The Funeral Of Mrs. Cropsey

THE FUNERAL OF MRS. CROPSEY
Held in St. Thomas’ Church Wednesday Morning
Touching Funeral Sermon by Rev E. D. Kelly – Funeral a Very Large One

One of the largest funerals ever held from St. Thomas church was that of Mrs. Margaret Cropsey, which took place Wednesday at 9 o’clock, Rev. L. P. Goldrick, of Northfield, officiating. The beautiful requiem mass was sweetly and consolingly sung by a few members of the choir assisted by Fr. Kelly, who sang the solos. At the offertory "Nearer, My God, to Thee" was sung in a most beautiful and empathetic manner. After the services, Rev. E. D. Kelly delivered an impressive and touching sermon, using as his text "Happy are the dead that die in the Lord." He commented upon the large gathering of friends present, which, he said, was the greatest mark that could be shown of the high esteem in which the deceased was held. She had fulfilled the text and had accomplished the one purpose in life, the aim which should be uppermost and chiefest in life. He dwelt on the necessity of a good Christian life, pointing out her who lay before him as one, of the noblest examples. There are vast spaces in life which should be dedicated to the one, true living God, so that when all, who are each day drawing closer to the brink of eternity, will, when called, die in the Lord. "I am the Way, the Truth and the Light," was touchingly referred to by Fr. Kelly, who said there was no possible excuse for one to deny them or to hesitate to follow them. It was a sermon which could not fail to console the sorrowing family of the deceased, who have suffered such a great loss.

The pall bearers were Messrs. B. St. James, David Rinsey, J. D. Ryan and Martin J. Cavanaugh.