St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-09-30
RECENT DEATHS.
Paine.

Fdlut.
Palmer E. Paine, one of the most
prominent Masons in this vicinity, died
at Brightlook Hospital last Wednesday
evening, due to general breaking down
in health, at the age of 70 years. He
was born in Montpelier, March Is, 1888.
On October 16, 1869, he was married in
Montpelier to Miss Harriet A. Gilbert,
who died here about 20 years ago. Until
they came to St. Johnsbury to live their
home had been in Montpelier, where he
was employed for about six years by the
Lane, Pltkn Brock manufacturing Co.,
as an iron moulder; in Fair Haven, where
he worked at the carpenters trade for
about six years; in East Montpelier,
where they lived on farm for two years;
and later in Calais, where on account of
the frail health of both Mr.. and Mrs.
Paine, they resided for FIVE years on a
farm. They came here about 26 years
ago and he entered the employ of E. & I.
Fairbanks & Co., as a loulder. After
working there only year he suffered
one of the severest burns ever known OF
in the iron foundry. He was unable to
work on account OF it for about year.
He then resumed the work and continued
there until last Move mber, when his
health would not allow him TO work
longer. He never fully recovered from
the severe burn which resulted in much
suffering during his illness of the past
few months. Seven children were born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Paine three of whom
died in infancy. OF those who survive
Mrs. o. J. Ainsworth resides in Wood
bury; Frank A., is an iron moulder in the
employ of E. & T. Fairbanks & Co.;
Fred l.. is a time keeper at the iron
foundry at the scale shops; and Mrs.
William Church resides at North DAN
vile. There are several grandchildren
and one great grandchild. He is also
survived by one brother, ]. Austin Paine,
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pelier, and two sisters, Mrs. Julia New
ton of Montpelier, and Mrs.W. c. Bug
bee of Calais. Mr.. Paine and his brother
enlisted in the army soon after the Civil
War broke out, but were not accepted,
and went to Harrison's Landing, where
they were employed in the commissary
department tor some time.
He was known as. one of the best read
Masons in the state, having joined this
organization in Montpelier 45 years ago.
He was a Past Master OF Passumpsc
Lodge, No. 27, Past High Priest OF Has
we'll Royal Arch Chapter, No. IL, Past
Master of Caledonia council, No. 13,
member of Palestine Commandery, No.
5, K T., OF Mizpah Lodge of Perfection,
No. 5, and 14th degree Scottish Rite
Mason. He was also a member of Mt.
Sinai Temple, Mobiles of Mystic Shrine.
The funeral was held Friday afternoon
from the home of his son, Fred ]. Paine,
with whom he had lived for a num-
ber of years. Rev. Edward 7. Fair
banks oficiated, the service of the
Masonic order being held at the grave.
There were beautiful flowers from the
various Masonic bodies to which he
belonged, from the shopmates, and from
friends. A quartet consisting of W. B.
Atwood, J. B. Toussaint, Eugene G.
Smith, and Frank Woods sang. The
bearers were L. P. Hartman. George H.
Taylor, Henry Keopka, and E. B.
Bennett.
Mr. Paine was a man who had the
respect of all who knew him, was faith
full in his duties, and appreciative of the
tender care and kindness of his family
and friends in his failing health.