Wife of John R. Patrick, daughter of Daniel Penfield Aldrich.
Aldrich, Laura J. OBITUARY
-- Mrs. Patrick, Laura J. Aldrich was born in Rochester, N.Y. December 19, 1845 and died at her home in Berlin township, Ionia county, Mich., December 23, 1912, aged 67 years, 4 days. Her people came to Berlin township in 1856 when she was 10 years of age and she lived in this township until her death, hence was one of the pioneers of Ionia county. She was a school teacher before her marriage, teaching in the Durkee Berlin Center district and the 1st ten terms in the Randall district, her own home district.
Who can estimate the impress of her startling character upon many of those who afterwards were called to take up the more responsible duties of active citizenship? She was married to John Patrick in 1869, to this union was given one son and three daughters, one daughter dying when but one day old, and Edna M. when she was 8 years old. There remains to mourn her loss her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Lowrey; the son, D. Penfield Patrick and other relatives. She was friendly and had many friends who also sincerely mourn her loss. She was devoted to her loved ones and was constantly planning for their comfort and their future.
Under the pastorate of W. W. Weston Mrs. Patrick gave her heart and life to her saviour joining the M.E. church of Berlin Center in 1903, giving active service to church and aid society to the ability of her strength. She had not enjoyed good health for the past ten years. Last August she had a light stroke of paralysis and rallying from that her loved ones took courage, but about two weeks ago she had another and severe shock from which she was not able to rally. She proved the power of her Christian faith in her calm approach to death showing us that "it is all light ahead, I would not have it otherwise" She had planned much for her birthday and for Christmas, more for others than herself.
As she saw the end approaching she told what she wanted done after she had passed to the beyond and "like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams." Her Saviour came for her to be with him and found her ready. Funeral services were held at the residence Thursday. The pastor, H.C. Chamberlain having charge. Rev. A.E. North, a former pastor and friend of the family preached the sermon. Interment in the Saranac cemetery.
Aldrich, Laura J. OBITUARY
-- Mrs. Patrick, Laura J. Aldrich was born in Rochester, N.Y. December 19, 1845 and died at her home in Berlin township, Ionia county, Mich., December 23, 1912, aged 67 years, 4 days. Her people came to Berlin township in 1856 when she was 10 years of age and she lived in this township until her death, hence was one of the pioneers of Ionia county. She was a school teacher before her marriage, teaching in the Durkee Berlin Center district and the 1st ten terms in the Randall district, her own home district.
Who can estimate the impress of her startling character upon many of those who afterwards were called to take up the more responsible duties of active citizenship? She was married to John Patrick in 1869, to this union was given one son and three daughters, one daughter dying when but one day old, and Edna M. when she was 8 years old. There remains to mourn her loss her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Lowrey; the son, D. Penfield Patrick and other relatives. She was friendly and had many friends who also sincerely mourn her loss. She was devoted to her loved ones and was constantly planning for their comfort and their future.
Under the pastorate of W. W. Weston Mrs. Patrick gave her heart and life to her saviour joining the M.E. church of Berlin Center in 1903, giving active service to church and aid society to the ability of her strength. She had not enjoyed good health for the past ten years. Last August she had a light stroke of paralysis and rallying from that her loved ones took courage, but about two weeks ago she had another and severe shock from which she was not able to rally. She proved the power of her Christian faith in her calm approach to death showing us that "it is all light ahead, I would not have it otherwise" She had planned much for her birthday and for Christmas, more for others than herself.
As she saw the end approaching she told what she wanted done after she had passed to the beyond and "like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams." Her Saviour came for her to be with him and found her ready. Funeral services were held at the residence Thursday. The pastor, H.C. Chamberlain having charge. Rev. A.E. North, a former pastor and friend of the family preached the sermon. Interment in the Saranac cemetery.
Wife of John R. Patrick, daughter of Daniel Penfield Aldrich.
Aldrich, Laura J. OBITUARY
-- Mrs. Patrick, Laura J. Aldrich was born in Rochester, N.Y. December 19, 1845 and died at her home in Berlin township, Ionia county, Mich., December 23, 1912, aged 67 years, 4 days. Her people came to Berlin township in 1856 when she was 10 years of age and she lived in this township until her death, hence was one of the pioneers of Ionia county. She was a school teacher before her marriage, teaching in the Durkee Berlin Center district and the 1st ten terms in the Randall district, her own home district.
Who can estimate the impress of her startling character upon many of those who afterwards were called to take up the more responsible duties of active citizenship? She was married to John Patrick in 1869, to this union was given one son and three daughters, one daughter dying when but one day old, and Edna M. when she was 8 years old. There remains to mourn her loss her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Lowrey; the son, D. Penfield Patrick and other relatives. She was friendly and had many friends who also sincerely mourn her loss. She was devoted to her loved ones and was constantly planning for their comfort and their future.
Under the pastorate of W. W. Weston Mrs. Patrick gave her heart and life to her saviour joining the M.E. church of Berlin Center in 1903, giving active service to church and aid society to the ability of her strength. She had not enjoyed good health for the past ten years. Last August she had a light stroke of paralysis and rallying from that her loved ones took courage, but about two weeks ago she had another and severe shock from which she was not able to rally. She proved the power of her Christian faith in her calm approach to death showing us that "it is all light ahead, I would not have it otherwise" She had planned much for her birthday and for Christmas, more for others than herself.
As she saw the end approaching she told what she wanted done after she had passed to the beyond and "like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams." Her Saviour came for her to be with him and found her ready. Funeral services were held at the residence Thursday. The pastor, H.C. Chamberlain having charge. Rev. A.E. North, a former pastor and friend of the family preached the sermon. Interment in the Saranac cemetery.
Aldrich, Laura J. OBITUARY
-- Mrs. Patrick, Laura J. Aldrich was born in Rochester, N.Y. December 19, 1845 and died at her home in Berlin township, Ionia county, Mich., December 23, 1912, aged 67 years, 4 days. Her people came to Berlin township in 1856 when she was 10 years of age and she lived in this township until her death, hence was one of the pioneers of Ionia county. She was a school teacher before her marriage, teaching in the Durkee Berlin Center district and the 1st ten terms in the Randall district, her own home district.
Who can estimate the impress of her startling character upon many of those who afterwards were called to take up the more responsible duties of active citizenship? She was married to John Patrick in 1869, to this union was given one son and three daughters, one daughter dying when but one day old, and Edna M. when she was 8 years old. There remains to mourn her loss her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Lowrey; the son, D. Penfield Patrick and other relatives. She was friendly and had many friends who also sincerely mourn her loss. She was devoted to her loved ones and was constantly planning for their comfort and their future.
Under the pastorate of W. W. Weston Mrs. Patrick gave her heart and life to her saviour joining the M.E. church of Berlin Center in 1903, giving active service to church and aid society to the ability of her strength. She had not enjoyed good health for the past ten years. Last August she had a light stroke of paralysis and rallying from that her loved ones took courage, but about two weeks ago she had another and severe shock from which she was not able to rally. She proved the power of her Christian faith in her calm approach to death showing us that "it is all light ahead, I would not have it otherwise" She had planned much for her birthday and for Christmas, more for others than herself.
As she saw the end approaching she told what she wanted done after she had passed to the beyond and "like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams." Her Saviour came for her to be with him and found her ready. Funeral services were held at the residence Thursday. The pastor, H.C. Chamberlain having charge. Rev. A.E. North, a former pastor and friend of the family preached the sermon. Interment in the Saranac cemetery.
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