The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
WATER VILE
PERRY SKATER SIR
 DIES SUDDENLY
Was We'll Known Resident -Gladys B II h a m
 Married Wednesday

respected citizens, died suddenly at his home, 1404 Thomaston avenue, early yesterday morning. He had apparently been in excellent health the preceding day and had worked as usual at the Chase Metal works. He had returned home in the late afternoon, and following his even meal, had spent the evening iwth his family with no apparent eVl- dence of i'll health. It was there fore a sever shock to his family to discover his lifeless body in his room when he failed to respond 10 calls yesterday morning.
 Dr H. F. Merrill, medical exam finer, who was summoned, declared death had occurred from a heart
 Mir Shaffer was born in Bing- hampton, N. Y. 52 years ago, but had lived in Oakville, Waterville and vicinity for more than 16 years. Although quiet in nature his friendly disposition made friends easily and many Waterville peo- pIe are grieved to learn of his sudden passing.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs Flora B. Shaffer; four sons, VII. liam, of Watertown, Perry, jr., of Oakville, Harvey and Leonard Shaf- fer of Waterville; a daughter Miss Irene Shaffer of Waterville, brother, Albert shaffer of Sails bury; and a sister, Mrs Charles Hardisty, of the same place.
 The funeral services will take place at 1 o'clock tomorrow af- ternoon from St Paurs P. E.. church of which Mir Shaffer was a regular connmunicant for several years. Services will be conducted by the rector. Rev Raymond M. D. Ad- ams. Burial will be in Kent, Conn.
 Pedcn-Benham.
 Miss Gladys Benham, daughter of MT and Mrs George Benham or Thomaston avenue, and Alexander Peden, son of MT and Mrs James Peden, of Simsbury street. Water bury, took place on Wednesday af- ternoon at Grace Methodist church. The ceremony which took place at 1O:3O o'clock was performed by Rev Mulford B. Simonson, pastor of the church, in the presence Of large gathering of relatives and friends.
 The brides gown was of pink lowered chiffon and she wore lace mitts. Her hat was of lace and matched her gown. She carried bouquet of white roses. The mat ron of honor who was her only att tendent, was Mrs Doris Morton, of Naugatuck. She wore frock of blue chiffon and a hat of white rough straw. MT Peden's best man was Raymond Kaiser. also of Naugatuck.
 A reception for members of the bridal party and immediate fami- lies at the home of the bride- groom's parents, followed the cere- mony, after which MT and Mrs Pedu reparted upon a wedding trip to Maine. Upon their return they will reside in Waterville.
 Party.
 MT and Mrs Thomas McGuire, of Essex avenue recently enter tained in honor of their son. Thomas. Those attending were Mary Mcclure, Doris Tucker, Ruth Mulligan, Marguerite Seery. Agnes Williams, Helen Pocoski, Gather inc Fleming Eleanor Franks, Eve lyn Seery, Catherine Ryan, Elea- nor Cosgriff, Doris Maxwell, Thom- as Mc(Rulre, GOTuOH I1drTlSOHs Charles Maxwell, Thomas Ryan, William Wagner, John Woidoloski. Kenneth Wagner Robert DeGostin and Donald Tucker.
 Observe Holiday.
 Waterville factories will shut down tonight or tomorrow noon. depending upon the operating schedules and will remain down until Tuesday morning in obser- vance of the annual Labor day weekend.
 Briefs.
 MT and Mrs John F. Kelley of Dixon street, have moved to Man. vile street and their apartment will be occupied by MT. and Mrs William B. Carney of Huntingdon avenue.
 MT and Mrs c. E. Richardson, of Putnam, are guests of their daughter, Mrs R. w. Darlington and MT Darlington of Bon Air avenue.
 Miss Doris Tenant of Boyden street, has returned from a vaca- tion spent at Lake George, N. Y.