Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-19
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Joseph a. eedard.

AFTER an illness Oh TWO years Win
consumption, Victoria Lemay, wife of
Joseph G. Bedard passed away at her
home at No. 248 Main street Sunday
afternoon at 4.s0 o'clock. The de-
ceased was born in Lawrence, Mass,
May 81, 1881, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Felix Lemay. She became the
wife of Joseph c. Bedard October 20,
1897. She was the mother of four chill
dren, the eldest nine years and the
youngest four George Azalia, Wilfrid
and Bertha who survive, together with
a stepdaughter. Ora Bedard. Her ia
Their, Felix Lemay, now of Norwich, q
brother, Arthur Lemay of Pawtucket,
r. l., and four sisters, Mrs. Rose
D'Avignon of Newport Center, VT, Mrs.
Della D'Avignon, Mrs. Corinne Ouilette
of New Bedford and Mrs. Clara
Thompson of Philadelphia are also
living Mr.. and Mrs Bedard have
been residents of Norwich for two
years, and many friends sympathize
children. Mrs. Bedard was ever a low
ing wife and mother and during her
long and severe illness was patient to
the last. She was a member of St.
Patrick's church.
Mrs. II. Curtis Hill.
The death of Mrs. II. Curtis Hill &C.
Cured at her home, No. Grove street,
about five D. m. Saturday, after an
illness covering the past six years
with nervous disease. Mrs. Hill had
been confined to her bed for the great
er part of the time since last Christ
mas, but bore her suffering bravely
and patiently.
Her maiden name was Edith Lew
is and she was the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Russell Lewis of Mansfield. Conn.
In Scotland, Conn, in May, 1861, her
marriage to Mr.. Hill took place. Since
then Mr. and Mrs. Hill have always
resided in Norwich. Two children,
Fred S. Hill of Great Falls, Mont, and
Miss Mary Hill of Norwich, survive
with their father.
Mrs. Hill was the last of a family of
thirteen children. Always devoted to
her home, Mrs. Hill was a faithful
helpmeet and loving mother. She
was a woman Of high Christian char
acter and since she Joined the Metho-
dist church in her youth has always
been interested inAchurch work. Her
death brings sorrow to many friends.
Mrs. Daniel c. LeffinswelI.
The death of Anna Edith Curtis,
wife of Daniel c. Leffingwell. occurred
very suddenly Saturday night at ten
o'clock near Leffingwell, just over the
line in Montville. For some time
Mrs. Lehhngwell has been affected with
heart trouble, and although she suffer-
ed a shock about month ago, inn
proved and had been able to be around
the house. On Saturday she felt even
better than usual, ate heartily at five
O'clock and after supper went to bed
without hop About o'clock she
complained of a pain in her side, and
finally arose, went into the sitting
room and rested in an easy chair, but
the pain increased and in few min
utes she passed away.
Mrs. Lefffngwell was the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah w. Curtis and
was born in Norwich. For over fifty
years she and her husband have lived
happily together on their farm, quietly
celebrating their golden wedding on
March IS, 1908. Two children were
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Leffingwell The
younger Fred A, died January 81,
1890, but the elder, Forrest c. Letting
well of Bozrah, is living near the old
homestead There are five grandchil-
dren and one great grandchild, and al
SO one brother, Alfred Curtis of this
city
Mrs. LeffingwelK was a member OF
the Leffingweli Baptist church In Boz
rah and an earnest worker in that or
ganization- She was a splendid wo-
man, of exemplary character and as
friend and neigfTbOr she was ever
present in time OF need In her FAM
lily life Mrs. Leffingwell WAS a loving
wife and mother, and her loss will be
felt deeply in the community where
she has SO endeared herself