The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-07-25
In MemOriani.
MRS. c. II. DELONG.


Her death brings sorrow to large circle of
friends Who were strongly attached to her. Her
pleasant ways, her genial nature and her con.
slant thOughtlulness for others, made her dear to
many beyond her household and kindred. She
seemed to forget self IN the interest she iet for
those around her. She had kind word and IA
smile for every one. she tried to make every
body happy. In her home, where she was born,
she was tenderly cared for by her parents, broth
ers and sisters. She was welcomed AS a dear
daughter and sister in her new home. Her mar
RED life extended over almost five years-yearS
most pleasant and happy to her and him who
looks back on their union through the mist of
tears. During her long sickness often would
little Harry-ner only child-gathcr wild flowers
and carry them TO her bedside. Coming from
his tiny hands they were always sure 10 bring
sunshine to her room and a smile to her weary
and patient face. In alter years he may not
clearly remember that mother, but the influence
of her strong and enduring love is entwinned in.
TO his nature and can never die. She gently and
peacefully passed away IN the Old home where
she was born, surrounded by those who loved
her most. Her funeral was held Sunday after
noon, July IL, in the Baptist church mt West
Cornwall, the services being attended by her pas
tor, Rev. ), \. Parker, who also oflicated at her
wedding. The day was pleasant and the church
was nllcd to overlooking. All had Il tear to shed
over that sweet silent face beautiful even in death
The prOiusiOn of fOwers-the white casket in
which the young wife and mother lay as a bride
fallen asecp-thc words of faith and hope spo-
Remand the tender and pathetic music discoursed
by the choir, all spok of life rather than death.
The narrow house seemed more like living
bower than the grave, for no earth was to he
When the loving hands of her household lowered
the casket into its resting place il was envelO ped
in green leaves blossoms and lowcrs-symbols
of purity, beauty and heaven. l..
Tenderly, now. we will lay her to sleep,
Swectly the angels their vigils will keep;
Close the dear eyes, they Will weep ncvermOre /;
Fold the white hands, for their toiling Is DER;
Gently wen scatter the blossoms above.
Beautiful ombcms Of her that we love.
Gone in the beautiful morn of her years.
Deaf to our loneliness, longings and tears;
Early fulfilling her mission in life,
Daughter and sister ami mother and wife,
Safe from earth's turmoil, its toing and woes,
Bear her away to her painless repose.
YES, we must weep, though we know ii is best
Brighter than ours is that home of the blcst,
Deeper than our love, the love indebted
Felt bv the Father who welcomed his child,
Freed from the anguish that cluudcd the past
Nellie, our darling, Is resting at last
Tho while she was with u.s. earth was more fair
And heaven is nearer because she is there;
OFTEN wen think of her waiting above,
Kindly we III cherish the child OF her love,
Daily we'll speak, that he may not forget
The name of the mother who guards him yet
Tendcrly, then, we will lay her to rest,
Given and taken and God knoweth best,
Soft he the hrc yes that visit her bed,
Sweet be the flowers that bloom DER our dead,
BlCst be the thought that ON yondCr bright shore
Wen meet her and know her to part no more.
q. A. K.