Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-25
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Peter Hunt.


kins on Saturday afternoon brought
the sad information of the death of his
aunt Mrs. Mary E. Baker, widow of
Peter Hunt, whose death occurred
suddenly Saturday morning at eleven
o'clock at Stroudsburg, Pa. AS far as
known here she had been in her usual
health, although troubled somewhat
with neuralgia.
Mrs. Hunt was the daughter of Cap
tain James and Elizabeth Baker and
was about 73 years of age. Most of
her life was spent in Mystic, but when
child she resided in Salem, and aft
erWards for a number of years lived
in this city. She married Peter Hunt.
who was purser on the StOnington line
of New York boats, and they lived in
Mystic. He died in 1894. She con-
tinued to make her home in Mystic.
About five years ago her son, A. G. 3.
Hunt, was appointed secretary and
treasurer of the w. A. Gilbert Co. of
Stroudsburg Pa, and since then she
has spent her summers in Mystic and
winters in Stroudsburg. Last April,
at the death of her brother-in-law,
John T. Perkins, she came here and
remained until October with her sis
ter. She was a member of the First
Congregational church in Mystic and
had wide acquaintance there. She
was devoted to her family and friends
and sacrificed herself for them. She
possessed exceptionally fine traits of
character and was happy in always
doing something for others. Her loss
will be sincerely felt by those who
were fortunate enough to enjoy her
friendship.
Mrs. Hunt is survived bv her son
and three grandchildren and leaves
two sisters Mrs. John T. Perkins Of
this city, Mrs. C. NJ. ROwen of Provi-
dence and a brother. John w. Baker
Of Mystic. The body is to be brought
here for burial.
jeremiah Sullivan.
The death of jeremiah Sullivan &C.
CURED at his home No. 90 Sherman
street. about $3.50 o'clock Sunday morn
ing. He had been in poor health for
over year.
Mr.. Sullivan has been a resident Of
the Falls section for many years and
was employed in the Falls mill as
weaver. He was obliged to give up
work about year ago. He served in
the civil war. Besides his wife he is
survived by three sons, John and Rob-
ert E. Sullivan of this city and VIII
liam Of Hartford. He had many friends
who will sincerely regret his death
Mrs. May Kilgannon.
The death of Mrs. MAY Kilgannon
occurred Sunday at the home of her
sisters, Mrs. Patrick Shea, No. 60 Bos-
well avenue. She had been sick about
three months. Mrs. Kilgannon for
merly lived in Hartford. She is sur
vtved by two sisters, Mrs William Still
Of Hartford and Mrs. Patrick Shea of
this city and two brothers, Dennie p.
Moran Of New Haven and James No
ran Of Cheshire.
Mrs, Geor1e w. Stsrpsrd
The death of Emma Lueretfa, wife
Of George w. Stannard, Of No. 359
Main street, occurred Saturday even
ing at Z o'clock at the Backus hospital
She had been i'll for four days with
bowel trouble, making an operation
necessary.
The deceased was a native of Mont
vile and was the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. JOB Kenyon, old residents Of that
town, where she leaves many warm
friends, as well as in Norwich. where
a large part Of her married life has
been spent She was a member Of the
Holiness mission of this city.
In December, 1906, she was married
in this city to George W. Stannard. a
widower, who survives her. She also
leaves two sons by former marriage
Orrin H. Cone Of Litchheld and G. d.
Cone Of Southington. She is survived
also by three brothers-Clarence Ken
yop Of Hartford, Lyman Of WiIlimantic
and Charles Of Montville
Mrs. Oliver S. Miller.
After an illness Of two weeks with
neuralgia Of the heart, Sarah Almira
Ecclestone, widow Of Oliver S. Miller.
passed away Sunday afternoon at 5
o'clock at the home Of her daughter.
Mrs. William Kilroy, Of Yantic, where
she resided. Mrs. Miller was a highly
esteemed resident of the town and one
whose loss will be deeply felt.
The deceased was the daughter of
Avery n. Ecclestone and Sallie Ann
Ray of North Stonington, where she
had spent most Of her life until com
ing to Yantic after the death Of her
husband, Oliver s. Miller, in 1893. she
was a member Of the Bethel Methodist
church in Griswold
Mrs. Miller is survived By six 6augh-
ters and two sons-Stella. wife of Her
bert L. Sparks, South Windsor; Fife,
wife Of Joseph Wheeler Stoningt0n:
Susan, wife Of Daniel B. Verga son.
Bean Hill; Minnie, wife Of William
Kilroy, Yantic; Rosabeu. wife of w.
w. Bentley, Yantic; Everett o. Miller
of East Great Plain, Norwich. and FL
mer E Miller. Griswold. She leaves
also three brother s-Nathan Fccle-
stone. Glasgo; John 3. Ecclestone.
JeWett CITY and H Clinton FrcIa-