- Annapolis Spectator, Friday, February 23, 1900:
The death of Mrs Jane Shafner, wife of Jas E Shafner, Esquire, of the Fern, took place on Monday, the 19th, and caused a gloom to hang over the village. Mrs Shafner had suffered greatly and most patiently and nobody could wish to deny her a happy release. The funeral was largely attended by her numerous relatives and many friends about her hospitable home in Granville. Many floral tributes attested to the regard in which she was deservedly held. Her daughters alone were unfortunately absent, being unable to attend. The services at the residence of James E Shafner, Esquire, were conducted by Reverend JE Warner, Rector, assisted by Reverend H How. The cortege then crossed the Ferry and the interment took place at Woodlawn. Mrs Shafner was 48 years of age.
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The Evening Mail, Halifax:
Mrs. James E. Shafner.
Granville Ferry. February 22 -- The funeral of Hannah Jane, beloved wife of James E. Shafner, of Granville Ferry, took place on Thursday afternoon from her husband's residence. A large and reqresentative congregation filled the house. Rev. J.E. Warner was the officiating clergyman, assisted by Rev. H. How, Rev. Mr. Appleby read the lesson. The musical portion of the service was conducted by Miss Messenger, with much pathos. She had been in the house as a faithful nurse and made the organ weep. The address by the rector was very touching and edifying. Many very lovely floral tributes attested to the regard in which this worthy member of a worthy family was justly held. The cortege then crossed the ferry. Many leading citizens were at the head of the slip to meet the mourners. Among them were noticed his honor, Judge Savary, the leading merchants and others. The interment took place in Woodlawn where the comforting offices of the church were feelingly rendered. We heartily extend our sympathy to James E. Shafner, and his six children who mourn one whose patient suffering for long weary months makes us unwilling to refuse her the sweet calm of Paradise.
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1851 - 1900 (49 years)
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