HomeMy WebLinkAbout1923"Obituary of Miss Agnes Edith Meen, copied from the Pickering News, Friday, November 9,
1883.
Greenwood - From our correspondent.
Miss Agnes Edith Meen, of this place, passed away from the troubles of this on Friday the 2nd
inst. in a very sudden manner, and very much to the surprise of all those around her at the time.
She was sent to the post-office in the forenoon and was in her usual good health. On her return
home about noon, she complained of a dizziness in her head. She laid down for a few minutes,
and when getting up her father noticed she was fainting, as he thought. He He at once caught
her in hos arms, and everything that could be done for her was done, but she never rallied.
Dr. Ferrier was at once sent for, but life was extinct before he could possibly reach her.
The doctor assigned the cause of death congestion of the lungs. The funeral took place on
Sunday at 2 p.m. at Salem burying ground. The cortege to the grave was very large.
Services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Westney, assissted by Rev. Mr. Langford and the
Rev. Mr. Barclay. Many a tear was shed at the grave by all those who know her as her body was
lowered to it last resting place, and the grief of the poor aching hearts of the father and mother
was something long to be remembered. Here a lesson should be taught to many - that while we
are in the prime of life we are in death, and while we have health and strength we should not let
the golden opportunities of this life pass away without preparing our souls for a bright and happy
future. Aggie was a girl of twelve bright and happy summers, a loving daughter, the flower of the
household and a favorite where ever she was known. We know she is better off and from the
troubles of this cold and wicked world , and hope whatever may be the parents loss will be her
happy gain. Very much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family.
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