Bowral Free Press, Bowral, NSW, AustraliaG | | Mary Ann Loiterton had an obituary appear in Bowral Free Press, Bowral, NSW, AustraliaG, as follows: FUNERAL OF MARY ANN CAMPBELL ( nee Loiterton .) It is with deep regret we have to chronicle in this issue, the death of a very old identity of Bowral, Mrs. J.J. Campbell who passed away at her residence in Funstan St., Bowral, early on Sunday morning last. For some 12 months previous to her death, her health was thought to fail although there was no cessation in her very active life. At the beginning of the year she was stricken with pleurisy, and although she recovered, it's effects were plainly visible to the last. On Sunday night the 7th. Inst., she was seized with paralysis of the brain, from which, for the exception of one or two momentary gleams, she never regained consciousness. The memory cells were first seized, then the paralysis gradually extended through the brain and body, until by Saturday, the whole form was completely paralysed. She suffered no pain with the illness, and passed peacefully away shortly after 5a.m. Sunday morning. The late Mrs. Campbell was 69 years of age, and was born at Sutton, Lincolnshire, England, coming to N. S. Wales with her parents when but a child. She lived in the Camden district, and was married to Mr. J.J. Campbell at Camden on 17th. March, 1859, thus, to-day Wednesday, would have been their Golden Wedding Day. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell were the earliest settlers in Bowral, having arrived here some 45 years ago, where they have resided ever since. Mrs. Campbell led a very energetic life, and in the early days she was always up and doing for the benefit of the town. In her more advanced years, her efforts were devoted to the affairs of her church, and in her death, the local Methodist Church suffer the loss of a true and faithful worker, as she was always at her post to do whatever lay in her power. The visitation of the sick and distressed was another phase of her kindly spirit, and many a home has been helped, comforted, and cheered by her influence. Her husband, and one daughter, Mrs. J.W. Miller, are left to mourn their loss, to whom we extend our sincere sympathy. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, the remains being interred in the Burradoo Cemetery. Shortly after two, in the presence of the family and a number of intimate friends and old acquaintances, the Rev. J.W. Holden conducted a short service. A hymn was sung, a few verses of Scripture read, and the Rev D.C. Hughes offered prayer. The cortege then wended it's way to the Methodist Church , in which the coffin was carried by the bearers ; Messrs. A.B. Robinson, Ebb. Davis, F. Toone, and E. Boardman. The organist Miss Gibbons played " The Vital Spark of Heavenly Flame." The pulpit was appropriately draped, the church was filled with mourners, and a deep solemnity pervaded the service. The hymn, " Forever with the Lord" was given out by the Rev. J.W. Holden. The Rev. J.W. Leadley of Albury offered prayer, and the Rev. D.C. Hughes read the 90th. Psalm. The Rev. Mr Holden then briefly addressed those present, basing his remarks on the verse Mark 14 ; 8. " She hath done what she could." Wherever Mrs. Campbell went, her presence was a benediction . She let the sunshine come out in her face. Some of those present had been fortunate enough to visit her home, and noticed her marvellous power in that home. She had been the benediction in their church, and during her long residence in Bowral, has been a true " minister's friend." Personally, he could say with all sincerity, that she was the best of all he had yet met. Four years ago he ( Mr. Holden ) came to this circuit, and the one to open the parsonage door, was the one who lay in that coffin. She gave him a hearty welcome to Bowral. She had been a benediction to that church, and they did not yet know what they had missed. She had been a friend to the poor. Thirty years ago a girl came to Bowral poor and friendless, but Mrs. Campbell took her