Obit (1943) - Carman Russell MATTINSON

["Gerry Mattinson" <Gerry_Mattinson_uid905@yahoogroups_ .invalid>]

I don't think the following obituary has been posted before:

July 8, 1943 Oxford Journal:
   Beckwith - This community was greatly saddened when word came of the passing of Carmen Mattinson at the Highland View Hospital, Amherst, at 8 o'clock, Tuesday morning, June 29th.  Carmen had entered the hospital nearly three weeks before for treatment and subsequent operation.  Although everything that was humanly possible was done to arrest the disease, he passed away at the early age of 17 years.  His mother, Mrs. W.L. Mattinson, was with him the greater part of the time and the deepest sympathy is extended to her and his father, brothers and sisters, who are so completely crushed over the loss of a dear son and brother.
   Carmen was a boy of exceptionally fine disposition, always cheerful and friendly with everyone and will be greatly missed by all in the community.  Memories of his bright, cheery smile, his friendliness and kindly disposition will be cherished by all who knew him.
   The funeral was held at his late residence on July 2nd at 2:30 p.m. and was largely attended.  Members of the North Nova Scotia Highlanders, Oxford Unit of which he was a member, attended in a body and stood at attention outside during the entire service.  Rev. Mr. Estabrooks, pastor of the Oxford Baptist Church, conducted the service, assisted by Mr. Woolfry, student pastor of the United Church, Mr. Pleasant.  The hymns "Does Jesus Care", "Sometime We'll Understand" and "Good Night and Good Morning" were very feelingly rendered by a mixed choir from the Little River Baptist Church and Oxford.
   The pall bearers were Frank Brown of Amherst, William Jewkes and Harold Laurie of Springhill, Merton Seamen of Mansfield, Laurence Mattinson of Mt. Pleasant and Sterling Collins of Beckwith.
   The members of the Reserve Army carried the floral pieces and formed a body guard on each side of the casket as it was borne from the house to the hearse, thence to Birch Grove Cemetery at Mt. Pleasant.
   Carmen leaves to mourn his loss, besides a sorrowing mother and father, two brothers, Lance Cpl. Jack Mattinson of the R.C.P.C., Halifax, and Douglas at home; also five sisters, Helen (Mrs. Merton Seamen) of Mansfield; Edith (Mrs. Frank Brown) of Amherst; Jean (Mrs. Wm. Jewkes) of Springhill; Mary (Mrs. Harold Laurie), Springhill and Beverly June at home.
   The floral tributes were very beautiful and consisted of the following...

NOTE:  Although the obituary spells his name as Carmen, his death registration and headstone both spell it as Carman.


Hope this helps someone,
Gerry

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