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SARAH A. SMITH
Fort Erie News
[Welland Tribune, 16 April 1897]
It is with sadness that we record the death of one who was beloved by all who knew here, in the person of Miss Sarah A. Smith, daughter of Wm. T. and Elizabeth Smith in her 2oth year. Deceased came with her parents from London, England, to this village four years ago, and since her abode with us had endeared herself to all who became acquainted with her in her bible class and Sunday school; also among the young people of the Sons of Temperance. Her heart was with the cause which was appreciated by its members by sending a beautiful pillow of roses with the motto inscribed on it, “Our Friend.” Deceased had not enjoyed the best of health since living her, the air being not good for her lungs. She had suffered a great deal, but bore it all patiently for Jesus’ sake. She was stricken down Monday evening, 29th March, with bronchial pneumonia, and during her few days of serious illness would frequently say, “Lord Jesus, make me as white as snow,” and death came and claimed its victim on Saturday, 3rd April. The morning previous to her death she said, “Mother, things look so cheerful. As the good book says, “By their fruits ye shall know them. “ The bereaved family have the deepest sympathy in their sad affliction. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, the 7th inst., from the family residence, Queen street. There were numerous and beautiful floral tributes. Rev. Mr. Morris, pastor of the Methodist church, conducted the services at the house, and paid a touching tribute to the beautiful Christian character of deceased. Rev. P.W. Smith conducted the funeral services at the English church. Music was rendered by a choir of young ladies of the church. A large gathering of friends was present to pay their last tribute to a departed friend. Interment at the English church cemetery. The pall-bearers were: – Chas. Krafft, John Players, Arthur Putney and Harry Ey.
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