Middlesex County Newspaper Abstracts


The Arlington Advocate, 2 February 1923

Miss Josephine Lane, daughter of Mrs. Mary and the late Michael Lane, died Thursday evening, January 25th, following a short illness, and the death of this well known resident of the town, came as a great shock to her wide circle of friends.

The Lane family made their home at 67 North Union street, Arlington, and throughout that entire section, Miss Lane was a friend to all. For a number of years she conducted a store at 67 North Union street and by her honesty and square dealings she made many friends. With the children she was especially popular, for never one of her young patrons came into the store without going away without going away with a goodie of some sort.

In the work of St. Agnes' Church, Miss Lane took a keen interest and was one of the prominent workers in all its social activities. She was a member of the Ladies' Sodality of the church, a member of St. Agnes' Court, Catholic Daughters of America, and St. Malachy Court, M.C.O.F.

Miss Lane was a lifelong resident of this town, having been born and brought up here, and attended the local schools. She was the devoted companion of her mother, especially since the death of her father.

Besides the mother, Miss Lane is survived by three brothers, John J., Michael J., and Harry Lane of this town; and four sisters, Mrs. Nora Jaynes, [sic] Mrs. Margaret Ahern, Mrs. Nellie O'Brien and Mrs. Mary Bickford.

The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from her late residence, on North Union street. Services were held in St. Agnes' Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mathew J. Flaherty. The church was almost filled to its capacity with relatives and friends of the young woman, and their sympathy was expressed in many floral tributes. The bearers were nephews, Messrs. John Lane, Edward Lane, Robert Ahern, John O'Brien, Charles Jayes and Edward O'Brien. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery.

Monday morning, in St. Agnes' Church, a high mass of requiem was celebrated for Miss Lane, by the pastor. Music was by members of the church choir. The mass was attended by many and the two organizations of which Miss Lane was a member, were represented by delegations.

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The Lowell Sun, 2 February 1923

O'HEARN—John O'Hearn, for many years a machinist in the Lowell water department, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his son, James T. O'Hearn, 47 Winthrop avenue. He leaves two sons, Jas. T. and John D. O'Hearn.
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The Lowell Sun, 3 February 1923

O'HEARN—The funeral of John O'Hearn, a well known resident took place this morning at 8.30 o'clock from the home of his son, James T. O'Hearn, 47 Winthrop ave. The cortege proceeded to St. Margaret's church, where, at 9 o'clock, a funeral high mass was sung by Rev. William P. Drennan. The choir, under the direction of Miss Katherine V. Hennessy, rendered the Gregorian mass, the solos being sustained by Miss Hennessy and Mr. Cornelius Calnan. Mr. Louis Guilbéault presiding at the organ. There were many beautiful floral tributes and spiritual bouquets. The bearers were Daniel J. Crowley, Walter L. Coughlin, John T. O'Hearn and James D. O'Hearn. The committal prayers were read at St. Bridget's chapel by Rev. Fr. Drennen, and the body was placed in the receiving tomb in St. Patrick's cemetery, under the direction of Undertakers James F. O'Donnell & Sons.
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The Lowell Sun, 19 February 1923

   CROWLEY—Patrick Crowley, a former well known employe of the city of Lowell, died Sunday morning at his home, 107 Blossom street, after a lingering illness. He leaves to mourn his loss, besides his wife, Mrs.. Sarah (Graham) Crowley, three daughters, Mrs. John Flynn, Mrs. Thomas Coxton and Mrs. Arthur Shelts; two sons, John and Edward Graham. He was a well known member of the Lowell Aerie, 223, F.O.E.
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1923 Newspaper Abstracts
Middlesex County Massachusetts

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