The churchwarden’s wife Mrs
Gilbert kindly allowed access to the church where there are no memorials.
At the date of this survey
the church was closed due to subsidence. Whether or not the church reopens the
churchyard will not be closed for the foreseeable future.
The following abbreviations
are used to describe the type of memorial
HS = Headstone (however
where there is a headstone alone, no description is given)
K = kerb
OB= stone in the form of an
open book
/ = break between lines on
the memorial
BR = Burial register
Four distinct areas of the churchyard were identified “G”, “N”, “E” and the remainder to the west of the church. These are described below in bold type. In each case rows are numbered from east to west and graves within each row from south to north. No attempt has been made to draw a plan at this stage
To the south of the church between the entrance gate on the east side of the churchyard and the south wall of the church is an area here designated “G”. In this area rows are numbered sequentially from the gate to the SW corner of the church and graves numbered sequentially from the south end of each row to the north.
G101 [Urn] Victor Charles/ HOUGHTON/ died Dec 11th 1989/ aged 86 years [Interment of ashes 18 Mar 1990]
G201 [Heart shaped stone] In/ loving memory of/ a dear wife & mother/ Diane Rosalind REED/ died 19th May 1984/ aged 33 years [Interment of ashes 4 June]
G202 [Marker and urn] Leslie Douglas/ WOOLLER/ died 9th January 2001/ aged 80 years [BR entry not found]
G203 [Heart shaped stone] In loving memory of/ Jennie A WOOLLER/ died 11th Dec 1987/ aged 65 years [Interment of ashes]
G301 In/ loving memory of/ Dora Elizabeth/ HOUGHTON/ devoted wife of/ Victor Charles/ died 6th Nov 1992/ aged 90 years/ Reunited
G302 [K] Treasured memories of/ our darling daughter/ Valerie Joan POPE/ who died 1st Nov 1951/ aged 2½ years
G303 [2 stone hearts] In/ loving memory of/ Bill [BR says Willis] RAWLINS/ died 11th July 1977/ aged 65 years/ In/ loving memory of/ Betty RAWLINS/ died 26th Jan 1982/ aged 68 years/ Reunited [Both recorded in Hilgay BR which says Betty from Sheffield]
G401 [K and HS with cross on top] In/ loving/ memory of/ Edna Kathleen/ the dearly beloved child of/ Robert & Ruby STARLING/ who died Jan 13-1933/ aged 1 year/ “For of such is the kingdom/ of heaven”
G402 In loving memory of/ Andrew Jesse GLADWIN/ died 27th, 2nd month [ie February] 1907/ aged 55/ There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God [BR says from Hilgay]
G501 [HS and K] In/ ever loving memory of/ James Arthur [BR says Alfred] HOWLETT/ passed peacefully away/ April 10-1944/ aged 61 years/ Peace perfect peace/ also/ Emma Ann his beloved wife/ passed peacefully away/ July 6-1955/ aged 74 years/ Reunited.
G502 [HS and iron rail] In loving memory of/ Mary Ann/ the dearly beloved wife of/ George BEDFORD/ who died June 3-1911/ aged 66 years/ At rest/ also/ George BEDFORD/ who died June 25th 1917/ aged 72 years/ Until the day break [BR says from Tottenhill]
G601 [HS and K] In loving remembrance of/ a devoted husband and father/ George William HOWLETT/ called home 31st March 1938/ aged 65 years [BR entry not found]/ In heavenly love abiding/ also of his beloved wife/ Hannah/ who died Dec 18th 1955/ aged 80 years/ Reunited
G602 In loving memory of/ John W[illiam] BEDFORD/ who died November 15-1917/ aged 51 years/ also/ Pte George BEDFORD/ son of above/ killed in France/ April 26 1918/ aged 20 years
G603 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ Verena/ the beloved wife of/ John William FREEMAN/ and daughter of John & Mary LEFLAY/ who died July 28th 1908/ aged 45 years/ Rest for the prize is won. Rest for no toil remains/ Rest for the task is done. Rest tis thy God who reigns
G604 In loving memory of/ James FREEMAN/ who died April 28th 1908/ aged 25 years/ We know that we have passed from death/ unto life/ we miss the hand clasp miss the loving smile/ our hearts are broken but a little while/ and we shall pass within the golden gate/ God comfort us to help us while we wait [BR says from Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich]
G605 [Urn] In memory of/ Edward KEY/ died Nov 27-1974/ aged 62 [BR entry not found]
G606 [HS in K] In loving memory of/ Geoffrey Thomas/ the beloved child of C R & B C LEFLAY/ born May 12 1901/ died Oct 25/ 1901
G701 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ our dear son/ Wilfred J[BR says James] FREEMAN/ died Oct 7th 1941/ aged 30 years/ Lo I am with you always/ even onto the end
