The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-19
CABOT
Sudden Death of Mrs. 0rin Peck March
10, Aged 70 Years, Months.

10, Aged 70 Years, months
Suddenly and with but a few hours
warning, the death angel bore from ouI
midst the spirit of loved one, Luella
! A. Wakefield Peck was born in Colches.
ter Aug. %, ls4l, and was daughter
of Moses and Maria Wakefield. When
nine years of age, she, with her parents,
moved to Hardwck, where she obtained
her education in the district school, high
school and academy, fitting herself for
teacher and following that vocation
for Is terms. part of the time in Wolcott.
On March IL, 1867, she was united in
marriage with Grin D. Peck of Wolcott,
residing there until 1873, when they
moved to Cabot west hill, where they
since lived. She was q home maker and
devoted mother and kind neighbor,
always ready to help in sickness or trou-
Bile, as long as health permitted. She
also cared with motherly affection for
two small children, a girl and boy.
For many years she had been a worthy
member of the NJ. Il. church. She was
also a charter member of the W. X. c.,
where she had held important offices,
being Junior vicS- president the past
year For a year past, her health had
been slowly giving way; her last illness
OF but a few days developed into pneu-
monia, accompanied by heart failure,
but her condition was not considered
dangerous until Wednesday morning,
when medical skill proved unavailing,
and she quietly passed away. Beside her
aged companion, she leaves two sons,
Edgar now living in IakevilIe. Mass,
and Ernest, who has always lived at
home four grandsons and one grand
daughters two sisters, Mrs. Florence
Voodry and Mrs. Viola Whittier, and
one nephew. 5. c. Noodry, who deeply
feel their loss. Funeral services were
held at her late home Friday afternoon
Rev. +. Z. Currier officiating Beautiful
flowers from w r. g., Morrill, post, and
sympathizing friends rested upon the
caskct Her remains were borne to their
last resting place in Cabot cemetery by
her two sons, adopted son, and grandson.
The ladies' aid Of the NJ +. church
will hold social at the home Of s. J.
Norris Tuesday evening March %. Ey
cry body cordially invited, Light refresh
ments will be served and short program
rendered Full bill. five cents.
+. A. Merritt was in Newport the first
of the week a. guest at !. Willey's
Fred Messer Of Montpelier was in town
Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs J. g. Pike we're il Wal
den two days last week, caring for Harry
Pixies affairs, while he was detained in
Burlington BY the serious illness 81 Mrs
Pike, who underwent an operation for
at Mary Fletcher hospital
Paul labree and Homer Sencicre Of
Plainfield were guests az Alonzo Fosters
last week Saturday
Mr. and Mrs +. g. Cross 81 Mont
pelier were visitors az Richard Doyings
Sunday.
Dorothy Gcarwar Il spending a few
days with relatives IN New Hampshire.
Dcnnison Eastman Of Topsham was
- = D Hopkins Tuesday
Hubert Wheeler returned from Mary
Fletcher hospital Wednesday.
Paul Norris was a business visitor in
81 Iohnsbury Thursday.
The welcome reception held az the
Congregational church Tuesday evening
IN honor Of the new pastor. Rev Morton /
Hale. and family. was very pleasant 1
and enjoyable time Ahaut 80 were n 4
Mr.. and Mrs Hale were
assisted ~ receiving BY Deacon NJ :. !
liaincs and wife and DEACON A. Hodg /
don and wife. Several Of the Young PEG /
ple acted a. committee Of Introduction I
Following the short program vas ren
lcrcd consisting ~ cUrnet solo ~ Nor 4
re- Walbrdge with organ seeonpani- 4
mont By Mics Maideue Walhridge. = song
s0lo. "Luilahv ~ Miss Olive smith /
4 selcst reading by Miss Maidene Wei
hridrr and . song Solo hv Mrs Garlic /
smith. Refreshments ~ cake ani ice
cream were served