Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....McDonald, Lydia July 9, 1903
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Greenville Independent - Wednesday, July 15, 1903

OBITUARY - LYDIA McDONALD

On the evening of July 9, the gentle spirit of Lydia, eldest daughter of Mrs.  
Ellen McDonald, faded from the home I which her presence has ever been a 
blessing, and the all-absorbing thought for four months past has been her 
comfort during painful illness.

Many sweet memories remain to console the sorrowing mother and sister. Lydia's 
unselfish solicitude for them in their trouble was often evidenced during the 
last sad days, when the dread of coming separation oppressed their hearts. 

With triumphant confidence in immortality and faith in our Lord, she looked 
forward to meeting the loved who have passed on.

The pangs of acute pleurisy, from which she suffered, were borne with wonderful 
bravery; yet quite as wonderful was her prefect resignation to God's will when 
at last the struggle was over.

It seemed fitting that, after a quiet talk with those near, she should fall 
asleep like a child some hours ere her soul was freed.

Funeral services were Saturday morning at the Catholic church; burial at Ionia.

Additional Comments:
Services: Saturday, 11 July, 1903
Mt. Olivet cemetery

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