Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-02-23

anu e"ihiort Oh hef large family
mere her hand and heart were AWAY
open to dispense deeds and words @
Kindness to the needy and sorrowins
From this happy home she passed to tn
Eternal and infinitely happier one, u
the afternoon of February IA.
One of the sweetest words in on
language is the word "Mother." It j
usually the first word uttered, and tn
last to be forgotten. To her is given tn,
task OF caring for helpless infancy an,
guiding the early years of childhood
HERS is the most self sacrificing anC
enduring love, more nearly resembling
the love of the Divine Father than an,
thing we know. "As one whom hi,
mother comforteth, so will | comfort
you"
Mrs. Sadleir's last illness was of briet
duration, and was borne with eYemplar,
patience. She was confined to bed fol
only two days. She fell asleep sur
rounded by her husband, sister anC
several members of the family.
Just gone within the vail, where shall
follow,
Not far before me, hardly out of sight.
l down beneath thee, in this cloudy
hollow,
And thou art above me on yon SUNNY
height.
leone to begin new and happier story,
Thy bitterer tale of earth now told ana
done;
These outer shadows for that inner
glory
Exchanged for ever. o thrice blessed
one."
The funera! service was held in the
Congregational Church, (of which Mrs.
Sadleir had been member for many
years., conducted by the Rev. T. Hall,
pastor, and was attended by large num-
bers of sympathizing friends both from
the town and from distance. Among
these we're her brother, Andrew Steele,
her sister, Mrs. Swan, of Fort Covington,
n. T., Mrs. Browning, Mr. Sadleir's
sister from Quebec, seven nePhews. six
of whom acted as pail bearers. All her
children were present except one, who
was prevented by sickness. The Rev. j..
N. Walker, former pastor, offered an
appropriate prayer. Thepastor gave a
brief address from Isaiah 66. Is. A very
impressive part of the service was solo
rendered by Mr.. Thomas Henderson of
Portland, entitled "My Ain Countrie."
The floral tributes were very many
and beautiful, testifying to the esteem
in which Mrs. Sadleir was held. They
were greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Sadleir was the daughter of the
late William NJ. and Margaret Wilkie
Steele, with whom she came to Canada
when she was twelve years of age. She
was married to Mr.. F. r. Sadleir on
December 81, 1864, and moved to Island
Pond, VT, June 1867. She is survived
by her husband, two sons and four
daughters.
Mrs. Sadleir was devoted wife, a
loving mother, a kind friend, a good
neighbor, and faithful member of the
Church of Christ. She was patient in
suffering and perplexity. ready to forgive
an injury and acknowledge favor
She was diligent in the business of life,
feryent in spirit, serving the Lord From
her bountiful table she sent food to the
hungry, and from her beautiful garden
fruits and flowers to cheer the sick and
Borrowing.
She first breathed the vital air in
Portobello, Scotland, February 20, 1889.
Grand Old Scotland, land OF the Cow
enant, land of Christian churches and
Bibles Here she early learned to love
the Holy Book, and drink in with great
full wonder its lessons of truth, of trust,
and love and service. Here she learned
to reverence the Sabbath, and to take
delight in the worship of God. The
lessons so well learned in childhood and
youth were never forgotten. She never
forsook the God and faith and hope Of
her youth. The Bible was her delight
and her constant companion. You would
find it open beside her when at her daily
tasks in the home. Though latterly
| unable to attend the regular Sunday
School she kept in touch with it up to
the last by membership in the Home
Department. BY the aid of the Sunday
School Quarterly she maintained sys.
tematic study OF the international Les,
sons. When in good health, and often
when her health was not good, she was
in her place at least once and often twice
on the Sabbath day. The midweek
service found her in her place when il
was at oil possible. There was no more
| interested hearer than she was. Will
her Bible open before her in the good
old Scotch fashion she followed the
reading and exposition of the best Of
books. Her face would light up with