At the residence of
her son, Edward, in Colborne village, Townsend, death came to Mrs.
Josephine Parker, in her 80th year. Until ten days prior to her demise
the deceased enjoyed excellent health. By accident she fell, and
sustained such injuries as medical aid and loving hands could not
relieve, resulting in her death on the 7th inst.
Mrs. Parker was a native of
Pennsylvania, being born there in 1834. She came to Canada with her
husband, Thomas Parker, in 1877. In religion she was a staunch Methodist
and for years was a faithful worker in the Normandale church.
The
funeral took place from her son's home on Jan.[.]th, the service being
conducted by Rev. W. H. Garnham, pastor of Old Windham circuit. Six
grandsons of the deceased acted as bearers. Interment was made at
Normandale, where the aged lady was laid to beside her husband, who
predeceased her some nineteen years. Rev. Mr. Ostrander conducted the
service at the grave.
Mrs.
Parker is survived by one son, Edward, above mentioned, and one
daughter, Mrs. James Overholt, of Normandale. In addition there are
thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren to miss the loving
care and work of dear hands now folded by God's will forever.
