The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-05
THRONG ATTENDS
 FUNERAL SERVICE FOR MRS. M'MAHON
Rev. Father 0'Brlen Delivers Touching EuIOgy at St.
 Augustine'S Church

A soCrowing throng that crowded the edifice was present at St. Augustine s church this morning when funeral ser vices for Mrs Fannie M. McMaho on were held Tn the congregatio of nlourners were relatives and friends, the latter including not only those of Mrs. McMahon's religious faith but of every creed and station in life It was a. great tribute to the memory of one of Bridgeport's foremost resi- dents.
 The funeral was one of the largest ever held in this city, indicating the esteem in. which Mrs McMabon was held by all those who had the honor of her acquaintance Although the family requested that flowers be omit ted, persons who felt that they ought to show their feeling in the matter, sent tributes and the floral display was handsome
 9:3o and it was 1o:30 before the cor tege reached the church. There a solemn high mass was sung with Rev. Father McElroy, rector of St. Angus tines church, celebrant; Father Ken nedy, deacon, and Father Murphy, sub deacon. The following priests assist ed: Father J. z, 0Brien' Stamford; s116f d; St.. Joseph'S church; Belanger, of St. Anthony's; Sweeney, Judge and Moon ey of Sacred Heart, and Picker of St.
 Father O'Brien, who was formerly pastor of the Sacred Heart church and who knew Mrs. McMahon for years as one of his parishionerss delivered the eulogy. It was 8 touching recital of the fine characteristics which had endeared the deceased to all.
 Father O'Brien said it was the pur- pose of God to send for those He most loves, and in this case it was one of the greatest hearts and greatest minds for which He had sent
 Mrs. McMahon, fe declared, was one of those who under all stress of cir cun1stances kept their souls in1fnacu- late and accept the will of God. 'The grief in z your hearts,'' said Father FO'Brien, ''is manifested in silent pray CT by the many friends, gathered here today speaker stated, was a preparation for the life that is to come. She would not ask for tears because the outer forms sseem so hollow. for she has years of salvation.
 t'I knew her and loved her." declar- ed Father o'Brien; She vas the mother She was painstalzing in the duties that made her the custodian of her home and children. It is not often that we see a life such as tl1is''
 -- The speaker called attention to the great work Mrs. McMahon had done in helping the parochia1 schools and ious edYcation- Her children in their younger days were never absent from Sunday school and no excuse would be acceDted by Mrs. McMahon for their absence In closing. Father O'Brien extended his sincere sympathy to those who mourn for the deceased and he commended Mrs. McMa.hon for her fight against the evils of life and for her charity and love.
 During the service Schmidt's mass was sung by the quartet under the d. rection of Prof. A. T. Brisebois, organ ist at St Augustine's. The quartet consisted of Miss Mae Flaherty, Mrs Fred Wren, Mrs. F'inton Kelly and J: J. Kennedy Prof. Brisebois played 9tNearer, My God to Thee, on the chimes. J. J. Kennedy rendered t'Ag- nus Dei''. Gerald Reynolds of New York sang tgPie Jesu'' and tLiberes" Mrs William Monaghan of Waterbury was heard in Calvary. and Mrs. Fred Wren at the offertory sang ~sDomine Jesu Christi Mrs Ffnton Kelly sang at the benediction.
 The bearers were Frank E. LalIey, Dennis J. Gaynor, Carl Beck, Richard O'Brien, William McMahon of Hart ford, and Mayor Donovan of Meri- den.
 Father McEiroy of1ciated at the ser vices at the grave. He was assisted by Fathers O'Brien. Sweeney, Judge, Smith O1d Mooney.