The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-21
DOUBLE
FUNERAL
SERVICE.
PatroIman Lynch and Wife
Who Perlshsd by Gas Buried
In ST. Francis Cemetery.

The double funeral OF Police Officer
Patrick Lynch and his wife, the circum-
stances Of whose tragic deaths were
! recently recorded. occurred this morning
az $3.50 at the Church of the Holy Name
on Camp street.
The services az the church were largely
attended and the scene was very touch
ing.
The heavy oaken caskets containing all
that was mortal of both husband and
wife rested in front OF the altar side
by side
Nearby sat the stricken relatives and
in the pews Immediately behind those re-
served for the friends OF the deceased was
a delegation Of 26 officers with Deputy
chief OF Police Eagan.
A delegation from Santa Maria Council,
knights of Columbus, of which Mr..
Lynch was a member, was also present
Solemn high requiem mass was cele-
brated by Rev. Father j, c. Walsh. pas
tor of the church. assisted by Rev. Father
Hughes as deacon and Rev. Father Me-
Kenna as sub-deacon.
The musical portion OF the mass was
impressively rendered by the choir. con-
sisting of Mrs. James Mccarthy. Miss
Sarah Brennan and Miss OBrien, with
Miss Sarah McCann as organist
Al the close OF the mass Father Walsh
delivered brief eulogy on both husband
and wife. lie referred TO the tragic way
In which both had been stricken down In
the prime OF manhood and womanhood
Turning 10 the officers and friends pres
ent he said You have gathered here To
show your heartfelt sympathy for the
surviving friends. but especially have you
come here 10 assist at the last solemn and
sacred rites afforded by the church. 10
unite with the holy sacrifice of the mass
In the prayers that eternal rest may be
granted to two faithful ones OF the church
"a husband and wife.
The lesson should be we'll learned and
always remembered. BE careful and al
ways on the lookout Death has many
hiding place. He cOnceals himself where
we know not; his sword is never sheathed
and he strikes at the most unexpected
times"
After expressing his deep sense of per-
sonal loss. Father Walsh continued
They exemplifed I'm themselves the type
Of Christ and his church. They followed
the divine precept of st. Paul. Husbands
love your wives as Christ loved the
church, wives love your husbands In
life united; In death they are not separa-
ted"
In closing Father Walsh paid an earn
est tribute To the deceased officer both as
a faithful and honored servant Of the city
of Providence and as faithful and de-
Won't son of the church
At the close of the impressive services
wo hearses, side by side bore the re-
mains 10 their last resting place in ST. |
Francis cemetery. The bearers for Mrs.
Lynch We're her two brothers. James and |
Iohn Kelley; also Thomas Brady, owen |
Kelley, John Carroll and Patrick Ken |
ledy.
The bearers for Mr.. Lynch were Officers |
Flynn, McCarty and Rooney, from the |
Second station. also Thomas Peckanham. i
Patrick Flynn and Peter Galligan. repre- /
'entng Santa Maria Council. ~ of c.
Among the beautiful floral tributes were
he following A reclining cross from the |
,fficers OF the second station: a standing /
ross. from the employees of Central |
iouse. Butler Hospital; wreath OF Gaelic
caves from Judge Rogers pillar, from |
santa Maria Council, X. Of c.: gates |
Jar. from Second police station. and also
many boquets and beautiful pieces from
elatiyes and friends