G702 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ Rebecca [BR says from Hilgay Fen]/ the beloved wife of/ W H FREEMAN/ who died Nov 14th 1918/ aged 71 years/ Tis sweet to know through Christ alone/ we meet to part no more/ know that and the one we loved so well/ has only gone before/ also William H[BR says Henry] FREEMAN/ who died Feb 28th 1933 aged 87 years/ At rest
G704 In loving memory of/ Horace/ the beloved son of/ Arthur M J HAILSTONE/ who died Oct 12 1897/ aged 11 years/ Great is the Lord [BR says from Hilgay Fen]
G801 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ Mary Ann HALL/ who passed on Nov 29 1941/ aged 72 years/ Sleep his blessed sleep [BR says from Littleport, Cambs]
G802 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ Thomas HOWLETT/ who died May 29 1922/ aged 72 years/ We miss the loving hand clasp/ we miss the pleasant smile/ our hearts are well nigh broken/ but we shall meet ere while/ also/ Lydia his beloved wife/ who died November 21 1926/ aged 74 years/ Her end was peace
G803 is the War Memorial [WM00]
[On cross] “Lest/ we
forget/ sacred/ to the memory/ of/ our brave boys/ who fell in the/ Great War/
of/ 1914-1918”/ William ARMSBY, George BEDFORD, Alfred COOPER, George CHAPMAN,
George DAY, George FINCHAM, Frank GATHERCOLE, George GATHERCOLE, Jonathan GOOCH,
Alfred HALL, Bertram HALL, Joseph KIRBY, Herbert MISSIN, Joseph MISSIN, George T
MOORE, Samuel NIGHTALL, William PAYNE, Harold PORTER, Maurice STARLING, Walter
THULBOURNE, Percy WALKER, John WATSON
[On base] “Sacred to the
memory of/ Walter G CORNWELL, James HANDLEY, Reginald MORTON, J Stewart ROSE,
Ronald G STONE, Gus YARROW, Frank YOUNGS/ who gave their lives in the/ 1939-45
War
[On a separate plaque at
foot of cross on its north side] Sacred to the memory of/ Maurice BELL/ who gave
his life in the/ Korean War 1952/ also to/ Kenneth ROSE/ who gave his life in
the/ Malaysian conflict/ Lest we forget them.
G901[HS and K] Peace/ In/ loving memory of/ Edith/ the beloved daughter of the late/ Frederick & Elizabeth BRUNDLE/ who died Sept 30 1927/ aged 47 years/ Until the day breaks [BR entry not found]
G902 In/ loving memory of/ Deborah/ the beloved wife of/ John HAILSTONE/ departed this life Nov 4th/ 1909/ aged 68 years/ We know earth’s release/ meant for her/ life heaven and peace/ also of John HAILSTONE [The remainder of stone flaked away] [BR shows a John HAILSTONE buried 16 July 1919 aged 79 years but no Deborah]
G903 In loving memory of/ Robert COSSEY/ who died January 15 1899/ aged 91 years [BR says from Hilgay Fen]/ also/ William John, his son/ who died March 6-1907/ aged 70 years/ Be ye therefore ready for the Son of man/ cometh at an hour when ye think not
G904 [Wooden cross mounted in stones] In affectionate remembrance John Paterson ARMFIELD/ who died October 29th 1891/ aged 38 years/ during 16 years the faithful and efficient master of St Marks [BR confirms occupation school master]
The following rows of graves are situated behind the church ie to the west. The rows are numbered sequentially from the east to the west. The graves in each row are numbered sequentially from the south to the north in each row
0101 In loving memory of/ Rebecca, beloved wife of/ Samuel COOPER/ who died November 16-1908/ aged 62 years/ Gone from sight but not from love/ but gone to her Father’s home above/ “The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want”
0102 [HS includes a carving of a hand pointing to the sky and holding a ribbon bearing the words “Meet me there”] In loving memory of/ Charles FOUNTAIN/ who died September 20-1900/ aged 49 years/ “Be thou faithful unto death and I/ will give thee a crown of life [BR says from Denver]
0103 [K] In loving memory of Harry HOUGHTON who passed away 6th March 1948 aged 67 years/ “In God’s keeping” also Jessie his beloved wife fell asleep 22nd Dec 1958 aged 77 years Reunited [BR entry not found for Harry]
0104 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ David beloved son of/ David & Gladys DANBY/ who passed away Dec15-1944/ aged 15 years/ To live in hearts we leave behind is/ not to die [BR says David Leslie DANBY]
0105 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ Alice Elizabeth beloved wife of/ Charles G TIMBERS/ who died Janry 30-1943/ aged 64 years/ Greatly beloved/ also/ Charles George TIMBERS/ who died February 4-1961/ aged 83 years/ Reunited
[Tree against west end of church]
0106 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ Agnes Margaret/ infant child of/ Herbert M PALMER/ born Oct14 1912/ died Oct 23rd 1912
0107 [Broken HS with fleur de lis on top] In/ memory of/ Robert Gillingham/ [BEESON]/ the loved and much lamented/ son of/ Will[ ] & Catherine [BEESON]/ who died/ March 21 1863/ aged [16 years]
