Mr. Norwood was a man well known and liked by all in the community, where his many acts of kindness and unselfish devotion to others will always be remembered. He was a carpenter by trade and for many years was in business with Archie Wheeler of Wheeler's Point, under the firm name of Wheeler & Norwood. A few years ago, the partnership dissolved and since that time he has been in partnership with Herbert Boynton of this village. He was a workman of rare ability and being naturally mechanically inclined, could turn his hand to many different branches of work. He was an enthusiastic sportsman and a lover of all nature, being always ready to do a humane deed.
The deceased was a member of J. Franklin Dyer Camp, Sons of Union Veterans,and of the Cape Ann Fish and Game Protective Association.
FUNERAL SERVICE
The funeral of Forest C. Norwood was held yesterday afternoon at the Riverdale Methodist Episcopal church, following a private service at his late home, 101 Wheeler street.
The church services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Robert A. Clark who read consolingly from the scriptures. A large number of friends and relatives from all parts of the city and out of town were in attendance, also delegations from Franklin Dwyer Camp, Sons of Union Veterans, the Cape Ann Fish and Game Protective Association, with which organizations the deceased has been affiliated.
The floral tributes were profuse and strikingly beautiful. Miss Ruth Everott Brown sweetly sang, "Beautiful Beckoning Hands," and "Abide with Me." Impressive also were the services conducted by Sons of Union Veterans. Internment was at Wesleyan Cemetery, where commitment services were conducted by Rev. Robert A. Clark.
The pall bearers were Charles Story, Charles B. Corliss, George A. Reed, Elias R. Sweet, Charles W. Lucas, Frank F. Foley.
Mr. Norwood was a man well known and liked by all in the community, where his many acts of kindness and unselfish devotion to others will always be remembered. He was a carpenter by trade and for many years was in business with Archie Wheeler of Wheeler's Point, under the firm name of Wheeler & Norwood. A few years ago, the partnership dissolved and since that time he has been in partnership with Herbert Boynton of this village. He was a workman of rare ability and being naturally mechanically inclined, could turn his hand to many different branches of work. He was an enthusiastic sportsman and a lover of all nature, being always ready to do a humane deed.
The deceased was a member of J. Franklin Dyer Camp, Sons of Union Veterans,and of the Cape Ann Fish and Game Protective Association.
FUNERAL SERVICE
The funeral of Forest C. Norwood was held yesterday afternoon at the Riverdale Methodist Episcopal church, following a private service at his late home, 101 Wheeler street.
The church services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Robert A. Clark who read consolingly from the scriptures. A large number of friends and relatives from all parts of the city and out of town were in attendance, also delegations from Franklin Dwyer Camp, Sons of Union Veterans, the Cape Ann Fish and Game Protective Association, with which organizations the deceased has been affiliated.
The floral tributes were profuse and strikingly beautiful. Miss Ruth Everott Brown sweetly sang, "Beautiful Beckoning Hands," and "Abide with Me." Impressive also were the services conducted by Sons of Union Veterans. Internment was at Wesleyan Cemetery, where commitment services were conducted by Rev. Robert A. Clark.
The pall bearers were Charles Story, Charles B. Corliss, George A. Reed, Elias R. Sweet, Charles W. Lucas, Frank F. Foley.
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