Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-28
NORWICH TOWN

Following an illness of nearly four months and having had a shock about two weeks ago, Clarissa Storrs, widow of Rev John Otis Barrows. died early Tuesday morning at the home of her aon-in-law. Dwight W. Avery, of West Town street. Mrs. Barrows was born January 27th. 1S4O, in South Coventry, the daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Storrs Freemon. being one of six children. In South Coventry about hfty-fve years ago she was united in marriage with Rev. John Otis Barrows, they having soon after located in New Hampshire. where Rev. Mir. Barrows held a passionate at the Exeter and North Hampton Congregational churches. In 1S69 the family went to Turkey Rev. Mr Barrows being a missionary there for eleven years. Upon returning to this country he held a pastorate in Atkinson. x. H. also of Newington and Stoning- ton Congregational churches, preaching in the last mentioned church for about sixteen years. About ten years ago Rev. and Mrs. Barrows moved to Norwich Town. making their home with their san-in-law and daughter. Mir. and Mrs. Dwight W. Avery. While residing in Norwich Town they were devoted mem- -bers of the First Congregational church. having joined by letter from from StoninEton Congregational church. Mrs. Barrows was also a member of the Home and Foreign Missionary soci- cites Rev. Mir. Barrows died at the Avery home January 2e 1918. Mrs. Barrows is survived by a son Frederick Barrows of Hyde Park. Mass. and two daughters. Mrs Dwight c. Stone of stoniEton and Mrs. Dwight W. Avery of Norwich Town. A daughter Mrs. Eliz- Hlicth Barrows Ussher. died in Van. Turkey being the wife of Dr. Clarence t-sshrr who af present is located in the -c.ai us region of Turkey. in Armenian reiif. work She also leaves twelve rrandchudren: Neville Tssher of Yale. Eleanor r-ssher of Mansfield Seminary, Susie Ussher of Newton. Mass. Beverly t'Fshcr of Stonington. John Otis and Ethel s. Barrows of Hyde Park. Mass, and Ruth F.. Gertrude &. Helen E., Eliz- aheih &. Robert NJ and Reginald D. rsvsry. an of Norwich Town. Others who survive are a brother Frederick Freeman Of Hyde Park. Mass. and three siste-s. Mrs. Groves, wife of Dr. A. C. Groves Of East Orange. \. J. Mrs. H. T rnniin of South Coventry and Miss Mary Freeman of Norwich Town. A brother Edward Freeman of Plainville died about a year ago.
 A member of the First Congregations al church writes of Mrs Barrows: We have lost something more than a dear friend. for we could not come into heI presence without receiving an inspiration Thourh she was gentle. unassuning with g very humble estimate of her owl ability. we yet turn 10 her as q source ot strength. When in reed of one tC take some part in our meetings. or te lead our thoughts in prayer 10 the Fath. or for the needy objects of her love 1T Tar away lands. we never sought her hell
 vniu. though she would modestly say should do the best she could. Her chil irrn and grandchildren must miss hei sor.iy while they rejoice in her reunion with her husband and daughter in tn, prcsencc Of the Saviour whom they al Her1 Q go faithfully. Outside the famil, cirsie all Of ms. her friends. will mis- rriss tho sweet smile. the warm hant clasp. the heartfelt sympathy. which ha been Go us a benediction through tn years.