0201 In loving memory of/ our darling Edwin Rufus/ son of S and R BATSON/ who died March 20th 1914 aged 8½ months/ “Though lost to sight/ to memory ever dear [BR entry not found]
0202 In loving memory of/ Harry third son of/ Morley & Ann THEOBALD/ who departed this life/ December 9-1907/ aged 42 years/ He was a good man and just/ a loving son, brother and husband [BR entry not found]
0203 In loving memory of/ Hannah [BR says from Hilgay Fen]/ the beloved wife of/ Harry THEOBALD/ who died August 18th 1897/ aged 40 years/ Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away
0204 In loving memory of/ Michael RUST/ who died Octr 29th/ 1887/ aged 35 years/ Blessed are the dead which die/ in the Lord that they may rest/ from their labours and their works/ do follow them
0205 In/ affectionate/ remembrance of/ Edwin John/ infant son of/ W & S WRIGHT/ died 27th Janry 1883/ aged 11 months/ Jesus called a little child/ unto him [Matthew Ch 18 v 2]
0206 In affectionate remembrance of/ Mary/ the beloved wife of/ William WARD/ who died July 31st 1881/ aged 69 years [the remainder if any, is now obscured by a supporting stone] [BR says from Southery]
0207 In affectionate remembrance of/ John Barrow/ who died July 15th/ 1875/ aged 8 years/ also/ John Hugh who died Janry 19th 1878 aged 1 year [The remainder is obscured by a supporting stone the only visible word is LEFLAY which is the surname recorded in BR for both individuals]
0208 In affectionate remembrance of/ James/ who died May 12th 1870/ aged 7 months/ also Albert Arthur/ who died Febry 14th/ 1874/ aged 8 months/ the beloved sons of/ John & Mary LEFLAY/ He shall gather the lambs with his/ arms and carry them in his bosom
0209 In memory of/ George son of/ John & Mary LEFLAY/ who died Aug 1st 1862/ aged 3 year/ also [?? Verena ?? their??] daughter who died March 23rd 1861/ aged 6 months/ Suffer the little children to/ come [ Remainder not clear but does not appear to be “unto me”]
0210 In memory of/ Ann LEFLAY/ who departed [ ]/ aged 7[3] years/ also [Could be Ann LEFLAY buried 5 Feb 1864 aged 75 years]]
0211 In memory of/ Aaron LEFLAY/ who departed [ ] Feb 5 1863/ aged 32 years
0212 In loving memory of/ Eliza/ the beloved wife of/ Robert SMITH/ who died December 21st 1898/ aged 54 years/ I know that my Redeemer liveth [BR says from Fordham]
0213 In loving memory of/ Robert HARNWELL/ who died Aug 2nd/ 1883/ aged 63 years/ For the trumpet shall sound and/ the dead shall be raised/ I Corinthians Ch 15 v 52 [BR says from Hilgay Fen]
0301 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ James SINDLE/ who passed away Decbr 8th 1913/ aged 43 years/ Long and sore his sufferings were/ physicians all in vain/ it pleased the Lord to take him home/ and ease him of his pain [BR says from Welsey, Cambs]
0302 In loving memory of/ Sarah Ann the beloved wife of/ John HALL/ died October 28-1909/ aged 48 years/ Like crowded forest trees we stand/ and some are marked to fall/ the axe will smite at God’s command/ and soon will smite us all
0303 In loving memory of/ Mary Ann/ the beloved wife of/ John HALL/ who died Janry 22nd 1892/ aged 57 years/ For so he giveth his beloved sleep
0401 In loving memory of/ William W [BR says Webb] WARREN/ who died October 15th 1910/ aged 82 years/ Peace perfect peace with loved ones far away/ in Jesus keeping we are safe and they [here the inscription stops with no damage to indicate that it ever continued]
0402 Sacred to the memory of/ Ann/ the beloved wife of/ Charles LEFLAY/ and daughter of Henry SHINGLES/ who departed this life/ March 24-1910/ aged 82 years/ Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away
0403 Sacred to the memory of/ Charles LEFLAY/ who after an exemplary life/ entered into rest February 7th/ 1909/ in his 87th year[ie aged 86]/ Mark the perfect man and behold the upright/ for the latter end of that man is peace
0404 [2HS in K] [1st HS] ]
In loving memory of/ Phoebe/ the beloved wife of the late/ Alfred STRAWSON/ who
passed peacefully away/ Nov 26-1929/ aged 86 years/ Not gone from memory nor
from love/ but gone to our Father’s home above/ Peace perfect peace [BR says
from Fincham]
[2nd HS In loving memory
of/ Alfred STRAWSON/ who died December 14th 1909 aged 66 years/ Watch ye
therefore for ye know not when/ the Master cometh/ His end was peace [BR says
from Hilgay]
0405 In loving memory of/ Esther Annie/ fourth daughter of/ A J & E GLADWIN/ died 12th March 1891 / aged 3 years & 3 months/ He shall gather the lambs with his arms/ and carry them in his bosom
0406 [Behind 0405 and between rows] In loving memory of/ John William/ who died June 2nd 1895/ aged 5 years/ also Kate who died/ May 7th 1893/ aged 9 months/ the beloved children of John & S GLOVER/ Suffer little children to come onto me
