Title	Mrs.
Last Name	Springall
First Name	Emily
Middle Name	J.
Maiden Name	Abbott
Nick Name
Place of Birth	Dexter, ME
Date of Birth	1827-06-01
Place of Death	Dexter, ME
Date of Death	1905-09-08
Publication	The Eastern Gazette 9-14-1905, p.5
Obituary	Mrs. Emily J. Springall died at her home on Church street last Friday after an illness of nearly four weeks. Her age was 78 years. Mrs. Springall was a sister of the late George Abbott and Mrs. Cyrus Foss and was a lady highly regarded by all who knew her. She leaves three children, Amos A., John W., and Miss Lizzie Springall. The funeral was held at the house Sunday afternoon, Rev. W. H. Gould officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. W. H. Carr and Mrs. S. L. Small. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. The Eastern Gazette 9-14-1905, p.5 Mrs. Emily J. Springall. The death of this esteemed and beloved woman deserves more than mere passing notice, for she was a worthy representative of the men and women who have made the homelife of Dexter healthful, strong and attractive. The second child of Amos Abbott and Mehitable Safford, she was born in Dexter, June 1, 1827. Her father came to Dexter when a young man and with his brother, Jeremiah, established the woolen industry of the Amos Abbott Company. Her mother's family was the third family to settle in town. In 1855 Miss Abbott was married to John B. Springall, a young English physician. For three years they made their home in the neighboring town of Sangerville where the first child, Amos, was born. Then they came to Dexter where Dr. Springall soon established a promising business. But the joy of the growing home was saddened by the death of the husband in 1860, leaving Mrs. Springall with the care of three small children, the youngest of whom, Lizzie, was born after her father's death. Bravely the young mother accepted the great responsibility given her, and wisely and beautifully fulfilled her sacred trust, making a cheerful, happy home, surrounding the children with the self- sacrificing affection and gentle guidance of Christian motherhood. However, the service of this Christian woman was not confined to the home circle, but through the years many a sorrowing and troubled neighbor was comforted and cheered by the sympathizing word or helpful act of this true friend who had herself been through the deep waters. To all those who had the privilege of knowing her, Mrs. Springall lived a brave, faithful, useful life, characterized by a living faith, a constant hopefulness, a loyal affection. She was one of the most useful and devoted members of the Universalist church, helped and helping in all the Christian offices of religion. Busy thoughtful of others to the last she fell asleep in the Lord in the early morning hour of Saturday, Sept. 9. The three children, Amos A., John W., and Lizzie S., are all esteemed citizens of Dexter. The funeral services were held at the home, in the quiet hour of the Sabbath afternoon, Sept. 10, conducted by the pastor of her church. The Eastern Gazette 9-21-1905, p.5