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Langport and Somerton Herald. Special Jubilee Souvenir. Saturday 11 May 1935
Page 10 Column 6
HAMBRIDGE.
DEATH OF MISS A. HOUSE.
The village has suffered a sad and pronounced loss by the death of Miss Annie HOUSE, of Hambridge. She passed away at the advanced age of 87 years on Friday, a week after her sister, the late Mrs. R. COATE, of Stathe House, Burrowbridge.
Miss HOUSE was well-known in the district. She was a niece of the late Mr. Levi GRIFFIN, of Aller Court and afterwards Portfield. She had lived in Hambridge nearly 40 years and was deeply interested in village affairs. She was very popular and highly esteemed for her genuine kindliness.
The funeral took place at the Hambridge church on Tuesday, a full choral service being conducted by the vicar, the Rev. H. R. WILLIMOTT. The lesson was read by the Rev. A. HOOK, of Chaffcombe, a former vicar of Hambridge. A large number attended to pay their last tribute of respect.
The principal mourners were Mr. W. H. COATE, nephew; Mr. and Mrs. S. R. COATE, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. GUY, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. COATE, nephews and nieces; Messrs. F. H. L., W. O., F. H. and P. COATE, and R. C. GUY, grand nephews; Mrs. S. SHEPPY, grand niece; Mr. F. ROBIN, cousin.
The attendance also included Mrs. CRABB, Mrs. PURSE, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. LACEY, Miss J.. CRABB, Mrs. F. STUCKEY, Mrs. BISHOP, Mr. George WILLS, Mr. and Mrs. WHITEHEAD, Messrs. J. L. CORNISH, J. LANG, jun., W. R. RICHARDS and George ALLEN, Mr. and Mrs. LOCKYER, Miss PRING (Wellington), Mr. and Mrs. H. TOTTLE, Mrs. KERRISON, Mrs. ALFORD, Miss DUDMAN and others. - Messrs. BISHOP, CHUBB, BRISTER, PURSE, STEPHENS and REE were the bearers.
Beautiful wreaths and floral tributes were received as follows: To my dear aunt Annie, in affectionate remembrance from Willie; In loving memory of dear auntie Annie, from Sidney and Annie; To auntie, in ever loving memory, from Howard and Babe; To dear auntie in remembrance of the many happy hours we have spent together, from Bert., Annie and Bob. “Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away”; In ever loving remembrance of dear Annie, from Lizzie FARMER, Devon; Deep sympathy, from K. and A. NORMAN, R.I.P.; In loving memory of aunt Annie, from all at Three Bridges; Deep sympathy, from J. and E. DALLY, R.I.P.; To auntie, in loving remembrance from Frank and Percy; With deepest sympathy from J. and A. CRABB and G. and A. PURSE; In dear memory, from Mr. and Mrs. F. LACEY; In remembrance, Captain and Mrs. C. A. Key MATTERSON; With deepest sympathy, V. R. KERRISON; With sincere sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. H. TOTTLE; With sincere remembrance, from Mrs. E. J. GILLARD and Wallace (Curry Rivel); In loving memory from E. and A. LONG; In loving memory Mrs. DYER, and family, and Mr. and Mrs. McLENNAN and Eileen; From Miss HOUSE;With many memories of old times, C. F. HALLETT (Waldrons Park); With deepest sympathy, from Mrs. W. HOOK; In deepest sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. WHITE, (Underhill); Sweet memory, G. PRING (Wellington); Resting in her Saviour's love; In affectionate remembrance from Mr. and Mrs. E. MEAD; A token of remembrance of a very dear and kind friend; From Mr. and Mrs. BISHOP; With sincere sympathy from E. E. STUCKEY;With deepest sympathy from Mrs. Mr. and Miss COMBE; With deepest sympathy from E. DUDMAN; A token of remembrance from E. CARP.
<NOTES: Annie HOUSE daughter of Henry Cary HOUSE and Susannah or Susan WARREN>