ISABELLA BAIN (Mrs. Archibald Stewart) was born at Stein, Waternish, in the month of September, 1877. Her father, Donald Bain, was a native of Waternish and her mother, Margaret Maenab, belonged to the Duirinish side of the parish.
She came under the power of the truth in the winter of 1902 and the following summer became a member in full communion of Glendale Free Presbyterian Congregation. Her subsequent life and conversation proved the reality of the change she had undergone and could not but cause one to conclude that she was not born of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. It was, perhaps, in her home life that the choicest traits of Christian character shone to most advantage. In October, 1903, she was married to our missionary in Waternish, and their union was, we believe, a most happy one for both. Of the family of three daughters and one son given them by the Lord, one daughter died in 1919 aged two years.
Mrs. Stewart was possessed of a quiet and unassuming disposition, not ready to speak and gentle to all. In addition to other Christian graces she had a rich musical voice which she used to effect in singing the “Songs of Zion.” Her home call—at the comparatively early age of 54—leaves a large gap in her home and in the congregation of Waternish. Not being of a very robust constitution she complained of a heart attack and, after rallying a little, hopes were entertained of her recovery but a relapse followed and she passed away suddenly on 20th February, 1932, to be for ever, we believe, with the Lord Jesus Christ whom she loved. Her remains were buried in Trumpan Cemetery on the 23rd February. To her husband and family we extend our deepest sympathy in their loss, which will long be felt by them.—D. M. M.