Mary Ann Dumville/Domville/Dunville BROOKS "of Springfield West, widow of the late Josiah BROOKS, passed away peacefully at her home early in the morning of April 30th in her 86th year. She was the daughter of James and Ann Bell Domville, and was born at West Cape in 1841. She was held in high esteem and much loved throughout the community. Her many acts of kindness in giving help in times of sickness had made her many friends. She was the oldest member of the Bethel Church, which her husband, who predeceased her 33 year ago, had helped to build. She was a member of the Women's Missionary Auxilliary from its organization until her death. The funeral service … was attended by a large number of mourners … on the afternoon of May 1st."
"She is survived by the follow(ing) members of her family: Mrs. Harriet FOLEY, Cohasset, Mass; Mrs. Rev. V.L. SMITH, Lynn Mass; Mrs. H.J. FOLEY, Springfield West; Mr. J.E. Brooke (sic), West Auburn Mass, and Mr. W.E. BROOKS at the homestead, and her three sisters, Mrs. (Rev.) Annie Ramsay, Greys Mills, N.B.; Mrs. Margaret Kinley, N.D., and Mrs Olivia Gorrill, New Dayton. The pall bearers were Messrs. Abram COLLICUTT, J.J. England, Lewis Strang, James Moreshead, Charles Dyment and Jas. MacDougal."
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A daughter of Mary Ann Dumville and her husband Josiah Brooks was Mrs. Harriet B. (Brooks) Foley, known as "Hattie." Hattie wrote in 1936 an "Account of Family" which listed her brothers' and sisters' names. She continued: "How do you like that for real names? We were all taken care of on a good old fashioned farm, plenty of good wholesome food to eat and abundance of A.1. milk, cream and butter always in store. Fresh vegetables all summer for the gathering, then stored in basement six feet high for winter use, makes me hungry to think of them now."
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Some of Mary Ann's children, including daughter Trena, and probably daughter Harriet, were unable to attend their mother's funeral. Their sister Mary FOLEY wrote from O'Leary PEI on 3 May 1927:
"Dear One's:"
"Well, you will know ere this that dear Mother has passed away, for Kate wrote to you all on Saturday, just a few minutes after. All day Friday she seemed to be sinking, and through the night and on Sat. morning about six, just as the clock struck six, she seemed to change all at once, and her breath just came in gasps for about twenty minutes and she was gone. Oh, what a happy release to her, after her seven weeks of weary suffering — almost without a word of complaint, for she sure was so patient and would often say she was not sick, only tired, and wonder why we would not let her get up. But about ten days before she died she seemed to be much worse — had the Dr. and he said she had a slight stroke, and her throut was paralised for she could not talk so plain after— just call and try to talk. But some words she would say pain so you could understand, but she seldom knew me unless I would tell her. But the second and third day she called me so plain; asked me to stay with her and, oh, she said ‘don't leave me.' And the last words she said after was ‘Hattie, Hattie, Trenie, Trenie.' But those were her last.
But some nights she would just pray for a long time for Jesus to take her. The last week Dr. gave her medicine to make her sleep for it did seem so hard for us to listen to her. Poor dear, we know she is better of, and would not call her back.
She was buried Sunday afternoon at three o'clock — A very large funeral. They sang ‘Jesus, Lover of My Soul, ' ‘Rock of Ages,' ‘Sweet Bye and Bye,' and ‘Will the circle be unbroken.' No one could say nothing but good of her life.
The casket was very nice—black and shirred with white brocaded silk inside, and every one passed her remarked how peaceful she looks. I combed her hair and puffed it all up in the front, and it did stay so nice. Most everyone said ‘What lovely hair.' She had her black silk dress on, and was quite nice looking. Sent to S.Side and got a lovely pillow of flowers for her. Now I got the breast plate and another ornament (illegible). I just thought I would send it to you and Trenie when I got a chance, if you would like to have them.
I have not felt like going down since, for it just seems as if my work was down and I can hardly bare enter the house again until I get rested a little for I just seemed as if I was alone. Eddie was in bed and Ray and Garlie just carried him down the morning of the funeral. He only stayed a few minutes and went back to bed again. But is getting better. But Garlie has scratched his finger and it turned to blood poison. Had Dr. for him yesterday, so has checked it. What next will happen? There they are all the time taking pills and such like. Poor Eddie — if he is coaxed away from the farm he will miss it. I bet it is all around how he intends to leave it soon, but I will never say a word. De (or Dr.?) Campion heard it, and does not like the idea of him selling to some of the ones that would like to get it. We do not want some poor neighbors, but will just have to put up with it, I suppose. Well, I did intend to write to Trenie and Eldon, but am too lazy tonight.
