Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-07

CRANBERRY ISLES.
OBITUARY.

The death of Capt. Samuel Newman
Bulger, aged eighty-three years, which
occurred very suddenly at his home April
10, deserves more than passing notice.
Capt. Bulger had been lifelong resi-
dent OF this island, and valuable member
of the community. Although having been
a master mariner for sixty years and con-
sequently away at sea great deal OF the
time, yet his home was here, and as often
as possible he returned to home and loved
ones. No spot was SO dear to him as
Great Cranberry island. He built home
near the home of bis parents and lived
and died there. During the sixty years
as master mariner, he never lost vessel
and but one man..
Three-score years ago next August he
married Miss Mary Lurvey Stanley,
Youngest child of the late Thomas and
Mary Lurvey Stanley. To them four
children were born, two boys dying in
infancy. The two children living are
Mrs. Charles Squirting and Mrs. Warren
A. Squirting, both of this place. There are
nine grandchildren and eleven great
grandchildren whose homes are in various
places in Maine. Those who came to at
tend the funeral were George Frederick
JOY of West brook, Harvard Beal and wife
of Duck Island light station, Walter Joy
and wife and Clarence Joy of Mansetj
Besides his wife, who is one year older
than her husband, he leaves one sister,
Mrs. Mary E. Hamor, three brothers.
William H., Enoch ]. and George W.
Bulger, all of this place, and many
nephews, nieces and more distant rela-
tives.
Eight years ago he became totally blind,
which was q great affection to him, but
which he bore with great fortitude and
patience, truly believing that his eye
sight would be restored. He did not lose
hope and courage until the last few
months, and then he would say she
should never Se any better, he was down
and out, and he wished he could go to
sleep and not wake up again in this life"
He kept his bed less than one week, say
ing he was not sick, but discouraged, and
felt better lying in bed than sitting in lis
chair.
He ate his breakfast as we'll as usual on
the morning of his death, and went to
sleep. About IL O'Clock his wife noticed
he was breathing heavily, and went to
him. Failing to arouse him, she real
lied he had breathed his life peacefully
away while sleeping, and that his Oft
repeated wish had been granted.
During the long eight years of his
blindness his wife was able to do her
homework and care for all his wants |
alone. By the aid of his cane and counting |
his steps, he was able to 60 along the road |
for about half mile calling on relatives |
and friends in good weather. During the |
last six months he had no desire TO leave |
his own home.
The funeral was held at the Union
meeting house. which he had helped
build fifty-three years ago. He had been
a valued member of the Congregational
church since it was organized more than
a score of years ago. The interment was
in the Stanley burial ground on the hill.
Rev. A. P, Mcdonald preached the funeral
sermon, assisted by masonic minister
from Southwest Harbor who conducted |
the masonic burial service at the grave.
Rocks aad storms I'll fear no more
When on that eternal shore,
Drop the anchor, furl the sail,
am safe within the vale.
May 5. S,