Obituary Record

Special to the N. O. Picayune. Bay St. Louis, Miss.. Jan. 20.--Mrs. Honore Moreau, born Elizabeth Legier, died here last night at 11:20 o'clock. Her demise has caused a profound and deeply painful shock throughout the community of which she was a useful and highly respected member. It has been known by her family for some time that she was afflicted with heart trouble, but no immediate fears were entertained for her. Yesterday she was in the enjoyment of her usual health, and was in particularly good spirits and a happy frame of mind. The day was delightfully spent with her husband, son, daughter and grandchildren. She was a devout member of the Catholic church, and yesterday in company with her daughter. Mrs. Geo. Muller, she attended high mass. In the afternoon she enjoyed a drive with her relatives on the beach. Surrounded by her loved ones, the evening was pleasantly spent at home. There was no sign or premonition that the grim reaper was hovering near. The happy family retired about 10 o'clock. An hour later Mrs. Muller was awakened by a call from her mother, and hastened to her assistance. Father Blanc and Dr. Turner were immediately summoned, but her soul had taken its flight before the arrival of either.

The deceased was a native of New Orleans, and was 59 years of age. Forty-three years ago she was married to Honore Moreau. For the past thirteen years, Mr. and Mrs. Moreau have resided at the Bay with their son-in-law and daughter Mrs. George Muller. Mrs. Moreau is known to the little ones of the household as "Mere," and was their good counselor friend and wise ruler. To her daughter she was as a devoted mother, sister, friend and companion. She is survived by her husband and her daughter. Mrs. George Muller, and her son. Mr. Charles G. Moreau, who is the well-known editor of the Sea Coast Echo, and a number of grandchildren and a wide circle of friends. She was a charter member of the Ladies' Minerva Mutual and Aid Association, the members of which will attend the funeral in a body. A large number of the friends of the Muller and Moreau and Piccaluga families arrived from New Orleans on the morning train to offer consolation to the bereaved family and to assist at the funeral, which will take place tomorrow morning.

Special to the N. O. Picayune. Bay St. Louis, Miss., Jan. 21.--Today has been one of general mourning at the Bay, and has been devoted to paying respect to the dead. The funeral of Mrs. Honore Moreau took place this morning at 10 o'clock, and was one of the most largely attended and pathetic that has been witnessed at the Bay for many years. After brief services at the home of the deceased, on Front street, the body was taken to the Catholic church were Rev. Father Blanc delivered a deeply touching and beautiful oration, paying tribute to the Christian life and character of the beloved dead. The pail bearers were Hon. Jos. F. Cazeneuve, Judge J. A. Breath, Hon. Richard Mendes, Messrs. John Osoinach, Alfred deMontluzin and Hon. F. J. Ladner. The interment took place at St. Mary's cemetery. The deepest sympathy is felt for the heartbroken and sorrowing family.

RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Whereas. It has pleased Almighty God to take from our midst Mrs. Elizabeth Moreau, vice-president of the Ladies' Minerva Mutual and Aid Association,

Resolved: That while we deplore the loss of our esteemed and worthy sister-member, we humbly submit to the will of the All Powerful, knowing He is all merciful and death for the best, thus giving a heavenly reward to her our beloved sister-member who is justly deserving.

Mrs. Elizabeth Moreau was in every sense of the word a true Christian, and a more kind, charitable and open-hearted woman did not exist. Always infused with the faith and hope she has reposed in Him who has called her home. To give to the needy and assist every worthy cause was her greatest pleasure and in recognition of her many good qualities, be it further

Resolved: That as a mark of respect a page of the minute book of this association be set aside for these resolutions, and that a copy be sent to the family of the deceased, with whom we deeply sympathize, and these resolutions be published in the Sea Coast Echo and the Gulf Coast Progress.

C. GARDEBLED, President

Zenaide Nicaise. Sec'y.

Special to The Times-Democrat.

Bay St. Louis, Miss., Jan. 20.-The community was deeply shocked and grieved this morning by the startling announcement that during the night Mrs. Honore Moreau, had died. The deceased was the beloved mother of Mr. Charles G. Moreau, the well known editor of the Sea Coast Echo, and of Mrs. George Muller. She and her husband made their home with the latter, where she was lovingly called "Mere" by all the bright little ones that compose the happy household of the Muller's.

It has been known for some time by the family that her heart was affected, but no immediate fears were entertained. They were united in their efforts to make her life pleasant and even and t guard her from shocks and annoyance. Yesterday she was in her usual health and spent the day in close communion with her loved ones. She was a devoted Catholic, and attended 10 o'clock services at her church. In the afternoon she enjoyed a drive on the beach with the members of her family Surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren, the evening was delightfully spent at home, and the happy family retired at the usual hour. About 11 o'clock Mrs. Muller was called to her mother's bedside. Instantly realizing that her condition was serious,she aroused the family. A physician was called and the priest sent for, but her soul had taken its flight before either reached her bedside. The deceased was a woman of many fine characteristics, and was a useful member of society, and was devoted to works of charity. She was a native of New Orleans, and was fifty nine years old. At the age of sixteen years she was married to Honore Moreau.

For the past thirteen years she and her husband have made their home at the Bay where their children reside. She leaves a husband, a son, Chas. G. Moreau and daughter, Mrs. George Muller, and a number of grandchildren and a wide circle of friends. Her funeral will take place tomorrow morning, and will be attended in a body by the Minerva Association, of which she was a charter member.

Special to The Times-Democrat.

Bay St. Louis. Mississippi. January 21. --The funeral of Mrs. Honore Moreau, who died suddenly Sunday night, took place at 10 o'clock a. m. from the Catholic church and was largely attended. The procession of carriages covered half mile. Rev. Father Blanc, who officiated, paid a glowing tribute to the life and character of the deceased. The handsome casket was buried beneath a wealth of floral offerings. The music was by Prof. J. A. Hemmersbach. The church was drapped in deepest mourning. The pallbearers were: Hon. Jos. F. Cazeneuve, Judge J. A. Breath, Hon. F. J. Ladner, Messrs. Alfred de Montluzin, John Osoinach and Hon. Richard Mendes. The interment took place at St Mary Cemetery.

Source: Sea Coast Echo 01-25-1902