MRS. MARY E. JONES. GRANVILLE, NEW YORK.
The death of one of Granville's most beloved women, Mary E. Davies, 61, occurred at 9 o'clock last Thursday morning, October 26, at her home on Maple Street. She had been seriously ill for four weeks.Mrs. Davies was born June 13th, 1878, at Bethesda, North Wales, where for many years she was a teacher. She was Mary E. Jones, a daughter of Ellis and Mary Jones.
While living in Bethesda, Wales, she married John B. Davies, who died February 9th, 1927. They came to the United States in September of 1904. One child was born to them, a daughter, Gwyneth, now Mrs. Earl Wood, who teaches in Albany.
Mrs. Davies was was a beautiful vocalist. She travelled for four years with the Penrhyn Ladies Choir through Wales and England. She was a member of the Welsh Presbyterian church of Granville, of its choir, Missionary and Ladies Aid societies. Active in all of these she will be deeply missed.
In addition to her daughter mentioned, she is survived by one sister, Jane, who resides in Tregarth, North Wales.
Funeral services were conducted at the Peniel church Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, the Rev. Ellis Lloyd officiating. The congregational singing and the rendition of "The Old Rugged Cross" by the Welsh Male quartet were most impressive. Burial was in Mettowee cemetery at Granville, where the grave was banked with a wealth of beautiful flowers.
The bearers were : Dr. J. H. Ring, Raymond Roberts, Richard H. Hughes, Richard G. Hughes, John M. Davies and William Humphrey.
Among those from away who attended the services were : William Thomas of Stamford, Ct., Owen Thomas, Schenectady; William Lewis, Mrs. Marjorie Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Owens and Miss Alice Hughes, New York; C. F. Bigby, Miss Alice Emmons, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Burton of Albany.
In the passing of Mary E. Davies, Granville loses a fine woman, a loyal friend, thoughtful neighbor and one of the finest musicians in our village. Her beautiful voice will be remembered by us all for many years to come; and she was so gracious and generous with it that it was all the more lovely. Many friends called at the home to pay their respects, and one of the most noticeable tributes was the many school children who stopped in, asked to see Mrs. Davies, remarking that she always had been "such a good sport." When childrfen love a person one may rest assured there is much good in them. Mary Davies' love for children was generously returned by those little folks who passed her home each school day.
Her funeral services were largely attended; the singing being so typical of her whole life among her many friends. Yes, she will be missed, at home and by us all, but her life among us has made us better, far better citizens, neighbors and friends; the result of a generous nature and lovely personality.