Andrew D. Mastin Obituary
Conducted a Grocery Store in Smithville
October 25, 1935
Andrew D. Mastin, 42, died at Peterboro hospital yesterday afternoon after a short illness. He was the son of Theodore D. and Kate B. (Goen) Mastin and was born in New Ipswich June 6, 1893.
He spent most of his life in New Ipswich. For some years he conducted a grocery store in Smithville. Afterward he worked in the Walker woodworking plant.
Mr. Mastin was a member of Bethel lodge, A. F. & A. M.; Peterboro chapter, R. A. M.; St. George Council, R. & S. M., of Keene, N. H., and John Edward chapter, O. E. S., New Ipswich.
The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 p. m. at the Congregational church. Burial will be in Smithville cemetery.
The Grave of James and his wife
In his diaries James refers to his wife as “Mother”. She died on this date in 1913. His diary entry for this sad day is below.
James Roger diary entry
10th June 1913
Fair and warm. Dear mother passed away at 4:30 p.m. her. Her end was peace, no pain nor struggle, just one long-drawn breath and then she entered on the lovely walk through the valley of the shadow of death but the Lord her shepherd walked with her so she could fear no evil.
David and Walter Hardy cut the lots in the cemetery. Hamish went for grain. David went for Farrar.
A sad birthday for poor Alice, who has been a faithful and devoted nurse. Hamish telephoned Berkeley and Jessie and sent telegrams to Oakdale, Bayshore, and Millerton.
Cast me not off in mine old age and now when I am old and gray-headed forsake me not.
I’m sorry to hear of James Rogers’ mother’s death. I felt as if I almost knew her after reading about her illness for such a long time.
I missed that! Thanks for letting me know.