Putnam patriot., 1912-02-02
VICINITY.
Obituary
MRS. ARTHUR WILLIAMS

MRS. ARTHUR WILLIAMS
 Ruth E. Olney was born in the vil- lage of Rockland, in the town of Scit- uate, K. l., sixty-one years ago. When about twenty. five years of age she was married to Arthur Williams of South Woodstock who was then employed in the Arkwright mills in Rhode Island, and for few years they resided in Arkwright, coming to South Wood stock thirty.two years ago where they have since made their home. Mrs. Williams was converted in early church in her home town, but when, ten years or more after her marriage, her husband was converted they both united with the Baptist church in South Woodstock, of which they have been strong, active members, MT Will Hams having served as deacon for sev- eral years. With strong convictions of right her home became positive influence for Christian living to those around and as her children grew up she had the joy of seeing them, one by one, decide for Christ and become ac tive workers in the church. With an unbounded faith in the possibilities for good in weak human hearts, more than one, who had fallen beneath tempta- tlons, found in her home, by precept and daily example, help to higher hv- ing. All those who came in daily con- tact with her were impressed with sense of her Christian life. She had many cares and much of hard work as her portion but with a grand courage she gathered up the lines of her life and daily carried her burdens and per formed her duties without realizing that she was impressing upon those around her the beauty of life of righteousness. A kind neighbor and a faithful friend, in times of sickness and trial she was helpful in all pos sible ways. Of quiet and undemon- stralve nature few realized the depths of love of which she was capable, or the sacrifices she made that her family and the church she loved might be benefited thereby.
 About seventeen months ago she was stricken with Bright's disease and for some time was seriously ill but she ral lied and again took up the threads of her life work, though in weakness Still she worked bravely on until last August when the disease gained the ascendency and she was obliged to give up her work. She failed slowly and in November was taken to the Day Kimball hospital for treatment, where for a short time she seemed to gain, but then gradually grew weaker until she was confined to her bed for several weeks before the end came. She missed her home and the presence of her loved ones but the same courage and patience that were prominent characteristics of her whole life were hers then and she won in a marked de- gree the love and respect of those who cared for her. With an unfalter ing trust in her Redeemer and reioic- ing that she was not afraid to meet Him, she entered the "Nalley of the Shadow" and passed away from those who loved her on the morning of Jan. 23d.
 The funeral was held in the church she loved on Friday, Jan- 26, and the large number that gathered to pay the last tribute to her, the many tears and deep sorrow expressed, showed the loss felt by the entire community
 She leaves a husband, who, on ae- count of mental malady, is in sani- tarium; three sons, Arthur o. of Provi- dence. Albert II. of South Woodstock, John H. of Derby; and an only daugh- ter, Mrs. Harmon Morton, of South Woodstock; three grandchildren, two brothers, Albert and John Olney of Providence; a sister, Miss Sarah Olney of Roekland, and other relatives, be- side host of friends who cherish her memory as precious legacy
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