Some Monumental Inscriptions from St George's
Transcribed by Maria Almond
ALBERRY: Fred, 4 days, 24th April 1934
In loving memory of LILIAN LOUISE, the beloved wife of JAMES ALBERT ATHERTON, who fell asleep, January 9th 1938, aged 65 years
Also the above, JAMES ALBERT ATHERTON, who fell asleep, May 4th 1940, aged 70 years
Resting where no shadows fall
In loving memory of JOHN PEARCE AYLES, died June 18th 1950, aged 67 years
AYLES: OLIVIA LAURA, 82 years, 6th July 1966
ATKINS: JULIE, 21 years, 20th February 1952
BARTLETT: Victor, 3 hours, 9th September 1932
BURGESS: WILLIAM RONALD, 1 day, 20th August 1953
BIRT: RAYMOND, 3 months, 3rd July 1920
BIRT: Ernest Arthur, 6 months, 3rd August 1920
In loving memory of a dear husband and father, JOHN BROWN, born December 6th 1869, called home, August 10th 1843.
Tis Jesus the First and the Last whose spirit guide as safe home
Also MARY ANN BROWN, beloved wife of the above, born June 6th 1869, called home June 5th 1847
In heavenly love abiding
In loving rememberance of HARRY WILFRED BAKER, died June 2nd 1950, aged 48 years
In loving memory of ANNIE SELINA COLVILLE, born 1880, died 1953
A loving and devoted mother, May God take her in his arms of love forever
In loving memory of STEPHEN CLOTWORTHY, died January 1st 1950, aged 77 years
Also his wife LILY SARAH, died March 31st 1950, aged 78 years
Reunited
In loving memory of HENRY CORNICK, died October 8th 1932, aged 70 years
Also SELINA, his wife, died January 30th 1960, aged 93 years
COMBEN: ELIZABETH, 74 years, 23rd June 1912
In loving memory of my dear husband, WILLIAM COMBEN, who died suddenly July 9th 1913, aged 51 years
Sudden the call but One above knows best
Tis His to give the weary rest
Also SUSAN BYATT, wife of the above, who died January 9th 1935, aged 69 years
To be with Christ which is far better
CARTER: ELIZA ELLEN, 36 years, 15th February 1921
In ever loving memory of my dear husband, JOSEPH CHADDOCK, who passed peacefully away November 17th 1928, aged 57 years
In the midst of life we are in death
Also, ABBEY AUGUSTA COOPER, wife of JOSEPH CHADDOCK, died April 16th 1951, aged 77 years
At rest
CRISPIN: WILFRED, 41 years, 30th April 1930
COOPER: IVY MAY, 6hours, 1st December 1932
JIMMY, son of A and F CARR, who died June 24th 1933, aged 5 months
In loving memory of SHELIA COMBEN, aged 5 months, born December 5th 1952, died May 3rd 1953
CHARLES: JANET, 5 months, 5th January 1934
Sacred to the memory of BARTHOLOMEW COMBEN, who died May 15th 1873, aged 72 years
Also of BARBARA, the beloved wife of the above, who died March 3rd 1866, aged 70 years
As for man his days are as grass as a flower of the field so he flourisheth, for the wind
passeth over it and it is gone and the place thereof shall know it no more
In loving memory of ISAAC WILLIAM DOREY, who fell asleep in Jesus, December 11th 1903, aged 65 years
Also of his wife, PHILLIPPA DOREY, who fell asleep in Jesus, February 17th 1906, aged 74 years
He giveth His beloved sleep
Sacred to the memory of SAMUEL, son of WILL and MARY M DEAN, September 11th 1855
DICKER: JAMES, 25 years, 18th May 1938
DICKER: ELIZABETH NELLIE, 51 years, 24th September 1952
DAVIS: ROBERT GEORGE, 67 years, 20th February 1931
In memory of our dear mother, JANE STONE DUKE, died November 4th 1918, aged 31 years
At rest
RICHARD DUKE, died in India, September 26th 1921, aged 36 years
In loving memory of CHARLES WILLIAM DAVIS, died June 23rd 1953, aged 75 years
Resting
In loving memory of EDITH MAUDE, beloved wife of CHARLES WILLIAM DAVIS, died January 30th 1942, aged 56 years
At rest
In loving memory of my dear husband, THOMAS DOWLING, who passed away May 29th 1935, aged 77 years
Also his beloved wife, MARY ELIZA, who died April 2nd 1944, aged 81 years
DRYER: CHARLES, 63 years, 12th July 1934
DAWSON: ADA SUSAN, 79 years, 4th November 1950
In loving memory of EMMELINE, the beloved wife of FRANCIS WILLIAM DOONAN, who died March 12th 1943, aged 70 years
Also of the above, FRANCIS WILLIAM DOONAN, aged 85 years
Peace perfect peace
DOONA: MARY, 80 years, 5th February 1932
ELSLEY: JAMES ARCHIBALD, 54 years, 26th September 1955
ELLIOTT: JOSEPH, 73 years, 17th March 1928
ELLIOTT
In loving memory of WILLIAM EDWARD ELLIOTT, who died August 11th 1912, aged 66 years
We cannot Lord Thy purpose see
But all is well thats done by Thee
Also, MARY ANN ELLIOTT, wife of the above, who died March 25th 1931, aged 82 years
Numbered among Thy saints
Expect with joy Thy face to see
Because Thou didst for sinners die
Jesus in death remember me
Also FLOSSIE ELLIOTT, daughter of the above, who died November 22nd 1941 aged 54 years
Rise to all eternity
ELLIOTT: SARAH WHITE, 85 years, 7th December 1939
In loving memory of ELIZABETH, the beloved wife of TOM FANCY, who died November 19th 1892, aged 39 years. Also two children of the above, namely - THOMAS AND WILLIAM, who died in their infancy.
