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Section G

The listings give the Grave reference number as per the Layout drawing, the inscription on the stone and a description of the memorial.
Grave Inscription, Type & Mason

G1
In affectionate remembrance of JOSEPH STURGESS who departed this life August 19th 1864 in the 56th year of his Age
Death of its sting disarmed he knew no fear
But trusted heaven e’en while he linger’d here
O happy saint may we like thee be blest
In Life be faithful and in death find rest
SLHS T Knapp Kibworth

G2
In loving memory of JOSEPH WAIN of Leicester born Aug 18 1842 died Oct 26 1914 also HARRIET wife of the above born Nov 23 1846 died Feb 6 1924
SHS W T Jee

G3
In loving memory of DAISY MAY DEW died Nov 21st 1918 aged 16 years
“Abide with me”
SLHS lying flat

G3a
In loving memory of JOHN ELLINGWORTH who died August 13th 1913
aged 89 years also MARY wife of JOHN ELLINGWORTH who died January 29th 1895 aged 71 years
“Her end was peace”
Many daughters have done virtuously But thou excelledst them all
Also 4 children of the above who died in infancy
SLHS fallen face down J & A Adams Leicester

G4
In affectionate remembrance of GREEN PYWELL who died Jan 4th 1875
aged 74 years also of MARY ANN his beloved wife who died Feb 13th 1873
aged 64 years also three of their children died in infancy
“Watch and Pray”
On top of stone is a carving of an open book
“Thy will be done”
SLHS J Butteris

G5
Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM JETHRO, son of WILLIAM PURCHASE and ELIZABETH INWOOD who departed this life the 1st of July 1840 aged 1 year and 9 months
“Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not For of such is the kingdom of God”
SLHS

G6
Here lieth the body of MARY wife of WILLIAM GIMSON JUNr who
departed this life the 28th day of January 1761 aged 32 years.
Farewell my Husband and my children dear
Likewise this World with all it’s toil and care
No truth of pleasure doth in thee contain
But Joy in Heaven for Ever will Remain
SLHS

G7
To the memory of SARAH, the wife of WILLIAM GIMSON who departed
this life on the 13th day of Jan 1817 in the 79th year of her age
Tis not a tear I ask my friends to give
Thin tribute which the dead cannot receive
Wou’d you my latest ardent wish fulfill
Now love your God now learn to do his will
SLHS

G8
……….memory of WILLIAM GIMSON died March 22nd 1767 aged 36 years
also WILLIAM son of…………..SARAH GIMSON
SLHS behind next

G9
Here lieth interr’d the body of MARY daughter of Wm and MARY GIMSON
who departed this Life July the 18th 1758 in the 4th year of her Age
Death cropt the flower and blossom in it’s bud
And took away the Innocent and Good
SLHS

G10
Angel- Life how short Sacred to the memory of ELIZABETH OLDAKERS daughter of WILLIAM and JOYCE OLDAKERS who departed this life the 19th of November 1797 aged 11 months
SLHS

G11
Here lieth interr’d the Body of WILIAM GIMSON who departed this life
November the 21st 1764 in the 64th Year of his Age
I was with pain so sore oprest
It wore my Strength away
I hope for that Eternal rest
That never will decay
SLHS

G12
Sacred to the memory of
Left - MATTHEW HARRISON son of JOSEPH & RACHEL HARRISON of this parish who died December 30th 1806 aged 38 years
Right - SARAH wife of MATTHEW HARRISON and daughter of THO’ & JANE WOOD of Whetstone in this county who died Jan 6th 1849 aged 78 years
Also of JOSEPH son of the above who died October 12th 1806 aged 4 years
also MARY their daughter who died December 2nd 1823 aged 18 years
May they rest in peace, and wake to a joyful resurrection
DSLHS fallen Yates L’ester

G13
In memory of ANNA daughter of WILLIAM & ANNA GIMSON she departed this life may 17th 1795
SLHS

G14
Sacred to the memory of Wm GOUGH OLDACRES who suddenly departed
this Life on the 14th of June 1829; on the 58th Year of his Age
“Even so Father ; for so it seemeth good in thy sight “
Luke Chap x Ver 21
Also in memory of JOICE OLDACRES Relict of the above who died on the
11th of Feb’y 1847 in the 83rd Year of her Age
Freed from the sorrows of transitory life
Their souls now rest we trust through Christ
In peace and felicity with the faithful
SLHS

