Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-29
OBITUARY
Mrs. Mary Ann Geer.
 (Contributed1

In the passing of Mrs Mary Ann Geer, in Norwich, May 19, her surviving and sorrowing friends feel that one of earth's sweetest spirits has returned to God Who gave it.
 It is not often that one in advancing years is so tenderly ministered to by de- voted relatives and held in loving es- teem by so large a circle of friends. But Mrs. Geer was worthy of all the love that she inspired Friendly in nature, unselfish in spirit. her life abounding in deeds of Kindness and love, she followed very closely the footsteps of Him Who came mot to be mnistered unto but to minister" --s-r.- Mrs. Geer was endowed nature with a winning personality, an, active tenn | perment, a great desire to be useful to | others, and the circumstances of her early life gave her the best possible | training. Bereft in infancy of her moth CT, she received the tender care of her ! grandparents; her young life was the 1 joy of the household.
 | Under the wise and judicious guiding of her grandmother. she grew to woman l hood taking her full share in the ac- tivities and hospitalities of an ideal New | England home. Her marriage in youth | with a young man of fine character and | great promise was all that need be l desired Their prospects seemed assured
 
 than two years the shadow fell over .he l happy home. After a brief illness the 1 husband was taken and. Mrs. Geer, g widow at twenty-three, returned to the home of her grandparents. Thougf
 saddened in spirit, she was not crushed
 by the heavy blow; but bore her loss | bravely, took up the duties of the home
 ministered tenderly to the grandparenti
 and in loving service to others found so | lace for her own sad heart ,I It was not strange that one who wa. so strong and calm and brave in meet !; ing the trials. of life should be com
 fort to others, How many. sought he in hours of anxiety or sorrow. Thougl , young in years she was well poised il
 mind, wise in counsel, mature in judg ment, giving to all her deep sympathy an understanding love. Through all he , life she was the confidant of burdene [ hearts, the refuge of sorrowing souls f After an hour in her calm. serene. sus ! taining presence it was easier to bea the burdens of life.
 In the households of the large famil , circle she was always welcome gues
 and in days of trial and affliction trul
 ministering angel. She has been wit F relatives in days of sadness, her symps
 thy never falling, her love supportin . theme in the darkest hours. She was a cheerful person and tru
 home-maker. She had the fine house r, wifely touch, was hospitable and carrie . with her delightful atmosphese. I = had a great deal of family feeling, HN
 ing in the lives of her kindred, an hor ored guest in their homes, alwaJ Il kindly. generous, thoughtful, a favorit : : with young and old. She had a remarl able memory, and her retrospect was d.
 lightful She took a great interest II a large number of people. and was ul ,15 failing in expression of kindly feelin II So the years passed on and this lovir . gentle. kindly woman, filled out k~ al :" pointed time. With the passing yea y her strength failed a little, but u ,e graces of the spirit shown with undin II med lustre. The. evening shado7 d heightened and in life's late afternoC II her gentle spirit took it's flight vii d prayer on her lips to the Heavenly Fat l. CT and fond farewell to the loved on 'I who ministered so tenderly to her to |
 end.
 Mrs. Ebenezer Miner. c Mrs. Jane E. Miner, widow of Ebenez
 Miner, died early Friday morning at | le home of Mrs. Grace Hammond, No. l ie Vauxhall street, New London, followil )e an illness of one months duration. l. Mrs. Miner was born S1 years ago, t D. daughter of Rev. II. s. and Mary Gorti
 Smith, Although native of Groton. al ne an annual summer resident there, she h lg lived the greater part of her life in Hal re ford.
 ne Mrs Rogers, wife of ex-Mayor Erns y E. Rogers. and Miss Elizabeth Gorton.
 sister of Mrs Rogers, are cousins of M Id Miner.
 at A. F. Guild. on Albert F. Guild of Hampton died of Thursday at his brothers home in N -i- London after lingering illness vi ts cancer.
 ts MT. Guild was born in Hampton IL years ago. the son of Morris and Lu lb Anne Stafford Guild. Although a re- to dent of Hampton, he has lived for {
 past year in Central Village. Besid is Charles F. of New London, he is surviv ne by three other brothers. John Guild Ie New Brunswick, Sidney Guild of Aubur r. dale, Mass, and George Guild of Dsni tn son also two sisters, Mrs. Henry Ills
 wood of Los Angeles, Cal, and Mrs. Je ar nie Smith of Hampton. He also leay nd several nephews and nieces.