Franklin-Statewide County ME Archives Obituaries.....Dean(e), Olive W., April 21, 1895
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unknown newspaper obituary - 1895
  Mrs. Olive W., wife of Wm. Penn Dean, passed from earthly suffering to 
heavenly rest April 21, 1895.  Mrs. Dean was born in Wilton, Me., March 10, 
1852, being the daughter of the late Gardiner Chase, and the youngest of a 
family of four sons and three daughters.  She was united in marriage with Mr. 
Dean Sept. 14, 1870, and for eighteen years they resided in Temple, after 
which they removed to Farmington.  Mrs. Dean was a lady of rare sweetness of 
spirit, possessing in a marked degree the happy faculty of making many lasting 
friends wherever she went.  It seemed the habit of her life to look on the 
bright side of things, and many have been blessed by her cheerful spirit, 
kindly words and loving helpful deeds.  She was always ready to assist in 
every possible way those around her, and she strove to make home the most 
delightful spot on earth to her dear ones. 
  Last August she suffered an attack of la grippe, from which she never fully 
recovered, and which resulted in comsumption.  Her sufferings which have often 
been extreme, have been borne with remarkable patience and resignation, and 
the constant presence of her Saviour was her joy and support.  As the hour of 
her departure drew near she was ready for the call of Master, and commending 
her loved ones to the Comforter, she passed in holy triumph to be with Jesus.  
The funeral services were held at the residence and were attended by a large 
number of sympathizing neighbors and friends.
  A faithful husband, an affectionate son and daughter, three brothers and a 
wide circle of friends are saddened by the calling away in the midst of her 
usefulness one who was very dear to them, but they are assured that their 
present loss is her eternal gain.

Additional Comments:
This obituary was found pasted inside an old book (1871) that I purchased.  On 
o first page is another scrap of paper on which is handwritten: W. P. Deane. 
At the same time I purchased some other books and inside was written - This 
book is the property of Olive Weeks, Farmington Me. Since these other books 
where published after Mrs. Dean's death I can only assume that Olive Weeks was 
a relative or daughter.   

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