Obituaries (April 30)

Patrick Shea

Utica Saturday Globe, August 1913

 

 

Patrick Shea

1846 - 1913

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Patrick Shea, a respected resident of Norwich for nearly half a century, passed away at his home on Rexford street Sunday evening, aged 67.  The deceased was born in County Clair, Ireland, on Christmas day, 1846, and while yet a youth crossed the Atlantic and came to Norwich where for 49 years he was employed in the David Maydole hammer factory.  For the past 14 years he was an inspector of hammers and enjoyed the distinction of being among the oldest and most valued employees in the service.  In 1862 he married Miss Katherine Byrne, of this place, whose death occurred about nine years ago. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. T.D.  Oates and Mrs. M.J. Byrne, of Norwich, and Mrs. E.J. O'Connor of Hubbardsville; by one son, George Shea, of this village, and by two brothers Martin Shea, of Chicago, and John Shea, of Ireland.  Funeral services were held from the residence on Rexford street at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning and from St. Paul's Church, at 9:30.  Rev. Father Prendergast officiating.  Interment was made in St. Paul's Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Sarah Thompson

Afton Enterprise, September 17, 1914

The death of Mrs. Sarah Thompson occurred last Sunday at about 5 o'clock at the home of her cousin, D. Freeman at China, N.Y. [Wyoming Co.], where she was at the time making her home, after a long illness.  Mrs. Thompson was, until about three years ago, a resident of Afton being the widow of the late John Thompson.  She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. F.E. Keator of this place and Mrs. J.L. Burcher of Syracuse, and two daughters, Helen of Binghamton and Ruth who is in Texas, and one son, Vere Thompson of Binghamton.  The body was brought to this place and the funeral was held from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Keator on Wednesday at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.J. Francis officiating.  Interment was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]

 

Alonzo Farnum

Afton Enterprise, September 17, 1914

Alonzo Farnum died at the Soldiers' Home at Milwaukee, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 12th.  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary McRae of Chicago. The remains were brought to this place Tuesday and interment made in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday forenoon.  Mr. Farnum was for many years a resident of Afton, where he married Miss Nancy Deane.  He served in the Civil war as a member of the 5th Heavy artillery. The pall bearers, Oscar Moore, E.M. Benton, George Johnson and D.B. Easton were members of his company.  A brief service was held at the grave.

 

Lavina A. Reynolds

Chenango Union, May 20, 1897

The funeral of Miss Lavina A. Reynolds was largely attended from the Episcopal church in Sherburne, Tuesday. The death of Miss Reynolds was peculiarly sad.  While returning from the funeral of Mrs. Lucy Ross on January 22d, she fell striking upon her head.  She was severely injured and was brought to the Homeopathic hospital in this city, where she lingered until Saturday last. The deceased was 52 years of age, and for over 20 years has been a teacher in the Sherburne Union school [Chenango Co. NY].  Her father, Ezekiel Reynolds, surviving at the age of 91 years.--Utica Observer, May 12.

 

Mariet Smith

Chenango Union, May 20, 1897

Mrs. Mariet, wife of Marcus A. Smith, died on Wednesday, May 5, 1897, after a long illness.  Mrs. Smith was born in Stafford Springs, Conn.,  November 25, 1832, and has lived here all her life.  She was married 41 years ago this month to Mr. Smith.  Mrs. Smith was a member of the Congregational church, and a woman of sterling character. She was naturally of a cheerful, happy disposition, and preferred to look on the bright side of life.  In the neighborhood where she resided, as well as in a more extended circle, she was thoroughly loved.  The many friends who mourn her loss is evidence of the respect and regard she has won in the community by her thoroughly Christian character.  Besides her husband, one brother and two half-brothers survive.  Of these, James R. Sibley resides in Sterling, Mass., John Sibley at Norwich, N.Y., and Wakeman Sibley, at Stafford Springs, Conn.  The funeral of Mrs. M.A. Smith was held from her late residence Saturday afternoon, at 2:30, Rev. A.J. McLeod of the Congregational church officiating.  The attendance was large, the lower part of the house being filled with the relatives and friends who gathered to pay the last respects to the deceased.  Many were present from out of town.  The music was by a male quartette, composed of F.B. Newton, Frank Preston, H.E. Burwell and A.O. Comins, They sang, "Nearer My God to Thee" and "Rock of Ages."  The floral offerings were numerous, and were beautiful testimonials of the popularity of Mrs. Smith. The burial was at the Stafford Springs cemetery.  The bearers were nephews of Mrs. Smith, Fred J., and Charles Sibley, of Lynn, J.R. Sibley, of Stafford, and A. Morse of Fitchburg.