The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1910-07-28
OBITUARY..


Tho rem.;ns of Mrs, Deborah Thompson,
widow of the late Ithamer b. thompson, were
brought to Morrill, last Saturday from Melrose.
Mass. accompanied by Rev. and Mrs. Fred H.
Morgan, and her son, Maurice Thompson, from
Brockton, Mass Mrs. Thompson passed from
this life July 21st, at the home OF her daughter
in Melrose, where she had been tenderly cared
for during her long illness. The funeral SER
vices were held at her residence in Morrill,
Sunday, July oath. at p. M, Rev. M. S. Hill
of Belfast officiating, and Dr. i. N. PEARSON
manager The services were brief, the choir
rendering several beautiful selections, known
to be the choice of the deceased. The magnifi-
cent display of flowers about the casket and
the large attendance of neighbors and friends
attested the high esteem in which the deceased
was held by those who had long known her
and had come in touch with her large hearted,
generous nature, and were thus able to appre-
| ciate her sterling qualities OF heart Though
not a member of any church, yet her life-work
was in accord with the teachings of the Master,
| in whom she professed faith and confessed to
a change of heart wrought by faith IN Him.
She was taken to the cemetery In Montvllle,
where she reposes by the side OF her late hus-
band Mrs Thompson was born February 6,
1929. and her maiden name was Wyman. She
married as her first husband William w. Glenn
ent, by whom she had four children, three OF
whom survive, viz Alton, who lives In North
Belfast, Charles in New Haven, Conn.,, and
William w in Chelmsford, Mass. After Mr..
Clements decease she married lthamer B.
Thompson of Montville, who had been left
widower with several small children. These
she so kindly cared for as to win their affec-
ton, which has continued through life. They
we,e all present at her funeral save George,
who died at their home in Morrill, several years
ago. Selwyn lives in Belfast, Volney in Mont
vile. Ann married B. A. Gowen and lives in
Thorndike, Dora married William Engle of
Hoyoke, Mass, and Jennie married Fred w.
Brown of Belfast. She had two children by
her union with Mr.. Thompson, viz: Nellie D..
who married Rev. Fred H. Morgan of Melrose.
Mass, and Maurice, who lives in Brockton,
Mass Mr. l. B. Thompson moved his family
to Morrill,, some twenty four years ago, where
he resided until his death.
Passed to the better life from her home in
Montville July 10. 1910. Mrs. Mary F. Howard.
wife of H. NJ. Howard, aged 20 years and
months. Mrs. Howard was the Oldest daugh
ter of the late j. S Clark of Searsmont, and of
her fathers family only one. George H. Clark.
survives. She was united in marriage with
Mr.. H. NJ. Howard May IL, 1861, thus compile
ting nearly so years of married life. OF this
union four children were born: the eldest
daughter. who died in infancy; Ralph W. How
ard, residing in West Montville; Mark L. How
ard who resides at the home. and George
Crosby Howard, now pastor of the M. E.
church in Orono. Her last sickness of two
months duration was attended with great dis
tress and suffering, but she calmly, with for
titude truly heroic, looked forward to the sig
nal of her release, falling asleep q tired
child going to sweet and peaceful rest. A
faithful wife and mother, a kind neighbor and
friend, she rests from her labors The funeral
service was from her late home July 12th
Rev. T. R. Pentecost spoke words of comfort
to the bereaved ones. The floral offerings
were many and beautiful. 1nterment was
made in the cemetery at Whites corner
The funeral services of Ethelyn Eliza Moody,
youngest daughter of David and Francena
(Robertson) Moody, held at her home
in Swanville July 12th at 10 a. M, Rev.
David L. Wilson of Belfast officiating. She
was born in Swanvile August 5, 1880. 1t can
be truly said of Ethie that those who knew her
best loved her most. Although never strong
from early childhood, no sacrifice was too great
for her to make for her loved ones. The men,
ory of her unselfish life and devotion to duty
will ever live in the hearts of these who knew
her true nobility of character. Surely to know
her was to love her. She was always faithful,
always true. She leaves to mourn their loss,
her parents; one brother, A. D. Moody of
Swanville; one sister, Mrs. Edwin Clements of
Searsport, and large circle of relatives and
friends, many of which were very near and
dear to her, particularly one uncle E. A. Rob-
ertson, who had lived at her fathers home all
her childhood. The interment was in Green
lawn cemetery, where the mound covered with
the beautiful floral offerings of relatives and
friends spoke in silent language of their love
for the departed.
We loved her, Oh! we loved her,
But love could not detain
Her spirits silent messenger
Nor call her back again.
Benton F. Thompson of Center Montville
passed into rest Saturday afternoon, July 23rd,
after long illness. He was the junior partner
in the firm of Clement, Cushman G. Co., and
had many friends, who did all they could for
him. His wife died some six years ago. He
leaves two children, Ethel, aged IA. and Clar-
ence, aged 10 years; two sisters, Miss Eta,
who kept house for him, and Mrs. Abbie Watts
Of Waterville, and one brother, Water j. Mr..
Thompson was faithful father to his mother.
less children and desirable citizen in every
way.
The many friends of Leon R. Allen of Burn
ham were shocked to learn of his sudden death,
which occurred shortly after the noon hour
Monday at the home of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. George Allen. Mrs. Allen was not feeling
well and Leon and his brother Clyde started in