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- Amherst Daily News, Thursday, Mar 13, 1924, pg. #3; Reel #2655, NSARM,Halifax, N.S.OBITUARY: Mrs. Burton BerryAt the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Graham, Fox River, N.S., on February28th, there passed away Mrs. Rachel Berry. Her husband, Burton Berrypredeceased her 10 years ago. Mrs. Berry was born in Parrsboro, N.S., March29th, 1845, where a sister, Mrs. Matilda Brayley is mow living. Mrs. A.J.Soley, Lower Economy, N.S. is the only other surviving sister. Early in lifeshe became a member of the Presbyterian Church which she whole-heartedlyserved during her long and useful life. Fifty-three years ago, Rachel Masonmarried Burton Berry and they made their home at Lower Economy, N.S. Threechildren mourn the loss of a mother; Embert Berry, New York; Mrs. EdgarTaylor, East Apple River, N.S.; and Mrs. James Graham, with whom she hadbeen living since 1916. A brief funeral service, conducted by Rev. C.L.Gesner, was held at the home on Friday evening, March 29th. The followingafternoon the regular funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Murray atthe Presbyterian Church, Five Islands, N.S. During her long life, Mrs. Berrymade a wide circle of friends who extend their sympathy to the bereaved.Source: Dave Winter, 27 Jun 2013
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