Death of Judge Garretson's Mother

New York, 1895

Catherine Rapelje Garretson, mother of County Judge Garretson, died at her residence in Newtown Friday morning, at the age of 84 years. She was the widow of the Rev. Mr. Garretson, who was pastor of the Newtown Reformed church. Mrs. Garretson is survived by three sons and one daughter. Funeral services were held at the Newtown Reformed church Sunday afternoon.

Funeral services were held at the Newtown Reformed church Sunday afternoon. The deceased had been a member of the church for sixty-four years. The choir sang "Abide With Me," "One by One" and "Asleep in Jesus." Addresses were made by the Rev. C. I. Shepard, the former pastor of the church and the Rev. C. K. Clearwater, the present pastor.

—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.