Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
ALL WATERBURY MoURNS
 DEATH OF REV, HUGH TREANoR

In first column, first page notice of the death of Rev Hugh Treanor. Saturdays Waterbury American said:
 Apart from his parochial duties Father Treanor took a keen interest in all that was going on. He served on the Board of Education for a num- Der of years and his opinions ofl all matters og public interest showed sound judgment, and always were those of the conservative thinker, while as man of action he was never lacking in progress and advance. The one outstanding, qualit., of his char acter was the personal interest he took in each individual. It was again and again revealed to people that he had what amounted almost to 8 mar vicious ability to know the indivaduai needs and desires, not only of those members of his parish brought into closest touch with him but even of the most reticent members. Almost every one felt that he knew him personally an individually, even up to the last, when the parish had grown away be- yond the bounds of it's early days. And this quality of interest in the individ- ua1 extended to others than his par ishioners. There was brusqueness to his manner, however, which was sim ply mask to hide the tender side Of his nature, for no priest probably was ever held in more sincere affection by the people Of his parish than the Rev. Father Treanor.
 No one ever applied to him in trouble or sorrow that he failed them, and the number that his charity of heart and material assistance extend ed to was known only to himself. To administer to the spiritual needs of his highest aim, but love for hu- manity' was So strong in him thai the maaterial welfare of the people was always in his mind and again and again he directed the course of the youth of his parish in their life work by words of counsel and in other ways
 In the diocese of Hartford Father Treanor held a high place. He was 1 probably ono of the best knowr priests of the state and had been fol many years one of the consultors oi the diocese, being appointed again ant again. He leaves but one near rela. tive, his sister, Miss Rose Treanor O 1 Providence, who was with him whel
 he died.
 The Waterbury Republican con cluded it's first page obituary as fol 1 lows:
 Ills IaSt p2SlOrale iaSleu seVei years. His sincere devotion to tn people of Waterbury brought hin back after his pastorate at Norwich He was always active, and neve neglected his duty when it concern
 ed the spiritual welfare of the peopl
 he had at heart. He was one Of si eonsultors of the diocese, hay1n
 been reappointed many times. n Father Treanor was beloved by a
 who knew him. His was priest
 hood full of edifcation, conanaandin and demanding respect. He was de voted to his people and was cage
 for their welfare,
 Sunday afternoon the body will ! , taken to the church and The Office ( the Dead will be ehanted by. the clerg Members of the Holy Name sociei
 will keep vigil Sunday night.
 Mass will be held Monday Inorr : ing at 10.30 o'clock. Right Reverer Bishop John J. Milan, D. D.. of liar ford, will be the ceiehrant. Fath . James c. O Brien, of Stamford. g , old schoolmate, will pronounce Il euIogy. Burial will be in Waterbur