WILLIAM OWENS. GRANVILLE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEW YORK.
The death of William Owens, 80, occurred Friday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edward Jones, Pine Street, Granville, following an illness of nearly one year.He was born April 22nd, 1856, in Llanberis, North Wales. He was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Lewis. He later came to the United States where he was soon joined by his wife and family. They located in Poultney for more than forty years, he coming to reside in Granville with his daughter, Mrs. Edward Jones, following the death of his wife ten years ago. He was a slate maker by occupation.
Besides the daughter mentioned, he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Anna Donovan of Granville, William Harry and John Owens of Poultney and ten grandchildren, Elizabeth and Eileen Donovan of Granville; Ernest, Mildred and Russell Owens of Granville; Elsie and Lorraine Owens, Ruth and Allen Owens of Poultney.
Mr. Owens possessed an especially genial personality and easily made acquaintances, both young and old having a greeting for him. His thoughtfulness will be greatly missed in the home circle and by a wide number of friends, who will miss seeing his familiar figure on the streets of Granville.
The funeral services were conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jones, Monday afternoon, Rev. S. E. Prytherch of the Presbyterian Church officiating with an impressive service. Solos were sung by Richard Tudor Roberts, 'Some Day We'll Understand,' and 'Have Thine Own way,' which added to the impressiveness of the services.
The bearers were Myrick Williams, Gwynedd Jones, Hugh Weir, Walter Brown, Thomas Rowlands and Evan Williams, all of Granville.
The burial was in the family plot in the Poultney Cemetery beside his wife.
The services were largely attended with floral tokens surrounding the casket at the home and at the grave. There are many pieces from friends and organizations besides those from the family circle including the Staso Milling company of Hampton.
Relatives from out of town who attended the services included Mr. and Mrs. William Owens and Harry Owens, Poultney, Elizabeth Donovan and Eileen Donovan, Albany; Mr. and Mrs. Owen Roberts, Poultney, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Brown, Rutland, Mrs. Richard Williams, West Pawlet.