- Hannah R. Ketcheson
Died, as the righteous die, in the township of Madoc, April 22nd (1887). Hannah Rebecca, beloved wife of John R. Ketcheson Esq. Sister Ketcheson was born in the town of Perth, Ont., March 1st, 1837, and spent her early years with her parents at Napanee, Belleville, Randon and Stirling. At the latter place she received a liberal education, and entered upon the profession of school teacher. In this she was eminently successful, and won many friends among old and young.
She was united in marriage with her now bereaved companion in September, 1857, and with him shared, in sunshine and shade, the toils and afflictions of life, mingled as they were with the enjoyments of a pleasant home, until called to her reward. She was trained by Christian parents, and at an early age became anxious to receive and do good. Being of a kind disposition, she ever evinced a deep sympathy for those in trouble.
Her light was to mingle with the young, especially in the Sunday school, where she was ever anxious, whenever she could, to be found laboring for their welfare. Her amiability at home and elsewhere won her respect in life which manifested itself in death by the deep regret expressed by all who knew her. Her death was very sudden and unexpected, so much so that her friends were in doubt for three days whether she tarried in the clay or had entered her rest. The funeral obsequies were attended by the writer, and her remains interred in the Madoc Cemetery to await the resurrection of the Just. Many an Itinerant will remember the kindness received in sharing the hospitalities always so cheerfullly bestowed in this home. She leaves a husband, two sons, and a daughter, with numerous relatives and friends, to mourn her demise. May they all meet her in glory.
F.B. Statton.
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Abt 1830 - 1887 (~ 57 years)
