The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-29

good natured way which was ever a shin
ing characteristic of the man. No lines of
sorrow marred his honest countenance,
the pleasant smile, even in death, indicat-
ing the upright life which had made his
last years on earth full of contentment
and ease.
The life of the deceased, pictured from
his arrival in this country to the time of
his death, is an example worthy of the
close attention of the young men Of the
present day. Coming as he did from
abroad, and landing in this country full of
everything but riches, he set his shoulder
to the wheel in earnest from the very be-
ginning. Working as mason In Ions
dale, subject to the changeableness of the
elements his already robust constitution
received added strength which left him in
a state of perfect manhood. His removal
to this city was the first step in the ladder
of prominence. His dealings with his fell
low man soon gained for him the conf
dencc of the people in the section in which
he lived, and laid the foundation for that
esteem and respect in which he was held
until the time of his death.
His funeral, which was held this morn
ing from his home on Dexter street, was
attended by many prominent people from
neighboring cities and towns. 1t seemed
that his popularity was confined to no
particular spot or place, all who ever met
him retaining their first impression OF
confidence and admiration, and now in
death 1t will follow him to the grave. The
deceased was no politician in the real
sense of the word, but no one man in
the city was better posted on the current
happenings than he, for he took a lively
interest in local matters at all times. He
was often urged to enter political life,
but invariably refused, contenting himself
with aiding his party with the wisdom
attained by a self-made man, and by his
generous purse, which was at all times
open to a worthy cause.
The services at the church were solemn
and impressive. The sacred edifice, which
knew his presence SO well, seemed to feel
the sadness Of the occasion, re-echoing
in sorrowing intonatlons the voices which
were raised on high to the seat of mercy.
A solemn high mass Of requiem was sung,
Rev. Father Farrelley, pastor of the church,
| celebrant; Rev. Father Loughran of Provi-
dence, a relative of the deceased, dea-
con; Rev. Father Redihan, sub-deacon.
| The musical portion of the mass was In
keeping with the solemness oflthe moment,
the voices of the choir sending forth musi-
cal appeals that a just mans soul was
awaiting, in the presence Of his maker, that
reward which he 80 justly deserves. At the
offertory Miss Maggie McNamara of st.
Mary's Church, Pawtucket, sang the save
| Maria," and John f. Farrell sang "Pie
Jesu." After the mass and before the re-
mains were taken from the church Miss
Nellie Loughran of Providence sang "Jeru-
salem."
The remains were taken to st. Francis
cemetery for interment, The bearers,
Daniel O'Ncil, John Powers, ex-Alderman
| William II. Martin, Patrick Crawley, John
| O'Nalley and ex-Councilman Peter Cor
man, were life long friends OF the de
ceased.
The floral tributes were many and OF a
costly nature, evidencing, as they sur
rounded the remains, the worth OF him In
whose honor they had been created
| Among the more prominent pieces were
the following: Large floral wreath rest
ing upon a base, Central Falls Assembly,
| No. 20, Royal Society Of Good Fellows;
| wreath, "Uncle, y nieces; star ana crescent
| on base: cross, from John Crawley; cross,
"Rest, y Miss B. OMalley; cross, "Uncle',
bunch of calls lilies, Miss Kate Leonnrd;
sheaf of wheat, Mr., and Mrs. +. O'Reilly;
| pillow. "Husband;" anchor, Alexander
| McGunaQIe and family; pillow, Brother,
Augustine O'Malley; floral cross on base,
Michel flynn end family; cross, Mr. end
] Mrs. Peter Cannon.