Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-04-12
w. @. KendaII Dead.

The Reporter and Farmer published
March 18th a two-column sketch OF the
life OF VIM. G. Kendall, son OF VIM. II
Kendall OF Strafford, whose death oc-
Cured March goth in Webster, So. Oak
lie was "a years, Z months old. The
cause OF death was mem braneous tracheo
| bronchitis.
| We quote from the sketch as follows -
deceased was born in Vermont August
\ II, 1865. His mother died when he was
| quite young and his father married again.
lie left home when yet a mere lad and
| came West. He was married in Wilmot,
| ,. d., to Mary Anderson Sandvig June
| Is, 1887. In the fall OF that year he came
with his bride to Webster, where they
have since resided. Four children were
born to them, one dying in infancy.
Three survive their father.
he was member OF the Knights OF
Pythias, the Ancient Order of United
Workmen, the Fire Department OF this
city and Dramatic Order knights of
Khorassan OF Aberdeen was the leading
architect, contractor and builder OF the
city; was a pushing, energetic mana
veritable hustler, and made things move
where be was Interested; was ever ready
to lend his energy to any enterprise tend
ing toward the enjoyment of the COM
munity or the upbuilding OF the city. He
will be particularly missed ON celebration
occasions, as Tor many years he has been
active IN the designing and executing of
street decorations, arches, etc, at such
times.
He was good hearted and Of a generous
nature-one TO whom the unfortunate or
atiilcted never made their plea in vain.
w. Q. Kendall was one Of those peculiar
characters who at first acquaintance are
frequently underestimate, seldom under
stood or measured at their true value-a
character Ia whom close acquaintance
shows superior individuality, true
man hood human diamond in the rough
which, when polished by contact with a
perfect friendship, displays a brilliancy of |
noble character, good fellowship, sympa- |
thy and affection.
This community has lost good citizen |
and while his death falls with crushing |
force on the bereaved wife, as she realizes |
the loss OF the strong support OF an hon.
est, ahectionate heart, a considerate hus- |
band, devout christian as she is can find 1
consolation in the fact that he died con-
verted man, happy in the consciousness /
hat he was forgiven and was leaving this
imperfect life for that all perfect one be-
yond.
The funeral occurred Thursday from the
NJ. T.. church and was a remarkable DEM
onstration OF the respect and affection OF
he people, irrespective of creed or class,
for friend. Tine Knights repaired to The
late residence of the deceased and took 4
charge OF tue remains, the Workmen aud 4
FIRE Department also attending in a body.
AT the appointed time the procession
formed with the City Fire Department in
The lead, followed by the Workmen. Then
came the Knights OF Pythias occupyinp
The place OF honor just preceding the
funeral car. 1t is estimated that there
we're 800 in the church, and the walk in [
'front.' was crowded. The services were ,
and impressive, and many a tear
vas shed during Rev. Harkness' discourse.
The music was perfect and the floral trib-
ltes handsome and appropriate.
AT the grave the beautiful and impress
i've ritual OF the Knights was rendered
md all that was mortal of the friend and
brother was laid to rest in that narrow
lome apportloned for all the living.
Peace be to his ashes.
The procession was fully a mile in
ength and II was the largest funeral ever
lelo IN WEBSTER, and this outpouring of I
he people Is an unspoKen tribute OF re- J
pect 70 the dead and love and sympathy
or the living, no words could express"