[Daily Kennebec Journal, Tue, Jan 13, 1903, Page 2]
John Avery of Whitefield, while on a visit to his relatives in Massachusetts, died in Stoughton, after a few hours of illness, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carrie A Marden, wife of Judge Oscar A. Marden, at 5 o'clock, on the morning of Jan. 7. He had reached the mature age of 84 years and 9 months. His remains, accompanied by Judge and Mrs. Marden and a sister of the deceased, Mrs. Julia Marden, were brought to Whitefield for burial.
The funeral occurred Jan. 10, at 2 o'clock P. M. from his late residence. Rev. L. L. Harris of East Pittston, preached the sermon, portraying in well-selected and befitting language, the sterling qualities and honored life of the respected, beloved, and just man--Mr. Avery.
From the towns of Jefferson and Whitefield came between 30 and 40 members of Riverside Lodge of F. and A. Masons to speak the loving word "farewell" to their deceased brother, who for many years had been a worthy member of their lodge.
The funeral was largely attended. Mr. Avery was an industrious, progressive and prosperous farmer. He had filled important offices in his town to the satisfaction of all. He needs no words of praise. His long life of usefulness stands as an enduring monument to industry, gentleness, benevolence and honor. [Contributor: Whitefield Historical Society # 47663682]
John Avery of Whitefield, while on a visit to his relatives in Massachusetts, died in Stoughton, after a few hours of illness, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carrie A Marden, wife of Judge Oscar A. Marden, at 5 o'clock, on the morning of Jan. 7. He had reached the mature age of 84 years and 9 months. His remains, accompanied by Judge and Mrs. Marden and a sister of the deceased, Mrs. Julia Marden, were brought to Whitefield for burial.
The funeral occurred Jan. 10, at 2 o'clock P. M. from his late residence. Rev. L. L. Harris of East Pittston, preached the sermon, portraying in well-selected and befitting language, the sterling qualities and honored life of the respected, beloved, and just man--Mr. Avery.
From the towns of Jefferson and Whitefield came between 30 and 40 members of Riverside Lodge of F. and A. Masons to speak the loving word "farewell" to their deceased brother, who for many years had been a worthy member of their lodge.
The funeral was largely attended. Mr. Avery was an industrious, progressive and prosperous farmer. He had filled important offices in his town to the satisfaction of all. He needs no words of praise. His long life of usefulness stands as an enduring monument to industry, gentleness, benevolence and honor. [Contributor: Whitefield Historical Society # 47663682]
[Daily Kennebec Journal, Tue, Jan 13, 1903, Page 2]
John Avery of Whitefield, while on a visit to his relatives in Massachusetts, died in Stoughton, after a few hours of illness, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carrie A Marden, wife of Judge Oscar A. Marden, at 5 o'clock, on the morning of Jan. 7. He had reached the mature age of 84 years and 9 months. His remains, accompanied by Judge and Mrs. Marden and a sister of the deceased, Mrs. Julia Marden, were brought to Whitefield for burial.
The funeral occurred Jan. 10, at 2 o'clock P. M. from his late residence. Rev. L. L. Harris of East Pittston, preached the sermon, portraying in well-selected and befitting language, the sterling qualities and honored life of the respected, beloved, and just man--Mr. Avery.
From the towns of Jefferson and Whitefield came between 30 and 40 members of Riverside Lodge of F. and A. Masons to speak the loving word "farewell" to their deceased brother, who for many years had been a worthy member of their lodge.
The funeral was largely attended. Mr. Avery was an industrious, progressive and prosperous farmer. He had filled important offices in his town to the satisfaction of all. He needs no words of praise. His long life of usefulness stands as an enduring monument to industry, gentleness, benevolence and honor. [Contributor: Whitefield Historical Society # 47663682]
John Avery of Whitefield, while on a visit to his relatives in Massachusetts, died in Stoughton, after a few hours of illness, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carrie A Marden, wife of Judge Oscar A. Marden, at 5 o'clock, on the morning of Jan. 7. He had reached the mature age of 84 years and 9 months. His remains, accompanied by Judge and Mrs. Marden and a sister of the deceased, Mrs. Julia Marden, were brought to Whitefield for burial.
The funeral occurred Jan. 10, at 2 o'clock P. M. from his late residence. Rev. L. L. Harris of East Pittston, preached the sermon, portraying in well-selected and befitting language, the sterling qualities and honored life of the respected, beloved, and just man--Mr. Avery.
From the towns of Jefferson and Whitefield came between 30 and 40 members of Riverside Lodge of F. and A. Masons to speak the loving word "farewell" to their deceased brother, who for many years had been a worthy member of their lodge.
The funeral was largely attended. Mr. Avery was an industrious, progressive and prosperous farmer. He had filled important offices in his town to the satisfaction of all. He needs no words of praise. His long life of usefulness stands as an enduring monument to industry, gentleness, benevolence and honor. [Contributor: Whitefield Historical Society # 47663682]
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