G14a
In affectionate remembrance of JAMES WRIGHT who died October 14th
1832 aged 67 Years also of ELIZABETH, wife of the above ,she died on the
31st May 1855 aged 79 years
They are gone and the grave has received them
It was Jesus that called them away
They are gone to the Lord who redeemed them
From night to the splendour of day
SLHS

G15
In memory of
Left - Blank
Right - SARAH wife of JOHN ASTILL of Leicester,who died 22nd of Sept
1848 aged 60 years
Also of five children of the above, ANN AUGUSTA, died 12th Decr 1828
aged 14 years, ANN AUGUSTA, died 9th Augst 1833 aged 4 months,
WILLIAM died 10th April 1842 aged 19 years, EDMUND HUDSON, died
23rd Oct 1842 aged 18 years, GEORGE, died 18th Decr 1848 aged 18 years.
DSLHS

G16
In affectionate remembrance of THOMAS GILBERT who died December
24th 1865 aged 57 years also of REBECCA wife of the above who died
August 22nd 1872 aged 64 years
Great God I own thy sentence just
That nature must decay
I yield my body to the dust
To dwell wife mortal play,
SLHS

G17
Left
Here rest the remains of JOHN ASTELL who died May 1803 aged 71 years
also of ANN his wife who died Jany 1803 aged 43 years,
Right
rest the Body of MARY wife of JOHN ASTELL who departed this life
February 1784 aged 55 years
“Reader remember as this stone you view
The transitory life you are passing through,
Thy times uncertain,Death may now be near
And cut thee off before thou are aware”
DSLHS

G18
In memory of FRANCES the wife of RICHARD ASTELL who departed this
life March the 18 1755 aged 62 years also of RICHARD ASTELL who died
Septemr
Rest below ground
SLHS

G19
SARAH the daughter of FRANCIS & ELIZABETH ASTELL she died May
8th 1761 in her infancy
SLHS

G20
Left
In memory of FRANCIS ASTELL he departed this life the 7th Day of July
1779 aged 48 years
Right
In memory of ELIZABETH wife of FRANCIS ASTELL she departed this
life the 8th Day of July 1779 aged 61 years
Farewell vain world from hence we must away
And careless are what you of us can say
Thy smile we court not nor thy frowns do fear
Our debts are paid our heads lie quiet here
DSLHS

G21
In memory of FRANCIS son of FRANCIS & MARGARET CHAMBERLAIN who departed this Life February the 27th 1767 in the 19th Year of his Age
(Verse below rocky ground)
SLHS

G22
Left
In memory of SARAH wife of RICHARD SHARPE who departed this life
June the 14th 1769 in the 68th year of her age.
Right
In memory of RICHARD SHARPE who departed this life October the 17th
1772 in the 68th year of his age
Praise wrote on Tombs is vainly Spent:
A Man’s good deeds are his best Monument
DSLHS

G23
Fallen face down
SLHS

G24
Here lie the remains of SARAH the wife of THOMAS GILBERT she
departed this life October the 9th 1780 aged 55 years
Calm was her death well ordered was her life
A loving mother a prudent wife
She is not lost But does in bliss Remain
Where friends in Joy may meet with her
SLHS

G25
Left
In memory of THO’s GILBERT who died August 31st 1799 in the 63 year
Right
ANN WOOD late wife of THO’s GILBERT who departed this life September
13th 1827 aged 71 years
DSLH

G26
Reader whoever thou art
Prepare for a blissful eternity
Sacred to the memory of JOHN WOOD son of JOHN & ANN WOOD of
Lutterworth in this county who departed this life on the 16th of August 1810 in the 33rd year of his age
SLHS

G27
In affectionate remembrance of ANN daughter of THOMAS & ANN
GILBERT who departed this life June the 10th 1822 aged 33 years
Below ground
SLHS

G28
Sacred to the memory of JAMES GILBERT son of THOMAS &
ELIZABETH GILBERT who died May 3rd 1843 in the 26th year of his life
Ye thoughtless youth by these examples know
Short and uncertain is your stay below
Shun every folly every vice beware
Come you to Christ and for your change prepare
SLHS

G29
In affectionate remembrance of THOMAS GILBERT who died May 28th
1864 aged 78 years also of ELIZABETH his wife who died November 14th
1861 aged 75 years
“Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right” Gen xviii.25
SLHS

G30
Sacred to the memory of JOSEPH ALLOTT son of HENRY and CATHERINE WOOD ALLOTT of Lincoln who died August 14th 1852 aged two years & three months
“Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the Kingdom of heaven”
SLHS Ward Oadby

