THINKS WIFE FERRY SUICIDE
BOSTON. Feb. 13. (A. P.)―Alfred M. Stacy of Newton, after questioning three Winthrop men who saw a woman jump to her death from a ferryboat in Boston harbor last night, told police today he believed the victim was his wife, Irene. Mrs. Stacey had been in ill health for three weeks and disappeared from home early yesterday. The body has not been recovered.
WORLD WAR VET IS FOUND DEAD
Henry E. DeLorey, 40, World war veteran and Legionnaire with a colorful overseas record, was found dead in bed at his home, 15 Kensington place, Wednesday afternoon, victim of a heart ailment developing during wartime service. Unfortunately, Mr. DeLorey was alone when the end came, his wife and youthful son being in Haverhill for a week's visit with relatives.
He had been in seemingly good spirits and appeared to be feeling better than usual when the family decided on the visit to Haverhill for a few days, Mrs. DeLorey and her son returned home Wednesday evening to receive the sad news.
According to Medical Examiner Budreski, who viewed the body, DeLorey had been dead for more than 24 hours when discovered.
An egg dealer, who called at the home Kensington place each week, went there Wednesday afternoon and found a Tuesday's Enterprise lying in the back hallway. The kitchen door was open and he walked in when no response came to his knocks. He placed the eggs and the paper on a table and then glanced into a bedroom off the kitchen. He noticed Mr. DeLorey in bed.
He went immediately to the home of Charles T. Smith, 3 Winona street, Mr. DeLorey's brother-in-law, and advised Mr. Smith of circumstances at the DeLorey home. Together they returned to the Kensington place home and made the tragic discovery.
Mr. DeLorey was with the 71st Heavy Artillery division which saw considerable service while overseas.
Besides his wife and son, David, he leaves his father, Michael F. DeLorey; a brother, Russell DeLorey, and two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Joseph and Miss Emily L. DeLorey, all of this city.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home, 9 Chester avenue, Friday at 8:15 A. M., followed by high mass of requiem at St. Patrick's church at 9. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
MISS ANNIE GILLESPIE
The funeral of Miss Annie Gillespie, 60, who died suddenly Saturday morning at the home of Mrs. J. C. Kizarian, 11 Spring street, was held this afternoon at 1.30 from the E. T. & N. W. Sampson chapel, North Main street. Rector David B. Matthews of St. Paul's church officiated. Burial was in Vine cemetery, Plymouth.
BRIDGEWATER, Jan. 18—Cpl. Joseph E. Lynch, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Lynch of 58 Stetson street, has been reported missing in action in Germany since Dec. 16, only having been overseas several months. He was a sophomore at Boston University and gave up his studies to enter the army. He was well known in this town. On entering the service he was 18 years old.
Death of Little Girl.
Mr. and Mrs. Cordon E. Pearl, 894 North Montello street, are mourning the death of their little daughter, Lillian G. Pearl, who died early this morning at the Brockton Hospital from double pneumonia. The little girl would have been two years old April 29. As the youngest child, the baby was called the sunshine of the family. Four other children survive Marjorie, the eldest, aged 11, Marion, Ernest and Ethel.
MARRIAGES
AHEARN-COTE—In Holbrook, July 9, by Rev. John A. Sheridan, Michael F. Ahearn and Miss Nellie I. Cote.
MISS SWAIN DIES AT 91.
Miss Mary Parker Swain died Tuesday in New Bedford at her home, 382 County street. She was 91 years old and had been in ill health a long time. Her family was among the old settlers of Nantucket.
The funeral of Kazmier J. Hanson was held this morning at his home, 814 Oak street, at 8.30, and at St. Edward's Catholic church at 9. Rev. Father M. J. Maquire officiated. The bearers were members of Brockton court, M. C. O. F., of which the deceased was a member in life. They were John Dean, chief ranger of the court, Peter Leach, John McClaskey, Peter Gleen, W. Fannigan and James Thomas. Interment was in Calvary cemetery. The flowers included a spray of roses, Mr. and Mrs. Leach; bouquet, Walter Dean; bouquet, Mr. and Mrs. Dean; bouquet, Mr. and Mrs. Saravic; bouquet, Mr. and Mrs. J. Buret; pillow, from E. E. Taylor factory, where deceased was employed; bouquet, Mrs. Rigbes; bouquet, Mr. and Mrs. V. Fabion; bouquet, Mr. and Mrs. Maginis; cross, from Brockton court, M. C. O. F.; bouquet, Mrs. Wilson; bouquets, from the family; bouquet, Miss Julia Gies; pillow,,from wife and daughter; bouquet, Mrs. Burgess and children.
Edward Smith, Vet Of War I, Is Dead
Edward smith, a past commander of George Girouard Post, 139, Canadian Legion, died this morning at his home, 542 North Montello street, after a long illness. He served in World War 1 as a British soldier. He enlisted in the 2d Leicestershire regiment in 1902 and saw service in England, Mesopotamia, and Palestine. He received his discharge Feb. 17, 1920. Mr. Smith possessed the British War and Victory medals. He had been a member of George Girouard post since Jan. 28, 1941 and served as its commander in 1947.
Mr. Smith was born in Kettering, England, and had lived in the United States 22 years. He was formerly employed as a finisher by Stretch & Kendrick.
He is survived by his widow, Ellen (Joyce) Smith and a sister, Jane Cotton of England.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 from the funeral home, 487 North Warren avenue. Interment will be in Melrose cemetery. Members of George Girouard Post and auxiliary will hold rites at the funeral home Saturday evening at 8.
PRIVATE FRANCIS E. KIBART
1944—December 25—1946
In Memoriam
KILLED IN ACTION
He did not know when leaving homeHe would no more return;That he in death so soon would sleepand leave us here to mourn.Today as We look at your picture,So loving and tender and true,No wonder our hearts are brokenThinking, son and brother, of you.
Lovingly remembered and
sadly missed by
MOTHER, BROTHER, UNCLE AND
