Thomas Stanley Little ^337,338

  General Notes:

Thomas Little, a life long resident of the Elba section passed away at his home, Lot 28, Prince of Wales Road, Mono on Friday December 18, 1938 in his 38th year. Deceased was born in Mono Township begin a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Little Pioneer residents. He is survived by his wife (formerly) Mabel Rayfield and seven children: Helen, Ruby, Marjorie, Arthur, George, Leslie and Jean. Deceased was a member of St. James Anglican Church Primrose, of which he was a warden and also Sunday School Superindent for several years. The funeral took place to Shelburne Cemetery on Monday afternoon. Private service at the home, followed by a public service at St. James Church Primrose. The service was conducted by Rev. J.P. Parson.

Orangeville Banner Source Type: Obituary Date: 22 Dec 1938 Page 4< Contents: Orangeville Banner, Thursday, December 22, 1938 - Page 4 - THOMAS LITTLE DIED AT MONO HOME FRIDAY:
On Friday, December 16th, 1938, there passed peacefully away at his home, lot 26, Highway 10, Mono township, Thomas Little, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Little, of the same place. His passing makes the first break in a family of nine.
They are: - Joseph G., of Shelburne; - Mrs. Fred Buchanan, - Mrs. Herbert Lindsay and - Robert Little, of Mono; - Wm. J. Little and - Mrs. R. J. Small, of Toronto; - Mrs. S. G. Shaw, of Aylmer, Ont., and - Mrs. R. J. Bailey, of Eyebrow, Sask.

In 1920 Mr. Little married Miss Mabel Louise Rayfield, who survives with seven children, Jean, George, Leslie, Arthur, Marjorie, Ruby and Helen Robena, all at home. One son, Eric Charles, predeceased his father four years ago. Mr. Little was in his 49th year.

The loss of such a kind and much needed husband in the prime of life is a sad one. Always keenly interested in the welfare of the community and especially the young, he was generous with his time, energy and worldly possessions. He was a lifelong member of St. James Anglican church, Primrose, and was Superintendent of its Sunday School for over twenty years. He was President of the Mono Religious Education Council for a number of years and was one of the first and most enthusiastic workers in promoting vacation schools in Mono township.

Mr. Little's long and trying illness was borne with such splendid fortitude and Christian faith that his example will be long remembered by all who knew him. A befitting prayer for his life and passing finds expression in the following lines: The Lord preserve thy going out, The Lord preserve thy coming in. His angels guard thee round about To keep thy soul from every sin. And when thy going out is done. And when thy coming in is o'er. When in the dear and hallowed place Thy feet can come and go no more, The Lord preserve thy going out From this fair world, from friends and kin, While angels standing round about Sing, "God preserve thy coming in."

The many friends who called at his late home all day Sunday and the large attendance at the funeral, which took place on Monday afternoon, bore tribute to the high esteem in which Mr. Little was held. Service was held in St. James Church, Primrose, by Rev. G. P. Parson, the rector, assisted by Rev. H. 0. Hutcheson, a friend and co-worker.

The remains were laid to rest in Shelburne cemetery. The pallbearers were six nephews: George Buchanan, Harry Shaw, Frank Brown, Frank Turner, Stanley Summerfield and Harold Watson. The many beautiful floral tributes were expressive of the high esteem and deep sympathy of the community and friends at a distance.

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  Noted events in his life were:

• Alt. Burial: Shelburne Cemetery, Melancthon, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada.

Thomas married Mabel Louise Rayfield on 24 Jan 1920 in Camilla, Mono, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada. (Mabel Louise Rayfield was born on 29 Mar 1897 in Mono, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada, died on 15 Oct 1986 in Orangeville, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada and was buried on 18 Oct 1986 in Shelburne Cemetery, Melancthon, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada.)

  Marriage Notes:

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