Obit DEACON SIDNEY P. MAXELL



Death of Deacon Sidney P Maxell of Orient, Nov 12, age 59 years and 5 months. The deceased was born in Orient June 7, 1848. In October 1875 he was married to Alice P Brown of Haynesville. He was converted in 1878, was baptized by Rev. E. W. Harrington, and united with the Baptist church in Orient. Four Years later he was chosen deacon of the church, which office, he held at the time of his death. He and his family had been closely identified with all the interest of the church being among its most faithful members.



Deacon, Maxell's death is an irreparable loss to the church; though God buries his workmen, yet His work goes on. Death came suddenly after only a week's illness with Pneumonia. His last message to those who stood besides him was to remember that they each had a work to do and urged the importance of doing that work while there is time and opportunity. He leaves a widow and 6 children. Leo A Maxell of Orient, Oscar S of Portland, Perley J of Eagle Lake, John B of Houlton, Eben H and Lilian E of Orient.



He was one of the best and kindest of husband and fathers and his home life was almost ideal. One of his sons remarked at his death that not many sons had such a father to lose. His family have a wealth of precious memories that are a comfort in this hour of sorrow.



Funeral services were held at the home, Nov 15, Rev. Thomas McDonald, a former pastor and one much loved by the deceased and family, conducted the services and spoke tender words of comfort. Some of the hymns most loved by Mr. Maxell were sung by his nephews and nieces. The four youngest sons were the bearers. Floral tributes were brought by kind and sympathizing friends and he was laid at rest. Surrounded by relatives and friends whose hearts seemed near breaking at their great loss. Yet they did not sorrow as these without hope."Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of HIS saints" A Friend.