Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-29
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 Matthew Shea died yesterday after noon at his home, 27 Hickory street. He was sitting on the veranda . few minutes before he was taken Ill, and feeling that there was something the matter with him he walked into the house and was immediately seized with sinking spell. One of the priests of St Francis Xavier's church was hastily summoned and administered the rites of the church after which the patient passed away. Death was due to heart failure The deceased leaves his widow, two daughters and i've sons. Mrs Daniel Conn0r Mrs John Cavanaugh. Michael. Matthew, Cor nellus, Maurice and Patrick Shea.
 Mir Shea was born in Ireland but came to this country with his family about twenty-five years ago and re- sided here continuously since. He made good use. of his time and with the aid of his family secured com petence years ago. He took a deep interest in public affairs and wns we'll posted on current events in this coun- try and in the old world. He took part In some of the struggles for home rule In Ireland and could tell inter esting anecdotes of his experiences with things he had witnessed in his native country. These things had a lasting impression upon him and he lost no opportunity to lend helping hand to the different movements or ganized here with view to bringing about a square deal for the tenant farmer. He was associated with the Irish National Land league of this town and was one of its generous contributors. The funeral will take place to St. Patrick's church to-mor- row morning at S:30 o'clock.
 The funeral of William A. Harty took place this morning from the fam iIy residence on Union street to the Immaculate Conception church where a solemn mass of requiem was cele- brated with these officers: Celebrant, Father Broderick: deHcon. Father O'Brien: sub-deacon. Father Brennan. The bearers were Michael Commer- ford. Joseph Gagain. Daniel Collins. Michael McKennerney. William Ryan and Martin Duane. theis three last named from Court Shields. F of A. The floral tributes included pillow lettered "Will'' from the family; wreath. operators department of the Southern New England Telephone Co.,: wreath. w. A. Gleason. Torrfngton; pillow. Mr and Mrs NJ .Phelan and family: standing wreath. employees of the wire department at Benedict X Rurnham's: pillow. Miss Elizabeth E. English: cross. the Misses Nellie and Kittie Burns. Torrington: anchor and cross. the Acorn Athletic club: cross, Michael and John Conlmerford. cous- ins of the deceased; bouquets. Martha A. Collins. Mir and Mrs P. Reilly. Maggie T.arin. Helen Dwyer. Mir and Mrs W. l. Finnegan. Thomas FentOn. R. M Reilly. .Ioseph Phelan.a Mfr and Mrs ]. Costenbader. Annie Donahue. employees of the Curan Dry Goods O.. Etta Lafiin The burial was in the new St. Joseph's cemetery where service was conducted by the Rev Father O'Brien.
 The funeral of James w. Wright took place yesterday afternoon with ser vice at Hall Memorial chapel and in terment in Riverside cemetery. The services we<e conducted bv Harmony lodge. F. and \. M.. under the direction of Past Master R. B. Chapman. The bearers were Commander George Q. Robbins of Wadhams post. c. A. R.. Adam Callan. Homer Northrop and Hubert C. Scott. representing Harmony lodge. Nearer My God to Thee" was rendered by Harmony lodge. Senior Warden Frank Alden leading. This was done on request of the deceased.
 Mrs Mary J. Hubbard died Saturday at the home of her daughter. Mrs David A. Healy. Middlebury road. Be- sides Mrs Healy. the deceised leaves five other children. Warner M of North WoOdbury. Miss Rosie Hubbard of t;o- shen. Mrs A. g. Wing of Forestville. Joseph II. and John NJ. of Waterbury: also a sister. Mrs Julia Gladden. of Plainvile and a brother. Joseps Ellis of Indiana. The funeral took place this Wttu rttNl'c ut thC u'uSC uhu interment in Pine Grove cemetery.
 Mrs Ann Rafferty. for many years resident of Bishop street. died yes terlay morning at 43 Cottage place John Brophy. nephew. and Mrs Catherine Garfield. niece. both of Cresco. Ia.. were with Mrs Rafferty during her illness. The funernl will take place tomorrow morning at 7:30 o'clock with a mass of requiem at St Thomas church and internent in St. .Ioeeph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Wallace A. Munson took place this afternoon at the family residence on Ludlow street. The ser vice was conducted by the Rev Mir Buckley of Trinity church. The re- mains were taken to Meriden for burial Mr Munson was tenor singer at First Methodist church and was for some time past popular employe of the Curran Dry Goods Co.
 The funeral of Mrs Frederick Bis cl,ert took place thls afternoon from her late home on Bronson street With