G31
In loving memory of SAMUEL BEADMAN died Decr 27th 1916 aged 76
years At Rest
Also of EMMA widow of the above and daughter of WILLIAM OSBORNE
(of Ramsgate) died March 31st 1926 aged 83 years
“Peace perfect peace”
WGHS

G32
“Thy will be done”
In affectionate remembrance of ANN CLEGG the beloved wife of SAMUEL
BEADMANN born at Little Gonerby Grantham Lincolnshire June 1st 1844
died at Ayelstone in this county Feb7th 1879 aged 35 years
SLHS

G33
To the memory of JOSEPH son of JOSP’h and KERENHAPPUCH BEADMAN he departed this life April 7th 1814 aged 16.
SLHS

G34
To the memory of ELIZ the daughter of JOSEPH & JANE BEADMAN who
died March 17th 1802 in the 13th year of her age
Small SLHS

G35
“Prepare for eternity”
Sacred to the memory of
Left
JANE, relict of the late JOSEPH BEADMAN who died September 24th 1836
in the 80th year of her age.
Right
JOSEPH BEADMAN who departed this life the 20th day of March 1821 in
the 73rd year of his age
I am the resurrection and the life saith the Lord, he that believeth in me though he were dead, yet shall He live and whosoever liveth and believeth in me Shall never die.
DSLHS

G36
No inscription
Stone base

G37
In affectionate remembrance of
Left
JOSEPH SMEATON of this parish who departed this life November 28th
1862 aged 79 years
“Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight” Matthew C11 v.26th
Right
CATHARINE the beloved wife of JOSEPH SMEATON who departed this life September 30th 1858 aged 65 years
Beneath reposes all that Heaven could lend
The best of wives, a Mother and a Friend
In sickness patient and to death resign’d
She left the world a pattern to mankind
“Father. I will that they also whom thou hast Given me, be with me where I am that they behold my glory” John 17.v.24
SLHS fallen Ward Oadby

G37a
In loving memory of ANNIE ELIZABETH HEATH who died may 1st 1928
aged 54 years also GEORGE RICHARD HEATH who died Jan 11th 1940
aged 62 years At Rest
EILEEN EDITH PLACE died May 25th 1963 aged 56

G38
Here Lieth the Body of Ann TERRY the daughter of THOMAS TERRY and
ANN his wife she departed this life 22nd May 1766
SLHS

G39
Here lieth the Body of ANN TERRY the wife of THOMAS TERRY who
departed this Life the 12. of September 1762
SLHS

G40
Sacred to the memory of JOHN BLAND who died May 13th 1867 also of ARTHUR, son of JOHN & HANNAH BLAND who died October 1st 1866
aged 38 years also of SAMUEL, son of the above who died February 8th 1868 aged 37 years also
MARIA their daughter who died August 8th 1866 aged 22 years
We all do fade as a leaf
SLHS J Buttriss

G41
Here lie the remains of ELIZABETH the wife of THOMAS GOODRICH
who departed this life the 12th day of June 1775
SLHS

G42
Loving memory of HEPSIE.J.HOLYOAK of Kibworth who passed away
Sept 8th 1929 aged 78 years Resting
WGHS

G43 In loving memory of FRANCES SARAH BURTON, born January 10th 1830 died December 19th 1925
Blessed are the dead Which died in the Lord
SHS

G44
In affectionate remembrance of WILLIAM BURTON who died Mar 11th
1861 aged 55 years also of SARAH FRANCES BURTON who died June 3rd
1866 aged 64 years
SHS

G45
Sacred, In respectful remembrance of
Left
WILL’M BURTON late of this Parish who departed this Life July 9th 1821 in the 74th Year of his Age
Right
FRANCES widow of WILL’M BURTON Gentleman who died October 5th
1856 Aged 92 years
Into thy hands I commend my Spirit for thou hast redeemed Me o Lord thou God of truth
Also in momento of WILLIAM EDWARD son of WILLIAM and FRANCES
BURTON who died in his infancy
DSLHS I Bettoney Oadby

G46
In loving memory of HENRY WRIGHT who died (at New Hunstanton)
August 17 1811 aged 38 years “Lord all-pitying, Jesu blest;
Grant him thine eternal rest”
SHS

G47
In loving memory of JESSIE daughter of EMMA and the late SAMUEL
BEADMAN died Nov 28th 1918 aged 38 years
Until the day breaks
Also of BOBBIE nephew of the above who died Dec 14th 1918 aged 21
months
Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven
EMMA widow of the late SAMUEL BEADMAN died March 31st 1926 aged
83 years
SC on plinth with kerbstone

G48
In loving memory of HARRIETT MARY CLARKE died 28th April 1943
aged 68 years
PGHS with kerb HVB Gt Glen

