The Republican journal., 1914-11-26
OBITUARY.

Mary Elizabeth. wife Of Hsmlin Burxett.
passed away at her home on Charles street At
a. M. Nov. 18th. from the effects Of 4 shock
sustained on the 9Th. Her age was "A years
| and 4 months. She was q native of Union. the
daughter of the late David and Martha A.
(Hodgkins) Fossett. When young woman
she married Mr.. Burkstt, who survives her.
with their only child. Abbie M, wife of Sci.
wyn Thompson of this city, and their son.
Lynwood Burkett Thompson. Most of her
life was spent in Burkettville, but three years
ago last April Mr.. and Mrs. Burkett came to
Belfast to pass their declining years near their
daughter and seemed very happy in their little
home. Mrs. Burkett was respected and be-
loved by all who knew her. She was always
ready to say kind word and to assist in time
of need, but it was in the home circle that her
real worth as wife and mother was best
known and appreciated and it can be truly
said that the world is better for her living in
it. Her married life of Sc years was very
happy one. The funeral took place at her
late home Saturday at l p. M. Rev. Arthur A.
Blair. Universalist officiating. The floral trib-
utes were many and beautiful The bearers
were Messrs. E. R. Conner, Charles N Black,
Eugene E. Swift and Franklin Waterman The
remains were placed in the receiving tomb at
Grove cemetery to await burial at Burkett-
vile in the spring.
Mrs. Fidela Creasey was born Nov II, 1887,
and died Nov 2l, 1914, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Lillian c. Drscoll, in Howard,
R. I. after a lingering illness of Bright's dis
ease. Mrs. Creasey was the daughter of T. H.
and Martha (Witham) Pearson and was mar
rieu to the late VIM. F. Creasey of Morrill,
Jan. l, 1865, and lived in Morrill, until the
death of her husband sixteen years ago, when
she removed to Belfast. Five years ago she
went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Driscoll,
in Howard, r. l.. where during her years of
failing health she received the most tender
care. Mrs. Creasey was member of the Bap-
tlst church and was faithful and conscientious
Christian worker, She is survived by two
sons and two daughters: John Freeman Creas-
ey of Citypoint, Wellington Scott C-easey Of
Providence, R. l., Mrs. Lillian c. Driscoll of
Howard, R. l. and Mrs. Gagia E. Frost of
Providence, R. l.; by nine grandchildren and
three great grandchildren. The funeral ser
vices were held Tuesday, Nov. oath at the
home of her son, John F. Creasey, at Citypoint
and the burial was in Morrill, cemetery.
Deacon W. N. Robertson died Sept. 81, 1914,
at his home in Monroe, aged SIS years, 9
months and days. He was the son of Dea-
con Joseph N. and Joanna E, (Parsons) Rob-
Co. ,f
deacon of the Monroe Center F. B. church.
He was church clerk and treasurer and also
clerk and treasurer of the Prospect and Unity
association and was faithful in the discharge of
every duty. He was an honest man in its full
sense. and held to a remarkable degree the
love and esteem of all who knew him. He
was a true husband and loving father. He,
with his devoted wife, and his sister, tenderly
cared for his aged father and mother until
they were called up higher. He leaves low
ing wife and two small children; sister, four
brothers, many relatives and a host of friends
to mourn their great loss. But God knows
best and we can but bow to His will. He was
buried from his late home Sept. 23d, surround-
ed by a large number of relatives and friends
Comforting words were spoken by his pastor
| from Ps. 5O:15, and his form was laid near the
low ed ones gone before.-D. Brackett.
| CAPTAIN David Grant died November 1lth at
his home at Head harbor, Isle au Haut. aged
80 years He was we'll known to many of our
people, and a frequent visitor here in the past.
We are without particulars as to his birthplace
| or early history, but know that his wife died
many years ago and that he is survived by two
sons. residents of Head Harbor. He was at
least six feet in height, we'll proportioned, and
it seemed natural to call "Dave"Grant the King
of Head Harbor. He kept the only store there
for many years. In July, 1907. Messrs. T. D.
Barr, Henry Staples and..the writer. on cruise
down the bay in Captain Bars sloop yacht,
the Fiona. called on Captain Grant at Head
Harbor and were most Hospitality received.
His housekeeper at that time was Mrs. Keller.
a former resident of this city. and since de-
ceased, and Captain Staples was kept busy
during our stay answering questions concern
ing friends and relatives here.
| Mabel Maddocks Knox, wife of Charles
Knox. died Nov. 10th at their home in East
/ belfast, dkcu Oh yCnlS. AAAS was NSA- --- N''>
vile, the daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
! Zenas Maddocks. The family came to Belfast
about three years ago from Brooks and have
since resided on Swanvile avenue, The de-
ceased is survived by her husband and five
children, the Oldest l3 years of age and the
Youngest three. Another died Nov. 10Th at
birth. The funeral was held at the home last
Sunday at j p. M, Rev. Haraden S. Pearl Of
the Congregational church officiating. The
bearers were from A. E. Clark Camp. Sons of
Veterans. Interment was in Swanville.
The funeral of Richard P. Whitman, Jr, in
fant son of Richard P. and Frances (Howes)
Whitman. was held last Sunday afternoon at
the Whitman residence in Campello. Mass,
Rev. Adolph Rossbach. pastor of the East
Boston Unitarian church. and formerly of the
First Parish (Unitarisn) church of Belfast,
officiating. The child had been unusually
well until about two weeks ago, when he was
taken with convulsions. from the effect OF
which death ensued. The grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. James H. Howes, went to Campello
to attend the funeral and will return tomor-
row, Friday.
News has beeh received in Augusta of the
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