Also the above, TOM FANCY, who died November 21st 1933, aged 81 years.
Pass a few swiftly fleeting years
And all that now in bodies live
Shall quit like me the vale of tears
Their righteous sentence to receive
Sacred to the memory of MATTHEW FANCY, who died November 12th 1861, aged 51 years.
Blessed are the dead which died in the Lord
Also of JANE, the beloved wife of the above, who died May 2nd 1888, aged 84 years.
Today thou shalt be with Me in paradise
FANCY: MICHAEL, 2hours, 24th September 1932
Peace
In loving memory of ROBERT FANCY, died 23rd February 1938, aged 75 years
At rest
In loving memory of my dear husband, JOHN ROD FANCY, died January 12th 1930, aged 83 years.
Rest in peace
Also HARRIETT ANN, wife of the above, who passed away May 8th 1941, aged 85 years
After long labours comes welcome rest
Also GEORGE HARDEN FANCY, son of the above, Corporal, 16th Bn. Canadian Infantry, Manitoba Regiment, died of wounds, December 8th 1915, aged 30 years
Sacred to the memory of REBECCA STONE FANCY, who died November 7th 1930, aged 69 years
Also JAMES FANCY, who died December 16th 1943, aged 90 years
At rest
In loving memory of ELIZA JANE, the beloved wife of GEORGE FANCY, who died December 21st 1885, aged 46 years
Also WILLIAM JAMES, son of the above, who died March 18th 1865, aged 4 months
We all do fade as a leaf
Also MARY ANN, wife of the above, died June 7th 1892, aged 55 years
Also the above GEORGE FANCY, died March 19th 1910, aged 70 years
Peace perfect peace
Also ROBERT NICHOLAS, son of the above, who died at Vancouver, BC, March 5th 1919, aged 47 years
Also EDWIN JAMES, son of the above, who died February 16th 1927, aged 51 years
In loving memory of KATE FANCY, who peacefully passed away, June 5th 1912, aged 34 years
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God
FANCY: HENRY, aged 58 years, 13th March 1943
FANCY: EMILY, 76 years, 1st February 1933
In loving memory of ANNIE JANE, wife of WILLIAM GEORGE FANCY, died March 24th 1934, aged 61 years
Gone but not forgotten
Also WILLIAM G FANCY, died August 1st 1937, aged 71 years
Resting
FANCY: Ellen, 77 years, 6th November 1969
FANCY: JOHN STONE, 59 years, 28th February 1951
ANNIE LOUISA FANCY, who died February 19th 1943, aged 58 years
Will be always remembered for her loving consideration and kindness
Also BENJAMIN STONE WEAKLEY FANCY, died January 10th 1965, aged 87 years
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, that they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow them
In loving memory of FANNY, beloved wife of JOHN THOMAS FANCY, died June 17th 1944 aged 80 years
Also of JOHN THOMAS FANCY, died February 21st 1955, aged 86 years
Resting
In loving memory of RICHARD PETERS FLEW, the beloved husband of SUSAN FLEW, who entered into rest, March 28th 1900, aged 39 years
He is gone from pain and sorrow
He is gone from toil and care
He is gone to be with Jesus
And we hope to meet him there
Also SUSAN, the beloved wife of the above, died April 26th 1935, aged 73 years
Safe in the arms of Jesus
FLEW: ROBERT WILLIAM, 60 years, 13th February 1930
FLEW: ELIZABETH JANE, 69 years, 28th May 1936
In loving memory of ELIZABETH FALL, who died April 25th 1941, aged 86 years
At rest
Military headstone with RAF Crest
2069724, Leading ACW ROSINA ALICE FROST, Womens Auxiliary Air Force 16th February 1943, aged 25 years
Oh God forgive the silent tears and a secret wish that you were here
In loving memory of DOUGLAS STEPHEN, beloved son of AH and M FROST, died June 27th 1943, aged 4 years
Also of my dear wife, MARY FROST, died January 20th 1955, aged 47 years
Peace perfect peace
In memory of ELIZA ANN GREENWOOD, who died February 10th 1938, aged 62 years
