, 1931, in the Town of Bainbridge, she attended school in Bainbridge, leaving in the fourth grade. The survivors are her parents, two brothers, Howard and Leon and one sister, Edith; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Cullen, of Afton and grandfather, Charles Pinney, of Bainbridge. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's chapel with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 13, 1941]
The body of George Williams, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], was laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery in Mt. Upton on Sunday, February 9. He was born in Colesville [Broome Co., NY], 61 years ago. For some time he and his family resided on School street Guilford. He was taken to the Chenango Memorial Hospital prior to his death. He underwent an operation, but died on the operating table. His condition was considered hopeless from the beginning. Carr and Hare, of Sidney, were in charge of the services. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 1941]
Mrs. Thomas Hubbard received word of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Dora Cator, in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY]. Final rites were held Saturday, February 1. She was the sister of the late Mrs. Nellie Bradley who passed away in October, 1940. The two sisters were very close, Mrs. Cator visiting her real often when her sister was living. Another niece is Mrs. Ona Freer, who is spending the Winter in Florida. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 1941]
Ansel Beckwith, Jr.: The little son, born February 13, to Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Beckwith, was still born. His body was taken to Greene [Chenango Co., NY] for burial on February 15. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 1941]
Mary Elizabeth Reynolds, widow of the late Alonzo Reynolds, passed away early Friday evening, February 13, at the home of her son, Frank Reynolds, in Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY], where she had lived for several years. Her health had failed rapidly during the past year, and every care that could be given a mother by a son and his wife was hers. Mary Reynolds was born on July 20, 1860, over 80 years ago, in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. She was the daughter of Lydia (Beatman) and Richard Bush. Fifty-four years of her life had been spent in our community. When her husband was living they occupied and operated the Reynolds farm, between Guilford and Guilford Center. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds in 1881, came seven children, Mary, Bertha, Charles and Edward, deceased, and living, Frank, of Guilford, Earl, of Tupper Lake, and William of Middletown. Mrs. Reynolds was a woman of sterling qualities, a kindly neighbor and a devoted mother. She will be missed more and more as the years pass. Final rites were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Colwell's funeral home in Bainbridge, the Rev. Charles Dempsey officiating. Burial will be in the family plot, Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford. Bearers were Leslie Colyer, Otto Stead, Ernest Holbert and George and Fred Plumb. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 1941]
Glen T. Richards, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away Thursday morning, February 13, in a Mt. Dora, Fla. Hospital where he has been a patient for weeks. Death brought release from days of intense suffering. From the beginning of his illness, little hope was held for his recovery. Glen Richards was born in Guilford on March 16, 1890, nearly 51 years ago. He was the only son of Pearl (Head) and George E. Richards. On June 11, 1913 he was united in marriage to Julia Havens, who passed away October 1, 1928. To them was born one daughter, Elinor, who survives; also his father, G.A. Richards. Services were held at Mt. Dora, and the body was shipped to Seymour's in Oxford, and placed in the vault to await burial in the Spring. On that occasion there will be a brief service at the grave, when committal is made. To the father and daughter, Mrs. Elinor Little, of Delhi, the community extend sincere sympathy. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 1941]
Blanch Cook passed away Wednesday, February 12, 1941, at the home of Thelma Thomas, R.F.D., Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], where she had been staying for the past month. Her home was in Greene [Chenango Co., NY]. She was born at Deerfield, Pa., January 22, 1896, the daughter of Rachel (Stoddard) and Moser Costley. She was buried in Greene, Harry Rogers, mortician, in charge. Services were held Saturday, February 15. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 1941]
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