0407 Eleanor widow of the late/ John Smith/ formerly of Poplar Farm, Hilgay Fen/ died July 18th 1911/ died aged 81 years [There may be other wording on this stone it is particularly heavily encrusted and at first revealed nothing at all] [BR says from Ely, Cambs]
0408 In/ loving memory of/ Spicer PITCHER/ the dearly beloved wife of/ George PITCHER/ who departed this life Feb 11 1903/ aged 43 years/ also her son/ George Germany [BR says Jerman] PITCHER/ who died Aug 27th 1894/ aged 3 years/ Peace perfect peace [BR says from Fordham]
0409 In/ affectionate remembrance/ of/ Elizabeth MALLOWS/ who died Nov 11th 1874/ aged 22 years [BR says from Hilgay Fen]
0501 In loving memory of/ Mary Elizabeth/ dearly loved wife of/ William HALL/ who entered into rest Febry/ 11-1916/ aged 58 years/ Suffered my allotted years/ till my Redeemer came/ and wiped away his servant’s tears/ and took his exile home
0502 In loving memory of/ Lucy beloved wife of/ William Webb WARREN/ who died December 6-1915/ aged 77 years/ Thy shalt come to thy grave in a full age/ Like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season/ Erected by her children and grandchildren
0503 In loving memory of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved daughter of/ William & Mary E HALL/ who died September 20-1914/ aged 36 years/ Brighter, fairer far than living/ with no trade of woe or pain/ robed in ever lasting beauty/ we shall see thee once again
0504 [Cross and K] Peace perfect peace/ in loving memory of/ Elizabeth/ beloved wife of/ Alfred PORTER/ who died February 8-1904/ aged 33 years/ And death shall be no more/ neither shall there be mourning/ nor crying nor pain anymore/ the first things are passed
0505 In loving memory of/ Sarah the wife of/ William GOODCHILD/ who died March 12th/ 1888/ aged 74 years/ Have fought a good fight I have/ finished my course I have kept the faith/ also/ William GOODCHILD/ who died November 23rd 1898/ aged 84 years [BR says from Hilgay]
0506[HS and K] In/ loving memory of/ Frederick George/ the beloved husband of/ Sarah Jane GATES/ who died March 8th 1947/ aged 67 years/ Peace perfect peace [BR says from Fincham]
0507 [HS and K] In/ loving memory/ of Lilian Rebecca/ the beloved daughter of/ Fred & Jane GATES/ who passed away Jan 15th 1918/ in her 16th year [ie aged 15]/ We loved her yes! No tongue can tell/ how much we loved her and how [well]/ God loved her too and thought it best/ to take her home with him to rest
0508 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ Sarah Jane GATES/ died 19th February 1953/ aged 81 years/ Life’s work well done At rest
0509 [Fallen HS] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mabel/ the beloved child of/ John & Eleanor SMITH/ born Sept 19-1876/ died July 10 1879/ Is it well with the child? and she/ answered it is well/ 2 Kings Ch4 v26
0510 In/ loving memory of/ Margaret Thurza/ second daughter of/ John & Eleanor SMITH/ who died Aug 10th/ [1883]/ aged 20 years/ I will lay me down in peace and take/ my rest [BR says from Hilgay Fen]
0511 In loving memory of/ John SMITH/ who died 4 October/ 1887/ aged 62 years
0512 In/ loving memory of/ Robert Alphonso SMITH/ eldest son of/ John & Eleanor SMITH/ who died [April 2nd] 1898/ aged 45 years [BR says from Hilgay Fen]
0513 [2HS and K] In loving memory of/ Edward CRAGG [BR says from Hilgay]/ who died January 20th 1906/ aged 68 years/ Farewell dear wife my life is passed/ my love for you so long did last/ weep not for me nor sorrow make/ but love my offspring for my sake. In loving memory of/ Sarah Ann/ beloved wife of/ Edward CRAGG [BR says from Manea, Cambs]/ who died June 3-1908/ aged 69 years/ Has gone from our home to a mansion above/ our hearts in deep anguish are riven/ but why should we mourn for the mother we love/ when we know she is happy in heaven
0514 [K of iron rail, no inscription]
0515 In loving memory of/ Maria/ the beloved wife of/ Henry HAILSTONE/ who died Janry 5th 1892/ aged 48 years/ [Three lines of text obscured by supporting stone]
0516 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ George William/ beloved son of/ H & M HAILSTONE/ died March 25th 1884/ aged 6 years [Text obscured by supporting stone] [BR says from Hilgay Fen]
0601 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ John WALKER/ died March 10th 1917 aged 52 years/ and of his beloved wife/ Rosanna/ died Nov 6th 1934/ aged 68 years/ “Rest in Peace” [BR says Rosanna of Tilney St Lawrence]
0602 In/ loving memory of/ Peckett PORTER [BR says from Post Office]/ who entered into rest/ April 17th/ 1892/ aged 67 years/ The night is gone/ also/ Hannah his beloved wife/ who died February 26-1916/ aged 85 years/ R.I.P.