At rest
GALE: ELIZA EMILY, 38 years, 21st August 1919
LILIAN MARY GARDNER, died 18th February 1980, aged 80 years
GEE: ANN MITCHELL, 82 years, 20th January 1943
GEAR: MARY ANN, 73 years, 27th February 1943
GEAR: JAMES, 84 years, 27th February 1943
Sacred to the memory of ANN, wife of ALBERT HICKS, Warder Portland Prison, who departed this life, February 1st 1857, aged 47 years
Also of FANNY HICKS, mother of the above ALBERT HICKS, who departed this life, May 6th
1855, aged 75 years
HALE: LINDA BARBARA, 6 months, 21st June 1951
In loving memory of MARY HOLLAND, died August 6th 1934, aged 3 years
In ever loving memory of my dear husband WALTER HINDE, who fell asleep January 1st 1938, aged 78 years
Peace perfect peace
Also EMMA HINDE, who fell asleep November 23rd 1949, aged 88 years
Reunited
To the ever loving memory of my dear husband, WILLIAM BENJAMIN HOSKINS, who entered into rest, January 4th 1928, aged 48 years
Peace perfect peace
Also his beloved wife, ALICE JANE HOSKINS, who passed away June 26th 1946, aged 67 years
Reunited
In loving memory of WILLIAM CHARLES HONEYMAN, fell asleep March 18th 1930, aged 38 years
Father in Thy gracious keeping
Leave we now our dear one sleeping
HEATHERSHAW: E MAY, 24 years, 11th January 1918
In loving remembrance of ROBERT HANSFORD, a beloved husband and father, who died March 26th 1955, aged 64 years
God takes our loved ones from our homes, but never from our hearts
Also his wife, ALICE DAISY, who died May 30th 1973, aged 82 years
HODDER: WALTER JAMES, 56 years, 7th June 1943
In loving memory of {HARRY}, CHARLES HENRY HICKS, died June 29th 1943, aged 68 years
Peace perfect peace
Also ELIZABETH, wife of the above, died October 14th 1954, aged 78 years
Reunited
To the beloved memory of JOHN HOOPER, called to higher service 19th August 1943, aged 76 years
Also REBECCA, beloved wife of the above, who passed away 26th February 1955, aged 78 years
Reunited
In loving memory of my beloved wife, EMILY HUSSEY, who fell asleep January 26th 1932, aged 62 years
Also of THOMAS ALBION HUSSEY, who died June 10th 1951, aged 92 years
Our dear mother, MARY JANE HAWKINS, who fell asleep in Jesus, January 30th 1933, aged 83 years
In loving memory of SARAH, the beloved wife of EDWARD JOHN HOLT, died May 26th 1934, aged 67 years
At rest
Also EDWARD JOHN HOLT, who died December 22nd 1940, aged 72 years
In loving memory of WILLOUGHBY HOUNSELL, born July 20th 1910, died January 23rd 1950
Anchored safe by the heavenly shore
Sacred to the loving memory of WALTER THOMAS KIRKHAM, who departed this life October 28th 1919, aged 53 years
Not gone from memory, not gone from love, but gone to the Fathers house above
KEMP: EDGAR, 84 years, 5th May 1972
In very dear memory of mother, MARY JANE LUSKY, died August 29th 1941, aged 85 years
She hath done what she could
In fondest remembrance of my dear wife, EVA E L B LAKE, who died August 13th 1941, aged 70 years
At rest
Also HARRY BISHOP LAKE, dearly beloved husband of the above, EVA B LAKE, who died 13th June 1947, aged 75 years
Resting
Sacred to the memory of Principal Gatekeeper, JAMES MASON, who died on the 20th May 1868, aged 44 years
By the Superior Officers of HM Convict Prison, Portland
JOEY, beloved son of E and M MARANDE, May 5th 1933
MATTHEWS: SHELIA, 1 week, 9th November 1934
MEARS: ELIZABETH ANN, 57 years, 4th August 1920
MITCHELL: FANNY, 52 years, 28th September 1918
MITCHELL: JOHN, 82 years, 30th June 1945
MARTIN: EMMA ELIZA, 40 years, 8th October 1919
In loving memory of ELIZA, wife of THOMAS MILLARD, who died April 10th 1883, aged 38 years
Return unto thy rest my Lord
Also of WILLIAM, youngest child of the above, who died February 25th 1888, aged 5 years and 5 months
