There
passed away from our midst May 18th, 1915, one of the oldest and most
respected citizens, Mr. Stephen Bedell Pettit, the last one of the
large family of Charles and Ann Pettit, U.E.L., of Saltfleet, where he
was born Nov. 13th, 1827.
With the exception of a few
years his life was spent on the farm in Windham, near Vanessa. He was
married to Miss Sarah Kellum on Jan. 10th, 1866. A most hospitable and
happy home was formed. Here the minister of the gospel was ever
welcome and the needy never turned away.
Mr. Pettit was a great reader,
ever interested in the growth and improvement of his country. He was a
Methodist in his religious profession and staunch Conservative in
politics.
Two daughters
gladdened his home, Minnie, who pre-deceased her parents by 29 years,
and Mrs. C. H. Glover, with who me had made his home since the death
of his wife on May 23, 1914.
Rev.
Russ, of Detroit, a former pastor and friend, conducted the funeral
service, assisted by Revs. Truax and Smitherman. A most excellent
discourse was given from the text: Heb. 1-4. "He being dead yet
speaketh."
