Putnam patriot., 1926-05-21
G. w. GMPATRIC DIES FROM HEART ATTACK
One of Putnam's Most Widely Known Citizens For Past
 Forty-Three Years
Funeral This Afternoon From Ere.
 mont Street Home


 resident of Putnam, died suddenly shortly after noon, Wednesday, at his home on Fremont street from a heart attack He was 70 years of age, and was born in Saco. Me.
 Mir. Gilpatric had been afflicted with serious heart trouble for the past seven years or more and had been un- able to attend to his business interests for some years Although his eondi- ton wgs we'll known to his relatives and friends, and 1t was realized that his condition was critical. death came very suddenly and without warning. The news of his death, which spread rapidly through the city. was a sur prise Co those who knew him.
 Mr Gilpatric was one of the most widely known business men of Put nam. He was esteemed and respected be all Few citizens can number as many friends as he. For many years he served the public as local express agent for the Adams Express Com panv and its successors. He was al- ways courteous To the customers of the company, kind to the employees, and was one of the best known agents along the line He was known to all of the railroad men who familiariy called him by his first name. He had a ready smile and q good nature that could seldom be ruftied.
 Liked and Respected
 l. was this never failing good nature and considerate kindness that attract ed men to him. They not only liked him but respected him and the kindli- ness of his nature also attracted ehil- children and would always speak 70 those little ones whom he knew. The kindness that he showed to others be got kindness. None there were who would not consider it q pleasure to serve him as best they could
 Mr Gilpatric was not man who cared for public office although he was eonversant with and took an interest in civic affairs. Nor did he care for ostentation His tastes were simple and he would work side by side with those under him. Possibly it was his great desire to do his full share, and little more. that undermined his health. Even when he left the employ of the Express Company and entered business as a partner in the firm Of Whipple & Gilpatric, dealers in coal and wood. he was not satisfied to take white collar position. He gave the best there was in him physically as we'll as mentally Co his business. He was above all hard working man but he enjoyed his tasks and was loath 10 relinquish manual labor even when relatives and friends, fearing that he was injuring bis health, urged him to do so.
 There came a time when he had to give up More than any pain or suffering the fact that he was idle caused him restlessness and worry He was never heard to complain of his physical suffering except as his condition forced him to remain idle.
 Dies Instantly
 Mr. Gilpatric was down town Tues. day and was planning to come down Wednesday afternoon. He was Tor many years q member of the Area nun Club. When that organization relinauished it's club house to the Ma sonic Club he became member Of that body and here took much enjoy. ment as it gave him opportunity to meet his friends. Wednesday morn ing he ate a hearty breakfast and was out about the yard doing little things needing attention. He was seen on step ladder fixing the awning over the piazza. Whether he exerted him self too much will never be known But the call had come. He went into the house and sat down in a char 10 await the serving of dinner. While he sat there. apparently as well as usual, he suddenly collapsed. Mrs. Gilpatrie and her sister. Miss Etta Hodges, ran to his assistance. A doe tor was summoned but before he ar- rived Mir. Gilpatric had passed away. An examination disclosed that he had died instantly.
 Besides his wife Mir Gilpatric leay- es three sons. Attorney Walter II. Gil- patric of New York, C. Harold Gil- patric and F. Raymond Gilpatric of New Britain, also several grandchiid- ren.
 FraternalIy Mir Gilpatric was member of Quinebaug Lodge of Ma- sons and of Israel Putnam Lodge n Odd Fellows, being affiliated with both orders for many years.
 The funeral service is being held at the home. this afternoon, conduct cd by the Rev James r. English, and is private. Burial will be in the Grove Street cemetery.