- Mrs Christina Paul Passes, Aged 82
The death is recorded on May 23 of Christena McLean, wife of the late Andrew J. Paul, McDonald's Corners, in her 83rd year. The death was the result of a stroke, Mrs. Paul having been ill for the past week. She had been associated with the Presbyterian church, Elphin.
The daughter of Catharine Gunn and James McLean, she was married to the late Mr. Paul on Dec. 14, 1881 in McDonald's Corners, the village where she was born. Mr. Paul died in 1930.
One son survives, Robert J., at home, and a sister, Sarah (Mrs. Fred Sheakley ) of Sandiago, California. Another son John, died in 1940. Five brothers and a sister predeceased her: Hugh, John, Hector, James, Findlay, and Jessie (Mrs. Molyneaux).
The funeral was conducted from the home near McDonald's Corners, on May 26, with Rev. K. McCaskill officiating. Interment was made in Crawford Cemetery. Pallbearers wer Mell, Paul, Bert Shanks, James Paul, James Smith, Lindsay Duncan and John Nesbitt.
The following tributes testified to the deceased's place in the hearts of her friends and neighbours: wreaths, Rob, Willma and children" Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ashby; Sprays, Mrs John Paul and family, Marion McLean, Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard McLean and Mrs. Findlay McLean; Mrs Mabel Paul and family; Mr and Mrs Mel Paul and family; Mrs George Paul. Cut flowers, Mr and Mrs Howard Cousins.
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1865 - 1947 (82 years)
