The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-02-14
OBITUARY.

William Williams died at his home in
Dorset on the afternoon Of the 9Th of
February, 1878, at the age OF 70 years,
9months and 20 days.
A very exemplary and much valued
life has terminated its earthly relations
amid the profound sorrow and regret of
large community. During the first
weeks OF the year be was with character
istic fidelity filling his accustomed place
and service In bis business affairs, IN do
nestle and social life, In religious wor-
ship and services for the church. But he
was suddenly attacked by disease, not
threatening al first, but soon complicated
aud 100 severe for somewhat broken
constitution, and which progressed rap
idly 10 a fatal termination. In previous
FEARS he had repeatedly suffered severe
sickness while j0urneying or visiting.
lie was privileged in this his last iluess
to be surrounded with all the comforts OF
home, the loving minisiration VI family
and iIiends, aud all needfu appliances
for the alienation OF pain and the sooth-
ing OF the soul. 1t may also be deemed
privilege for one Of his temperament that
The period of bis activity and usefulness
was prolonged through all the months Of
bis sOjJurn upon the earth. lie possess
ed in good degree many OF those quail.
ties which III person for practical SER
vice In this world lie had the discern.
meDt to read men, aud to perceive the
tendency aud drift Of the times and Affairs
with which be was connected. Though
sometimes lIttlng the voice of sentlDel
warning The approach OF evil, he did not
lack the hopeiulness aud faith requisite
tor personal effort in really good cause
II not specially eager for new things, he
kept fresh the things which have been
tried and proved aud made pleasant for
as the old ways wherein we enjoyed his
nelpiug aud genial companionship. lie
had the hsbitual manner aud The spirit OF
gentleman, his presence Ia company
aud his conversation being security
against dullness OF speech or empty for.
mality. While he sought to manage his
financial affairs with common prudence
aud justice, be desired la them also 10
exemplify high Christian conscientious
ness aud the morality Of the gospel.
Shortly after the erection OF The present
house Of worship IN Dorset In 1885, he
became a member OF the Congregational
church, add has doubtless ever hoBored
that profession. For long period he
has been a prominent aud eeryiceabe
worker In the church and society for The
continuance and prosperity Of which
much Is due to tlis genuine sympathy, his
/ judicioas connsels, bic regular eoBlribn.
! lions aud abundant personal service.
Though his visible presence il no longer
here, happy results Of his efforts aud
prayers must abide with Us for months
aud years TO come. The fnneral on Mon.
day was largely attended BY the people
Of this aud other towns, tesiifying a high
esteem for the departed, aud strong sym.
paihy aud sffection for biz worthy family.
The scripture selected for the occasion
disclosed 10 as The gospel basis Of bis re-
ligi0Hs faith. 10 the 9Th ebspier Of lso-
mans, described precious trial Of that
faith working specification 10 The 6rst
passages Of Peter, aud predicted The
blessed heavenly results Of Christian
faith, lria aud perseverance,, - told 10
the middle Of the third chapter Of Reve-
lA,lon The service was closed With bis
favoriie hymn my faith looks up 10
Thee, = which bad also been sung 81 bic
bedside. while at HE parting breath was
being fulfilled this prayer. "Ohi bear
me cafe above. rAnsomed soal.