Tree
0603 [Tomb] To the memory/ of/ R[BR says Robert] PRYER Esqr/ who died Oct 24th 1864/ aged 70 years/ For twenty years/ one of the churchwardens/ of this parish
0604 [monument][ On east
side] In affectionate/ remembrance of William SMITH/ who died Sepr 28 1872/ aged
78 years/ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
[On south side] In/ loving
memory/ of/ Jane/ the beloved wife of/ William SMITH/ who died Decr 16th 1892/
aged 87 years/ Here remaineth therefore the people of God
0605 In loving remembrance of/ William son of/ William & Jane SMITH/ of Hawthorne House, Ten Mile Bank/ who died June 1st/ 1886/ aged 46 years/ He himself took our infirmities and/ bore our sickness
0606 [Cross in K] In loving memory/ of/ Amy Jane/ the beloved daughter of/ Ambrose & Jane PRYER/ who died March 8th 1890/ aged 22 years/ “Fallen asleep in Christ”
0607 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ Sarah Ann beloved daughter of/ Edward & Sarah A GRACE/ who died July 4th 1899/ aged 29 years/ While on earth she was sore afflicted/ well her pains she patiently bore/ waiting till her Saviour called her/ to dwell with him forevermore [BR entry not found]
0608 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ Betsy Ellen beloved daughter of/ Edward & Sarah A GRACE/ who died January 27th 1902/ in her 17th year [ie aged 16] / Safe in the arms of Jesus/ safe on his gentle breast/ there by his love o’er shaded/ sweetly her soul shall rest [BR entry not found]
0609 [HS with Celtic cross on top] In/ loving memory of/ Eliza FEETHAM beloved daughter of / Matthew & H GILL/ who died April 26th/ 1889/ in her 7th year [ie aged 6 years] / It is not the will of your Father/ which is in heaven that one of/ these little ones shall perish [BR entry not found]
0701 [K] Sacred to the memory of/[A_E__OVE] Mother Emma Elizabeth DRIVER/ passed away on 12th 1957 aged 90 years [BR says January]
0702 In/ loving memory of/ William Porter REGISTER/ who died April 19th 1919/ aged 74 years/ On that bright and happy morning/ when the graves their dead restore/ Father, Mother, Sister, Brother meet once more [BR says from Ilford, Essex]
0703 In/ loving memory of/ John REGISTER/ who died June 11-1909/ aged 40 years/ Weep not dear father, brother and sisters/ do not weep/ [if there is a next line it is lost with missing flake of stone] [BR says from Hilgay]
0704 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ James AKRED/ who entered into rest/ January 15-1908/ aged 61 years/ There remaineth therefore a rest to the/ people of God/ also/ Emma his beloved wife/ who died January 2-1909/ aged 66 years/ “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord”
0705 In/ loving memory of/ John Bullen SCOTT/ who died January 4-1914/ aged 73 years/ also/ Rebecca His beloved wife/ who died July 7-1911/ aged 68 years/ Be then faithful unto death and I will/ give thee a crown of life
0706 In loving memory of/ Sarah beloved wife of/ James HALL/ who died May 26-1911/ aged 72 years
0707 [2HS and K] In/ loving and affectionate/ memory of/ Frederick BRUNDLE/ born December 18th 1849/ died January 8th 1922/ aged 72 years/ also of Ernest their son/ who died April 12th 1881/ aged 4 years and 6 months/ Peace perfect peace/ In/ loving memory/ of/ Ann Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ Frederick BRUNDLE/ who died on the [10]th March 1901/ aged 50 years/ “Blessed are those which die in the/ Lord from henceforth Yea, saith the/ spirit that they rest from their/ labours and their works do follow them [Rev 14 v13]/ Thy will be done
0801 [HS and K] In/ loving memory of/ Albert [BR says Albert Jacob] beloved son of Walter & Susie JORDAN/ who died June 21-1924/ In his 19th year [ie aged 18]/ Your sorrow shall be turned into joy
0802 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ our beloved dad/ Larman Herbert REGISTER/ who died November 6-1953/ aged 77 years/ “The Lord is my shepherd”
0803 [K] [ Cannot decipher this as so many metal letters have become detached]
0804 In loving memory of/ John William/ the dearly loved son of/ Herbert REGISTER/ who after long suffering patiently/ borne entered into rest/ April 30th 1922/ in the 21st year of his age [ie aged 20] / Long and sore his sufferings were/ physicians were in vain/ it pleased the Lord to take him home/ and ease him of his pain/ The Lord is good to all and his tender/ mercies are over all his works
0805 In loving memory of/ John DRIVER/ who died February 13-1922/ aged 78 years/ “Thy will be done”
0806 In/ loving memory of/ William BATSON/ who died Feb 14th 1925/ aged 90 years/ also his wife/ Susan/ who died Feb 9th 1919/ aged 81 years/ Peace perfect peace death shadowing us and ours/ Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers
0807 In loving memory of/ George beloved husband of/ Alice STONE/ who died July 12-1918/ aged 74 years/ “It is enough earth’s struggles now have ceased/ and Jesus called him to heaven’s perfect peace [Recorded in Hilgay BR]
0808 In loving/ remembrance of/ Elizabeth THEOBALD/ who died June 5 1885/ aged 85 years/ “Blessed are the dead which die/ in the Lord”
