Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-06-27
IN MEMORIAM.


We are panied to announce the |
death of Mrs. Mary A., wife of Henry
f. Randall, the sad event occurring
last Saturday the 2lst inst. Mrs. Ran.
dali had been in poor health for a
year past, but had not been critically
i'll till within IL day or two OF her
death. In contemplating her quiet,
unassuning character we feel the in
Significance Of eulogy. Those who
knew her best will bear testimony to
her many sterling qualities. During
her residence in Island Pond (nearly
five years. she was an exemplary
member OF the NJ. L. Church, and ever
maintained the character OF u sincere
and worthy Christian. She will be
remembered by large circle as q de.
voted wife, an affectionate mother,
and staunch friend for while her
home received her entire attention,
the care and welfare of her husband
and two daughters being her sole am.
bitlon, she yet found time to minister
TO the wants OF the poor and needy,
and the respect in which her memory
is held is evinced in no better or
convincing way than by the universal
expressions Of regret at her death. She
has crossed the line which circles the
natural from the spiritual, and passed
into eternal quiet beyond" For
the husband and daughters so sudden.
ly bereaved, friends and neighbors ex.
tend their heartfelt sympathy.
A large concourse Of Borrowing and
sympathizinG friends attended the
ianeral services at the late residence
OF the deceased last Monday morning,
which were conducted by Rev. A. l..
Cooper, II select choir furnishing most
appropriate music. Many aud hand.
some floral tributes were sent, conspic
uous among which were a Crescent
and Star, from Mr.. and Mrs. 0. II.
Henderson, and Mr.. and Mrs. A. L.
Bragg of st. Johnsbury, also wreath
tied with emblematc ribbon, from
Olive Branch Lodge, d. OF r., OF st.
Johnsbury, of which Mrs. Randall was
a member. At the conclusion of the
services, the remains were taken to
Lyndon Centre for interment, escorted
through this village by members OF
Essex Lodge.
A friend sends us the following report
OF the last sad rites:
"At the cemetery at Lyndon Centre,
the funeral cortege was met by u dele.
CATION OF brothers representing the
Odd Fellows lodges OF st. Johnsbury
and Lyndohville, also delegation OF
sisters from the Rebekah Degree lodges
of the same towns. Here very touch.
ing and appropriate burial service
was performed by the officers OF Olive
Branch Rebekah lodge OF st. Johns,
bury. Much sympathy and sorrow is
expressed by acquaintance and former
neigh bors OF the family"
The following poem, clipped from a
paper by Mrs. Randall the day prior
to her death, was read by Rev. A. L.
Cooper at the funeral services, and Is
published by request OF several who
were present.
3 Kneeling at the Threshold.
w., L,.,lI,o, NJ tho tbroahnId vvoory faint
9 Waiting for the dawning, for the opening o.
| waiting TIL the Master shall bid me rise and
come,
' To the glory of His presence to tho gladness
. of his home.
i A weary path I've travelled, mid darkness
= storm and strife,
: Bearing many a burden, struggling for m,
. life;
But now the morn is breaking, my toll will
0 soon be DER;
. I'm knceling Mt the threshold, my hand is OF
the door.
= Mothinks hear the voices Of tho blessed a
they stand
Singing In the sunshine OF the far.ofr, sInlcs
land;
Oh, would that were with them, amid the
shining throng,
Ningling in their worship. Joining In thei
song.
The friends that started with me have entered
long ago;
One by one they left mo struggling with thu
, foe:
Their pilgrimage was shorter their triumph
q sooner won
. How lovingly they'll hail mo when all my tot
= Ia doneI
q With thom, the blessed angels, they know NJ
grief nor sin,
y see them by the portals prepared 10 10
mcln:
o Lord, | wait Thy pleasure, Thy time AM
u way are best.
But I'm wasted, worn aud weary; q FItbc
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