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- (Research):Gospel Herald, April 30, 1936 - Vol. XXIX, No.5 - page 110, 111Wideman.-Esther, daughter of the late Samuel and Fanny (Brownsberger) Reesor, was born at Cedar Grove, Ont., Feb. 13, 1846; died March 12, 1936; aged 90 y. 28 d. On Oct. 22, 1882, she was married to Isaac Wideman, when they moved on a farm near Markham, Ont. Here they lived together until Jan. 22, 1922, when Bro. Wideman was called to the spirit world. She is survived by 1 son (Albert R.) with whom she resided, and 1 daughter (Mary, Mrs. A. S. Hunsberger) of Waterloo, Ont. One daughter (Fanny) preceded her June 13, 1915. Also 1 brother (George of Toronto), 5 grandsons, 4 granddaughters survive. She united with the Mennonite Church early in life and remained faithful to the end. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Bro. A. D. Grove and at Wideman's Mennonite Church by Bro. L. W. Hoover. Text, Luke 2 :29. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
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