Cecelia Marie Searle

"The death occurred of Mrs. Henry Searle, on March 12th, at the family residence, Guelph township, after a severe illness of two months, borne with Christian patience and fortitude. The deceased's maiden name was Margaret Cahill and was married fifty-two years ago. Hers was a kindly and loving nature, deeply devoted to her family. Besides the sorrowing husband, she leaves to mourn her loss, four sons and five daughters. Joseph at home, William of Guelph, Harry of Mortlach and Arthur of Moose Jaw, Sask; Elizabeth of Elora, Sr. M. Mildred, St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, Cecilia of Detroit, Mrs. J. McCann, Eramosa, and Maud at home. One daughter, Mrs. Edward Moran, predeceased her seven years ago. One sister, Mrs. B. Gibson, of Guelph, also survives.

The funeral took place Tuesday morning to the Church of Our Lady, where requeim high mass was sung by Rev. Father Doyle, S. J. Then all that was mortal of the dear, departed soul was laid to rest in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, where the services were conducted by Rev. Father Quirk. The pallbearers were her three sons, Arthur, William, and Joseph; Edward and Carleton Moran, and James McCann. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement."

"At her late residence, 130 Cambridge street, on Saturday, November 16, 1940, Cecilia Marie Searle, Reg. N., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Searle.

Funeral on Tuesday, November 19th, from above address at 8:40 a.m. to the Church of Our Lady for requiem high mass at 9 o'clock, D.S.T. Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery."

"Following an illness of two and one-half years, Miss Cecilia Marie Searle, Reg. N., died at her home, 130 Cambridge Street, on Saturday.

Miss Searle was born in Guelph, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Searle. As a young woman she went to Detroit, where she trained as a nurse, graduating from St. Mary's Hospital in that city. During the first World War she served overseas as a member of the American Red Cross nursing staff. Miss Searle was also a past president of the St. Mary's Hospital Alumnae, Detroit.

A member of the congregation of the Church of Our Lady, the late Miss Searle was active in the affairs of the Confraternity of the Holy Family, and the League of the Sacred Heart.

Surviving are three sisters, Miss Elizabeth Searle, Guelph; Miss Margaret Searle (Maud), of Guelph Township; Mrs. James McCann, Hillsburg; and three brothers, Harry Searle, Mortlach, Saskatchewan; William Searle, Guelph, and Joseph Searle, Guelph Township.

The funeral will take place tomorrow morning from the home, 130 Cambridge Street, to the Church of Our Lady for requiem high mass at 9 o'clock, daylight saving time. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery."