SIDNEY JOHN BUSBY The angel of death came into our neighborhood Friday evening March 11th, and took from our midst a loving husband, son, brother, and neighbor, in the person of Sidney Busby. He had been enjoying good health until one week previous to his passin g, when he was taken ill, and although everything was done that loving hands could do and medical assistance provide, he passed into the Great Beyond, a ransomed soul. Happy to meet and be with his Saviour. His passing came as a great shock t o everyone. Sid, as we all knew him, had lived all his brief life in our midst, being born on November 14th, 1894. He lived with his parents on the old homestead, situated a short distance from the place where he resided at the time of his pas sing , and although his brief span of life seemed all too short, he had endeared himself to each and everyone by his fine Christian qualities, manly principles,, loving and unselfish disposition. On March 19th, 1919, he married Bessie Baird, of Anderson, who is left to mourn a loving husband. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Busby, of Napanee, one sister, Mrs. Edward Sexsmith, and a niece, Hazel Sexsmith, of Wesley are left to mour n a dutiful son, brother and uncle as well as the surrounding community, where he will be missed by all. He was a general favorite where ever he chanced to be, having for the past few years filled the office of secretary for School Section No . 8, a position he filled admirably, and with general satisfaction to all. He was also employed and satisfactorily served the township of Richmond in road construction work and later did much valuable work along the same line for the county o f Lennox. The funeral assembled at his residence, near Forest Mills, and proceeded to Selby United Church, where they were joined by a large number of friends who had gathered to pay their final tribute. The service was conducted by his pastor, Rev. A. C . Oliver, assisted by Rev. Foley, of Selby, who gave a very comforting and soul inspiring discourse. The text was taken from Samuel I, 20th Chapter, 3rd verse "There is but a step between Me and Death" together with the reading of the 90th Ps alm and a well chosen selection by the Forest Mills Choir, and the well known number "My Saviour First of All", ably rendered by W. Davis, concluded the service that seemed to blend the sympathies of man with the divine compassion. From there t he cortege proceeded to Riverview vault, Napanee, where interment will take place later. The pall-bearers were Frank, Fred and Charley McFarlane, Harry Pringle, Alex. Collins and Ernest Kerr. The many floral tributes were carried by David Garrick, Ambrose Switzer, Percy Pringle and Wilbert Bush. "Asleep in Jesus, Blessed sheep From which none ever wake to weep." Death of Sidney Busby The death of Sidney Busby which took place at his home at Forest Mills on Friday evening came as a shock to his relatives and many friends throughout this district. A man only thirty-eight years of age and one of the best known of the younger f armers in Richmond Township, his illness had been of a few days duration. A little over a week ago, he was taken ill with jaundice and since that time other complications had set in, and for two days preceding his death his condition had been v ery low. A son of Mr. and Mrs. William Busby, he was born in the Township of Richmond, and followed in the footsteps of his father, that of farming, and after his parents had moved to Napanee some few years ago, he assumed charge of the old hom estead. He was a frequent visitor to Napanee, was exceptionally well-known and had a wide circle of friends, by whom he was held in the highest of esteem. Several years ago he was united in marriage to Bessie Baird, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Baird of Anderson. About five years ago, Mrs. Baird was very ill for a considerable time and was in the Kingston General Hospital for severa l weeks. He was a member of the United Church, and the high regard in which he was held was evidenced on Sunday afternoon when the United Church at Selby was filled with relatives and friends for the funeral service. After the service the fune ral cortege proceeded to Napanee where interment took place. Besides his aged parents, who reside on the Belleville Road, he leaves his widow, also one sister, Mrs. Sexsmith of Wesley. Mrs. George Chalk, Bridge street is a sister of Mrs. Baird . A considerable number from Napanee attended the funeral service. BUSBY - In loving memory of Sidney Busby, who passed away on March 11th, 1932. (signed - wife, parents, sisters) 1932 Scrapbook Clipping Clippings above probably from: http://www.sfredheritage.on.ca