Mary Warburton
Page by Bob Leathers
(UPCCEM, April 1928)
Old Carbon and Hanna Death and Burial Records
Warburton, Mary
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1903 - 1928; Wife of George Warburton"
Plot: 170
Born: Jan. 19, 1903
Died Mar. 13, 1928
Age: 25 y's. 1 mo., 24 d's
Note: The unexpected death of Mrs. Mary Warburton at the Hanna hospital on March 13th cast a gloom of sorrow and sadness over the entire community. Mrs. Warburton was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Meekin, prominent residents of Hanna for more than twenty years, and was born in Lancashire, England. on January 19th, 1903, coming to this country with her parents at the age of three years. On arriving at the proper age she entered and passed through the grades of the Hanna Public School. On January 4th, 1921, she became wife of George Warburton, to which union one daughter was born. Mary was much beloved by all who knew her, and by her courteous and affable manner endeared herself to young and old alike. Deceased was a devoted member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and an active member and worker in the Altar and Rosary Society, and for a time represented the Altar and Rosary Society as a member of the Hanna Community council, and by her wise council and timely suggestions of valuable assistance to the organization. Burial services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on March 15, 1928, the Reverend Father Morten officiating, and interment was made in the Hanna Cemetery. The love and esteem in which deceased was held was evidenced by the many beautiful floral offerings, and the large concourse of relative and friend that attended the obsequies. Deceased leaves to mourn her untimely departure, her husband, George Warburton, and little daughter, Shirley, age 5 years, mother and father. (UPCCEM, April 1928)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1903 - 1928; Wife of George Warburton"
Plot: 170
Born: Jan. 19, 1903
Died Mar. 13, 1928
Age: 25 y's. 1 mo., 24 d's
Note: The unexpected death of Mrs. Mary Warburton at the Hanna hospital on March 13th cast a gloom of sorrow and sadness over the entire community. Mrs. Warburton was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Meekin, prominent residents of Hanna for more than twenty years, and was born in Lancashire, England. on January 19th, 1903, coming to this country with her parents at the age of three years. On arriving at the proper age she entered and passed through the grades of the Hanna Public School. On January 4th, 1921, she became wife of George Warburton, to which union one daughter was born. Mary was much beloved by all who knew her, and by her courteous and affable manner endeared herself to young and old alike. Deceased was a devoted member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and an active member and worker in the Altar and Rosary Society, and for a time represented the Altar and Rosary Society as a member of the Hanna Community council, and by her wise council and timely suggestions of valuable assistance to the organization. Burial services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on March 15, 1928, the Reverend Father Morten officiating, and interment was made in the Hanna Cemetery. The love and esteem in which deceased was held was evidenced by the many beautiful floral offerings, and the large concourse of relative and friend that attended the obsequies. Deceased leaves to mourn her untimely departure, her husband, George Warburton, and little daughter, Shirley, age 5 years, mother and father. (UPCCEM, April 1928)
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