Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-01-18
Obituary.

In STAFFORD Friday morning, Jan. 9th,
/ the community was deeply moved by the
report that Royal A. Hatch had been
stricken down with paralysis near his
| place OF business. He was carried to his
nome and continued, for much OF the time,
| conscious, but unable to speak, until the
=, following Tuesday evening, when the end
came.
Mr.. Hatch was born in STAFFORD Sept 3,
1888. He was son of the late Hon. Royal
Hatch, merchant. After being in the
common school in his own town, he passed
a season at Thetford academy, the princi-
pal OF which at that time, was Judge Ross
OF ST. Johnsbury, now u. 5 senator. At
II yrs. OF age he returned TO STAFFORD and,
as he had an inclination and aptitude for
mechanical pursuits, his father, with his
assistance, erected suitable building and
they engaged 10 the manufacture OF bed
steads. In this business, with enlarge
ments and improvements, such as an en-
terprising spirit prompted, the son has
CONTINUED during bis whole life, and the
fruit Of Il has been no less beneficial TO
the community than 10 himself.
Mr.. Hatch was interested in whatever
contributed to the welfare OF the people,
and wherever be was interested his infiu-
ence was felt. The town was served by
him as justice OF the peace, selectman,
school director, trustee OF STAFFORD Gem
NAtEg hAN III NhiAoAh OthtE important Do
sitions. He was, and had long teen a
member OF the Masonic order. He was
one OF the charter members OF the /. o. q.
1. In STAFFORD and had been treasurer OF
the Grand lodge OF the state for years
He served as agent OF the Vermont Mu-
tual Fire Insurance company and had
been director OF the company for Orange
county.
Mr.. Hatch was member OF the Congre-
N a oh To- oh lsNN Ns.-s..
he had been leader OF the choir, and for
many years WAS Sunday school superin-
tendent.
He married, Nov %, 1868, Mary Ellen,
daughter OF Samuel W. Cobb OF Hanover,
N. IL. II was in his home that he was at his
best. His wife, most excellent and
greatly beloved woman, died nearly fifteen
years ago, and since that time he had
proved TO the motherless children, as it
were, both father and mother. All who
were even temporarily in that home felt
its attractive influence. He was charact-
interested in children and |
quickly won their love and confidence |
The removal OF such an one from the /
community is seriously felt. The poor /
and unfortunate who have received en-
enlargement and aid from him, as well as /
lll who telt his genial, hearty helpiulness,
are touched by IL.
The funeral service, following a prayer
1t the house, was held in the Cong'l church /
md was largely attended. The address
vas given by The pastor and a male quar-
let from Dartmouth college beautifully
three selections. The casket
vas borne and laid in its resting place by
near relatives and close friends OF the de.
leased. OF the foLr children who survive,
he eldest Mabel r., is the wife OF f. G.
Avery, principal of the High school in
Atbol, Mass. A son, Royal, is a member
II the senior class at Dartmouth; two
daughters are now at home, one, Marian,
m accomplished teacher OF music, ana
be other, Laura, graduate OF ST. Johns.
Jury academy, ana for mCre than tn-ee
ears successful teacher in the interme-
late department OF the South Royalton
Traded school.