under her motherly wings. She has done what she could, and many would miss her gifts. It all came out of her kindly heart. They all sympathised with their friend Mr. Campbell, for the wrench after almost 50 years of married life, was breaking his heart. They all however had much to be thankful for : Mrs. Campbell was not in the casket ; she was in Heaven, welcomed by a far greater number than were attending her funeral. He could imagine the Rev. George Lane meeting her, and how they would talk of old times. Mr. Holden referred to his visit to Mrs. Campbell 3 days before he left for Conference, and how enthusiastically she talked of the approaching " Harvest Festival", for which she worked so heartily. She worked till death, and has gone to be with Christ which is far better. " Peace perfect peace" was then sung, and Mr. Holden prayed, and " The Dead March in Saul" was played by the organist, and the congregation left the church. The procession continued it's way to the Burradoo cemetery, where the solemn service was concluded in the presence of a large concourse of people. The Revs. Holden, Hughes, and Leadley took part. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Mr. J. Beaven. The wreaths, letters and telegrams were received from the following ; The members of the Methodist Church, The Rev. J.W. Holden, Mr. & Mrs. J. Cope, The Rev. D.C. Hughes, Mr. & Mrs. Wearne, Mr. & Mrs. Ebb. Davis, Mr. E. Beer & family, Mr. & Mrs. C. Thomas & family, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Pain, Mrs. & Miss Duprez, Mr. & Mrs. E. Boardman, Miss Brown, Mr. M. Jones, Mrs. Besnard, Mr. & Mrs. J. Holmes, Mr. & Mrs. W.W. Smith & family, Mr. & Mrs. W. Alcorn & Miss Gibbons, Mr. & Mrs. W. Foley & family, ( of Richmond River ), Mrs. Randolph Nott, & Miss Nott, Miss Barnes, Mr. & Mrs. W. Richards & family, Mrs. Debenham, Mr. & Mrs. G. Savell, Mr. & Mrs. J.H. Carthew, Mr. & Mrs. J.E. Carthew, Mr. & Mrs. Andrews, Miss Manderson, Miss Amy Jones, Mr. & Mrs. H. Barrow & Miss Barrow, Misses Schofield, Mr. Loiterton from Cootamundra, Mrs. Craven ( Rose Bay ), Mr. & Mrs. T.S. Piggott & family, Mr. & Mrs. W. Gregory & family, Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Savell, & family, Messrs. Hill Bros. & employees, Mr. & Mrs. Seldon & family, Mr. & Mrs. Weeden, Mr. & Mrs. Soutter, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cope, Mr. & Mrs. B. Short, Mr. & Mrs. W. Wallace, Mrs. M. Shaw ( Glebe Point ) Mr. & Mrs. Huggett, Mr. & Mrs. Hiscox, ( Gordon ), Mrs. & Misses Ferguson, Children of Mrs. T. Cope, Mrs. Ward, Mr. & Mrs. J. Walker, Mrs. Chapman & family, Mrs. Comer, Mrs. Diggins, Mr. & Mrs. C. Pember, Mr. Corry & family, Mr. & Mrs. Roylance, Mr. & Mrs. Jos. Stokes & family, Dr. & Mrs. Middleton ( Mittagong ), Mr. & Mrs. J. McDonald,Mrs. J. Vandenbergh ( Robertson ), Mr. & Mrs. Palfreyman, Mrs. Stokes Senior & Miss Stokes, Mr. & Mrs. G.M. Pugh, Misses Valentine, Mr. & Mrs. C. McDonald, & family, Mr. & Mrs. F. Grove & family, Mrs. Barnes & family, Mr. & Mrs. W. Mc Donald & family, Mrs. Wallace & family, Mrs. Pain Senior, Muriel, Douglas, Reggie, Elsie, & Alice Pain, Mr. & Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Pope, C. W. Marsden, Mrs. Miller ( Stanmore ), Miss Shaw ( Dalton ), Mr. David Watkins & Miss Watkins, Mr. & Mrs. Gavin George, Mr. & Mrs. Radband, Mr. J.J. Price, Miss Morgan, Rev H. Pincombe & Mrs. Pincombe ( North Sydney ), Mr. & Mrs. Haig, Rev. J.S. Austin ( Waverley), Miss Miller ( Darlinghurst ), Mrs. Corbett, Miss Betty Corbett, Miss Scott Reid, Mrs. Elkin, Mr. & Mrs. W. Beer, Mrs. Carnell ( Gordon ), Miss Jones ( Killara ), Mr. W.F. Walker & family, Mr. & Mrs. A. Holmes, Mr. & Mrs. J. Kelleher, The Mayor, Aldermen & Staff of Bowral Council, Mr. & Mrs. Waine & family, Mrs. Price, Mr. & Mrs. C. Piper, Mr. & Mrs. R.G. Ferguson ( Robertson ), Mr. A.B. Robinson, Mr A. Stephens Jun., Mr. & Mrs. T. Bonynge, Dr. Throsby, Miss Wheatley ( Dalton ), Mr. & Mrs. J. Stokes ( Lithgow ), Mrs. Parker & family ( Summer Hill ), Mr. & Mrs. J. Harrison ( Summer Hill.2 ) |