Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily June 2, 1902 BATAVIA DEANERY VISITED BY DEATH END OF THE LIFE OF MARGARET M. BROUGHAM Highly Respected Sister of the Very Rev. Dean BROUGHAM Passes Away After an Illness of Four Weeks - A Resident of Batavia Twenty Years. Miss Margaret M. BROUGHAM, sister of the Very Rev. Dean Thomas P. BROUGHAM, died at St. Joseph's Deanery on East Main street at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, after an illness which had confined her to her bed four weeks. For four days she had been unconscious practically all the time. The cause of her death was cirrhosis of the liver. While it had been known for some time that Miss BROUGHAM'S condition was critical, the news of her death was a shock to the many who had known her intimately during the two score years that she had lived in Batavia. As the head of her brother's household she constantly came in contact with the people of his parish and she was dearly loved by those of all classes and ages. She took great delight especially in the little ones, who knew that they were always sure of a hearty welcome at the Deanery. Hers was a very sympathetic nature and there was a place in her warm heart for the joys and sorrows of all who were dear to her. Her genial nature always shone forth in her face and so closely to herself did she keep any sufferings that she might have felt that death's hand was almost upon her before those of her family realized her condition. Her death will be long and sincerely mourned by a very large circle of friends. Miss BROUGHAM was born 40 years ago in County Carlow, Ireland. There she made her home until about 28 years ago, when she came to this country to become the head of the household of her brother, who was then pastor of the church at Newfane, Niagara county. She had lived in Batavia since February 2, 1882. Besides the Very Rev. Dean BROUGHAM, she leaves three brothers, John, who occupies the BROUGHAM homestead in County Carlow, Ireland; Dennis BROUGHAM of Chicago, Ill., and William BROUGHAM of Grand Rapids, Mich. Miss BROUGHAM was one of the charter members of Margaret BROUGHAM Council, C.W.B.L., which was named in honor of her mother. She was chosen the first Chancellor of the organization and held the office about four years. She also was a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary, A.O.H., and was the first County President of that society. Special meetings of both societies were held yesterday afternoon and resolutions of respect were adopted. The societies also decided to attend the funeral in bodies. The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St., Joseph's church and the services will be conducted by some priest from out of town, several of whom are expected to be present. *************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department NY-OLD-NEWS-L@rootsweb.com