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Mrs. Isabella Coburn

April 22, 1861 - June 16, 1949


Following an illness, Mrs. Coburn passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday morning, June 16.

Born at Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland, on April 22, 1861, she came to Canada in June, 1907, and resided on the farm south of Crandall until 1929 when she and her son, William, took up residence in town.

The funeral was held in the United church on Sunday morning and was conducted by Rev. J.A. Wilson, who, in his remarks paid tribute to the life and work of the deceased, who was held in great esteem.

Burial was made in Crandall cemetery, the casket being laid to rest by Wal. Hyndman, D.C. Douglas, S. Lawn, P. Wallace, R. Vance, and Arnold Douglas.

Surviving are two sons, James, Abbey, Sask., and William, of Crandall, and two daughters, Mrs. D. Shaw, Abbey, Sask., and Mrs. R.G. Cassel of Elkhorn. There Iare 16 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.