Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-03
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Gideon Wells.

Mrs. Marietta c. Wells, widow of Judge Gideon Wells died at her home in Springfield early Monday morning. Her health had not been strong for several months, but she had been able to be out of doors until about ten days ago, her final illness being an attack of Brghts disease
 Mrs. Wells was a daughter of Merit c. and Esther Jones Gilbert and was born in Norwich, Conn, April 19, 1844. young man, was a prominent banker of Norwich. This city was her home until her marriage in October, 1875, to Judge Wells, one of the leaders of the Hampden county (Mass.) bar. Since then her, home had been at 52 Avon place, Springfield. Judge Wells died in March, 1898. Their son and only child, Gilbert Wells, died in Febru- ary, 1911. Mrs. Wells leaves a sister, Miss Alice H. Gilbert of Springfield, who lived with her.
 Mrs. Wells was a communicant of the Episcopal church. Before her mar riage she was active in the work of Christ church in Norwich and after coming here was a loyal supporter of Christ church. She was deeply inter ested in several charities, having been member of the board of managers of the Springfield Home for Aged Wo- men since 1SS7 a member of the Springfield hospitals committee on on aids and charities from 1891 to 1898, and ever since the latter date mem Der of the board of trustees of the hospital. She was also an original member of the Springfield women's club.
 But active and helpful as she was in these organizations, the interests dearest to her were her home and friends She was true home maker "a devoted daughter, sister. wife and mother, genial hostess and a good netghbor Her kindly and cherefu1 spirit. her bright hunor and her un- warm friendship of all who were priv ileged to know her we'll and to the large number of such friends in Springfield and elsewhere the news of her death brings a keen sense of be- reavement.
 Mrs. James McMahon.
 Mary J. Mcintyre, wife of James AfcMahon, died at 1.30 o'clock Tuesday morning at her home, No. 58 Division street, following an illness of a week with heart disease. She was born in Ireland 56 years ago. and came to this city many years ago. She was mar ried to James McMahon on Oct 15, 1879, by Rev. Gerald J. O'Farreu, then rector of St Mary's church She leaves her husband and four children, Mrs. D. J. Connolly of this city, James of Hart ford. John and Joseph MCMahon of Springfield. There are two grandchil- dren- She also leaves five brothers, Patrick and John Mcintyre of this city, Francis and Peter Mcintyre of New York and James Mcintyre of Hart ford.
 Ferdinand A. Hart.
 Ferdinand A. Hart, a we'll known life insurance agent throughout southern New England for 40 years and more, died suddenly of angina pectoris Tues day morning at his home in Hartford, aged 67 years.
 Mir. Hart was born in Middletown Aug. 30, 1846, the son of Joseph Hart and Clarissa Hubbard.
 Mir Hart always maintained his home in Hartford. When a young man he married Miss Emma TomIirson of Hartford. and two children, Edith and Ferdinand, weer born to them. Both children died a score or more years go and Mrs. Hart died in 1908
 He was well known to Norwich peo- pie who summer at Crescent Beach, where he had q cottage.