St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-04
RECENT DEATHS.
Morrill,.

for the rest of Heaven. She was the
daughter of John and Lydia Blake Lee,
born in Waterford June "a, 1911. Her
education was under the charge of that
distinguished teacher, Rev. S. r. Hall,
man far in advance of his age in matters
and methods oil instruction.
Dec. 18, 1884, she married Calvin Nor
rill. They lived and died at East st. j
Johnsbury, in the home which they
entered as bride and groom. Four chill.
dren survive them.
The few who recall Mrs. Morrill, before
ieebleness Of old age' had overtaken her
remember her slight genteel figure, her
rare social qualities and intelligent assis-
tance in all matters of public interest,
and above all her quick sympathy and
helpful hand tor all upon whom had
fallen burden of sorrow and sickness.
She early consecrated herself to the
service OF the Master and was ever a low
ing and loyal subject of the "King of
Kings" In the hospitable home there
was always cordial welcome for any
who specially represented religious SER
vice. The funeral was in charge of her
pastor, Rev. G. w. Patterson. He was
assisted by Rev. Mr.. Henderson whose
face is a familiar and welcome one in the
house OF mourning.
Mrs. Morrill, had requested that her
favorite nephew, Rev. E. P. Lee should
read the burial service. This he did with
great feeling and impressive solemnity.
The day of her burial was surely bright
and beautiful. The Seventy Club of
which she was q member, and many
other friends sent flowers to Tighten the
gloom.
Peace to the memory Of the aged saint,
the devoted wife, the good mother, the
kind neighbor, the woman who loved
God and kept His commandments
Lee.
The Reaper whose name is Death"
has again visited the Third Congrega-
tional church Of St. Johnsbury and
taken from the pain and suffering of this
life to the glory of the life eternal its last
charter member. The name OF Mrs.
Isabel Johnson Lee has been entered on
the roll Of the Church Triumphant.
Of the seven children born to John S.
and Lydia Johnson of Concord, Mrs.
Lee was the second child and the oldest
daughter Her name first appears on
the family record November Is, 1912,
and with the entry of her death which
occurred Sept. 20, 1899, the record was
closed. She attended the academy at
Concord Corner of which Rev. Samuel
Reed Hall was the honored principal.
November II, 1885, Nathaniel Lee
brought her as his bride to his home in
Waterford. Six children were born to
them of whom John X. Lee of Kansas
City, Rev. Edward P. Lee of Christ
Church at Island Pond, Albert Lee of
Waterford and DR.. Howard J. Lee of
Cleveland, Ohio, survive. Their only
daughter gladdened the home but a few
years. Though theirs was a home OF
peace, the mother heroically gave three
stalwart sons to fight tor their countrv's
honor, one of whom, Lieut.. Oscar r. Lee,
fell at the battle of Cedar Creek.
There was in all thss land no home
more hospitable than that of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee. Its roof sheltered the rich and
the poor, who were equally welcome.
For years a comfortable bed was kept
for tramps and the Prophets Chamber
was also there. Mrs. Lee looked we'll to
the ways of her household. She was a
woman OF superior mind, wide and in
telligent reader and was remarkably
conversant with Holy Scripture. For a
long time she conducted large Bible
classes to the great satisfaction of the
members. She continued this work till
her years numbered four-score. God be
praised for all she was, while with us
here for all she is. and shall be evermore;
and for all the fine ennobling influence
which from Him through her has come
into many hearts and lives.
At Dorset, on the morning of the 2Sth
OF September, Dency L. Lord, wife of
Rev. M. A. Gates, passed from earth and
entered upon the higher life. Naturally
possessed Of qualities OF rare sweetness
and beauty which from her childhood
were deepened and heightened by the love
OF Christ in her heart, she lived lille of
purity and genuineness which left an in
fluence which was uplifting upon those
who knew her. With humble, submis-
sve spirit, she sought to know her Mas
ter's will and cheeriully followed where
he led The hymn, MY Jesus, as Thou
Wilt" so beautifully sung at her funeral,
was especially appropriate.
Mrs. Gates was resident of st. Johns
bury for some 16 years, and a devoted
member OF the North church; here and in
the mission circles with which she was
connected, she was an earnest worker
for the Masters cause, which was very
dear to her heart. "The pure in heart
shall see Cod"
Mrs. Gates was born in Duxbury, Iuly
H. 1884 and was sister of Mrs. Joseph
Parker, OF Quechee, of Rev. Earl Lord
and Hiram Lord, OF Moretown, and
William Lord, of Duxbury. Mrs Prof.
G. Fl. Gilbert, of Chicago, Prof. o. II,
Gates, of Oberln, and c. NJ. Gates, of
Union Seminary, are her children.
The funeral was attended from the
house of Mrs. w. l.. Pearl, on Summer