G49
In memory of TOM BURTON who departed this life on the 26th day of Feby 1792 aged 74 years
SLHS fallen flat W.B

G49a
In memory of EDW son of EDWARD and SARAH BURTON he departed
this life June the 15th 1794 aged 42 years
SLHS fallen flat W.B

G50
To the memory of FRANCES daughter of WILLIAM & ANN CRAIN born
Feby 27th 1832 died July 21st 1880
There remaineth therefore a Rest to the people of God Heb iv-9
GHS

G51
Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM CRAIN who departed this Life 26th
January 1876 aged 68 years for 30 years Clerk of this parish also of ANN, wife of the above who departed this Life 8th August 1848 aged 40 years
“Even so father for so it Seemeth Good is thy sight
Matthew xith ver 16th
GHS E Hassell Wigston

G52
In memory of GEORGE COLEMAN who departed this life June the 14th
1821 aged 50 Years
Time how short, Eternity how long Reader prepare meet thy God
SLHS

G53
To the memory of DAVID GRANT who departed this Life October the 11th 1809 Aged 79 Years
On thee alone my hope relies
Beneath thy cross I fall
My Lord my life my sacrifice
My Jesus and my all
SLHS

G54
Sacred to the memory of EDWARD COLEMAN who exchanged time for
Eternity October the 12th 1833 in the 71st Year of his Age
His course is finished now
His journey oer
The place which knew him
Knows him now no more.
SLHS

G55
Sacred to the memory of ANN Wife of EDWARD COLEMAN who departed
this Life October 5th 1831 Aged 75 years
Life is uncertain Death is sure
Sin gave the wound and Christ the cure
SLHS I Bettoney

G56
In memory of FRANCIS WHITWELL who departed this life 26th day of Jan 1808 Aged 54 years
Let not the world have all your care & time
Prepare for death that you in glory shine
SLHS Riley Le’ster

G57
Here Lieth the Body of WILLIAM GRANT he was born 25th day of
December 1760 he departed this Life January the 8th
1831………………………………….
……………………………………………….
SLHS

G58
To the memory of ANN wife to DAVID GRANT . She departed this Life on the 13th day of NOV 1790 aged 66 years
SLHS

G59
In loving memory F vase

G60
Here lieth interr’d the Body of JOHN the son of WILLm GRANE and
MARY his wife He died June ye 20th 1763 in the Second year of his Age
The great Jehovah from above
An angel bright did send
To Fetch this little spotless dove
To Joys that never end
SLHS

G61
Fondest memories of GEORGE ARTHUR BROWNING who passed away
4th May 1982 aged 63, a dear husband, father and grandfather
BGHS

G62
In loving memory of GILBERT HENRY WHITE died 23rd Feb 1982 aged 74
years also his wife FREDA ELIZABETH WHITE died 13th March 1991 aged
86 years
Grey MHS

G63
In loving memory of DOROTHEA GUNTHORPE 1905-1981
SHS

G64 SYLVIA SMITH 1920-1981 Much loved mother and grandmother
MAUREEN MARGARET TAYLOR died 11th November 2003 aged 54 years
WMFV Metal plaque on wooden stand

G65
In loving memory of IDA HENNEY CAMPBELL 23rd June 1892-23rd April
1981 and of her dear friend VERA CATHERINE ELIZABETH MILEMAN
6th March 1903-20th December 1982
SHS

G66
In memory of THOMAS ALLEN who changed life for eternity

G67
Here lieth the Body of RICHARD the son of WILLIAM and ANN ALLIN he
departed this life December the 23rd 1779 in the 13th Year of his Age
Grieve not dear parents for the loss of me
I was not gave I was but lent to thee
Few were the days there was doomed to stay
Yet God that gave was pleased to take away
SLHS

G68
In memory of
Left
Wm ALLEN he died August 30th 1790 aged 59 years
Right
ANN the wife of Wm ALLEN she died August 26th 1799 aged 68 years
Christ is my Life
Death is my Gain
My body sleeps in hope to reign
Thrice happy change it is for me
From earth to heaven removed to be
DSLHS

G69
Here lyeth interred the Body of ELIZABETH LINTHWAIT the daughter of WILLIAM LINTHWAIT Junior who departed this life on the 1day of
February in the 16 year of her age anno domini 1716
SLHS

G70
Left
Here lieth the Body of Wm LINTHWAITE senior who departed this life
September 19th 1728 in the 78th year of his age
Right
Here lieth the body of JANE wife of Wm LINTHWAITE who departed this
life May 24th 1761 in the 81st Year of her age
DSLHS

