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The Western Times With the Devon Weekly Times incorporated Wednesday 24 Dec 1941
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Mr. John TOOZE, Holcombe Rogus.
The funeral took place in Holcombe Rogus churchyard of Mr. John TOOZE, of Home Pitt, Holcombe Rogus, a highly esteemed resident, whose death at the age of 46 occurred after a protracted illness. Deceased was a quarryman employed at the Fenacre stone quarry for many years, and had a good reputation for industry and cheery disposition. He was taken ill about seven months ago, and for the past 13 weeks had been treated at the Ivybank Sanatorium. Throughout his painful illness he maintained his happy disposition. His death is deeply regretted by many. Prior to their coming to Home Pitt, about four years ago, Mr. and Mrs. TOOZE had resided at Staple Cross, Hockworthy, for 15 years.
At the service in the church, Rev. E. J. BARTON (vicar) officated.
The family mourners were the widow, Spr. S. J. TOOZE, R.E. (son), Miss A. TOOZE (daughter), Messrs. J. TOOZE, Ashbrittle, M. TOOZE, Mrs RAWCLIFFE, Witheridge, Mr. P. TOOZE, Mrs. GODDARD, Tedburn Farm (brothers and sisters), Mrs. J. TOOZE, Mr. J. GODDARD, Mrs. P. TOOZE, Mr. L. PERRY, Mr. W. PERRY, Staple Cross, Mrs. M. TOOZE, Bampton, Mrs. L. PERRY, Mr. W. PERRY, Staple Cross, Mrs. M. TOOZE, Bampton, Mrs. L. PERRY (brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law), Miss Irene TOOZE (niece), Mr. and Mrs. G. WEBBER (cousins), Mrs. HAWKINS and Mr. C. H. GARNETT (neighbours), Mrs. T. HAWKINS, Mrs. RIDGEWAY, Mr. REED and Miss I. BROOMFIELD and Mr. J. BAILEY (representing the Fenacre Quarry).
Sympathisers present included Mr. J. REDWOOD, Mrs. H. REDWOOD and Mrs. PRESCOTT (Staple Cross), Nurse HAGGER, Mr. W. FACEY (New Inn), Mr. J. WOODBERRY, Mrs. DRAKE, Mrs. PODBURY (Hockworthy), Mr. LEACH (Bampton), Mrs. HUCKER.
The bearers were Messrs. H. REDWOOD, F. SHATTOCK, W. PODBURY (Hockworthy) and J. JONES (Huntsham).
The coffin was inscribed: “John Tooze, died Dec. 14, 1941; aged 46 years. R.I.P.”
The choice floral tributes were: In sweetest and ever-loving memory, from Mum, Annie and Jackie; from Sister Bessie, George and family; Sister Sarah and all at Tedburn; from his Brother-in-law Leonard, Mary, Charlie and family; from Mark, May and the children; Philip, Dorothy, Rene and Frankie; Jim and Mary; Cousin George, Cousin Margaret and family; Mr. and Mrs. NEWMAN; fellow workers and staff, Fenacre Quarry; Mr. and Mrs. RIDGEWAY and family, Loudwells, and Mrs. BROOMFIELD; Mr. and Mrs. HORRILL and Mrs. SPARKS; Ronald and Greta WENSLEY and all at South Staple, Hockworthy; Mr. and Mrs. H. REDWOOD, Rowland and Gerald (neighbours); Mrs. HAWKINS and Jeannie and Charles H. GARNETT, Home Pitt; Bill and Hilda; all at Daresdown, Hockworthy; Mr. and Mrs. J. REDWOOD, Staple Cross, Gladys WINN and Lionel; A. and W. HEALS, Barbara and Joan; W. and E. M. FACEY and Francis; Mr. and Mrs. HAWKINS and Dick; Mr. and Mrs. CUMMINGS; Nurse; Anon; Bill and Hilda.
<NOTES: John TOOZE son of Mark TOOZE and Mary WARE married Annie ACKLAND>