1909-1959
The community of Alma was deeply saddened on Sunday afternoon, November
22nd when it was learned that death had claimed the life of Lettie Vincent, at
the Provincial Sanatorium, Charlottetown, in her 51st year. Miss Vincent, who
had been a patient in the Sanatorium for several years bore her sickness with
patience and without complaints and always had a cheerful smile for those who
called. For several years she was able to visit her home occasionally but for
the past year she was unable to do so.
She leaves to mourn one brother Guy, at home. A private service was held
at the home on Tuesday afternoon. November 24th, at 2 o'clock, thence to the
Anglican church, Alma, of which she was a faithful member. The service was
conducted by the pastor. Rev. Michael R. Ness. The hymns which were choices of
the deceased were "What a Friend: and "Breathe on Me Breath of God".
Pallbearers were Jack Clark, Lorne Crockett, Kenneth Crockett, Ross Getson,
Robert McAssey and Weldon Rennie Interment was in the church
cemetery.
Attending the funeral from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Jess Vincent, Mr.
and Mrs. Austin Vincent and Eugene Vincent, Moncton, N.B. Mr. and Mrs. Amos
Gallant, Summerside, Mrs. Laura Clapp and Miss Marion Ryan and several others of
her nurses from the Provincial Sanatorium, Charlottetown.
cf. December 23, 1959 Journal Pioneer
