ELIZABETH ROBERTS HUGHES. GRANVILLE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEW YORK.
The funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts Hughes, whose death occurred Wednesday night of last week following a lingering illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. W. Owens of Poultney, were conducted Saturday afternoon from the Welsh Presbyterian Church at Granville, of which she had been a member for forty-three years. The pastor, Rev. S. E. Prytherch, officiated.The vocal solo "No Night There," rendered by her nephew, Lewis Roberts, added greatly to the impressiveness of the services which were largely attended. There was a profusion of beautiful flowers with many pieces from the family and friends including a wreath from neighbours.
The bearers were David O. Owens, David W. Pritchard, Hugh R. Thomas, Harry Owens, John Owens and Edward Jones.
The burial was in the Mettowee Valley Cemetery.
Mrs. Hughes was born eighty-three years ago in Festiniog, North Wales, coming to New York City during her youth, where she was united in marriage to Hugh R. Hughes, who was a native of Wales. They made their home in the city for a time, later coming to this vicinity residing in Fair Haven, Poultney and Granville, where she united with the Welsh Presbyterian Church and its organizations. Two daughters born to them survive, Mrs. Owen (Elizabeth) Owens of Granville and Mrs. William (Sara) Owens of Poultney, where she had made her home for some time and where she was devotedly cared for during her eighteen months of illness.
The death of her husband occurred some seventeen years ago and a son born to them died in infancy. Other survivors, beside the daughters mentioned include six grand children and one great grandchild, one sister, Mrs. Jane Triden of New York City, the only surviving member of the family of ten children, and six nephews and six nieces.
Mrs.Hughes was loved by all her associates, young and old. Her sunny disposition and true Christian character radiated happiness to all who came in contact with her.