And Jesus called a little child unto Him
Also of ERNEST CHARLES, eldest child of the above, who died February 20th 1898, aged 24 years
Interred in Bournemouth Cemetery
Also of THOMAS MILLARD, beloved husband of the above, who died March 24th 1913, aged 75 years
Interred in Uckfield Cemetery
MOORE: PETER HERBERT, 78 years, 9th April 1949
In loving memory of JOHN WILLIAM MASTERS, who passed away July 19th 1948, aged 61 years
Peacefully sleeping
Also his loved wife, MABEL, who passed away, September 13th 1954, aged 65 years
Reunited
In loving memory of ANNE BISHOP MITCHELL, died March 14th 1943, aged 72 years
Also HENRY BENNETT MITCHELL, husband of the above, died April 4th 1947, aged 76 years
Reunited
Fond remembrance to my dear SUSAN MARGARET OLIVER, who died July 17th 1951, aged 22 months
In loving memory of ROBERT OTTER, who passed away March 4th 1928, aged 53 years
Thy will be done
Portland Corps tribute
In affectionate remembrance of SUSAN GRACE, the beloved wife of HENRY OSBORNE, who died September 2nd 1892, aged 37 years
In the midst of life we are in death
Also the above, HENRY OSBORNE, who died June 8th 1911, aged 77 years
In loving memory of my dear husband, ABRAHAM WINTER OTTER, who died March 27th 1943 aged 75 years
And he was not for God took him
Also MARY ANN, wife of the above, who passed away peacefully, January 15th 1957 aged 88 years
At rest
In affectionate remembrance of JOHN PEARCE, late assistant warder of HM Convict Prison, Portland, who died suddenly whilst in the execution of his duty on the 10th day of January 1873, aged 30 years
He was much respected and dearly lamented
WILLIAM ATTWOOLL PEARCE, son of JOHN and REBECCA PEARCE, who died 11th January 1871, aged 10 weeks
In affectionate remembrance of REBECCA, the wife of JOHN PEARCE, who died the 6th March ?, aged 56 years
Also JOHN PEARCE, husband of the above, who died 23rd August 1884, aged 74 years
Also ELIZABETH MOORE PEARCE, daughter of the above, who died ?
JACQUELINE AVIS PEARCE, born 4th March 1954, died 9th March 1954
Jesus called a little child
In loving memory of WILLIAM PELL, who died February 28th 1935, aged 2 weeks
Transplanted
In loving remembrance of REGINALD PEARCE, who fell asleep February 8th 1928, aged 24 years
In the midst of life we are in death
PETERS: PRUDENCE, 51 years, 2nd November 1918
PETTERS: SUSAN GIBBS, 68 years, 30th April 1913
PETTERS: BENJAMIN, 72 years, 1st May 1917
In loving memory of ALICE MARY, beloved wife of JAMES PENFOLD, who died June 22nd 1934, aged 58 years
In loving and thankful memory of, Mother and Father, ALICE PEARCE, who was called home, 13th April 1950, aged 72 years and JOSEPH PEARCE, who followed on 5th January 1962, aged 82 years. Both of Weston
They washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the lamb
PEARCE: WILLIAM, 73 years, 25th April 1950
In memory of DENNIS ROACHE, who died 21st February 1859, aged 14 years
REYNOLDS: MARTIN, 4 months, 17th May 1954
READ: HAROLD, 64 years, 29th January 1938
CHARLOTTE, the beloved wife of EBENEZER ROBERTS, who departed this life, June 10th 1890, aged 47 years
Oh yes, it is hard at the last separation
To part with the dear one that loved us so true
The home and the heart feels a wide desolation
At bidding the dearly loved mother adieu
Also the above, EBENEZER ROBERTS, who departed this life, October 18th 1922, aged 79 years
Peace perfect peace
EDWARD TOBEY STONE ROD, who died March 15th 1903, aged 48 years
Also WILLIAM ROD, who died June 6th 1914, aged 57 years
Oh for the touch of a vanished hand
Or the sound of a voice that is still
ROD: ELLEN, 69 years, 4th May 1943
