Obediah Freeman Barkhouse 1925 Bridgewater Bulletin New Germany has again been thrown into gloom and sadness by the death of O.F. Barkhouse. A month previously, he entered the V.G. Hospital at Halifax for treatment and all that could be done for him was done. On August 17th., he passed away. A message was sent to his wife and those of the home circle saying to come at once in order to see their dear one alive. Rev. Knickle motored members of the family to the city and his wife stood beside the deathbed and watched the life ebb out of all she held dear in Canada, for Mrs. Barkhouse was an English war bride coming from England to Canada with her soldier husband as Obie was one of the first of our boys to volunteer in the Great War. He went overseas in September, 1914, and came back in October, 1919. He was always of a quiet and peaceful disposition, a friend to all, and a member of St. John's Anglican Church and as a boy, his place was always filled in Sunday School. The physicians and nurses of the V.G. Hospital praised him as a very patient patient, never murmuring or complaining and at the last he feared not the long lone journey from which no traveller returns, for he knew who would meet him at the end of the road. The funeral was largely attended, and the floral offerings were beautiful, both testifying the respect in which he was held by the people. The funeral cortege proceeded from his late home on Thursday to St. John's Anglican Church, where a very impressive service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. W.M. Knickle. To the physicians and nurses of the V.G. Hospital is extended heartfelt thanks from Mrs. Barkhouse for the care and aid they gave her late husband. To the wife who is all alone in her Canadian home is extended true patriotic sympathy. To the father, mother, sisters, Lottie and Clara; and brothers, Willie and Hugh, is extended the sympathy of a host of friends.