Pyett, John (Died)

Although in failing health for some time, death came suddenly to John Pyett, at his home, Elizabeth Street, Friday evening. Born in Caistor township on September 11, 1867, he would have reached his 78th birthday this week. He was a member of the Baptist Church. A retired farmer, he had resided here for the last five years. Surviving besides his wife, Jessie Pyett, are two sons, Arthur E. Pyett, of Abingdon, and William Pyett, of Hamilton; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Crossman, of St. Ann's and a brother, Isaiah Pyett, of Grimsby. The remains rested at the Stonehouse Funeral Home until Sunday when they were removed to the home of his son Arthur at Abingdon, where services were held on Monday afternoon. Following the service at the home there was also a service at Abingdon Baptist church with Rev. R.C. Standerwick and Rev. Mr. Chubb officiating. Casket bearers were six grandsons, Russel, Stanley, Ross, Earl, Morris Pyett and Herbert Crossman.