Sacred to the memory of CHARLES ROBERTS, died 31st January 1944, aged 57 years
Also of ROSA AGNES, beloved wife of the above, died 8th June 1977, aged 79 years
Reunited
READ: ERIC GORDON, 33 years, 13th September 1950
Thy will be done
In loving memory of JOHN STONE, who died January 16th 1901, aged 33 years
Home sweet home
SMITH: BEVERLEY, 20 years, 8th March 1954
SPECKLEY: PAMELA ANN, 21 days, 7th May 1951
STRACHAN: COLIN, 1 day, 23rd January 1935
In loving memory of nurse, EMMELINE SMITH, of Southwell, who died on Good Friday, April 15th 1938
Also of her brother, HENRY SMITH, who died in London, in the year 1937
STONE: MATY RUTH, 71 years, 5th March 1928
STONE: WILLIAM HENRY, 75 years, 23rd February 1956
SAINSBURY: FLORENCE, 32 years, 24th February 1938
SAINSBURY: EDITH, 57 years, 20th October 1954
SMITH: JOHN MARWOOD, 76 years, 19th November 1937
In loving memory of THOMAS A STONE, Cpl R.G.A., the dearly loved husband of EMMA STONE who died October 14th 1918, aged 25 years
His end was peace
In loving remembrance of SARH ELIZA SAWARD, the beloved daughter of HENRY and MARY SAWARD, who died June 9th 1882, aged 22 years.
Blessed are they that do His command, merits that they may have right to the tree of life and may enter in through the gates into the city of heaven
In loving memory of WILLIAM GEORGE STICKLAND, late of Maiden Newton, died June 27th 1912 aged 46 years
Peace perfect peace
SCRIVEN: EDWARD STONE, 53 years, 16th May 1912
SCRIVEN: ELIZABETH, 56 years, 27th September 1916
In loving memory of GWENDOLINE MARY SPRAGUE, died December 4th 1932, aged 28 years
SAMPSON: KATHERINE MARY, 60 years, 4th September 1941
In loving memory of ROBERT SAMPSON, D.C.M, late CSM Royal Engineers, who died 23rd June 1943, aged 78 years
Also, MARY ANN, the beloved wife of the above, who died March 22nd 1944, aged 83 years
Peace perfect peace
SARGENT: SAMUEL JOHN, 81 years, 8th August 1950
Sacred to the memory of JOSEPH TREVITT, late Assistant Warder of Portland Prison, who was murdered by a convict while in the execution of his duty in the Batteries, on the 23rd March 1869, aged 39 years, leaving a widow and 3 children to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and kind parent.
This monument is erected as a mark of respect by his brother officers.
Also JOSEPH, son of the above, who died 2nd May 1869, aged 2 years
In loving remembrance of WILLIAM GIBBS THORNE, born August 2nd 1866, died September 16th 1911
Also SARAH ANN THORNE, born November 23rd 1877, died March 11th 1955
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God
THORNE: CHARLES, 91 years, 14th February 1967
THORNE: EMILY, 22 years, 2nd November 1918
VICKERY: JAMES, 81 years, 8th March 1938
VICKERY: SARAH ANN, 81 years, 6th August 1941
ARTHUR CHARLES, the beloved husband of MARY WESTERN, who died February 27th 1878, aged 30 years
With Jesus
In loving memory of BRIAN WHITE, died January 2nd 1934, aged 4 months
WHITE: PAULA JOYCE, 11 days, 25th February 1948
WAY: GEORGE, 71 years, 19th October 1918
WAY: HARRIET, 91 years, 9th February 1940
In affectionate remembrance of our dearly loved and youngest daughter, DOROTHY M WHITE who passed away October 22nd 1918, aged 20 years
Also of WILLIAM WHITE, dearly beloved father of the above, died July 13th 1928, aged 71 years
At rest
Also of REBECCA, the beloved wife of WILLIAM WHITE, died January 5th 1938, aged 77 years
Father in Thy gracious keeping
Leave we now our loved ones sleeping
In ever loving memory of my dear wife, EMILY L WALBURN, who departed this life, December 22nd 1932, aged 50 years
WAY: JOSEPH, 71 years, February 1932
In loving memory of MARY ANN YOUNG, died March 23rd 1938, aged 61 years
Resting