Sister Mary Mildred 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."

"In the death of Sister Mary Mildred Searle, which occurred at St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, on Monday, Nov. 29th, the Community of the Sisters of St. Joseph lost a very devoted member. Her illness of several months duration was sanctified by the spirit of perfect abandonment to God's Holy Will and the patient endurance of suffering.

Sister Mildred entered the Novitiate on March 19, 1900, and for the past seventeen years ministered to the needs of the sick at St. Joseph's Hospital. A kind and sympathetic disposition made her work a labour of love. The charity with which she was animated increased until life's close and the deceased religions will ever be remembered as one whose generosity in God's service knew no bounds.

Requiem Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, Dec. 1st, in the Hospital Chapel by Reverend G. Cassidy. Reverend A. J. Leyee, Reverend F. Hinchey, Reverend W. Goodwin and Reverend F. McReavy were present. Reverend P. Ma[l]oney officiated at the service in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

The deceased is survived by her father, Mr. H. Searle of Guelph Township; two brothers and four sisters. R.I.P."

"After an illness of five months Mr. Henry Searle passed away his late residence, Guelph Township on May 31st, 1925, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of the district.

He was born at Brockville, Ont., June 8, 1845, coming to Guelph at an early age where he remained the greater part of his life, settling on the farm in Guelph Township twenty-one years ago. Deceased was married to Margaret Cahill in 1867. Of that union ten children were born. His wife and two daughters, Mrs. Edward Moran, and Sister Mildred of St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, predeceased him some years ago. His was a kindly and home loving nature and will be sadly missed in the home. He embraced the Catholic faith at an early age, was a devoted member of the Church of Our Lady, Guelph, also a member of the Holy Name Society.

He passed to his eternal reward on the Feast of Pentecost fortified by the rites of Holy Mother Church.

The funeral took place on Wednesday morning, to the Church of Our Lady where High Requiem Mass was sung by Rev. Father Synnott and was largely attended.

Rev. Father Quirk officiated at the grave. May his soul rest in peace."