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Mary Hattie
MISS MARY HATTIE
MULGRAGE, Sept, 15
There died at the home of her brother, H.D. Hattie,
on Wednesday evening at 8:10 p.m.,
a prominent citizen of the town, Miss Mary Hattie.
Born at Mulgrave 83 years ago,
a daughter of the late william Hattie and Eleanor McNair Hattie.
Miss Hattie spent all of her life in Mulgrave.
A faithful friend and kind neighbor,
Miss Hattie will long be remembered for her kindness and generosity.
In her home she was ever a gracious hostess.
In the United Church a faithful and loyal member
and in the Women’s Missionary Society, The Ladies Association and I.O.D.E.
a willing and industrious worker.
Miss Hattie’s interests did not end with home and church duties.
During World War I and II she took an active part in Red Cross work.
The welfare of the town and particularly of the youth of the town
were especially dear to her heart, grown-ups and children alike
have pleasant memories of her generous nature.
Surviving are two brothers; Alex of Melrose, Mass and Howard D of Mulgrave,
with whom she resided during the past year.
Several nieces and nephews, also grand-nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon
with service at the house conducted by
Rev. Earnest Barrett of Trinity United church.
The favorite hymn of the deceased,
“When on my day of life the night is falling”,
was sung and members of the W.M.S. and L.A.
attended in a body and dropped pansies in the open grave
as a last tribute to their sister member.
Pall bearers were; F.M. Keating, Damian Anderson, Bernard Brophy,
A.D. Kennedy, James E. Ryan, and F.W. Didgeon.
Obituary submitted and typed by Barbara Carney
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