Etc. -- Orena (Bradshaw) Riddle's 1910 obituary
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A lightly edited page 1 article from the 16 Jun 1910 issue of the Waterford Star newspaper. 
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the Riddle Inquest. Also see the Riddell Murder. Also see Riddle Editorial.

Obituary.

Seldom has Bealton neighborhood been more shocked than when the announcement was circulated of the extremely sudden death on Tuesday evening, 7 Jun 1910, of Mrs. Dr. Riddle at her home in Norwich.

Deceased was a former resident of Bealton, having been born here 19 Mar 1885, and had scarcely passed her 25th birthday when called away from earth. Mrs. Riddle was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seth Bradshaw of Bealton, and is the first break in the ranks of this affectionate family circle.

Orena, as she was lovingly called by her many friends was happily married on 24 Jun 1908 to Mr. Roy Riddle, V.S. of Norwich, where as a beautiful bride and companion, she graced his home for less than two short years. Orena naturally possessed a charming personality. Her winsomeness and cheerful disposition and kindliness of heart endeared her to many friends, both you and old alike.

At the early age of 15 years she decided to surrender her life to Christ and His service at revival service conducted by the Rev. T. R. Clark at Bealton Methodist church. Her faithfulness to duty was ever discharged cheerfully and loyally in whatever sphere of Christian service she was called upon to fill. Especially was she attached to the interest of her Sunday School class and teacher. 

A funeral service was conducted at the late residence, Washington ave., Norwich, on Thursday at 4 p.m., when many friends assembled to show their respect and love to one, who though but for short space of time had been in their midst, had learned to esteem very highly.

The remains were brought on Friday morning to the residence or Mr. L. Riddle at Wilsonville, where at 1.30 p.m. a very sad and impressive funeral service was conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. H. Robinson, assisted by Rev. Mr. Bowyer, Baptist minister of Norwich, and Rev. Karn Bradshaw of Woodstock. Revs. W. Mason of Tyrrell, J. H. Collins and E. Sheppard, former pastors, also took part in the service, which was attended by a very large concourse of sympathizing relatives and friends. 

Interment took Place at Greenwood cemetery, Waterford. The floral offerings, which literally covered the casket, were truly emblematic of the brief by beautiful life of dear Orena, who only had reached the bloom of her life, to fade away as the fragrant flowers in decay. But her spirit has entered into the paradise of God, where flowers never fade or sorrows never come.

The deceased leaves behind to mourn their loss, an affectionate husband, father and mother, one brother and three sisters, to whom the united sympathy of the community is extended.

As a token of loving memory of Mrs. Riddle, the Sunday School of Bealton will next Sunday donate a special missionary offering to the Hospital for Sick Children at Toronto.
 

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