The Newtown bee., 1892-06-03
EASTON.
DEA SIDNEY STAPLES.


 Died, at his home in Easton, May 23, Dea Sidney Staples, aged s7 years, months. Only two weeks before, our brother buried his companion and now that dread disease, pneumonia, has talk en our brother too. He mourned for his loved one, but he felt assured that she was better off and he knew that the sep aration could not be long. Why should we wish to detain our loved one? His treasures were in Heaven, his interests were there. In the death of Dea Staples, the community has lost an honorable,up- right, manly man; the church, in which he has held the office of deacon for many years, a faithful, steadfast Christian, all ways trying, as far as possible, to follow iii the footsteps of his Master, doing un- to others as he would have them do unto him. He has gone to his reward. Una ble to hear, on account of deafness, Dea Staples could not enjoy divine services, but his heart was there and, as long as he was able, he attended church. His many friends were glad to see him in his accustomed place. We know and are as- sured that brother Staples is with the Lord and hears his Fathers voice calling, 'Come, thou good and faithful servant, enter into the joy prepared for you" Mir Staples leaves five children and grand children to mourn his death, an aged sis ter, Mrs Deborah Silliman, two brothers, Horace Staples of Westport, and Alonzo Gtanlac pf FEha fupora1 Sar- vices were held from the Baptist church, Thursday afternoon at 2 p m. Rev MT Garner delivered the discourse from Job XIV, IA. MT Fable of Westport had charge of the funeral. The floral decor ations were handsome, beautiful pillow with Father" an ivy wreath and sheaf of wheat.
 MT and Mrs John Wheeler and mother of Bethel visit John Wheeler.
 c. $. Powell entertained company, ,Sun- day.
 George Rawling of New Haven is at Mrs H. E. Canfield's.
 MT and Mrs B. H. French have called on their daughter, Mrs Levi French.
 L. H. Edwards holds the reins behind a nice four-year-old colt.
 Little Eddie Downs visits his grand mother.
 Mary Patterson is employed at the button factory in Bedding.
 Christopher Marsh, who has been con- fined so long with broken leg, is gain ing in health, but, it is feared, will never be able to use his leg.
 The remains of Rev Martin Dudley were laid at rest in the family burial ground in the Windsor cemetery, May 25. Rev N. T. Merwin officiated and made a funeral address at the grave. Mrs Dud- ley was in the line of descent from the Roland family, one of the names of the early settlers of the town; and long known for their wealth and culture. Dea Roland was a prominent name in the church. The Windsor church is the old est Congregational church organization in the United States. The meeting house and cemetery are together and by their side flows the Pennington river. A lit tie back of the edifice is the grave of MT Dudley. On the stone tablet is the name of his wife, with date of birth and death :, above this inscription are these two words only, "Martin Dudley" with space for eight memorials, when born and when died; like himself, plain, un- pretending, but real. His 30years of life in Easton as minister of the Gospel and public educator bear their own record. A good man, after long and useful life, has passed fIom earth to Heaven.