Mrs.
Abram Barber of Walsh died on Wednesday, Jul 18th, in the Norfolk
General Hospital, after a few days illness. Following an
attack of influenza, pneumonia developed, and she was brought to the local hospital where all was done that
medical skill could do to save her, but she passed away in a few days. Relatives and friends were shocked to hear of her sudden death.
Much
sympathy goes out to the family of four children, who will miss the
care of a kind and loving mother, and who are also bereft of a father,
he having predeceased Mrs. Barber about 10 years ago.
Mrs.
Barber was, before her marriage, Clara Burk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Burk of Walsh, where she was born 38 years ago. Most of her life was spent in that
village. Her kindly manner had won for her many friends. Her
mother, Mrs. John Burk of Walsh, four brothers, Mahlon of Crosswell, Mich., William of Vancouver, and Archie and Harry of Walsh, also two sisters,
Mrs. Wilfred Caughell of Delhi, and Mrs. Ralph Misner of
Townsend, also mourn the loss of a daughter and sister.
The
funeral service was held at Walsh United Church on Saturday, July
21st, and was largely attended by sorrowing relatives and friends. Her
pastor, Rev. Mr. Wright, conducted the services, and he spoke of the high esteem in which the deceased had always been held.
Many were the beautiful wreaths and sprays which bore silent testimony
that she was loved by all. Interment
took place in Walsh Cemetery, where she rests in peace beneath the
flowers.
