In Westerly, R. I., Aug. 27, 1891, suddenly, Mrs. Lucy Maria Cottrell, wife of Rev. L. M. Cottrell, in the 76th year of her age.
Mrs. Cottrell was the daughter of Deacon Elnathan W. Babcock, of Hopkinton. In early life she became the subject of saving grace and was baptized by Eld. Matthew Stillman into the fellowship of the First Hopkinton Church. Subsequently she transferred her membership to Farina, Ill., thence to the First Alfred Church. She was a true wife and mother, an earnest Christian, and a sympathizing, helpful neighbor. In disposition she was modest and retiring, and yet was always at the post of duty. She loved the work of the church, and generously contributed to its support.
She went to conference at Westerly with her husband, and with him was greatly enjoying a little visit with kindred, old friends and acquaintances, when suddenly she was called to the home above, leaving her husband, one son, Dr. M. B. Cottrell, of Hornellsville, N. Y., two sisters, and many friends to mourn her departure.
The body was brought back to Alfred. Funeral services at the house were conducted by the writer, and the remains were laid to rest in the Alfred Rural Cemetery. L. A. P.
