Obituary.
Seldom has Bealton neighborhood been more shocked than when the
announcement was circulated of the extremely sudden death on
Tuesday evening, 7 Jun 1910, of Mrs. Dr. Riddle at her home in
Norwich.
Deceased was a former resident of Bealton, having been born
here 19 Mar 1885, and had scarcely passed her 25th birthday when
called away from earth. Mrs. Riddle was the eldest daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Seth Bradshaw of Bealton, and is the first break in the
ranks of this affectionate family circle.
Orena, as she was lovingly called by her many friends was
happily married on 24 Jun 1908 to Mr. Roy Riddle, V.S. of Norwich,
where as a beautiful bride and companion, she graced his home for
less than two short years. Orena naturally possessed a charming
personality. Her winsomeness and cheerful disposition and
kindliness of heart endeared her to many friends, both you and old
alike.
At the early age of 15 years she decided to surrender her life
to Christ and His service at revival service conducted by the Rev.
T. R. Clark at Bealton Methodist church. Her faithfulness to duty
was ever discharged cheerfully and loyally in whatever sphere of
Christian service she was called upon to fill. Especially was she
attached to the interest of her Sunday School class and
teacher.
A funeral service was conducted at the late residence,
Washington ave., Norwich, on Thursday at 4 p.m., when many friends
assembled to show their respect and love to one, who though but
for short space of time had been in their midst, had learned to
esteem very highly.
The remains were brought on Friday morning to the residence or
Mr. L. Riddle at Wilsonville, where at 1.30 p.m. a very sad and
impressive funeral service was conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. H.
Robinson, assisted by Rev. Mr. Bowyer, Baptist minister of
Norwich, and Rev. Karn Bradshaw of Woodstock. Revs. W. Mason of
Tyrrell, J. H. Collins and E. Sheppard, former pastors, also took
part in the service, which was attended by a very large concourse
of sympathizing relatives and friends.
Interment took Place at Greenwood cemetery, Waterford. The
floral offerings, which literally covered the casket, were truly
emblematic of the brief by beautiful life of dear Orena, who only
had reached the bloom of her life, to fade away as the fragrant
flowers in decay. But her spirit has entered into the paradise of
God, where flowers never fade or sorrows never come.
The deceased leaves behind to mourn their loss, an affectionate
husband, father and mother, one brother and three sisters, to whom
the united sympathy of the community is extended.
As a token of loving memory of Mrs. Riddle, the Sunday School
of Bealton will next Sunday donate a special missionary offering
to the Hospital for Sick Children at Toronto.