0901 [K] In loving memory of/ our dear mother Emma Naomi KEY who fell asleep Feb 26th 1946 aged 79 years/ Rest in peace/ also of our dear father & brother who are sleeping near
0902 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ Sarah Ann REGISTER/ who fell asleep Aug 21st 1924/ in her 50th year[ie aged 49 years]/ until the day breaks and shadows fade away
0903 In/ loving memory of/ Mary Jane/ beloved wife of Abraham PORTER/ who died October 30th 1924/ after much suffering patiently borne/ aged 54 years/ Peace perfect peace in this dark world of/ sins/ the blood of Jesus whispers peace within
0904 In loving memory of/ William HALL/ born December 27-1856/ died April 27-1926/ There remaineth therefore rest to the/ people of God/ Erected by his sisters and brothers [BR says Mary Jane from Plaistow]
0905 In loving memory of/ Alfred/ beloved husband of/ Mary Ann HALL/ who died March 3-1927/ aged 62 years/ When day break and the shadows flee away
0906 [HS and K] In/ loving memory/ of/ Sarah the beloved wife of/ George William GATES/ who fell asleep April 24 1929 [BR says 1922]/ in her 78th year [ie 77 years old]/ onto you therefore which believe he is precious/ also of George William who passed away Jan 11th 1931/ in his 79th year [ie aged 78]/ there remaineth therefore a rest / to the people of God [BR says George William from Southery]
0907 [HS and K] In loving memory/ of/ George PITCHER/ who fell asleep June 4-1933/ aged 75 years/ “Blessed are the pure in heart/ for they shall see God
0908 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ John [BR says second name Edward] CORNWELL/ who died March 8 1933/ aged 54 years [BR says 64]/ also Hannah [BR says second name Elizabeth]/ the beloved wife of the above/ who died Jan 18-1940/ aged 68 years
0909 [K] [ Too obscured to read]
1001 In loving memory of/ Eliza beloved wife of/ Thomas BURTON/ died Jan 17-1930/ aged 79 years/ “Safe in the arms of Jesus/ safe on his gentle breast/ there by his love o’ershaded/ sweetly my soul shall rest
1002 In loving memory of/ Thomas BURTON/ who fell asleep Dec24-1935/ aged 84 years/ May he rest in peace [BR says from Hull, Yorks]
1003 In loving memory of/ John William FREEMAN/ who fell asleep April 10-1929/ aged 63 years/ Come ye apart and rest awhile [BR says from Botany Bay, presumably Norfolk]
1004 [K] [Unable to read]
1005 [K and footstone] In loving memory of/ a beloved wife and mother/ Alice Amelia SMITH/ who died 18th Aug 1964/ aged 65 years/ Loves last gift remembrance
1006 In/ loving memory of/ George Edward/ Pryer SMITH/ died July 2nd 1987/ aged 86 years/ Loves last gift remembrance
1007 [K] In tender memory of/ our darling daughter/ Margaret Irene SMITH died 13th Jan 1941 aged 6 years
1008 [HS and K] In/ memory of/ Frederick beloved husband of/ Elizabeth THIRLING/ died June 13-1929/ aged 55 years/ Sleep on beloved and take/ thy rest/ we miss thee most who loved/ thee best/ I heard the voice of Jesus say/ come onto me and rest/ also Mary Elizabeth/ wife of the above/ died July 29-1956/ aged 81 years/ Reunited [BR says THURLING and Mary Elizabeth from Sheffield]
1009 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ John JORDAN/ the beloved husband of/ Charlotte JORDAN/ who passed away Aug 16th 1936/ aged 46 years/ He giveth his beloved sleep [BR entry not found]
1101 [K] In loving memory of/ Gertrude Spooner LUNN/ who died July 12th 1962 aged 82 years/ At rest
1102 [K] In loving memory of/ William John BUCKENHAM/ who passed away April 26th 1962 aged 77 years [Recorded in Hilgay BR]
1103 [K] In loving memory of/ Florence [BR says Clara] died July 30th 1942 aged [63]/ Samuel COOPER died March 23rd 1932 aged 88 years. [May be other wording, poor condition]
1104 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ John COATES/ died January 25th 1933/ aged 75 years/ Forever with the Lord
1105 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ Rose COATES/ who died Jan 31st 1933/ aged 73 years/ Forever with the Lord
1106 [HS and K] In/ loving memory of/ Ernest WARD/ who died Febry 13 1932/ aged 54 years/ He gives his beloved sleep
1107 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ Eliza beloved wife of/ Eaves WALKER/ passed into rest Nov 17 1932/ aged 58 years/ Peace perfect peace/ also of Eaves WALKER/ who passed into rest Jan 24 1953 [BR says aged 81 and from Denver]
1108 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ Mary Elizabeth beloved wife of/ John G ETHERIDGE/ who died March 24 1931/ aged 42 years/ In hope of eternal life/ also of/ John George ETHERIDGE [BR entry not found]/ who died March 11-1970/ aged 81 years/ Reunited
1109 [HS and K] In/ loving memory of/ Leonard PORTER/ who passed away May 14 1932/ in his 43rd year [ie aged 42 years]/ at rest [BR says of Downham Market]
1110 [K] In/ loving memory/ of [Unable to read]
1111 [HS and K] In loving memory/ of/ Alfred A[BR says Alexander] PORTER/ who passed to his rest on/ October 7-1931/ aged 62 years/ At the going down of the sun/ and in the morning we will remember
