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Arlene Tracy Gurney

Birth	:	12 Mar 1919 Caribou, Aroostook County, Maine, USA
Death	:	Dec 1938 Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
Burial	:	Maplewood Cemetery, Fairfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.5946999, -69.6010971
Description	:	Girl, Dangerously Ill, Is Married At Local Hospital. Bride, Arlene Tracy, Is Still On Danger List But Her Final Wish Is Fulfilled. In the quiet, solemn atmosphere of a white-walled hospital room here Sunday a 19 year old girl, dangerously ill, had what may be her final wish fulfilled. She became a bride, just like she had planned for several months. Five persons, including the two principals, took part in the ceremony at high noon, and even hospital attendants were not aware the ceremony was being performed until it was over. The wedding, believed to be the first... Read More	Girl, Dangerously Ill, Is Married At Local Hospital. Bride, Arlene Tracy, Is Still On Danger List But Her Final Wish Is Fulfilled. In the quiet, solemn atmosphere of a white-walled hospital room here Sunday a 19 year old girl, dangerously ill, had what may be her final wish fulfilled. She became a bride, just like she had planned for several months. Five persons, including the two principals, took part in the ceremony at high noon, and even hospital attendants were not aware the ceremony was being performed until it was over. The wedding, believed to be the first performed here under such unusual circumstances, became known yesterday. The bride, Arlene Tracey, (Tracy) 19, on the danger list at the hospital, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Tracey (Tracy)of Norridgewock, and the bridegroom is Reginald Gurney, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Gurney of Fairfield. Suffering from blood poisoning, following a tonsillitis operation, the young Norridgewock bride-to-be expressed the desire that she be married to her fiancé at the hospital and their romance of more than two years became bonded, more rich, in matrimony. In her hair the bride wore a pink bow, just like she had planned. Spread over her bed was the wedding gown she would have worn had she been well. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Harold Welch, pastor of the Baptist church in Fairfield. Attending the couple were the bride's sister, Lena Tracey (Gleana Tracy) of Norridgewock, and the bridegroom's mother. For four weeks the young bride has been a patient at the hospital. A few days ago septicemia developed and since then she has undergone seven blood transfusions. Dr. L. Armand Guite, who is attending the young woman, described her condition last night as very low. He was not advised of her marriage until yesterday. The wedding took place during the hospital noon hour. When the attending nurse returned to the room she found her patient smiling. Faintly the bride lifted her left hand and exhibited her wedding ring. Hospital Bride Of One Week Succumbs To Septic Condition. Mrs. Arlene Tracey Gurney, 19, died yesterday morning at a local hospital. Just a week from the day that her final wish becoming a bride-had been, fulfilled. Admitted at the Sisters' hospital Nov. 1, suffering from a severe septic condition, the young woman had been in a critical condition since that date, her name on the danger list. When her condition failed to show any improvement she expressed the desire to be married at the hospital. Prior to her illness she had been planning for her wedding day, and, realizing the seriousness of her condition she expressed a final wish that the wedding take place as she had planned. A week ago yesterday, in the white-walled hospital room where she lay in a critical condition, she was wed to Reginald S. Gurney of Fairfield, her fiancée, bonding in matrimony their romance of more than two years. On the bed was spread her wedding gown. In her hair she wore a pink bow just like she had planned. Death came to the young bride yesterday morning at nine o'clock. According to Dr. L. Armand Guite, who attended the young woman, she was suffering from a severe septic condition when admitted to the hospital. This following an attack of acute tonsillitis. The only operation performed on her was the opening of a large abscess in the chest wall. This abscess being the result of extension of infection from the tonsils, previous to her entry in the hospital. She is survived by her husband and by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Tracey of Norridgewock; three sisters, Mrs. Jasper Crommett, Glena and Helen Tracey, and two brothers, Glen and Ray Tracey. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at two o'clock in the afternoon at Reynolds funeral parlors in Norridgewock.

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Where is Arlene Tracy Gurney's memorial?
Arlene Tracy Gurney's memorial is located at: Maplewood Cemetery, Fairfield, Somerset County, USA.
When did Arlene Tracy Gurney death?
Arlene Tracy Gurney death on Dec 1938 in Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Arlene Tracy Gurney's memorial?
Latitude: 44.5946999
Longitude: -69.6010971

Family Members:

Parent

Andrew Wilmont “Harry” Tracy

(1881 - 1942)

Nellie Tracy

(1891 - 1962)

Siblings

Glen W Tracy

(1916 - 2002)

Gleana M. Lovely Tracy McDonald

(1922 - 2022)

Ray Linwood Tracy

(1924 - 1995)

Merle Andrew Tracy

(1930 - 1936)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Maplewood Cemetery
Fairfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5946999, -69.6010971

2. Ames Cemetery
Benton, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6003500, -69.5875700

3. Emery Hill Cemetery
Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6058006, -69.5967026

4. Halde Cemetery
Waterville, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5757200, -69.6166700

5. Goodwin Cemetery
Benton, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6209100, -69.5761200

6. Benton Falls Cemetery
Benton, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5822260, -69.5538790

7. Tozier Mills Cemetery
Benton, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5744100, -69.5564300

8. Reed Cemetery
Benton, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5901700, -69.5435200

9. Barton-Hinds Cemetery
Winslow, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5693220, -69.5549260

10. Holt Cemetery
Benton, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6229900, -69.5448200

11. Tozier Cemetery
Fairfield Center, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6246986, -69.6632996

12. Fort Hill Cemetery
Winslow, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5414430, -69.6250020

13. Ursuline Sisters Cemetery
Waterville, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5541700, -69.6583200

14. Nobels Ferry Cemetery
Clinton, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6546400, -69.6044000

15. Tobey Cemetery
Nyes Corner, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6537260, -69.6191490

16. Town House Hill Cemetery
Clinton, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6449030, -69.5536390

17. Wilson Cemetery
Winslow, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5558014, -69.5306015

18. Pine Grove Cemetery
Waterville, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5382100, -69.6426100

19. Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery
Waterville, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5387917, -69.6468735

20. Brown Cemetery
Benton, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5690050, -69.5138800

21. Morrisons Corner Cemetery
Clinton, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6629730, -69.5799990

22. Friend Cemetery
Fairfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6394005, -69.6802979

23. Bates Cemetery
Fairfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6072696, -69.7016461

24. Green Lawn Rest Cemetery
Clinton, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6325700, -69.5089300