The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-21
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
THE LATE MRS. ELLEN COLE
 MAN.
Widow of Michael Coleman, Who Was a romtnent Oyster DeaIer-Funernl
 This Afternoon of AImIra Gager-
Funeral of Charles Beers.

This Afternoon of AImIra Gager- Funeral of Charles Beers.
 Mrs. Ellen Coleman, widow of Michael Coleman, died at her home, 5S Houston street. Saturday morning at 11:30. She was seventy-three years of age and one of the best known and most highly re- spected Irish residents in this city. The death of her husband, which occurred about ten years ago, was sorely la mented by the faithful wife, who treas ured his memory to the last. Her health had gradually failed during the past two years, but her last illness was of less than two weeks duration. She had an attack of dysentery, and, enfeebled by age, was not able to withstand its inroads. During most of this illness she was unconscious. Her attending physician was pr. Mcclure, relative of the family by marriage. Her rela- tiVes and several nurses were constant in their attendance, and all that was possible for her recovery was done' Since the death of her husband two brothers, to whom she was greatly at- tached, departed this life, and ever since she had felt very lonely in this world, and to her departure from thls life was not unwelcOme.
 Mrs. Coleman was a native ocf the village of Roscommon, County Roscom- mon, Ireland, and was a daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Timothy Eagan, who lived and died on a farm in that town. Mrs Coleman came to this in 8 sailing ship, one brother having pre- ceded her. She came to Fair Haven. and had resided there ever since. Her husband was the late Michael Coleman. for years a successful oysterman and for several years a member of the board of public works. A sister, Miss Mary Eagan, who resided with her. died about fifteen years ago. A brother, Patrick Eagan, died here five years ago. Another brother was ex-Selectman Mi chael Eagan, who died one year to day after the death of Patrick. She leaves six nephews and nieces. They are James J. and Timothy J. Eagan, of the firm of Eagan Brothers, the well known grain dealers on Grand avenue; Miss Josephine Eagan, stenographer in the controllers office at the city hall; Mother Petronilla (Mary Al. of the Convent of the Sacred Heart. Bridge port; Mother Annicetus (Elizabeth), of Mt St. Joseph's Hartford. and Mrs. Conway wife of Alderman Cornelius Conway.
 Mrs. Coleman before the founding of St, Francis church, attended at St. Pat rick's. She was one of those who form ed St. Francis church. and both her self and her husband gave literally to- wards it's construction and for it's sup port She placed a beautiful window In the church, when it was rebuilt few years ago, in memory of her husband. She attended all the services of this church as long as she was able. and was very devout in her religious life. Mrs. Coleman a few years ago gave S1 ,000 for the church and parish school in Roscommon and made a handsome donation to St. Mary's home in Hart ford, and also gave literally in charities in many ways that were never known to the world. She was a woman of the old school, and it was always inter- esting to talk with her about her na- tive land. As much as she loved the old country. she was proud of the land of her adoption and would often re- mark that it was the best land in all the earth. The deceased had a large circle of friends to whom her death will cause much regret, and in her own fam ily her demise will bring deep be- reavement After life's f1tful fever death has come at last to this good wo- man.
 The funeral will ba attended from her late home this morning at S:30 and at o'clock from St. Francis church, where there will be a solemn requiem high mass. The interment will be in St. Ber- nard's cemetery.
 Almira Gager.
 The funeral services of Almira Gager, who died on Saturday, will take place at the Memorial chapel. Fair Haven cemetery, this afternon at 2:30.
 Charles Breen.
 The funeral services of the late Charles Breen were largely attended at his late home, 71 Haven street. Satur- day morning and later at St. Francis church. Rev. Father Blake was cele- brant of the high requiem mass whuch was sung. MT. Breen's popularity was well proved by the large attendance of his friends as well as relatives at the church services. From St. Francis church the procession continued to St.