REED - MRS. BENJAMIN - Seal Cove

February 1, 1894
Bar Harbor Record

It was with sorrowful hearts that we recently received the news of the death of Mrs. Benjamin Reed, a native and former resident of this place, but whose home has been for several years at Somesville, Mt. Desert.  Mrs. Reed had been for many years a terrible sufferer, she having fought the dread disease consumption with patience that passed understanding.  The last years of her life were spent with her son Mr. Andrew Reed whose good hands and loving hearts did all in their power to relieve her sufferings.  Death came as a relief the 28th.  She was brought here the following Wednesday and laid to rest by the side of her children who have crossed over before.  She leaves a husband and five children who will mourn for a devoted, and kind and self sacrificing mother.