The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-02-15
Vest River TOWns
TOWNSHEND.
Mrs Abbie NJ. Willard and Mrs. Laura
s. Rand Dead

Mrs. Abbie Morse Willard, wife OF
the late Deacon Charles Willard, passed
away SATURDAY morning at the age oil IS
wears. Seven years ago she had shock
from which she partially rallied; so That
she was able to be up in a wheeled char.
About three and half years ago a
second shock occurred, since which time
she had been confined to her bed; FRIDAY
night the third shock came, from when
she did not rally. During all TIM. TIME
she had been most aithtnlly cared LOT 10y
her daughter, Miss May Willard an, ana
none could have done better. Mrs WI
lard was born April ., 1894, in Newiane'
and was one of nine children, She was
married TO Mr.. Willard Feb. 10, 1868
and came to Townshend which had been
her home ever since. Mr.. Willard dled
in July, 1899. and her sickness came the
following March. For over 30 years, she
was a member of the Baptist church, OF
this place and as long as she was able
she was a worker in her church ana So
cietv. When affliction came she bore u
with a patient spirit. She had hve chll'
dren. two of whom died, Mertie, in 1856
and Dorr. in 1899. The three others are
Sherman Willard of Putney, Will vii.
lard of Burlington. and May Willard OF
this place. She has one brother living;
Charles Morse of Newfane. The funeral
was held at the house Monday after
noon Rev. Mr.. Gushee officiating. Those
out of town present at the funeral were
the two sons, also niece, Mrs. I; !;
Hescock. and a nephew, Bert Morse, both
of whom are from Newfane. The bear
ers were the two sons. stepson, +. II
Willard. and c. Fl. Willard. The burial
took place in lakewood cemetery
Mrs. Laura Stearns Rand passed away
last Friday morning at the age OF q
wears. She had been in failing health
for several years. and had been confined
to her bed since last April Mrs. Ranc
was born in Windham June l6, 1882. Sh'
was married to the late Theodore Rand
March 3. 1851. Mr.. Rand died last DC
tober. They lived in Windham, London
derry and Wardsboro. Thirty-two year
ago they came to Townshend, which haC
been their home ever since. About q
years ago Mrs Rand received an INJURY
since which time she has been unable t.
walk outdoor. Thus she has been one o
the "shut-ins" for many years. She wa
able to be about the house and do he
work until failing health overlook her
She is survived by three sons, Frank o
this place. who has cared for her durinj
the last few years; Fred of SaXton
River. and viii of Randolph. There wa
another son, James, who died when hi
was about 8 years old Mr.. Rand was =.
member of the Congregational church Il
Townshend. and while she was unabl
to attend church services yet she wa
always interested in church work am
lived the Christian life in her home. Dur
ing all the trials of her life she showe'
patient spirit It was also said of he
that she was a kind mother. The ft
neral was held at the home Sunday al
ternoon. Rev d. Mcintyre. officiating
The burial took place in lakewood GENE
terry. Those from out of town presen
at the funeral We're: Two grandsons, Her
bert Rand of Arlington and Walter Ran.
of Windham: her son, Fred Rand, witt
his wife and son; also Henry and Jane
Stearns and the widow of Adelber
Stearns of Saxtons Rver. and FREE
Mu2zy of Chicopee, Mass.