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From John Cardiff's Nornet:
A transcription of a page 5 article from the 17 Jun 1915 Simcoe Reformer.
The Late Mrs. Stoddard
Delhi, June 15. -- On Sunday, June 13 death claimed a victim in the person of Mrs. Robert Stoddard, in her 69th year.
Deceased, whose maiden name was Caroline Crysler, was the daughter of Roger Crysler, and was one of a family of fourteen children of whom six survive, viz.: Mrs. Esther Ball of St. Thomas; Mrs. Sarah Barker, Ezra, Roger and Fred, all of Delhi.
At the age of twenty-one she was married to Robert Stoddard, a prosperous farmer, and this occupation they followed until 1871, when they opened the popular hostelry ever since known as the Stoddard House.
After her husband's death six years ago deceased continuted to reside here, but for the past year has been visiting her children in Berlin and Toronto.
Although it was generally known that her health was failing, the news of her death was unexpected; and created profound sorrow amonst her many warm and life-long friends. Deceased was a staunch and active member of the Anglican church.
She leaves to mourn her loss two sons: Norman of Montreal; Charles of Vancouver; and three daughters: Mrs. Byron Power of Berlin; Mrs. (Dr.) J. F. Honsberger, Berlin; and Mrs. M. E. Sowden of Toronto.
The funeral took place on Wednesday from St. Alban's church, the remains being interred in Delhi cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. T. L. Armstrong.
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