Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-09
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Dwight A. Lyon

l l Her many friends in this city will l regret to learn of the death of Mrs. ] Caroline A. Lyon, widow of Dwight A. Lyon. which occurred at the home | of her son, Edwin F. Lyon, No. 337 | Whalley avenue. New Haven, at 4.45 o'clock Thursday afternoon. A year l ago last September Mrs. Lyons suf- | fered a stroke of paralysis which se- | ous constitution. Two weeks ago she suffered another decline and death re- suited from a general breaking down. She was in her 82nd year.
 Mrs. Lyon was born in Exeter, R. l., in 1885 her maiden name being Caro- line A. Palmer Following her mar riage to Dwight A. Lyon she lived in Lisbon, Jewett City and came to Nor 1885. MT. Lyon who was a well known carpenter, died in 1898 and subse- quently the family moved to New London, Brooklyn. N. Y. and New Ha- ven where she had made her home for about three years.
 Mrs. Lyon was a woman of sterling qualities and possessed a high and cheerful disposition. A loyal friend and neighbor and one whose devotion to her family was constant and ex- enplary throughout her long life. She l had been a frequent visitor in this city since giving up her residence here where she retained a large cir cle of acQuaintances.
 She is survived by her son, Edwin P. Lyon, two daughters, Miss Caroline B. Lyon and Miss Harriet L. Lyon of of Glaston bury She also leaves two brothers. Henry F. Palmer of this city and Edwin L. Palmer, who lives in the west, and two sisters, Miss Sarah H. Palmer of this city and Mrs. Julia A. Wilcox of Jewett City.
 Thomas Newman. Thomas Newman died in Hartford Thursday. He was formerly a resi- dent of New London, but has made his home in the Capital City for many years. He is survived by a widow,
 his mother, Mrs. Daniel Newman, of Blaekhal1 street, New London, and three brothers. Daniel. John H. and James Newman, of New London, and sister, Mrs. Julian D. Moran, of New London, formerly of this city. Mrs. Jane Winthrop Chester. Word has been received that Mrs Jane Winthrop Chester, widow of Col George F. Chester, died at her home in San Mateo. Fla. Tuesday. Mrs. Ches- born in New London, a direct descend ant of John Winthrop, but lived in Florida the greater part of her life Col. George F. Chester was a colonel in the confederate army.
 John Latham Main.
 John Latham Main died about HIS o'clock Thursday morning at his home on Rose Hill. Ledyard. MT. Main was born in Ledyard Aug. 25, 1841, the son of William L.. and Sarah Frink Main. MT. Main spent the major part of his life in Ledyard and when the Civil war broke out he enlisted in Co. e, of the 21st regiment, Connecticut Volunteers.
 He was united in marriage with Phebe E. B. Brink, who survives with the following chi1dren: Calvin Main of Rose hill. Mrs. Herbert Richardson of North Stonington, Mrs. E. w Lowe of Howard, R. l.. and Mrs. A. W. Kin mouth of Rose hin. There are the following brothers and sisters: Hor- ace Main, Alonzo Main, Lura Main and Mrs. Joseph Holdredge. all of Led North Stonfngton. There are a large number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
 Aipheus E. Eldrsd. .
 At 7jS0 o'clock Thursday morning of Westerly. R. l.. died after a long illness at the home of his sister, Mrs. James L. Nash of Watch Hfll.
 MT. Eldred. a son of Charles H, and Abby Jane Eldred. was born in Wes- terly 4S years ago. At one time Mir. Eidred was employed at the Westerly post office and later was superintend- ent Of the Westerly office of the Pr1- dential Life Insurance company. He was 9 member of Christ church and the Order of American Mechanics.
 Besides his mother he is survived by the four brothers, Drs. Charles B. and Vincent D. E1dred of this city, George .Eldred of Providence. Fred A. Eldred of New York and a sister Mrs. James Ls Nash of Watch Hill.
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