On Monday occurred the death of Mrs. A. H. Wakefield at her home about 2 1/2 miles west of this village on the Mexico Road. On account of feeble health Mr. and Mrs. Wakefield have passed two winters in Rochester with their adopted son, Edward Hughes, and while there last winter Mrs. Wakefield was rendered helpless by creeping paralysis. For several months she has been an invalid, unable to help herself. They returned home this spring and Mrs. Hughes has been here assisting in the devoted attention given to her until the end.
Deceased was born in Lee Center 79 years ago and came to the home where she died 50 years ago. Thirty-three years ago she was united in marriage to Mr. Wakefield, who survives with an adopted son, Edward Hughes of Rochester. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church of this village. A host of friends mourn her death, and extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late home. Rev. Jabez Ford occiciated. Mrs. R. C. Knapp and Fred P. Barnes sang. The bearers were B. H. Stevens, Dhru Hall, Mr. Osborn and S.G. King. Among the large attendance were Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Wakefield of Bartlett, N.Y.. Burial in Forest Park Cemetery.