Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-27


born to Hovey and Sarah (Spear) Flint,
was born in Braintree Jan. 2, 1884, and
died Feb. 16, 1908.
He had been failing for the past two
years, but appeared to be quite comfort
able till Friday morning, when he be-
came a victim of the grip, with which his
wife and several members of the family
were already suffering. He was com
pletely Frustrated from the first and at
about O'Clock that evening fell into
deep and peaceful sleep that lasted till
O'Clock Sunday morning, when he quiet
ly passed away.
Mr.. Flint was twice married; first.
May s, 1856, to Ann T.. Adams Of Will
Jamestown, who died Nov. IS, 1858; sec
ond, March IL, 1859, to Rosetta A. BIan-
chard, who survives him. Two children
of the tirst marriage, Charles Adams and
Alien Hovey, Jr.; and eight of the sec
ond. four sons, Avery Elijah, George
Cardel, Herbert Forest and Perkins War
rem; four daughters, Anna Elvira, wife of
Emery G. Battles; Mary Chloe, wife of
Joseph c. Harlow; Emma Rose, wife Of
Clarence A. Webster, and Leila Della,
wife OF Fred L. Flint; also an adopted
daughter. Silva, MOURN the loss of a dear
father. They all reside within few
hours ride OF the old home of 40 years;
Allen, Jr., Mary and Emma in Randolph;
Leila in Brookfeld and the others in
Braintree. all hut Allen, Jr., ere con-
nected with the old homestead by tele-
phone.
Mr.. Flint was carpenter by trade,
progressive farmer and lifelong resi-
dent of Braintree. He has held many
offices Of trust and honor in town, repre-
senting it in the legislature OF 1880. He
was for many years member of the Ma
sonic lodge at Randolph. from which he
withdrew two years ago ON account OF
failing health. About the same time he
gave up the management of the farm to
his youngest son, Perkins, with whom
he has since made his home. For the
past nine months the Oldest son, Charles,
has lived with Perkins and assisted in
caring fer his father.
OF a genial disposition, a good citizen,
an upright man, he will be greatly
missed by large circle Of neighbors and
| friends.
His funeral was at the house Wednes-
day at 1890 a. M. and was largely attend
ed. Rev. Fraser Metzger otficiated. 4
quartet consisting of Messrs A. II. Bee
die and w. NJ. Kelly, Misses Kate How
ard and Genieve Lamson rendered three
selections, "Lesd, Kindly Light, y Near
er, My God, to Thee" and some by One"
The six sons were the bearers and he was
tenderly laid IN the family lot in the
I Branch cemetery.
/ His wife and sister, Chloe Mrs. Almon
Morse of Randolph, only surviving mem
/ Der of his fathers family were unable TO
attend the funeral.
Among those from out of town that at
dad aGfG
Reed of Brookfield; nephews and nieces,
B. E. Thresher of Philadelphia, A. A.
Thresher of Boston, Warren Pierce and
Lawrence Blanchard of Chelsea, Mass,
Amasa Fuller and Elijah Fuller and wife
of Warren, Arthur Cook and wife of
Mortified, Preston Reed of Brookiield,
Mrs. Bessie Neal of Granville, f. A.
Morse and wife and Mrs. Emma Peake of
Randolph.
There was a profusion of beautiful
flowers from the child en-, relatives and
loving friends.
Dear father. how sadly we miss you
:, In the home th1i your presence made dear.
Where your welcome filed US all with good
cheer.
Here six stalwart sons and four daughters
=, 70 manhood nh and Tom WON grew,
Whom We always found loving and true.
Still not content with your burdens,
Another wee girl did you take.
Many years home you have made her
TIN death the tie doth break.
You were always so kind and 80 loving.
So afraid one Of Us might depart;
Or that dear mother would be taken
And you left with broken heart
Many n time we have heard YOU.
As these thoughts Ncur mind would ell,
Express the wish to be taken first
II Il were only Gods will"
Now. He IN His infinite mercy
Has granted your soul release.
Let not your hearts be troubled"
Blends with our sorrow, peace.
Peace 20 think OF His promise
OF mansions beyond the skies,
Where He doth greet His children
When they cast on earthly ties.
And there, with a sainted wife. mother and
father.
With Mary, Avery and Della, too,
And a host OF other dear ones.
We know with trouble you're through.
Dear mother win sadly miss you
In her declining years.
But from her cheek Of sadness
We all VIII wipe the tears.
And look forth to a joyful reunion
None Know how soon IL may come
When we shall meet at our Masters feet.
As we, too are gathered home"
A. E b.