Mrs. E. B. Brown's (Maria Williams) Obituary

Mrs. E. B. Brown

Died at her residence, "Swansea Hill", Brownsville, February 3rd, 1899, Maria Williams Brown was the daughter of James and Rebecca Williams, was born at Queenston, Ontario, in 1833, moved to Dereham with her parents in 1852 and 3 years after was united in marriage with E. B. Brown.  

The new home was founded on the farm adjoining the village of Brownsville where this happy union continued till now broken by her death. Under the pastorate of Rev. H. Wilkinson, she united with the New Connection Methodist church and has continued to take an active interest in all that pertained to the welfare of the church of her choice.

Her last illness, though lingering several weeks, brought the end somewhat unexpectedly.  She peacefully passed away expressing her utmost confidence in her ever present Comforter and Redeemer, and while feeling it hard to leave loved ones behind, rejoiced in the hope of eternal life and of the reunions to come.

She leaves a family of husband, five sons, three daughters, and nine grandchildren, also four brothers and four sisters, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her departure.  It is truly said "she will be much missed in the community".   Rev. G. Buggin conducted the funeral services, assisted by Rev. George Jackson of London, a former pastor, and Rev. J. B. Moore.  The service was very largely attended, many from a distance being present.  Mr. Buggin based his sermon on Rev. 7:17, and presented much food for thought, comfort and encouragement; suitable hymns were feelingly sung and this impressive service closed.

The remains were interred in the family plot in the Delmer cemetery.   At deceased request the pallbearers chosen were four sons:   Milton R., Edwin A., Fred J., and George L., and two sons-in-law, Rev. C. W. Brown and Dr. George Jackson.  Many tributes of respect were shown and many letters of sympathy were received from friends at a distance who were unable to attend.