From your loving sister, Mary B. Foley
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Mary Ann's sister, Hattie, wrote to her niece, Trena (BROOKS) SMITH on May 4th "We had a lovely day for the funeral and a large one — A short service at the House and … the choir sang "Will the circle be unbroken." It was beautiful. Then they took the remains in the church. All the people could not get in the church. Eddie was in bed; two men carried him down to see his mother in the casket for a few minutes, so I had to stay with him and did not get to the church. We got a casket covered with black cloth lined with cream brocaded satin — she looked lovely; better than when she was sick.
"(?Flossie) came home for the funeral and brought a pillow of flowers from the florist: pink and white carnations and roses and draped with fern and "Mother" in the center on ribbon. It was lovely. We done all we could to help and the most we could to make her comfortable and gave her the best funeral that we could. Luther and Lewis Strang came, and all the neighbors helped send some cake and did anything they could to help us.
Now, I hope you are all well, for it is a trying time on anyone this time of year. Love to all, Aunt Hattie"
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Mary Ann's grandson, Garland BROOKS, was the author of a letter written in Springfield West on May 14, 1927, sent to his Aunt Trena and family: "We all seem lost without dear Grandmother— we hear her very much indeed. She was always here, when ever we came or went. I was looking over her Bible and she had John 6-51 and John 15-12, also John 3-16 and *many* others picked as her choice verses."
"She is survived by the follow(ing) members of her family: Mrs. Harriet FOLEY, Cohasset, Mass; Mrs. Rev. V.L. SMITH, Lynn Mass; Mrs. H.J. FOLEY, Springfield West; Mr. J.E. Brooke (sic), West Auburn Mass, and Mr. W.E. BROOKS at the homestead, and her three sisters, Mrs. (Rev.) Annie Ramsay, Greys Mills, N.B.; Mrs. Margaret Kinley, N.D., and Mrs Olivia Gorrill, New Dayton. The pall bearers were Messrs. Abram COLLICUTT, J.J. England, Lewis Strang, James Moreshead, Charles Dyment and Jas. MacDougal."
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A daughter of Mary Ann Dumville and her husband Josiah Brooks was Mrs. Harriet B. (Brooks) Foley, known as "Hattie." Hattie wrote in 1936 an "Account of Family" which listed her brothers' and sisters' names. She continued: "How do you like that for real names? We were all taken care of on a good old fashioned farm, plenty of good wholesome food to eat and abundance of A.1. milk, cream and butter always in store. Fresh vegetables all summer for the gathering, then stored in basement six feet high for winter use, makes me hungry to think of them now."
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Some of Mary Ann's children, including daughter Trena, and probably daughter Harriet, were unable to attend their mother's funeral. Their sister Mary FOLEY wrote from O'Leary PEI on 3 May 1927:
"Dear One's:"
"Well, you will know ere this that dear Mother has passed away, for Kate wrote to you all on Saturday, just a few minutes after. All day Friday she seemed to be sinking, and through the night and on Sat. morning about six, just as the clock struck six, she seemed to change all at once, and her breath just came in gasps for about twenty minutes and she was gone. Oh, what a happy release to her, after her seven weeks of weary suffering — almost without a word of complaint, for she sure was so patient and would often say she was not sick, only tired, and wonder why we would not let her get up. But about ten days before she died she seemed to be much worse — had the Dr. and he said she had a slight stroke, and her throut was paralised for she could not talk so plain after— just call and try to talk. But some words she would say pain so you could understand, but she seldom knew me unless I would tell her. But the second and third day she called me so plain; asked me to stay with her and, oh, she said ‘don't leave me.' And the last words she said after was ‘Hattie, Hattie, Trenie, Trenie.' But those were her last.
But some nights she would just pray for a long time for Jesus to take her. The last week Dr. gave her medicine to make her sleep for it did seem so hard for us to listen to her. Poor dear, we know she is better of, and would not call her back.
She was buried Sunday afternoon at three o'clock — A very large funeral. They sang ‘Jesus, Lover of My Soul, ' ‘Rock of Ages,' ‘Sweet Bye and Bye,' and ‘Will the circle be unbroken.' No one could say nothing but good of her life.
The casket was very nice—black and shirred with white brocaded silk inside, and every one passed her remarked how peaceful she looks. I combed her hair and puffed it all up in the front, and it did stay so nice. Most everyone said ‘What lovely hair.' She had her black silk dress on, and was quite nice looking. Sent to S.Side and got a lovely pillow of flowers for her. Now I got the breast plate and another ornament (illegible). I just thought I would send it to you and Trenie when I got a chance, if you would like to have them.