1112 [K] [Unable to read]
1113 [K] Cherished memories of/ our darling daughter/ Sheila Yvonne MISSIN/ taken from us 23rd March 1949 aged 4 years
1114 [K] In loving memory of/ John Edward ARMSBY who passed away August 26th 1944 aged 39 years [BR says from Eccles]
1115 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ Henry ARMSBY/ who passed to his rest/ January 5th 1934/ aged 71 years/ At rest
1116 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ Ann Maria ARMSBY/ who passed to her rest/ July 19th 1938/ aged 74 years/ At rest [BR says from Fordham]
1117 [HS and Footstone] In loving memory/ of/ James William MISSIN/ who died 16th Sept 1935/ aged 70
1118 In/ loving memory of/ Grace Lillian/ the beloved wife of/ Edward KEY/ who passed away Nov 18th 1946/ aged 31 years/ A paragon of love and devotion
1119 In loving memory of/ Florence May/ the beloved daughter of/ [ ] & Florence FREEMAN/ Dec 13th [BR says 1956 age 54]
1201 [K] In loving memory of/ a dear father John William THURLING who died April 23rd 1937 aged 69 years/ Peace perfect peace/ also of a dear mother Sabina THURLING who died April 5th 1951 aged 83 years [Sabina recorded in Hilgay BR]
1202 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ Alice Emily the beloved wife of/ Charles MIDDLETON/ who entered into rest May 27-1937/ aged 61 years/ Safe in the arms of Jesus
1203 [HS and K] In loving memory/ of/ John William/ the beloved husband of/ Susannah BRUNDLE/ who died Nov 24-1937 aged 61 years/ Blessed are the pure in heart/ for they shall behold God/ also of his beloved wife/ Susannah/ who died March 10th 1969 aged 87 years
1204 [K] no inscription
1205 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ Mary Jane/ the beloved wife of John RAYNER/ who passed away Nov18 1939/ aged 66 years/ At rest/ also of John RAYNER/ who passed away April 16 1956/ aged 84 years [BR says John from Whittlesey, Cambs]
1206 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ Hannah/ beloved wife of William KNIGHTALL/ who passed away April 7 1938/ aged 70 years/ Peace perfect peace
1301 [K] In loving memory of/ George WALKER died 7th Oct 1956 aged 75 years/ Reunited/ also his beloved wife Rosanna [BR says Rose Anna] WALKER died 2nd April 1958 aged 75 years
1302 [K] In loving memory of [unusually this introductory clause is on the east side rather than the west] Ernest Albert KIRBY died September 29th 1968 aged 87 years [Recorded in Hilgay BR]/ and his dear wife/ Florence Rebecca died July 7th 1956 aged 71 years [BR says second name Rose]
1303 [Urn} no inscription
1304 [HS and K] Treasured memories of/ a devoted husband/ Arthur Crabb TURNER/ called suddenly home 1st Feb 1949/ aged 54 years/ In God’s keeping until we meet again/ also his dear wife/ Harriet Florence/ called home 3rd August 1982/ aged 86 years/ Reunited [Harriet Florence recorded in Hilgay BR]
1305 [K] In loving memory of Alice Maud Freeman/ who passed away 12th [BR says April] 1948 aged 62 years/ also of her dear husband Arthur December 28th 1962 aged 75 [Both recorded in Hilgay BR]
1306 In/ loving memory of/ Robert KEY/ died 24th Sept 1947/ aged 57 years [BR entry not found]/ and his dear wife/ Esther KEY/ died 1st Nov 1988/ aged 93 years
1307 [HS and K] In loving memory/ of/ Herbert/ beloved son of John RAYNER/ who passed away January 27th 1947/ The call was sudden the shock se[vere] we never thought his end so near/ only those who have lost can tell/ the pain of parting without farewell
1308 [HS and K] In memory of/ Walter JORDAN/ who died Jan 10th 1942/ aged 73 years [BR says JARDINE]
1309 [K] In loving memory of/ Agnes Mary/ beloved wife of William SCOTT/ who was called home June 6th 1947 aged 68 years [BR entry not found]
1310 [K] In loving memory of/ William the beloved husband of Agnes M SCOTT who was called home April 2 1941 aged 65 years
1311 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ Eva HAILSTONE/ who passed to rest/ June 29 1935/ aged 47 years
1312 In/ loving memory of/ Maud Elizabeth/ HAILSTONE/ who passed away/ 2nd Feb 1965/ aged 84 years/ At rest/ also Hannah Kate HAILSTONE/ who passed away 23rd Oct 1971/ in her 88th year [ie aged 87]/ At rest [Both recorded in Hilgay BR]
1401 [OB in K] In loving memory of/ a dear husband and father/ George William TURNER/ died June 14th 1970/ aged 82 years[ Recorded in Hilgay BR]/ at rest/ a dear wife/ and mother/ Sarah Ann/ TURNER/ died/ Feb 1st 1988/ aged 96 years/ Reunited
1402 [HS and K] Cherished memories/ of/ a devoted mother/ Susan JORDAN/ who fell asleep 9th Jan 1960/ aged 81 years/ Peace perfect peace
1501 [Urn] Mum/ 1896-1966
1502 [Urn] No inscription
1503 In loving memory/ of/ my dear sister/ Florence Harriett/ BOWERS/ who died March 2nd 1969/ aged 64 years/ Silent thoughts hold/ memories dear
1504 [HS cross shaped] In/ loving memory/ of/ Mabel/ Esther/ dear wife of/ Walter/ MURFET/ died April 18th 1969/ aged 77 years/ Rest in peace [BR entry not found]
