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DEVOE, Mary Jane (4613)

Birth

  • Born on December 01, 1860 in French Village, Kings Co., NB

Death

  • Died on March 01, 1946 in Hampton, Kings Co., NB
  • Buried in Hampton Rural Cemetery in Hampton, Kings Co., NB

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  • Occupation: Teacher
  • Obituary: Mrs. M.H. Fowler Passes At Hampton Widow of Lumber Surveyor Is Widely Mourned In Community The death of a beloved resident of Hampton, Mrs. Mary DeVoe Fowler, widow of Myles H. Fowler, occurred at her home Friday night following an illness of one week. Mrs. Fowler was born at French Village, Kings County, a daughter of the late Charles and Melissa (Black) DeVoe, and attended the Provincial Normal School at Fredericton. After graduation she taught school for a few years prior to her marriage. Later she took up residence at Hampton where her husband, Myles H. Fowler, was a well known lumber surveyor. Mrs. Fowler's ready hospitality made her home a happy centre and her quick wit and sense of humor made her popular with young and old. News of her death has caused widespread regret. She was an enthusiastic worker in church and community circles and as a member of the Hampton United Church took a leading part in all b ranches of church work, as well as all other community efforts. She was a life member of the Hampton United Church Missionary Society and a charter member of the Hampton Women's Institute. She is survived by five daughters; Mrs. Hugh Graham of Saint John; Mrs. Donald Hayes of Montreal; Mrs. George DeLong of Penobsqui; Miss Vivian of the teaching staff of the Fairville Superior School, and Mrs. Lois Robertson, deputy registrar at Hampton; one son; Arnold of Detroit; two sisters: Mrs. H.H. Troop and Miss Sarah DeVoe of Saint John and one brother: Rev. C.N. DeVoe of Indianapolis. The funeral will be held this afternoon with a private service at the home followed by a public service in the Hampton United Church at 2:30. Interment will be in the Hampton Rural Cemetery.

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