Helen Mary Montague
March 10, 1875-Feb. 27, 1903
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Saturday, February 28, 1903, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
SLEEPING IN PEACE
Sorrow Attendant Upon Visitation of “Angel of Death”
DEAR ONES ARE GONE
Mrs. Helen Montague Called Beyond While Still in the June of Life's Summer
MRS. HELEN MONTAGUE
Helen Mary Quimby, wife of Charles M. Montague, and daughter of the late Captain and Mrs. Quimby, passed away at her home on North Fourth street, Feb. 27, 1903. She was born at Fort Davis, Texas, March 10, 1875.
One year after the death of her father, in 1883, the family came to Niles, where they have since resided.
Mrs. Montague united with the Presbyterian church in 1896. She graduated from the Niles High school with the class of 1895 and in 1897 from the Michigan Seminary at Kalamazoo. She was married Sept. 20, 1899, to Charles M. Montague.
At the time of her death, she was president of the Seepewa Reading club. In this, as in every other work of her life, her bright intellect served her purpose well. Her force of character, her faculty of accomplishing any task assigned or chosen, her fine artistic capabilities were an inspiration for those who knew her best. Words are bu useless portrayals of a life which seemingly was all too short; yet stands well posed in the balance with those of many years. She cannot be forgotten. The influence of her happy, genial spirit will ever linger in the hearts and homes of hosts of friends.
Besides her husband, she leaves a brother and two sisters, Charles and Alice Quimby of this city and Mrs. Harry W. Cook of New York City.
The funeral services will be held from the late residence, Monday, March 2, at 2 p.m., Rev. J.G. Lowrie officiating. Interment will be at Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Republican (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, March 5, 1903, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
HAND OF DEATH
Brings Sorrow into Three Homes in Niles
MONTAGUE
Entered into rest on February 27th, Helen Mary Quimby Montague. She was born at Fort Davis, Texas, March 10, 1875; graduated from Niles High School in 1865[sic] and from the Kalamazoo seminary in 1897. She was married to Charles Marion Montague Dept. 20, 189999, and is survived by her husband, two sister, Miss Alice Quimby, of Niles and Mrs. Harry Cook, of New York city, and a brother, Charles Quimby of Niles. She was a devoted member of the Presbyterian church and the beloved president of the Seepewa Club. The funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. John A. Montague at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Lowrie officiating.
To those who read “between the lines', this announcement tells the sad story of a home made desolate by the loss of a tender, inning presence and the hearts which ache with longing, through feeling that she has found “peace, perfect peace.”
Gifted with unusual artistic talent, yet simple and unpretentious, all who knew her will felt the influence of her earnest and practical religion, her absolute truthfulness, her devotion to the Presbyterian church, her Christian charity as shown in ministering with her own hands to the poor and afflicted and her brightness in social life, where she fulfilled the requirements with the conscientiousness which was her distinguishing characteristic:
“God's peace be with thee pure and spotless soul!
Few pass away so free from earthly stain,
His spirit whisper (while the death bells told)
“Courage, sad hearts! We shall all meet again,””
Niles Republican (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, Mar 5, 1903, page 5, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
News of the Week: Saturday: The funeral services for the late Mrs. Helen Quimby Montague and the late Miss Jennie Charles were held this afternoon, one at 2 o'clock the other at 3:30, and their remains now rest in the silent tomb at peaceful Silver Brook cemetery.