Obituaries (February 18)

Robert Lorimer

Died September 25, 1927, Norwich, NY

At an early hour Sunday morning, September 25, 1927, occurred the death of Robert Lorimer, at the family home, East River road [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], following an illness of ten days.  Robert was the only son of Supervisor and Mrs. William E. Lorimer.  He was born May 29, 1913, and spent his life at the family homestead where he was born.  Besides his parents, Robert is survived by one sister, Maude, as well as other relatives.  He was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Sunday school.  He was an enthusiastic 4-H club worker requesting that some of his exhibits be taken to the Norwich school fair which he was unable to attend. Robert was of a sunny, generous disposition, an earnest student, a natural leader, and a favorite among his schoolmates and teachers who greatly mourn his loss. The funeral services were held at the family home, Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Weaver of South New Berlin officiating.  The many floral offerings bore testimony of the esteem in which he was held.  Interment was made in the family plot at North Norwich. the sympathy of the entire community is extended to the family in this hour of bereavement.

William E. Lorimer

Died July 15, 1930, Norwich, NY

William E. Lorimer, supervisor of the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., nY] since 1924, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital at 7:30 Tuesday morning, aged 72 years.  The deceased had been a patient at the hospital since four weeks ago yesterday.  Mr. Lorimer had been in ill health for the past three years, but had been able to attend to his duties as supervisor.  He resided on a farm on the East River road, and a month ago entered the hospital for an operaiton. For the past several days grave fears had been entertained for his recovery. The deceased had been a member of the town board from Norwich for eight years prior to his election as supervisor.  He served the town as justice for this period, and in 1924 accepted the office of supervisor.  He was a good official and held membership in the board on the following committees: assessment, tolls, highway tax, chairman of the reforestation committee, district attorney's affairs, chairman of election commission affairs, chairman of preservation of county records, and omitted assessments.  Mr. Lorimer attended the Calvary Baptist church and was well liked by neighbors and friends who will regret his demise. There survive his wife, one daughter, Maude, a brother, John Lorimer of North Norwich and two sisters, Mrs. Whitman Follett of North Norwich and Mrs. Jean Carothers of Brooklyn. Funeral services will be held from the late home on the East River road at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon with burial in North Norwich.

Susie A. (Macksey) Lothridge

Died March 20, 1938, Norwich, NY

The death of Mrs. Susie A. Lothridge, former Norwich high school faculty member where she headed the commercial department, occurred early Sunday at the family residence, 21 Canasawacta street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Lothridge spent her entire life in Norwich where she was born December 19, 1888, the daughter of the late Thomas K. and Catherine Conway Macksey.  Educated in the Norwich schools she graduated from Norwich high school in the class of 1908. She was also graduated from Albany Business College.  In her earlier years, Mrs. Lothridge dedicated her life in service to others. Before becoming a member of the high school faculty she served as a ward school teacher in the Norwich schools.  She was possessed of a wholesome, Christian character and Her understanding for others enabled her to make countless friends in the circles in which she moved.  Her interest in former pupils continued after they left her influence and families in which Susie Macksey Lothridge was held in deep affection were legion in number.  Devoted to her home, her church and her city, there were many avenues in which her interest, help and love for others found expression. For many years she served as a director of the Chenango Valley Home. The close proximity of her residence to the home gave her the opprotunity she wished to serve the residents there.  Mrs. Lothridge was a member of St. Paul's church and the League fo the Sacred Heart of that church.  She was active as a member of the L.V.I.A., the Ladies Auxillary to the A.O.H., the Norwich Garden Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. A woman of rare charm and simplicity, her ideals stood her out despite her retiring nature. Beyond the realm of her immediate family, her death was grievous news to many who knew her as a friend, keenly interested in their problems and their happiness.  Besides her husband, Floyd E. Lothridge, with whom she was untied in marriage April 18, 1927.  Mrs. Lothridge is survived by an aunt, Mrs. William H. Sullivan of this city, also several cousins.  Funeral services are to be held from the family home Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock and from St. Paul's church at 9:30 where the pastor, Rev. Father Charles M. Coveney will officiate. Burial will be made in the family plot in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango American, September 3, 1863

In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Mr. Abel Stockwell, aged 66 years.

In Sharpe's Corners, on the 29th ult., Uri D. [Jenks], son of Mr. Sidney Jenks, aged 2 years and 7 months.

In Barker [Broome Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Carley [Smith], son of Mr. Clark Smith, aged 8 years and 9 months.

At Gettysburg, on the 24th ult., from wounds received at that place on the first of July, Willson D. Race, son of Buel Race, of South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 24 years.

In Baton Rogue, La, July 23d, 1863, Robert Wedge, of Co. E, 114th Reg. N.Y.S.V., son of Mr. David Wedge of this town, aged 20 years, 3 months and 26 days.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], July 23d, 1863, Mrs. Jemima Grant, aged 82 years.

In the Regimental hospital at Manassas Junction, on the 29th ult., Mr. Charles Barnes, of Co. H, 168th Regiment, of East Greene [Chenango Co., NY] aged 40 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 29th ult., Mr. Geo. W. Gibson, aged about 50 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Mr. Riley Mead, aged 87 years.

In Xenia, Clay Co., Ill, on the 21st ult., Mr. Riley Fitch, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] aged 39 years.