(now Kinkora). The removal of Father Brady from Vernon River and the adjoining missions of Iona and St. Teresa’s proved the occasion of much talk at the time, and gave rise to a large share of dissatisfaction, particularly on the part of the people among whom the venerable priest had labored for upwards of twenty-four years. But to Father Brady’s credit, be it said, he remained neutral and sought no personal advantages in the circumstances. Though he keenly felt a separation from the people whom he had served so long and loved so well, and though it was quite possible for him to stir up an agitation in his own favor, even whilst appar- ently remaining neutral, still he recognized that it was his duty as a priest of God to obey withour murmur or dissent, and bow in respectful sub- mission to the voice of his superior. The people, however, had not the same sense of duty in this particular, and gave vent to their strong feelings.

As usually happens in such cases they did not possess all the facts; and even if they had, it lay not with them to weigh justly and ade- quately the reason that prompted the Bishop’s decision. At Montague West (Iona) a similar scene was witnessed on the occasion of Father Brady’s farewell. At. St. Cuthbert’s (St. Teresa’s) which Father Brady attended con- jointly with Vernon River and Iona, the people read an address to their retiring Pastor, in which they expressed sincere regret at his departure. They spoke feelingly of his many acts of kindness, his piety and devotedness, but did not presume to condemn the authority that called him to another mission, and their whole address was moderate and in the highest degree edifying. A few days later Father Brady bade adieu to Vernon River and assumed charge of the Missions of Southwest (Kinkora) and Seven Mile Bay. At the same time Father Delangie was transferred to Vernon River on a temporary assignment, until such time as the Bishop would be able to make more permanent provision for their spiritual welfare. His ministry in Kinkora and Seven Mile Bay was short-lived, because, due to failing health for some time, he was to all intents and purposes a de- crepit old man. Perhaps, too, his recent removal from Vernon River may

have preyed upon him so as to sap his Vital energies. So in the summer of 1861 he left Kinkora and went to live with his brother Mr. Patrick Brady

at Fort Augustus. The rest from labor, however, did not improve his health and so he declined rapidly and passed away on Tuesday morning, July 22, 1862. His funeral took place at Vernon River and was a veritable demonstration on the part of the people among whom he had served for so many years. Hundreds of carriages followed his remains from Fort Augustus, while all along the way the procession continued to grow in numbers as it was met by crowds of people coming from afar, to pay their last tribute of love and respect to a worthy Priest. When the funeral cortege arrived at the Church, Solemn High Mass was offered up by Very Reverend

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