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William
H. Richards
Willie
William H., son of Mrs. Eliza Richards and the late Hon.
John Richards, 6 died at his home on Wednesday, November 29th, 1882, at
11:55 p.m., aged 29 years, 11 months and 23 days.
Mr. Richards'
death, although he has long been in delicate health, was a surprise to his many
friends in this and other communities.
‘Tis the twink
of an eye, ‘tis the draught of a breath.
From the
blossom of the paleness of death,
From the gilded
saloon to the bier and the shroud.
0! why should
the spirit of mortal be proud?
He died in the
meridian of life, possessed, as he was, of a warm, genial nature and an
unrestricted flow of friendship for his fellow-men, many will mourn his loss as
a near and dear relative.
The good and
generous qualities of our human nature were blended in his character, and his
memory will ever be cherished by those who knew him best.
He lived that
he could meet death with all its consequences, and he did meet it without
notice when the shadowy hand beckoned him to his journey across the dark
continent to the land beyond the sun.
Let us commend the heart-stricken mother, brothers and sisters,
relatives and friends to the mercies of him who alone can heal the bruised
heart and calm the whirlwind of grief in the soul.
His funeral was held from his late home Sunday, and .by his father's his remains were laid to await the glorious resurrection to light the darkness of the grave.
