The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-23
OBITUARY.


DIED-in this city, the evening of the 18th inst
| Mr. Thomas McCoRMIcK Superintendent of the Ind;
Rubber Works, in the s9th year of his age.
In the death of Mr.. Mccormick, our city
suffers the loss of one other most estimable ant
worthy citizens. Though quiet and unob
trusive in his manners, he possessed traits
of character that are worthy of special notice
and that won, the respect of all who knew him
He was a man of remarkable stcadiness Of
purpose. Commencing in early life the bust.
ness which was to be the occupation Of his
maturer years. he started at the very beginning,
studying its details one by one, until he be,
came perfect master of his profession and
rose from the humble position of his boyhood
to be a foreman in one of the largest establish
ments in the country, and successfully to the
superintendence of two others. Gifted with
a clear head and natural mechanical abilities,
he cultivated them by thoughtful study and
patient, persevering investigation, with a
determination to bring his ideas to a success
full issue, till it may be said of him that he had
few equals in the position he occupied.
He was a man of answering fidelity to
duty. That little word seemed to be his
daily and hourly swatchword." He was al
ways at his post, strictly punctual in his en-
gagements, and with conscientious faithful
writer has rarely seen equalled. He wasted
no time in idle or frivolous amusement, but
gave his whole thought during the hours of
business, and much Of his time besides, to the
promotion of its best interests. This was one
great secret Of his success:
In his Intercourse with others, particularly
his subordinates, he was kind and manifested
a respect for them that won their hearty es-
TEEN in return, and in his decease they feel
that they have lost one who, while he exacted
from them, as he did from himself faith.
full attention to duty, was to each friend
whose memory is to be cherished with the
deepest regard.
During his last sickness, he was wonder
full example of patience under great suffering
Nearly one year ago lie was stricken down,
and for the last six months was confined to
his bed, his manly form wrestling with disease
with varying prospects, several times appar-
emily on the verge of dissolution and as often
ralying again, only however at the last, to
disappoint the hopes and confirm the fears of
his anxious friends. In all his trial and intense
physical suffering, he manifested patient
resignation. Though clinging olife with all
the courage and tenacity of strong constitr,-
ton, and bound to it by that dearest of all
earthly ties, loving wife and child, he exhibit
ted an unreserved submission to the will of
his Heavenly Father and unlesitatingly signi-
fled his readiness to depart if it was the
Lords will. The summons came at last and
we trust it found him fully prepared.
He has gone from us in the prime of life
and vigor, but he leaves good record and an
example of untring industry and faithfulness
in duty that is well worthy Of the study and
imitation of the young men of this town.
With no adventitious circumstances of wealth
or patronage, or any advantages beyond what
most young men possess, he by tile conscien-
tious use of his mental faculties, won his way
to position, respect and esteem. May the me-
mory of his virtues be an incentive to others to
emulate his good example, G.