G71
Sacred to the memory of CATHARINE COLEMAN who departed this life
Decr the 31st 1815 age 59 years
This world is vain and full of pain
With care and trouble very sore
They are blessed that are at rest
With God for ever more.
SLHS

G72
Sacred to the memory of THOMAS LINTHWAIT who departed this life
December the 4th 1813 in the 85th year of his age
“Our time on Earth is a short stay
For death will come and have no say
Be always ready night and day
I was suddenly snatched away”
SLHS

G72a
Left
In memory of THOMAS LINTHWAIT who departed this life December 24th
1764 in the 60th year of his age
Right
Also in memory of MARY the wife of THOMAS LINTHWAIT who
departed this life March 6th 1777 in the 80th year of her age
DSLHS T Ellingworth Sculp.t

G73
In loving memory of JOHN THOMAS CHANTRILL a beloved husband and
devoted father died 24th June 1979 age 43 years
MHS

G74
Left
Here lieth the Body of ANN wife of THOs SWINGLER who departed this
Life February 26th 1770 in the 77th year of her age
Right
Here lieth the Body of THOs SWINGLER who departed this Life January
27th 1776 in the 82 year of his age

G75
CHARLES MARVIN CARR died 11th December 2001 aged 79 year. MARY
ELLEN CARR died 22nd December 2000 aged 80 years
Chrome plaque/wooden stand

G76
In loving memory of a dear wife and mother
EVELYN MAY PARRIS 1917-1981
MHS

G77
In loving memory of FREDERICK JOHN ROYDEN CARVER beloved
husband of PAMELA father of JOHN and JAMES died 16th February 1981
aged 75 years. Also PAMELA CONSTANCE CARVER died 12th January
1992 aged 79 years
MHS

G78 In memory of my husband PETER FINLAY died 22nd Oct 1980 aged 51
years
“God BLESS DARLING” Sheila
also SHEILA JOHANNA died 7th April 1991 aged 61 years
GHS

G79
In loving memory of a dear wife and mother ELSIE MARY JORDAN died
April 3rd 1980 aged 56 years
GHS

G80
In loving memory of our dear mother and grandma DORIS EVELINE
SPITTLE who passed to God’s nearer keeping 1st January 1980 aged 71 years
Grey MHS

G81
In loving memory of LEONARD EDWARD SIMMONDS dearest husband
of PEGGY beloved father of CAROL, JEAN, AUDREY & KEN fell asleep
23rd June 1979 aged 58 years
His life a beautiful memory
His absence a silent grief
BMHS with kerbstones

G82
In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandpa G.B.VAL HEGGS 1901-1980 also his beloved wife EDITH MARY a very dear mother and grandmother 1901-1987
Grey MHS

G83
Treasured memories of a beloved family man RONALD ARTHUR
BENNETT died 16th May 1980 aged 54 years
SLHS

G84
In loving memory of THOMAS WHITE born 26th June 1918 died 27th June 1980
SLHS with brick kerb

G85
Near this stone are deposited the remains of
Left
JOSEPH MILES who died the 6th January 1791 aged 46 years
O the rich depths of love divine
Of bliss: boundless store
Dear Saviour let me call thee mine
I cannot wish for more
Right
DOROTHY wife of JOSEPH MILES who died the 13th of Septr 1788 aged 72 years
‘Tis best, ‘tis infinitely best
To go where tempters never come;
Where saints and angels aver blest
Dwell and enjoy their heavenly home
DSLHS Kirk Sculp

G86
In memory of JOSEPH MILES son of JOSEPH and ELIZABETH MILES
who departed this Life the 22nd of July 1805 aged 14 years
Consider READER when you look
How suddenly my Soul was took:
I pray take warning by my fall
And be ye ready at Christ’s call
SLHS W Kirk Wigston

G87
In loving memory of CATHERINE MAY CASTLEMAN who died May 7th
1927 aged 29 years
To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die
Also EMMA wife of FRANCIS and mother of the above died October 30th
1953 aged 80 years
GHS

G88
In loving memory of GEORGE GRAIN who died July 9th 1878 aged 52 years also of SARAH ANN his wife who died May 24th 1873 aged 43 years also JAMES ELLINGWORTH their son who died Sep 4th 1871 aged 20 years also ELLEN their daughter who died March 12th 1894 aged 30 years and of MARY ANN eldest daughter of the above who died June 7th 1923 aged 75 years
“Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord”
GHS H Smith Burton

Last Updated Sun, 25 Nov, 2007.