Her obituary from the Erin Advocate, a copy of which is on file, reads as follows:  Death came with startling suddeness to Mrs. Kirkwood, of the tenth line on Monday evening, April 14th.  The deceased lady who was 68 yrs. old, had been in her usual health up to the hour for retiring, but shortly after was seized with heart failure and after some fifteen minutes suffering, was beyond all earthly help.  The news of her death came as a great shock to her many friends and neighbours, by whom she was greatly beloved for her kindly hospitality and many other sterling qualities.  She leaves to mourn the loss of a loving, indulgent mother, one daughter Eils and three sons, William, Robert and John, all of Erin Township; also one brother, Mr T. McEnery of Georgetown, and two sisters, Mrs. Shortill of Guelph and Mrs. Baker of Toronto.  Her pastor, Rev. J. Lindsay had charge of the funeral services at the house, and at the grave was assisted by Rev. Mr. Waddel, of Ballinafad.  The interment took place at Melville Church Cemetery, Caledon.