The Republican journal., 1902-04-10
OBITUARY.

Wesley A. Heal died at his home in this
city, Monday, March S1st, after brief ILL
ness, at the age of II years, 10 months and
IA days. He was born in Lincolnville and
was the only surviving member of the fam
lily of the late Hezekiah and Ruth Heal of
that town. At the age of 20 years he had
learned the carpenters trade, which was his
principal vocation through life. He married
Abby \. Thomas of Lincolnville, Sept %,
1850. A few years later he went to the
State of Illinois, but on account of the i'll
ness of his family returned to Lincolnville,
after few months. OF this union were
born one son and one daughter. The son
died of typhoid fever, which the mother
contracted and from which she died. The
daughter, Mrs. James Heal, now resides in
Linconville November 26, 1871, he mar
ried Ruth A. LevenSeler. In May, 1879, he
moved to Lagrange, Maine. By his second
marriage one daughter was born, Mrs Daisy
l.. Doe, now of Millinocket The mother
died August II, 1879. In December, 1881, he
married Ida Ranger of Auburn, Maine OF
this union one daughter, Alice NJ, was
born. In 1890 he disposed of his property
and moved to Bangor, where he remained
about one year. He came from there to
Belfast, where he has since resided. In 1862
he volunteered and served as sergeant in
Company e, 26th Maine Regiment, partici-
patlng in all the battles, marches and ardu
Gus services of that regiment while in the
South He returned with impaired health
incident to that service. He was made
mason in King David Lodge, Lincolnville,
and was also a member of the Odd Fellows.
AS a citizen and mechanic he was temper
ate, faithful, industrious, and respected for
the strict integrity which governed every
act as a soldier he served his country with
that zeal and determination which charac-
terized his whole life work The funeral
services were held at his late home, Thurs
day afternoon at 2oclock. The officiating
clergyman was Rev. G. f. Edgett of the NJ
f. Church of Belfast
Mrs. Susan CHM, one of the eldest and
most respected citizens of Prospect, died at
her home April 3, 1902. Mrs CHM had
been an invalid for six years and was ten
derly cared for by her daughter, Mrs. Nj. A.
DevereauX, and her son, Foster \. CHM.
Mrs. CHM was the daughter of Capt Benz.
and Sarah Poland Shute and the last sur
vivor of a large family. She was married
Feb. 6, 1910, to Capt Alfred CHM of Pros
pect, and moved into the house in which
she died at the time of her marriage, having
lived there sixty-two years. She was one of
the sweetest tempered women always Just
so; always ready to help in times of sick
ness or trouble. Her whole life and charac-
ter were as nearly perfect as any ones could
be. Her good deeds will always live in the
minds of the people who knew her. She
leaves to mourn their loss three sons, Capt.
Manley CHM of Bangor, Alfred CHM of
Lowell, Mass, and Foster y. CHM of Pros
pect four daughters, Mrs Clara Littleheld,
Mrs. NJ A. DevereauX, Mrs. Susie. Barnes,
all of Prospect, and Miss Emily II. CHM of
Auburndale. Mass. They were all with her
at the time of her death, with the exception
of Alfred CHM, who was unable to come on
account of sickness. Rev Robert Sutcliff
of BuckSport spoke words of comfort to the
family at the funeral service, Saturday,
April 9th, Mrs. Anna Avery and Mrs.
Anna Hartman sang two selections, ''Some-
time Well Understand" and ''Sleep on Be
loved" Capt. Fred Hartman and wife had
charge of the funeral arrangements. The
flowers were very beautiful and included a
pot of Easter lilies from Capt. Manley CHM
and family, cut flowers from Mr.. and Mrs.
James of Bangor, cut flowers from Mrs.
Susie Hartman, cut flowers from Mrs
Mary Smith, Miss Hannah Heagan, Mrs b.
c. Avery, Mrs. Alfredo Hartman, and Miss
Ellen Heagan, sheaf of wheat and cut
flowers from the family. She was buried
in Riverside cemetery at the Narrows. The
family have the sympathy of the entire
community.