Morning journal and courier., 1883-04-24
The Late Rev. Hugh Carmody.

Rev. Hugh Carmody, of New Britain, lin gered until yesterday morning at nine o'clock, when he expired An account of his life and services was given yesterday. The deceased met with the fall which caused his death in attempting to light hall lamp at his resi- dence. He was found insensible lying at the foot of the hall stairs A gas lighter was found near him, and it appears that he must have lost his balance and in his fall received the fatal blow by striking the right side of his head near the temple on the corner of block supporting the stair-rail post. Dr. Carmo- dy's right ear was cut and his skull injured The fall was not over five feet. He recovered consciousness. after some hours sufficiently to barely recognize a priest Father Mo Givney, and physician, who were present. Bishop McMahon on learning of the sad af- fair hastened to New Britain and was with the dying man for some hours. The news of his accident and death causes sorrow and re- gret among thousands in this city. He was widely known here owing to his years of ser vice in charge of St. Johns church and his scholarly attainmeuts and ability, and was highly esteemed. His removal from this city to New Britain caused great regret among his parishioners. Dr. Carmody was man of commanding presence and his aspect was duu E61uCu 11S WdS StI11 U W01l- known figure here, although for number of years past a resident of New Britain, as he not infrequently revisited the city and recently one summer occupied shore cottage at Savin Rock. He and the late Rev. Matthew Hart of St. Patrick's church were co-laborers in the priesthood together for years and both were among the most learned and able of the Catholic clergy of the diocese. He took deep interest in the welfare of St. Johns R. c. church, with which he was so prominently identified. His death is 8 special loss to the Catholic clergy of the diocese. The time and place of the funeral were not fixed. Many of his former parishioners here are desirous that the remains shall be buried here in the church yard of St. Johns.
 The Hartford Times New Britain corre- spondence says: Father Carmody's own sis ter died at Providence year and half ago. He leaves two nephews at Providence, also 8 brother -in-law. His parents died ill Ireland when he was young. Since going to New Britain he has worked very hard, and has paid off the entire indebtedness of the church and convent, some $30, 900, and nearly $3, : 900 on the property that the church pur- chased of J N. Lee a year ago. He had hoped to begin the erection of a new church in this city within two years The Carmody at their death only varied 8 few months, both dying in the same room and within one month of the same time of the year.
 The Rev. Father Gragan (for several years curate at the church of the Sacred Heart in this city) will serve as pastor for the present, Father Dolan as assistant. These two fathers have been with Dr. Carmody one and half years (Father Gragan) and Father Dolan since last June. During his residence of five years past in New Britain he has taken an ac. tive interest in all things. The Rev. Dr, Richardson, of the First church, was lvery friendly with Dr. Carmody and the dying man was visited in his last hours by his friend too late, however, for recognition. Dr. Richard son in his prayer on Sunday morning prayed earnestly for Dr. Carmody and his people, as did also other pastors of the city at their church services.
 The death of Dr. Carmody is 8 great loss to the Catholic people of New Britain His work in the coming ten years, had he been spared, would have been most important, embracing the building of one of the largest Catholic churches in this diocese.
 The funeral services will probably take place at St. Mary's church next Wednesday or Thursday, as the bishop shall determine and will be attended by 8 large body of Catholic clergy, including also several bishops.