Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-26
FUN ERALS
Mrs. c. Richard Pearson.
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 The funeral services of Elfreda Chrtstianson Pearson. beloved wife of c. Richard Pearson, took place in her home in Groton at noon Wednesday,. Rev. G. R. Atha of Groton Heights conducted the services. The house was filled with sorrowing relatives and friends who came to pay the greatest tribute possible-the tribute of heart felt esteem for her beautiful and un- selfish life. She possessed a deep sympathy for others and seemed for getful of self. Every moment of her life was devoted to the needs of those around her. She reached the height of her calling as humble follower of her beloved Master. To be able to follow in His steps was her constant prayer.
 Shortly before her death there seemed to come to her a heavenly vis- ion. Calling her beloved ones to her. she sad: Look up, what is that you see? It Is the veil and God is lifting 1t for me. I should like to stay with you,- but I must go to Him." Ready for the call. she faltered not, and as a child of the Heavenly Father she re- turned to Him. Fearlessly she saw Him. knew Him, smiled and was at rest.
 She left a devoted husband and four children, her mother, Mrs. M. Chris tianson, and one sister Hulda Chris tianson, both of Norwich There is a. brother, Emil. of Bridgeport. All were her devoted attendants in this last and unexpected illness.
 There was profusion of flowers from relatives and friends Tn Nor wich, New London and Groton which filled the house with their fragrance
 Among the forms was a beautiful crescent from A. Pearson and family Mrs. Henry Wise; pillow of lilies and roses Axel Christianson and family wreath. Mrs. NJ. Christianson; wreath c. Richard Pearson, husband of the deceased; spray of carnations, from the children; pillow of roses. Miss M. Christianson. mother pillow of roses, Emil Christianson and wife; wreath of lilies and roses from em- ployes of the New London Ship En- zine company; wreath of lilies and roses. the Vasa society: pillow of roses ana lilies, the Svea society; spray from the Scouts; wreath, Harmony club; sprays, Groton Heights church choir, the Phllathea class, Sunday school, Groton Heights school. Tongren fam fly, MT. and Mrs Olsen. Mrs. Potter, MT. and Mrs. Brocker Mir and Mrs Shovelyn, Miss Ida Pearson and fla ther. Mrs. Vincent, MT. and Mrs Woodmansee, Mrs. Olin.
 The body arrived here Wednesday afternoon on the ? o'clock train and was taken charge of by Church & AL len. Relatives in this city were at the Main street station Interment was in Yantic cemetery. Rev. F. A. Peterson read committal service at the grave. The bearers were Emil G. Christianson. a brother; Oscar Christianson, a cous- in; Joseph Peterson and Victor Ton gren, cousins.
 Thomas Peekham Norman.
 The funeral of Thomas Peckham Tr~- at Il o'clock from his late home in Ledyard with large attendance. The services were conducted by Rev W. F. White of Ledyard, who was assisted by Rev. l.. w. Frink of Norwich. The bearers were Isaac A. Geer, John NJ. Gray, Charles A: Gray and Charles H. Hewitt, and burial took place in Pres ton City. There were numerous beau tiful floral remembrances Undertak- CTS Church & Allen had charge of the arrangements
 Mrs. H. A. HaiIigan.
 The funeral of Mrs. Hattie (AIIard) Halllgan, who died very suddenly Sat urday in Boston, was held Tuesday afternoon at her late home in Shel- burne Falls, Mass. The service was largely attended by relatives and many of her former friends and acquaint- ances, and the prefusion of flowers was mute testimony of the high es- teem in which she was held Rev. R. P. Hunt, pastor of the Baptist church of which the deceased was a member, ofhciated. F. H. Chandler sang Jesus, Lover of My Soul. Still. Still With Thee, accompanied by Mrs. Roy s. Turton. The bearers were George w. Halligan, M. 2. Woodward and Frank E. Chapman of Shelburne Falls, F. l.. Newton of Norwich Conn. and Wayne and Harry Stiles of Boston. Burial was in Arms cemetery.
 Thomas H. Shields.
 The funeral of Thomas H. Shields was held from the undertaking rooms of C. J. Dillon. No. 55s Main street. Hartford, Tuesday morning at 9.30 and at St. Patrick's church at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Bernard F, Mccarthy was celebrant of the requiem high mass. The honorary bearers were Major Henry P. Hitchcock. Majex Eslssy R. Philbrick, William G. Baxtse ,Ered-