Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-16
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Christopher 1. Avery.

7 Mrs. Elizabeth Brander Avery. wife
of Christopher L. Avery, died at her
home at Eastern Point Sunday fore
noon. Mrs. Avery had been ILL.,
Pneumonia setting in a few days ago
made hope of recovery slight. Mrs.
Avery leaves a husband and four chill
dren. Her father and two sisters in
Brooklyn also survive her.
Mrs. Avery was dearly beloved in
the community. Her membership in
the church and various societies in
the borough leave precious memories
which time will not obliterate. AS a
friend she was most loyal, as a wife
and mother she left nothing to be de-
sired.
Benjamin E. Mallory.
Benjamin E. Mallory, formerly of
this city. died on Monday at his home.
II College street. New Haven. Mr..
Mallory suffered a shock at 1890 Sat
urday afternoon and gradually grew
weaker until the end came at 6.45
Monday morning.
He was born at Mystic 50 years ago,
the son of Leonard and Hannah Niles
Mallory. :. He attended the public
schools there and then entered the
employ of Mallory ] Newbury, there
learning the tinsmith trade. His
father was a member of the firm.
Later Mr.. Mallory went to New Lon
on and became a member of the firm
plumbing business. He later entered
the employ of the Richmond Stove Co.
at Norwich and remained with that
concern Is years. going from there to
a position with Smith & Anthony of
Boston. Soon afterward he engaged
in the manufacture of enamel ware on
his own account and later abandoning
that business to affiliate with Com
stock G. Cheney of Ivoryton.
After leaving the employ of Com
cf0 0I- % l.
surance business. Later he entered the
employ of Richardson & Boynton of
Boston, manufacturers of boilers.
He is survived by his wife, who was
Miss Nellie Partric of Lyme. They
had no children. Mr.. Mallory had a
John comerford.
Prostration by shock three weeks
ago. followed by pneumonia which set
Of John Comerford at his home, No.
Sc Boswell avenue, Monday afternoon
at 1918 o'clock.
Mr.. Comerford came to Norwich
many years ago and was employed
in the old axle shop on North Main
street until II was. removed from the
city For a long time afterward he
was employed in the Greeneville
bleachery. Later he faithfully filled
the position of assistant sexton at
ST. Patr1eks church. His chief in
terest outside of his home and FAM
lily was in the furtherance Of his re-
ligio1ss life, He taught a class in
the Aunday school at st. Mary's
church for years and later he was
connected with the Sunday school at
st. Patrick's church. Mr.. Comerford
took an active part IN the erection Of
st. Patrick's church and felt much
pride In the interest he had in the
raising Of the building fund, he. hav-
ing personally collected $1,000 Of the
fund. For the past eight years he
has not missed a church service. Mr..
Comerfcrd was a highly " esteemed
men,: Of the Holy Name society Of
st. Patrick,s parish.
Mrs. sComerford, who before her
marriage was Catherine Doneran, died
eight years ago. Mr.. Comerford ieaves
two sons, Edward T. Comerford and
Stephen Comerford and daughter.
Miss Mary Comerford. at home.
Mr.. Conerfcrd.a mild and pleasing
personality gained him very large
list Of warm friends who greatly adj
fnfreds him for his honesty and his
kind and sympathetic nature.