Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-04
OBITUARY..
Mrs. William H. Prothero.

The many friends of Louise HInett,
beloved wife of William H Prothero,
will be grieved to learn of her sud-
den death which occurred at her home
on Greene avenue at 7.45 O'Clock on
Wednesday evening. For the past
four months Mrs. Prothero has been
m poor health and while in Hartford
recently she was taken with a sudden
attack of heart trouble and was re-
moved to ST. Francis hospital for
treatment. She appeared to be i'm
proving and was in her usual health
on Wednesday. About 8 O'Clock in
the afternoon she was taken with an
other spell. DR.. w. K. Tingley was
called but Mrs. Prothero failed rapid
~ and passed away peacefully at 7-45
o'clock.
Louise Hinett Prothero was born in
Worcestershire, England, Dec. %, 1S45,
the daughter of Jacob and Mary Hi
nett. She was united in marriage
with William H. Prothero little over
Worcestershire, England, and shortly
after their marriage they came to this
country. locating in Hartford, where
Mr.. Prothero was engaged as cof-
fee inspector of a large concern in
Hartford.
In the year 1888 Mrs. Prothero came
to this city with her husband, who
engaged in the insurance business.
Episcopal church of this city.
Besides her husband Mrs. Prothero
leaves three children to mourn her
loss-Mrs. J. A. Newman of Hartford,
Charles e. Prothero of Indian Orchard
and Fred G. Prothero, sealer Of
weights and measures of this city.
Two sons, William and John, are dead.
She also leaves nine grandchildren, a
sister, Mrs John A. Dixon of Thomp-
sonville, and a brother. who lives in
England.
On April "a, 1916. Mr. and Mrs
Prothero celebrated their golden we'd
ding anniversary.
Mrs. Prothero was a very kind, low
ing and charitable woman, and was
always ready to lend aid when needed.
She was a devoted, loving wife, mother
and a true friend. Her loss will be
sincerely mourned by many.
Thomas A. Shea.
Thomas A. Shea Of New York form
erly of this city. while visiting his
brother, Daniel T. Shea of 20 Broad
way died on Monday evening at $50
o'clock Death was due to heart dis
ease. Mr.. Shea had been ai1ing for
an operation in New York hospital
He came to Norwich several weeks
ago.
THOMAS A. Shea. the son Of Thomas
December Fl. 1861. in Lisbon, Conn.
He attended the Norwich Free Acade-
my in the class OF 1882. After leav-
ing school he was employed at the
RedQ ana hughes Co.. anu later at inc
Porteous and Mitchell company, and
from there he went to Providence and
25 years ago hep went to New York,
where he was employed at the Wan
namaker store. Gimbel Brothers, and
other stores in that city. He was a
member of De Soto council, No. 327,
Knights of Columbus, of New York.
while here he was a prominent MEM
Der Of st. Mary's T. A and B. So
ciety.
Mr.. Shea was not married.. He is
survived by the following brothers and
sisters: Margaret of Springfield. Mass.
Teresa and Josephine of Canterbury.
Michael T. Of Canterbury, James T.
of Lisbon, Timothy c. and jeremiah
of Providence and Daniel T. Of this
city.
James M. Strickland.
James Morgan Strickland, u years
OF age, died at his home on West Main
street at 1890 o'clock this morning,
after lingering illness.
He was. born on April 26, 1915 the
son of William and Emeline Morgan
Strickland. Mr.. Strickland is survived
by his wife and a sister. Mrs. Harry
Rathbun of Salem.