BREWSTER - CHARLES H. - Dedham, Maine

March 1, 1905
Bar Harbor Record

Charles H. Brewster died Feb. 18 of pneumonia at the home of his nephew, Albert B. Comins, in  Wakefield, Mass.  He was spending the winter with relatives and had been in good health.  The news of his critical illness and death came very suddenly and unexpected to his family and friends here.  His remains arrived Monday night accompanied by his son George, who went on Friday night and  a brother, Walter Brewster of Georgetown, Mass..  The funeral was held at his late home Tuesday at 2p.m., Rev. E.H. Boynton of the Brewer Methodist Church officiated in an impressive manner.  H.P. Burrill and Mrs. F.W. Fogg sang Nearer, Still Nearer, and My Jesus, As Thou Wilt.  There were choice floral tributes from the family and friends.  Mr. Brewster was born in Bucksport, the son of Melzer and Charlotte Towne Brewster who moved to Dedham when he was a small boy and where he has always lived with the exception of about 13 years that he spent in California when a young man.  After returning to Maine he was married to Miss Susan Peakes of Dedham whom he survived nearly six years.  His age was seventy-three years and one month.  Mr Brewster was an industrious  and prosperous farmer.  He was a kind father and brother and much respected as a citizen, neighbor and friend.  One son, George, who lives on the homestead, two brothers, Walter of Georgetown, Mass. and Seawall of East Holden, and one half brother, Simeon Peakes of Havanhill, Mass., survive him.  The funeral was in charge of P.P. Gilmore of Bucksport.  The bearers were G.P. Goodwin, J.F. Cowing, C.F. Smart and Mr. Young.  Internment in Central Cemetery.