I have not felt like going down since, for it just seems as if my work was down and I can hardly bare enter the house again until I get rested a little for I just seemed as if I was alone. Eddie was in bed and Ray and Garlie just carried him down the morning of the funeral. He only stayed a few minutes and went back to bed again. But is getting better. But Garlie has scratched his finger and it turned to blood poison. Had Dr. for him yesterday, so has checked it. What next will happen? There they are all the time taking pills and such like. Poor Eddie — if he is coaxed away from the farm he will miss it. I bet it is all around how he intends to leave it soon, but I will never say a word. De (or Dr.?) Campion heard it, and does not like the idea of him selling to some of the ones that would like to get it. We do not want some poor neighbors, but will just have to put up with it, I suppose. Well, I did intend to write to Trenie and Eldon, but am too lazy tonight.
From your loving sister, Mary B. Foley
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Mary Ann's sister, Hattie, wrote to her niece, Trena (BROOKS) SMITH on May 4th "We had a lovely day for the funeral and a large one — A short service at the House and … the choir sang "Will the circle be unbroken." It was beautiful. Then they took the remains in the church. All the people could not get in the church. Eddie was in bed; two men carried him down to see his mother in the casket for a few minutes, so I had to stay with him and did not get to the church. We got a casket covered with black cloth lined with cream brocaded satin — she looked lovely; better than when she was sick.
"(?Flossie) came home for the funeral and brought a pillow of flowers from the florist: pink and white carnations and roses and draped with fern and "Mother" in the center on ribbon. It was lovely. We done all we could to help and the most we could to make her comfortable and gave her the best funeral that we could. Luther and Lewis Strang came, and all the neighbors helped send some cake and did anything they could to help us.
Now, I hope you are all well, for it is a trying time on anyone this time of year. Love to all, Aunt Hattie"
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Mary Ann's grandson, Garland BROOKS, was the author of a letter written in Springfield West on May 14, 1927, sent to his Aunt Trena and family: "We all seem lost without dear Grandmother— we hear her very much indeed. She was always here, when ever we came or went. I was looking over her Bible and she had John 6-51 and John 15-12, also John 3-16 and *many* others picked as her choice verses."
Mary Ann Dumville/Domville/Dunville BROOKS "of Springfield West, widow of the late Josiah BROOKS, passed away peacefully at her home early in the morning of April 30th in her 86th year. She was the daughter of James and Ann Bell Domville, and was born at West Cape in 1841. She was held in high esteem and much loved throughout the community. Her many acts of kindness in giving help in times of sickness had made her many friends. She was the oldest member of the Bethel Church, which her husband, who predeceased her 33 year ago, had helped to build. She was a member of the Women's Missionary Auxilliary from its organization until her death. The funeral service … was attended by a large number of mourners … on the afternoon of May 1st."
"She is survived by the follow(ing) members of her family: Mrs. Harriet FOLEY, Cohasset, Mass; Mrs. Rev. V.L. SMITH, Lynn Mass; Mrs. H.J. FOLEY, Springfield West; Mr. J.E. Brooke (sic), West Auburn Mass, and Mr. W.E. BROOKS at the homestead, and her three sisters, Mrs. (Rev.) Annie Ramsay, Greys Mills, N.B.; Mrs. Margaret Kinley, N.D., and Mrs Olivia Gorrill, New Dayton. The pall bearers were Messrs. Abram COLLICUTT, J.J. England, Lewis Strang, James Moreshead, Charles Dyment and Jas. MacDougal."
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A daughter of Mary Ann Dumville and her husband Josiah Brooks was Mrs. Harriet B. (Brooks) Foley, known as "Hattie." Hattie wrote in 1936 an "Account of Family" which listed her brothers' and sisters' names. She continued: "How do you like that for real names? We were all taken care of on a good old fashioned farm, plenty of good wholesome food to eat and abundance of A.1. milk, cream and butter always in store. Fresh vegetables all summer for the gathering, then stored in basement six feet high for winter use, makes me hungry to think of them now."
