An obituary for Caroline Duval (Aug 15, 1891) The foregoing is from the New York Press August 15, 1891. Mrs. Duval was one of the daughters of Horace Clark, of Middletown, Ct. whose sister Jerusha was wife of Henry Peck of Berlin and New Haven, Ct.. Mrs. Duval was sister to Horace P. Clark, for many years first clerk on the old steamboat line between New York and New Haven. Her brother Charles died at Boston. Her brothers Horace P. and Fred. survive her as do ?? her sisters Harriet, married to ?? Fagan of Middletown and Julia and Emily. Caroline had very dark hair and dark eyes and was a handsome woman. Charles Everard Peck, son of Horace C. and Julia Anna (Hayes) Peck, died in Bristol St. New Haven, April 27, 1893, aged 38 years. His sister Emily died in Philadelphia, sister Charlotte Elizabeth and brother Horace Kempshall Peck died at New Haven. The subjoined newspaper slip is from the New Haven Palladium of May 1. 1893 Next is Charles E. Peck’s obituary Willie Parr Ballard, son of George Lucius and Carrie E. Ballard, died at Bridgeport, Conn, Oct 23, 1872. aged 6 years and 6 months. Internment at Bridgeport. POEM The following was copied by Horace C Peck, the day of the funeral of his son, Charles E. Peck. Going Home Out of the chill and the shadow Into the thrill and the shrine; Out of the dearth and the famine Into the fullness divine. Up from the strife and the battle Oft with the shameful deafeat Up to the palm and the laurel O but the rest will be sweet. Leaving the cloud and the tempest, Reaching the balm and the cheer Finding the end of our sorrow Finding the end of our fear. Seeing the face of the Master Yearned for in”distance and dream” O for that rapture of gladness O for that vision supreme. Meeting the dear ones departed, Knowing them, clasping their hands All the beloved and true hearted There in the fairest of lands. Sin evermore left behind us, Pain nevermore to distress; Changing the moan for the music, Living the Savior to bless. Why should we care for the dying That is but springing to life, Why should we shrink from the struggle Pale at the swift closing strife. Since it is only beyond us, Scarcely a step, and a breath, All that dear home of the living Guarded by what we call death. There shall we learn the sweet meanings Hidden to day from our eyes. There shall we waken like children Joyous at gift and susprise. Come then, dear Lord, in the gloaming Or where the dawning is day! Take us to dwelll in thy presence Only Thyself lead us the way. Out of the chill and the shadow Into the thrill and the shrine! Out of the dearth and the famine Into the fullness divine. Out of the sigh and the silence Into the deep swelling song! Out of the exile and bondage Into the home gathered throng. April 27 1893 H.C.P. Thomas W. Blasdale, brother of Mrs. Francis H. Richards died in Chicopee, Mass., February 18, 1898. He was aged 47 years in the November preceding. He was Chief Engineer of the Chicopee Fire Department. About Thomas Parr Thomas Parr who died in England in 1635 at the great age of 150 years left a daughter who died at the age of 127 years. Three of his grandsons lived to be 125, 126 and 127 years old respectively. One great grandson died aged 103 years. That's the end for this Bible. I hope it was of help to someone. I have other misc. obituaries that I will type of time permitting. Carol White