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Taunton Courier, Bristol and Exeter Journal, and Western Advertiser Wednesday 23 Apr 1890
Page 8 Column 4
LANGPORT
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FUNERAL. - On Saturday the remains of Mr Vincent William ATYEO, who carried on the business of an ironmonger and implement agent for some years, were interred in the cemetery amid general signs of respect. The deceased was connected with a multiplicity of institutions, among them being the Congregational church, of which he was a deacon and leading member; the Sunday school of the same church, of which he was a beloved teacher; the Langport Total Abstainers' Association (non-sectarian), of which he was one of the founders in 1878, and had since been an official – secretary, vice-president, president, or member of committee; the Langport and Somerton Sunday school Union, of which he was hon secretary from its formation; the Mid Somerset Village Temperance Mission, to which he gave his hearty assistance; and to the Liberal Association, being a member of committee. In addition, Mr ATYEO acted as a lay preacher, talking the rostrum of many a Nonconformist place of worship in the neighbourhood. In his business the deceased was well known among agriculturists and others, and everything he put his hand to he entered into thoroughly and with his whole heart, although his strength did not permit him doing as much as he would. His thorough consistency of conduct in all things caused the deceased to be much respected, those who did not agree with some of his views being the first to acknowledge his undoubted sincerity. Profession with him meant action, and he always grasped every opportunity of doing good. No wonder, then, that people with whom he had been connected came from far and near to show their respect for him, when, at the age of thirty-five, he succumbed to consumption, against which for years he had been battling. The remains were first conveyed to the Congregational chapel, where a service was held, in which the following took part:- Revds. H MOULSON (pastor), G ROBERTSON (formerly of Curry Rivel, now of Broadwinsor, Dorset), G SAY (of Middle Lambrook), and W HARDING (Pitney). These ministers then led the way to the cemetery, being followed by the remains, borne on a bier by members past and present of the deceased's Sunday school class (two of whom came from Bristol for the occasion). The mourners proper came next, and then followed a very long procession of tradesmen and friends from Langport, Aller, Pitney, High Ham, Curry Rivel, Somerton, and other places round. Blinds were drawn and shutters up en route. The Revds. H. MOULSON and G ROBERTSON concluded the service at the grave. There were a large number of beautiful wreaths of choice flowers – three dozen being sent in all – from associations and private individuals. The deceased leaves a widow but no family.