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Some of Mary Ann's children, including daughter Trena, and probably daughter Harriet, were unable to attend their mother's funeral. Their sister Mary FOLEY wrote from O'Leary PEI on 3 May 1927:
"Dear One's:"
"Well, you will know ere this that dear Mother has passed away, for Kate wrote to you all on Saturday, just a few minutes after. All day Friday she seemed to be sinking, and through the night and on Sat. morning about six, just as the clock struck six, she seemed to change all at once, and her breath just came in gasps for about twenty minutes and she was gone. Oh, what a happy release to her, after her seven weeks of weary suffering — almost without a word of complaint, for she sure was so patient and would often say she was not sick, only tired, and wonder why we would not let her get up. But about ten days before she died she seemed to be much worse — had the Dr. and he said she had a slight stroke, and her throut was paralised for she could not talk so plain after— just call and try to talk. But some words she would say pain so you could understand, but she seldom knew me unless I would tell her. But the second and third day she called me so plain; asked me to stay with her and, oh, she said ‘don't leave me.' And the last words she said after was ‘Hattie, Hattie, Trenie, Trenie.' But those were her last.
But some nights she would just pray for a long time for Jesus to take her. The last week Dr. gave her medicine to make her sleep for it did seem so hard for us to listen to her. Poor dear, we know she is better of, and would not call her back.
She was buried Sunday afternoon at three o'clock — A very large funeral. They sang ‘Jesus, Lover of My Soul, ' ‘Rock of Ages,' ‘Sweet Bye and Bye,' and ‘Will the circle be unbroken.' No one could say nothing but good of her life.
The casket was very nice—black and shirred with white brocaded silk inside, and every one passed her remarked how peaceful she looks. I combed her hair and puffed it all up in the front, and it did stay so nice. Most everyone said ‘What lovely hair.' She had her black silk dress on, and was quite nice looking. Sent to S.Side and got a lovely pillow of flowers for her. Now I got the breast plate and another ornament (illegible). I just thought I would send it to you and Trenie when I got a chance, if you would like to have them.
I have not felt like going down since, for it just seems as if my work was down and I can hardly bare enter the house again until I get rested a little for I just seemed as if I was alone. Eddie was in bed and Ray and Garlie just carried him down the morning of the funeral. He only stayed a few minutes and went back to bed again. But is getting better. But Garlie has scratched his finger and it turned to blood poison. Had Dr. for him yesterday, so has checked it. What next will happen? There they are all the time taking pills and such like. Poor Eddie — if he is coaxed away from the farm he will miss it. I bet it is all around how he intends to leave it soon, but I will never say a word. De (or Dr.?) Campion heard it, and does not like the idea of him selling to some of the ones that would like to get it. We do not want some poor neighbors, but will just have to put up with it, I suppose. Well, I did intend to write to Trenie and Eldon, but am too lazy tonight.
From your loving sister, Mary B. Foley
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Mary Ann's sister, Hattie, wrote to her niece, Trena (BROOKS) SMITH on May 4th "We had a lovely day for the funeral and a large one — A short service at the House and … the choir sang "Will the circle be unbroken." It was beautiful. Then they took the remains in the church. All the people could not get in the church. Eddie was in bed; two men carried him down to see his mother in the casket for a few minutes, so I had to stay with him and did not get to the church. We got a casket covered with black cloth lined with cream brocaded satin — she looked lovely; better than when she was sick.
"(?Flossie) came home for the funeral and brought a pillow of flowers from the florist: pink and white carnations and roses and draped with fern and "Mother" in the center on ribbon. It was lovely. We done all we could to help and the most we could to make her comfortable and gave her the best funeral that we could. Luther and Lewis Strang came, and all the neighbors helped send some cake and did anything they could to help us.
Now, I hope you are all well, for it is a trying time on anyone this time of year. Love to all, Aunt Hattie"
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Mary Ann's grandson, Garland BROOKS, was the author of a letter written in Springfield West on May 14, 1927, sent to his Aunt Trena and family: "We all seem lost without dear Grandmother— we hear her very much indeed. She was always here, when ever we came or went. I was looking over her Bible and she had John 6-51 and John 15-12, also John 3-16 and *many* others picked as her choice verses."
"She is survived by the follow(ing) members of her family: Mrs. Harriet FOLEY, Cohasset, Mass; Mrs. Rev. V.L. SMITH, Lynn Mass; Mrs. H.J. FOLEY, Springfield West; Mr. J.E. Brooke (sic), West Auburn Mass, and Mr. W.E. BROOKS at the homestead, and her three sisters, Mrs. (Rev.) Annie Ramsay, Greys Mills, N.B.; Mrs. Margaret Kinley, N.D., and Mrs Olivia Gorrill, New Dayton. The pall bearers were Messrs. Abram COLLICUTT, J.J. England, Lewis Strang, James Moreshead, Charles Dyment and Jas. MacDougal."
