Mrs .Ira " Lydia A. " (Eaton) Howland died 1918

EATON, HOWLAND, HENRY

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Date: 11/6/2018 at 20:10:14

Manchester Democrat, Wednesday, Sep 18, 1918, Manchester, IA, Page: 1

MRS IRA HOWLAND

Lydia A. Eaton was born in Landaff, Grafton County, New Hampshire, July 28th, 1835 and died in her home in Manchester, Sept. 15, 1918, aged 83 years, 1 month and 18 days. She was united in marriage with Martin Henry, 1860, and who died about six years later. In 1880 she was united in marriage to Mr. Ira Howland.

She was a member of the United Brethren Church of Manchester, also of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Funeral services were held at the United Brethren Church on Monday after noon at 2:30. Mrs. Naly conducted the services. The remains were shipped to LaGrange, Illinois, and interred in the family lot near that place.

Among the relatives surviving Mrs. Howland is Mr. Ira Havens, a nephew residing near Masonville.

During her years as a resident of Manchester Mrs. Howland formed a wide circle of acquaintances, and because of her kindly disposition and amiable qualities she was beloved by all her knew her. She was affectionately called “Grandma” by those who knew her best.

The vacant chair, the empty place,
We see them day by day,
And, oh, it fills our heart with care
Since our loved one went away

But though the light has left us here,
Like the setting of the sun,
We’ll trust thee ever, Dear Father
And say, “Thy will be done.”