The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-05-26
Late Abram r. Lord

Abram T. Lord, for many years en-
gagged in business in Saco and at the
time of his retirement a few years
ago the dean of tradesmen. died at
his home, Is Spring street in that
city, Sunday afternoon after a long
sickness
He has been a great sufferer yet
he did not complain While he had
been N poor health for several years
he was able for long time to work
about his shop. although many men
would not have attempted to do any
thing in his condition. For some time
he has been restricted to his home
and has been given the tenderest care
by members of his family For sew
eral days it has been known that his
condition was critical and the news of
his death was no surprise to his in
innate friends.
Mr. Lord was born in Webster, Oct.
II. 1843 and was educated in Skowhe-
gan and Bloomfield academy. After
graduating from school he learned
the tin smith business which he fol-
lowed for many years. being associ-
ated with Lord G. Linnell and Abram
Lord & Son. both of Saco. He was
connected with the same line of bust
ness in Portland for several years.
He came to Saco in 1847 and became
associated with William F.. Linnell,
that partnership continuing for 80
years. He was then associated with
his son until the time of his retire
ment.
He Joined a Masonic lodge at
Skowhegan April %, 1866 and was ad-
mitted to Saco lodge, F. & A. NJ, by
card n January 1888. He had filled
the chairs and had acted as secretary
for about 20 years. He was a member
of York chapter. He had been an
Odd Fellow for many years. He was
a member of the lodge at Skowhegan
before he came to Saco. He was past
grand of Saco lodge and for many
years had been degree master. He
was a trustee of the lodge. He was
also a member of the A o. L. w.
Mr.. Lord was one of the oldest mem
bers of the Saco School street Meth
odist Episcopal church and had been
a member of the official board for
some years, and he will be missed by
the members For many years he
church, both Sundays and week days.
Commanding the respect of every
one. the death of Mr. Lord, who came
to Saco AZ years ago, since which
time he has been active in the bust
ness, fraternal and church life of the
city. will leave vacancy that cannot
well be filled
Well known in trade for upright,
honorable dealing, he was known as
progressive and intellectual citizen
and he was as we'll known as any
man in the city. He was ever active
in the interests of his church, though
bidding God speed to Christian work.
ers in every field of activity.
He was gentleman of the old
school, polite and refined in his man
ners. modest in his demeanor, alb
solutely without guile. Generous and
KIND ever, his life gave his friends
and neighbors greater and more last
ing confidence in human nature, be-
ing one of the best illustrations of a
ripe, rich Christian manhood. Few
men n the city had more friends than
Mr. Lord and he had them because
he was a friend to others.
Tie lS survived by wire, tnree
daughters. Mrs. Howard T. Sands,
Melrose. Mass, Miss Ethel Lord of
Melrose, Mass. Miss Lena Lord. Saco
on, George F. Lord. Saco. and a
brother and sister in Skowhegan.
The funeral was held at his home,
l6 Spring street. at o'clock and was
private. Friends were invited to call
after u noon. The body was taken
to Skowhegan for burial.