A veil of gloom mingled with great sadness was cast over Glenwood and vicinity on the 21st ult., upon the occurrence of the sudden death of Mr. Humphrey Gorrill in the 78th year of his age. His death was totally unexpected as the deceased, although ill for nine days was fully believed to be rapidly recovering. During the last day of his existence he was apparently cheerful and in the best of spirits but in the evening was stricken unconscious and expired in a few minutes. Death was caused by paralysis of the heart.
By his regrettable demise, the community has suffered a severe loss as the deceased was noted for his sterling integrity and characterized by his untiring benevolence to those in want and distress. He was a pleasing conversationalist and a true friend of both old and young. As a Christian his life was conscientious and sincere; as a neighbor, obliging and generous; as a husband and father, kindly affectionate and he has left a disconsolate widow and family to mourn their loss.
Deceased was born in Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England in 1829 and came to this province at the age of 21. He was one of the band of emigrants who came out in an English vessel, which arrived at Port Hill in 1850. There he resided until 1855 when on his marriage to Miss Elinor Dyment, daughter of the late Humphrey Dyment, Port Hill, he removed to the Hamilton road, Lot 8 where he took up the occupation of farming. He proved to be a most successful farmer as manifested by the valuable properties he possessed. He was also an ___mill owner, having bought the mills of the Messrs. Ramsay in ____. He had the gratification of seeing his seven sons, all prosperous in their occupations and residing withing three miles of his home. The following sons and daughters survive him: Alfred, John S., Garfield, and Lincoln on Glenwood; Amos of Hamilton Road, Lot 8; Irvin C. of West ____, now residing at Roxbury, MA; Thomas, at home; Mrs. Thomas Oulton, of Brae, Lot 9; Mrs. George Oulton, of Saskatchewan and Mrs. Daniel Moreshead, Sydney, C.B. His funeral, which was largely attended took place at home on Tuesday, the 23rd. The Revs. Hugh Miller and D. McLean, conducted the service. The internment took place at Bethel Cemetery. The following were the pallbearers: Messrs. Horatio McWilliams, John N. McIsaaac, Jas. McIsaac, Jas. McDougall, Michael McDonald and Amasa Betts. Sincere sympathy is extended to the family in their sad bereavement.
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