Obituaries (May 1)

Fannie (Radley) Dexter

1876 - 1933

This community was greatly shocked to hear that Mrs. Dexter had been stricken with the dread disease meningitis, Tuesday, and she passed away Thursday afternoon, April 27, 1933, as the sun was going down she passed on to her heavenly home.  Fannie (Radley) Dexter was born May 25, 1876, the only daughter of David and Martha (Matterson) Radley. She had always lived in this community and was loved by all who knew her.  No pen of ours can do justice to her character.  A devoted wife and mother, a steadfast friend. Everything was done to save her life, but to no avail. She was a very active Christian woman, a member of the St. Matthew's Episcopal church, a member of the Victory Rebekah Lodge, no. 426, and a valued member of the Fortnightly Study Club. A kind and thoughtful neighbor, always carrying a bit of cheer to any who were ill. She will be sadly missed in the home, where she was ever ready to welcome her loved ones.  One can not help but look up into the bright blue sky and wonder why!  Why God called her when she seemed most necessary to her loved ones, is a question that will remain unanswered until we, too, shall stand in His presence and hear all mysteries explained.  November 6, 1898, she was united in marriage to Floyd Dexter, and to them was born one son, Raymond.  Her funeral was largely attended Monday afternoon from her late home, Rev. H .H. Hadley, Jr., officiating. The flowers were many and beautiful, mute testimony of the high esteem in which she was held. The heartfelt sympathy of many friends is expressed for the sorrowing husband, son, daughter and grandchild. 

Gone, where pain shall never enter,

Serving God both night and day,

led beside the living water

Where God will wipe all tears away

 

Jennie E. Dexter

Chenango Union, November 15, 1883

Jennie E., only daughter of George W. and Pardelia Dexter, died at her father's residence, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], November 1st, at 12:30 o'clock, A.M.  Deceased was born at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], September 6th, 1868, and hence was in her sixteenth year.  When she was about three years of age her parents removed to Guilford, which has since been her home.  For nearly five weeks she has been confined to her bed with chronic laryngitis.  She was apparently improving until the Sunday preceding her death, and it was not until Wednesday that the physician lost hope of her recovery.  Jennie was a general favorite with her companions, and by her quiet and lady like bearing she won the esteem of her seniors.  It can be truly said of her that she always acted as she thought was right. When such an one falls, silence most becomes us, tears are the most befitting eulogy. The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church, Sunday, conducted by the Rev. P.R. Tower. The church was crowded with sympathizing friends. At twelve o'clock the remains were borne up the aisle by the remaining members of her Sabbath school class; following these came the relatives, and immediately after them the public school in a body. As soon as the casket had been placed in position, Misses Anna Warrener and May Dickinson stepped forward and placed upon the lid a beautiful floral cross, a tribute from the teachers and pupils of the school.  The services were of a very impressive nature, and scarcely a dry eye was to be seen in the audience. At the conclusion of the services, the remains were borne to the cemetery, accompanied by the relatives, friends, and the school.  Here was committed to the earth, "dust to dust, ashes to ashes," the body of one who was true to her friends, true to herself, true to her God.

 

Charles F. Dickinson

Chenango Union, January 24, 1895

Charles F. Dickinson, "Grandpa Dickinson," as he was familiarly and affectionately known to his many friends in the city of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, suddenly and quietly expired on the street, Monday morning of last week, while he was leading the family horse to the blacksmith shop. The cause of his death was probably heart failure, and he evidently died instantaneously and painlessly.  He had eaten a hearty breakfast, and was usually cheerful, planning for the day.  Mr. Dickinson was born in Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], March 1, 1822, and went to Fond du Lac on his fiftieth birthday. For the last twelve years he had resided with his daughter, Mrs. P.B. Haber.  Mrs. Dickinson died July 4, 1879.  Mr. Dickinson leaves two children and a brother surviving. These are Mrs. P.B. Haber, of Fond du Lac, George F. Dickinson, of Oshkosh, and his brother, W.E. Dickinson, of Vernon, N.Y.  Five weeks previous to his death he buried a son, Dr. Dickinson, which was a great blow to the old gentleman. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, at St. Paul's Cathedral, and was largely attended. The remains were interred at Rienzi.

 

Henry C. Cole

Chenango Union, January 24, 1895

Advices received here Monday bring the sad intelligence of the death of Henry C. Cole, at Omaha, Neb., the day previous.  It will bring sadness to the hearts of many here who knew and loved the deceased. he was the surviving child of the late Calvin Cole, and a brother of Augustus, the donor of the Cole fountain.  he was educated at Oxford Academy, and the earlier part of his business days were spent here.  Oxford Times

 

John Hoag

Chenango Union, January 24, 1895

Word was received here last week announcing the death of John Hoag, who was recently taken from this village to the Soldiers' Home at Dayton, Ohio.  We understand that he was buried at the Soldiers' cemetery belonging to the home.  Poor old John, he has answered the last earthly roll call.  Loyal to his country, may his weary spirit find rest in the great unknown whence it has flown.  Greene American