In Memory
In Memory of
The Late Mrs. A. M. Beckett It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of Mrs. Ann Maria Beckett, of Calvert Cottages, Steeple Clavdon, who died on July iHth at the age 71. It is only just over five months since her husband passed away. She was of a quiet and homely disposition and was ever-ready to do her part in helpful ways. She was life-long member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Beckett leaves a married daughter to mourn her loss. The funeral place at’ Steeple Claydon on Saturday. The Rev. R. Gladstone Griffiths officiated. special request her favourite hymn Abide with me and her husband s favourite hymn Lead kindly light were sung. The family mourners were : Mr. and Mrs. S. Percival (son-in-law and daughter), Mrs. J. Whiting (sister), Miss Drew (friend). Mrs. Russell and Mrs. F. Whiting (nieces), Mrs. Rawlings and Mr. T. I Beckett (sister-in-law and nephew), Mrs. B. Jennings and Mrs. Bert Gregory! (nieces), Mrs. C. Beckett and Mrs. Gregory (sister-in-law and friend). Mrs. K. Rogers and Mrs. F. Rogers (friends), Mr. K. Gregory, Miss K. Gregory and Miss Kirby (friends). Among the many friends and sympathisers present were noticed Mrs. F. Ingram. Mrs. W. Hodges, Mrs. Moss, Miss Webb, Mrs. D. Harries. The Wreaths The beautiful wreaths were inscribed follows: In loving memory of our darling mother, from Harriet, Sid and Mary. rest.” They rest in Me. Eternity will prove the parting only led them to my love.” In loving memory of my darling Granny. ” Joining Grampy to live with Jesus.” From Sylvia. With deepest sympathy, from Esther and family with love. ” They serve with joy their Lord continually ; And serving follow him who is their light.” In affectionate remembrance, from Lizzie, Frank and family. And with the morn those angel faces smile, which I ‘have loved long since and lost awhile.” With sincere sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Bates and Barbara. “His hand has wiped the tear; His touch has healed the pain ; And all the earthly toil is turned to heavenly gain.” In deepest sympathy, from Mr. Spencer, Catherine Cottages. With deepest sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. Jennings and Mrs. Richardson. In loving memory and deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. C. Brooks. Peace, perfect peace.” In affectionate remembrance, from Tommy and Ivy and children, Grendon Underwood. In ever loving memory’, from Uncle Tom, with love. In loving memory of Auntie Annie, from Win and Bert, Violet and Mary. Gone from us but not forgotten ; Never shall thy memory fade.” In loving memory of Aunt Annie, from Beat. In loving remembrance of Mrs. Beckett, from Ruby’ at Catherine Cottages In loving memory of a dear friend. Mrs. Moss. With loving sympathy, from the Members of Steeple Claydon Methodist Church. With deepest sy’mpathy, from No. 2 and 3, Calvert Cottages and Mr. and Mrs. F. Rogers, Catherine Cottages. Peace, perfect peace.” With deepest sympathy, from all at Muxwell Farm. Mr. zyid Mrs. Frank Ingram, The Beeches, Claydon. In affectionate memory of Aunt Annie, from Elsie, Luie and Vera. bringeth them into their desired haven.” In loving memory, from Margaret and Brenda. 4, Calvert Cottages. In loving memory of dear Ann,* from Maude and Boys. In affectionate remembrance, from Flo (sister-in-law). A tribute of sympathy, from Mrs. and Mr. J. Gregory and Mrs. Chapman. Peace, perfect peace ” With sorrows surging round on Jesu’s bosom nought but calm is found.” * Messrs. Heritage & Sons (Winslow) were responsible for the funeral arrangements..
Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press – Saturday 05 August 1944
