Died in Bristol October 4, 1899
age 33 Tuberculosis
Survived by wife Annie and son Charles age 2
His mother and sister were still alive in England at his death in 1899
NEWSPAPER OBITUARY
Death of Charles W. Tirrell
After a lingering illness with pulmonary trouble, Charles William Tirrell died Wednesday forenoon at 11:30 o'clock at his home, No 36 Union Street, in his 34th year. He had been ill for nearly 2 years, but was able to work until a year ago when he gave up his situation as a skilled machinist at the works of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company where he had been employed for many years. Medical skill was powerless to arrest the progress of the wasting disease with which he was afflicted and he was gradually failing for the past year. He bore his sufferings patiently, however, and even when there seemed to be but little or no hope of his recovery he was uncomplaining. He possessed a generous and cheerful nature anda character of uprightness and integrity which won for him many friends. Mr. Tirrell was born March 29, 1866 where he presided until he ws 21 years of age when he came to this country. He entered the employ of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company of this town about 12 years ago and was employed there steadily until failing health compelled him to retire. Octobeer 28, 1891 he married Miss Annie W. Lindsey of this town, who survives him. One child was born to them, a son, who is 15 months old. A mother and a sister of Mr. Tirrell reside in England, but he had no relatives in this country. The deceased was worshipful master of St. Alban's Lodge, No 6. A.F. and A.M. of this town, and he was well known in Masonic circles. He was also a charter member of Lewis Lodge, No 20, Ancient Order of United Workmen of this town, and held the office of Recorder in that lodge for a number of years, until failing health compelled his resignation. HE was a member of the vestry of Trinity Church, also of Trinity choir, being much interested in musical doings. The funeral will be held next Sunday afternoon at one o'clock, from the late residence of the deceased. Rev. W. R. Trotter will conduct the services. It will be a Masonic funeral in charge of St. Alban's Lodge A.F. and A.M. A delegation from Lewis Lodge, A.O. F. W. will also attend. Clipping received 6/98 from Don Tirrell from unknown Bristol newspaper
FROM PROVIDENCE JOURNAL FRIDAY OCTOBER 6, 1899
OBITUARY
Charles William Tirrell died at his home on Union Street, Bristol Wednesday. He had been ill nearly a year. He was 33 years of age and was born in Woodeaton England in 1866 and came to Bristol Ri in 1887. He was educated in England and was anexpert machinist,being employed at the boat manufactories in this town. At the time of his illness. He was a member and also a vestryman of Trinity Church Bristol, and was a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, St. Slban's Laodge, No 6 of Masons and was also a member of Hope Royal Arch Chapter of Bristol. He leaves a widow and one child. His funeral Sunday will be under the direction of St. Alban's Lodge of Masons.
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