1505 [OB in K] In loving memory of/ Albert/ beloved husband of/ Ada Miriam,/ CHAPMAN/ who passed away/ June 2nd 1969/ aged 73 years/ At rest [BR entry not found]/ his dear wife/ Ada Miriam/ who passed away/ July 27th 1986/ aged 88 years/ Reunited
1506 [HS and K] In loving memory of/ a dear wife and mother/ Iris May REED/ who died 11th Jan 1970 aged 50 years/ God bless her [Recorded in Hilgay BR]
1507 and 1508 {urns] no inscription
1509 In loving memory of/ Dad and Mum/ George [BR says second name Frank] COATES/ died 16th Jan 1974/ aged 75 years/ Sylvia [BR says second name Millicent] COATES/ died 9th April 1977/ aged 77 years [Both recorded in Hilgay BR]
1510 [Urn]
1511 In ever loving memory of/ Phyllis Mary [BR says May] PORTER/ died Feb 14 1976/ aged 66 years/ They shall mount up with wings/ as angels/ they shall run and not be weary/ they shall walk and not faint/ Isaiah 40 v31 [Recorded in Hilgay BR]
1512 and 1513 [Urns]
1514 Treasured/ memories of/ a dear husband, dad & granddad/ George Frederick/ CORLEY/ taken from us 3rd Sept 1984/ aged 68 years
1515 In/ memory of/ Eva Belinda/ KOUKOLIK/ died 1st April 1985 [BR says age 71]/ Loved and remembered always
1516 [Urn]
1517 In loving memory of/ a dear husband, dad/ and granddad/ Harry Alfred RAYNER/ died 31st Aug 1988/ aged 67 years/ At rest
1518 In/ loving memory of/ a dear husband, dad & granddad/ Eric Bernard DAY/ -Bunner-/ died 7th May 1990/ aged 77 years/ Gone but not forgotten
1601 Treasured/ memories of/ Wendy [BR says also Dawn Rose] STEABLER/ a dear wife. mother, nan, sister/ and daughter/ died 24th Feb 2000/ aged 54 years/ Sadly missed
1602 Treasured/ memories of/ a dear husband, dad/ granddad, son & brother/ Roger WRIGHT/ died 19th Feb 1998/ aged 48 years/ Sadly missed
To the north of the church is a small area here designated “N” with a scattering of graves. Again the rows are numbered sequentially from east to west and the graves in each row numbered from south to north
N101 [Loose stone] In fond remembrance of Ada Jane/ the beloved/ daughter of/ Huw [Unclear] [Most likely corresponding entry in BR could be Surname GOULTY buried 2 Feb 1892 aged 3 years]
N201 [Loose stone] Marion [BR says Maria from Fordham] infant daughter of/ Betsy GREEN who died Dec 27-1870
N202 James ROBINSON/ born August AD 1830/ died August 1860 [then unclear] [BR says aged 30 years]
N203 In loving memory of/ our dear father and mother/ James S WALKER [BR says second name Sanctuary]/ who died Jan 26th-1928/ aged 69 years/ also/ Sarah Ann [BR says LAWS] his beloved wife who died Dec 6 1927. aged 72 years/ Gone but not forgotten
N301 In memory of/ James ARNOLD/ who died Decr 5th/ 1890/ aged 68 years/ They sing the song of Moses the servant/ of God and the song of the lamb/ Erected by his loving wife Hannah
N302 In affectionate remembrance of/ Sarah beloved wife of/ Daniel PIKETT/ who died Decr 12th 1888/ aged 68 years/ Shall not the Judge of all the/ Earth do right? [Question marks are seldom found on gravestones]
N401 In/ affectionate remembrance of/ William STEVENS/ who died Octr 22nd/ 1884/ aged 71 years/ also/ Elizabeth his wife/ who died May 10th 1893/ aged 79 years/ Blessed are the dead who die in the/ Lord for they rest from their labours
N501 In loving memory of/ Emma Elizabeth/ beloved daughter of/ Robert & Mary Ann/ SUCKER/ who died Jan 23rd 1887/ aged 24 years/ Weep not she is not dead but sleepeth
Finally there is a small area between the east wall of the church and Church Road containing memorials to the ROSE family
E101 [Coped stone] In remembrance of/ Hannah the beloved wife of Thomas ROSE who died July 1-1868 Aged 57 years Christ is my hope [BR says from Fordham]
E102 [Coped stone ] In memory of Elizabeth Hannah the beloved daughter of Tho & Hannah ROSE who departed this life Oct 13 1863 aged 21 years [BR says from Fordham]
E103 [Coped stone] [The west end says “aged 6 months” no other inscription appears to be present] [BR shows Ralph ROSE buried 15 Mar 1869 aged 6 months]
E104 [Coped stone] Loving
memory of Gertrude born Nov 13th 1872 died Jan 9 1876
Ralph son of W H & Sarah
ROSE born May 21st 1871 died Jan 13th 1876
E201 [Coped stone] In memory of Thomas ROSE who died November [18th 1871] aged [62] years. Thy will o God be done
E202 [Coped stone] In loving remembrance of William Henry ROSE born May 30th 1845 died March 17th 1919 Until the day break
E203 [Coped stone] In tender loving memory of Sarah [BR says Susan] beloved wife of William Henry ROSE born July 24th 1847 passed on March 30th 1929
E204 [Cross in K] Sacred/ to the beloved memory/ of/ Olive ROSE/ who entered into rest/ August 11th 1922/ in her 36th year [ie aged 35 years]/ Until the day break/ also Grace ROSE/ who entered into rest July 7-1941/ in her 65th year [ie 64 years old] [BR says at Norfolk and Norwich hospital]
E205 [K] In loving memory of Edwin ROSE who died Nov 26th 1949 aged 75 years [Recorded in Hilgay BR]
E206 [K] In loving memory of/ Percival ROSE/ born 11th Oct 1884 died 23rd Dec 1958 At rest [BR says from Norwich]
John
Pepperdine July 2002
Amended after comparison
with transcripts of burial registers prepared by Bob Gray of Hilgay.
John Pepperdine
September 2003