It
is with feelings of the deepest regret that we chronicle the demise of
one of Simcoe's most honored and respected citizens, The Rev. Canon
Grasett, M.A., rector of Woodhouse, and Incumbent of Trinity Church,
Simcoe.
Deceased
gentleman was born in Quebec on the 21st day of April, 1826, and was
consequently in the 54th year of his age. He was educated at Upper
Canada College, and afterward King's College, where he graduated. He
was ordained a Deacon in 1848. In 1859 he was appointed to this town
upon the death of the Rev. Francis Evans.
On Sunday morning
last he accompanied his Lordship the Bishop of Huron to Dover, where
the rite of confirmation was to be administered to a class of
applicants.
During the
service he was noticed to suddenly become unwell, he was instantly
assisted to the vestry where he became unconscious; his family were at
once sent for but he never sufficiently recovered to recognize any of
them. He died that evening about ten o'clock at the residence of the
Rev. J. F. Renaud whither he had been removed.
In his death
Simcoe loses an honored citizen, his church a faithful pastor, his
family an indulgent father and the poor a helping and generous friend.
Long indeed will he be missed from our midst.
Yesterday
(Wednesday) his remains were conveyed to St. John's Cemetery,
Woodhouse, followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends. All
the places of business were closed while the funeral possession passed
through town.
