7017: Annie MacLeod
Annie (1877-1957) was a daughter of Alexander MacLeod and Janet MacAulay of 27 South Shawbost; Annie was a twin of Catherine MacLeod.
In 1907 Annie married Norman Maclennan from 10 Kirkibost; the couple settled at his family home. They had seven children, six who predeceased their parents. Annie’s gift for bardach was evident in Marbhrann Do Dhithis Chloinne the elegy she penned after the death of two of her children in the inflenza epidemic of 1919.
The following obituary appeared in the Stornoway Gazette in 1957;
The Late Mrs Maclennan – The death occurred at her home, 10 Kirkibost, Bernera on Sunday, 22nd September, of Mrs Annie Maclennan at the age of 80 years. She was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Alexander Macleod, 27 South Shawbost, and widow of Norman Maclennan ( Tormod Alastair). 10 Kirkibost. Mrs Maclennan had her full shares of the world’s sorrows and afflictions for she lost six of her family of seven and her husband died in 1936. Two girls died in infancy, a boy and a girl, aged five and three years, died together in 1919 from the influenza epidemic. A son Alick died in 1925 when 16 years of age and another son, Neil John, died in 1933 at the age of 22 years.
A kind and peace-loving woman, she made known at an early age her faith in Christ and lived a life consistent with her faith. Her faith in the risen Saviour comforted and sustained her throughout many years of illness and infirmity and the quiet composure of her mind in the midst of suffering was evident token of a life sustained in close and intimate fellowship with her Lord.
The funeral service, which was largely attended, took place to Bosta Cemetery on Tuesday, 24th, and the service at the house was conducted by Rev. Mr Macdonald, assisted by Mr Macdonald, Free Church missionary. We offer our deep sympathy to the only surviving son and relatives in their bereavement.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Anna Alastair; Ann
- Date Of Birth:
- 8 Oct 1877
- Date of Death:
- 22 Sep 1957
- Gender:
- Female
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEBL 364
- Record Maintained by:
- CEATS
Related Media
Annie MacLeod with three of her children
Norman Maclennan and Annie MacLeod