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MARY DOAN YOKOM
Crowland News
[Welland Tribune, 4 March 1898]
YOKOM-Mary Doan, relict of the late Jacob L. Yokom, passed peacefully from this life, at her residence in South Walsingham, early on Sabbath morning, Feb. 20th, 1898, in 74th year.
The deceased was born in the township of Crowland, county of Welland, Ont., and on Feb. 21st, 1844, was united in marriage to her late husband and settled in the township of Pelham. Twenty-four years ago they removed to South Walsingham, Norfolk county, where they made a comfortable home, living happily together until June 22n, 1891, when death removed the husband and father. Mrs. Yokom was a life-long member of the Methodist church, having belonged to the M.E. church before the Union. Though for many years afflicted by asthma, she continued to be the head and counsellor of the home, and her departure, after a brief illness, of little more than a week, came as a great loss upon those who for years had known her as friend and mother.
After a short service at the house on Tuesday. Feb. 22d, her remains were carried to the cemetery and laid to rest by the side of him with whom for so long she had traveled life’s journey. After the burial the mourners and friends repaired to the church in Walsingham Centre where a suitable sermon from 2nd Cor., 5, I was preached by her pastor, Rev. Geo. W. Johnson.
Five sons and two daughter survive her. Two sons remained at home to comfort her declining years, the rest being married and removed to homes of their own.
During her last illness her testimony was given in praise of Him who had always been to her a faithful friend. Those who knew her well speak of her as a good woman, as especial friend to the poor. We trust her loss is her infinite and eternal gain.
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