The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-03-25
West Burke
Sudden Death of Mrs. Dana Coe
At Burke Hollow

Mary McNeal was born in SUIT
ten, May 18th. 1871. She was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
McNeal, and was one of a family
OF six children, four of whom liv-
ed to good old age. Her
three sisters, Mrs. Alwilda Coe of
Burke, and Mrs. Randilla johnson
and Mrs. Aurlla Johnson, of
s. Johnsbury, have passed away
during the past few years, leaving
Mrs. Coe behind, but for a short
time.
Her parents came to Burke dur
inc her childhood, and her life
has been spent in this town. She
married Dana Coe, July q, 1853,
and their home has been first in
the old Coe homestead, and later
in the large house, which is now
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Fyler. Two daughters came to
gladen their hearts, and, blessed
with health, contentment, and the
love of family and friends, they
lived a quiet peaceful life, among
their fair green hills, so dear to
them both.
Since the marriage of their
younger daughter, Bertha. now
Mrs. John Fyler, the father and
mother have given up the heavier
burdens and cares Of the home,
ana still a very important section
o. the family circle, have led AN
unusually tranquil and happy life.
Mrs. Coe loved to be busy, and
delighted in the little every day
tasks that We're still hers. She
took a great interest in her grand
children, and it was delight to
her to be with them during their
early childhood, and to watch
their development, FROM year TO
year. Each summer Mr.. and Mrs.
Coo were in the habit of spending
a few weeks in Newport, N. H.,
with their elder daughter, Kate,
always enjoying the pleasant little
change this visit gave them.
The Dana Coe place, has al
ways possessed a great attraction
for large number of people, be-
cause of its collection of antiques,
and still more the genial hospital
lty of its master and mistress. Mr..
ard Mrs. Fyler have continued
this pleasant custom of keeping
open house to their friends, and,
during the summer months the
family has rarely been alone for
any length of time.
Although 81 years old, Mrs. Coe
was we'll and active, and was
busy with some kind of light work
a part of each day. She talked
over the telephone with perfect
ease, and was sewing, when she
was called to join her husband,
who passed away last November
She had a severe shock. about 4
O'Clock, and died at midnight, Fri
day March II.
Beside her two daughters, Mrs.
Perlcy Johnson of Newport, N.
H.. and Mrs. John Fyler of Burke
she leaves four grandchildren,
Carroll and Margaret Johnson and
Marjorie and Clara Fyler, and
other more distant relatives.
! he funeral occurred at the
Fyler home, Tuesday afternoon,
Rev. S. G. Suitor of East Burke
officiating, and she was laid to
rest among the whispering pines,
in the old Burke Green cemetery.
She was a sweet and gentle lady
and has lived a long and useful
life. After her long day, she ling
cred to watch the sunset. She
saw the soft grey twilight shad-
ows fall, and then, was EMBODIED
by the peace and rest of such an
evcn-tide as few are privileged to
ENJOY. 1t was fragrant with hap
Ply memories, sweet with content
mt, and bright with hope
The Longfellow evening Sunday
night was greatly enjoyed by
those who attended the Epworth
League service. The singing was
full lof spirit, and there was a
good chorus. Mr.. Gould gave an
Interesting talk on the life of the
poet, and selections were read
BY Mrs. Minnie Ruggles, Mrs.
Carrie Colby, Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Berry, Mrs. Eva Thurber,
Fred Nichols and Miss Myrtle AL
dr;ch. Mrs Bertha Roundy sang
"The Bridge, and the meeting
closed with "The Psalm of Life,