The Andover Townsman – September 8, 1916 – Vol 29 – No. 47 – Page 5
Last Friday Andover lost one of its best type of womanhood when Harriet Rebecca (Abbott), wife of Lewis T. Hardy, passed away at the family home on Maple avenue. Mrs. Hardy's end came rather suddenly after a week's serious illness. She had undergone an operation two years before and had never fully recovered.
Born in West Andover, on September 26, 1852, her whole life has been spent in her native town. She attended the district school and also Punchard High School, graduating with her class in 1869. In 1873 she was married to Lewis T. Hardy, and she has been essentially a home-loving woman. Her family came first but her broad sympathies and kindly words earned for her a place in the hearts of all who came in contact with her. Her motto in life was "Speak no evil", and she followed it until her death.
She was a faithful member of the South Church and an ardent worker and supporter of the Woman's Union of that church.
Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Louise E. and H. Evelyn, and three sons, William A. of Washington, D. C, Phillip L. and Roy E. of this town.
The funeral services were held at her late home Sunday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Frank R. Shipman, her pastor for so many years, assisted by Rev. E. Victor Bigelow, minister of the South Church, both of whom paid tributes to her life's work. Four brothers of Mr. Hardy, Charles, Albert, Edward and Fred, were the bearers. Burial was in the family lot in Spring Grove Cemetery.
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Last Friday Andover lost one of its best type of womanhood when Harriet Rebecca (Abbott), wife of Lewis T. Hardy, passed away at the family home on Maple avenue. Mrs. Hardy's end came rather suddenly after a week's serious illness. She had undergone an operation two years before and had never fully recovered.
Born in West Andover, on September 26, 1852, her whole life has been spent in her native town. She attended the district school and also Punchard High School, graduating with her class in 1869. In 1873 she was married to Lewis T. Hardy, and she has been essentially a home-loving woman. Her family came first but her broad sympathies and kindly words earned for her a place in the hearts of all who came in contact with her. Her motto in life was "Speak no evil", and she followed it until her death.
She was a faithful member of the South Church and an ardent worker and supporter of the Woman's Union of that church.
Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Louise E. and H. Evelyn, and three sons, William A. of Washington, D. C, Phillip L. and Roy E. of this town.
The funeral services were held at her late home Sunday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Frank R. Shipman, her pastor for so many years, assisted by Rev. E. Victor Bigelow, minister of the South Church, both of whom paid tributes to her life's work. Four brothers of Mr. Hardy, Charles, Albert, Edward and Fred, were the bearers. Burial was in the family lot in Spring Grove Cemetery.
Contributor: skbtf4 (48900130)
The Andover Townsman – September 8, 1916 – Vol 29 – No. 47 – Page 5
Last Friday Andover lost one of its best type of womanhood when Harriet Rebecca (Abbott), wife of Lewis T. Hardy, passed away at the family home on Maple avenue. Mrs. Hardy's end came rather suddenly after a week's serious illness. She had undergone an operation two years before and had never fully recovered.
Born in West Andover, on September 26, 1852, her whole life has been spent in her native town. She attended the district school and also Punchard High School, graduating with her class in 1869. In 1873 she was married to Lewis T. Hardy, and she has been essentially a home-loving woman. Her family came first but her broad sympathies and kindly words earned for her a place in the hearts of all who came in contact with her. Her motto in life was "Speak no evil", and she followed it until her death.
She was a faithful member of the South Church and an ardent worker and supporter of the Woman's Union of that church.
Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Louise E. and H. Evelyn, and three sons, William A. of Washington, D. C, Phillip L. and Roy E. of this town.
The funeral services were held at her late home Sunday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Frank R. Shipman, her pastor for so many years, assisted by Rev. E. Victor Bigelow, minister of the South Church, both of whom paid tributes to her life's work. Four brothers of Mr. Hardy, Charles, Albert, Edward and Fred, were the bearers. Burial was in the family lot in Spring Grove Cemetery.
Contributor: skbtf4 (48900130)
Last Friday Andover lost one of its best type of womanhood when Harriet Rebecca (Abbott), wife of Lewis T. Hardy, passed away at the family home on Maple avenue. Mrs. Hardy's end came rather suddenly after a week's serious illness. She had undergone an operation two years before and had never fully recovered.
Born in West Andover, on September 26, 1852, her whole life has been spent in her native town. She attended the district school and also Punchard High School, graduating with her class in 1869. In 1873 she was married to Lewis T. Hardy, and she has been essentially a home-loving woman. Her family came first but her broad sympathies and kindly words earned for her a place in the hearts of all who came in contact with her. Her motto in life was "Speak no evil", and she followed it until her death.
She was a faithful member of the South Church and an ardent worker and supporter of the Woman's Union of that church.
Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Louise E. and H. Evelyn, and three sons, William A. of Washington, D. C, Phillip L. and Roy E. of this town.
The funeral services were held at her late home Sunday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Frank R. Shipman, her pastor for so many years, assisted by Rev. E. Victor Bigelow, minister of the South Church, both of whom paid tributes to her life's work. Four brothers of Mr. Hardy, Charles, Albert, Edward and Fred, were the bearers. Burial was in the family lot in Spring Grove Cemetery.
Contributor: skbtf4 (48900130)
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