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A daughter of Mary Ann Dumville and her husband Josiah Brooks was Mrs. Harriet B. (Brooks) Foley, known as "Hattie." Hattie wrote in 1936 an "Account of Family" which listed her brothers' and sisters' names. She continued: "How do you like that for real names? We were all taken care of on a good old fashioned farm, plenty of good wholesome food to eat and abundance of A.1. milk, cream and butter always in store. Fresh vegetables all summer for the gathering, then stored in basement six feet high for winter use, makes me hungry to think of them now."
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Some of Mary Ann's children, including daughter Trena, and probably daughter Harriet, were unable to attend their mother's funeral. Their sister Mary FOLEY wrote from O'Leary PEI on 3 May 1927:
"Dear One's:"
"Well, you will know ere this that dear Mother has passed away, for Kate wrote to you all on Saturday, just a few minutes after. All day Friday she seemed to be sinking, and through the night and on Sat. morning about six, just as the clock struck six, she seemed to change all at once, and her breath just came in gasps for about twenty minutes and she was gone. Oh, what a happy release to her, after her seven weeks of weary suffering — almost without a word of complaint, for she sure was so patient and would often say she was not sick, only tired, and wonder why we would not let her get up. But about ten days before she died she seemed to be much worse — had the Dr. and he said she had a slight stroke, and her throut was paralised for she could not talk so plain after— just call and try to talk. But some words she would say pain so you could understand, but she seldom knew me unless I would tell her. But the second and third day she called me so plain; asked me to stay with her and, oh, she said ‘don't leave me.' And the last words she said after was ‘Hattie, Hattie, Trenie, Trenie.' But those were her last.
But some nights she would just pray for a long time for Jesus to take her. The last week Dr. gave her medicine to make her sleep for it did seem so hard for us to listen to her. Poor dear, we know she is better of, and would not call her back.
She was buried Sunday afternoon at three o'clock — A very large funeral. They sang ‘Jesus, Lover of My Soul, ' ‘Rock of Ages,' ‘Sweet Bye and Bye,' and ‘Will the circle be unbroken.' No one could say nothing but good of her life.
The casket was very nice—black and shirred with white brocaded silk inside, and every one passed her remarked how peaceful she looks. I combed her hair and puffed it all up in the front, and it did stay so nice. Most everyone said ‘What lovely hair.' She had her black silk dress on, and was quite nice looking. Sent to S.Side and got a lovely pillow of flowers for her. Now I got the breast plate and another ornament (illegible). I just thought I would send it to you and Trenie when I got a chance, if you would like to have them.
I have not felt like going down since, for it just seems as if my work was down and I can hardly bare enter the house again until I get rested a little for I just seemed as if I was alone. Eddie was in bed and Ray and Garlie just carried him down the morning of the funeral. He only stayed a few minutes and went back to bed again. But is getting better. But Garlie has scratched his finger and it turned to blood poison. Had Dr. for him yesterday, so has checked it. What next will happen? There they are all the time taking pills and such like. Poor Eddie — if he is coaxed away from the farm he will miss it. I bet it is all around how he intends to leave it soon, but I will never say a word. De (or Dr.?) Campion heard it, and does not like the idea of him selling to some of the ones that would like to get it. We do not want some poor neighbors, but will just have to put up with it, I suppose. Well, I did intend to write to Trenie and Eldon, but am too lazy tonight.
From your loving sister, Mary B. Foley
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Mary Ann's sister, Hattie, wrote to her niece, Trena (BROOKS) SMITH on May 4th "We had a lovely day for the funeral and a large one — A short service at the House and … the choir sang "Will the circle be unbroken." It was beautiful. Then they took the remains in the church. All the people could not get in the church. Eddie was in bed; two men carried him down to see his mother in the casket for a few minutes, so I had to stay with him and did not get to the church. We got a casket covered with black cloth lined with cream brocaded satin — she looked lovely; better than when she was sick.
"(?Flossie) came home for the funeral and brought a pillow of flowers from the florist: pink and white carnations and roses and draped with fern and "Mother" in the center on ribbon. It was lovely. We done all we could to help and the most we could to make her comfortable and gave her the best funeral that we could. Luther and Lewis Strang came, and all the neighbors helped send some cake and did anything they could to help us.
Now, I hope you are all well, for it is a trying time on anyone this time of year. Love to all, Aunt Hattie"
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Mary Ann's grandson, Garland BROOKS, was the author of a letter written in Springfield West on May 14, 1927, sent to his Aunt Trena and family: "We all seem lost without dear Grandmother— we hear her very much indeed. She was always here, when ever we came or went. I was looking over her Bible and she had John 6-51 and John 15-12, also John 3-16 and *many* others picked as her choice verses."
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