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Transcriptions of gravestones in section A

The Churchyard

A view of the gravestones

Section A

ref.

Inscription

Grave Type

A1

In loving memory of HENRY WHISTON who died Dec 18th 1929 aged 73
“Nothing in my hand I bring/Simply to Thy cross I cling”
also MARY ELIZABETH wife of the above who died July 19th 1948, aged 84
At Rest

Slate headstone

A2

Sir HENRY St JOHN HALFORD Baronet born 9 Aug 1828 died 4 Jan 1897 and Dame ELIZABETH URSULA his wife born 27 Oct 1829 died 30 Jan 1897
“Until the day break and the shadows flee away”

Marble Tomb with kerb

A3

The Rev Sir JOHN FREDERICK HALFORD Bart Rector of Draughton died April 7 1897 aged 67

Slate headstone

A4

HENRY ARTHUR BROWETT 1886-1951 and his wife CLARA ELLEN 1888-1977

Marble headstone - flat
Fishers Ltd. Waterloo Street, Lester

A5

In loving memory of CHARLES BRYAN WARD who died Nov.7 1896 age 50 yrs also MAY daughter of the above who died Nov 14th1896 aged 18 yrs. Also ELIZABETH ELLEN wife of the above who died Feb 29, 1932 aged 87 years
“Peace Perfect Peace”
CHARLES BRYAN WARD 1909-1997 A loving husband and father and grandfather

Granite headstone
also brass plaque
W Thrall, Lester

A6

Right side

In loving memory of HENRY LANGTON GODDARD J.P.M.A. (Oxon).F.R.I.B.A. Architect of Leicester Born 9th July 1866 died 4th March 1944
Middle right side
ALEXANDER GODDARD C.B.E 2nd son of JOSEPH and ANNIE 17th Oct 1867-12th Dec 1956 Secretary of The Institution of Chartered Surveyors, London married ELLEN H ILLINGWORTH 1901

End right side
And of his wife GERTRUDE PHILLIPS GORDON GODDARD born 6th June 1876 died 3rd September 1949

Head
In loving and affectionate memory of SYLVIA HARRIET GORDON GODDARD born 5th Jan 1905 died 5th June 1984 Universally loved, she spread faith healing and literacy among the peoples of Southern Africa and reorganised libraries in Scotland and Israel with humour and energy. As a devoted friend and relative sorely missed by all
“Resurgat”

Left side
In loving memory of Group Captain HENRY GORDON GODDARD Royal Air Force D.S.O,.D.F.C, A.F.C, F.R.I.B.A Died 13.11.72 aged 64

Middle left side
In loving memory of JOSEPHINE MARY WALMSLEY 2nd daughter of JOSEPH & ANNIE GODDARD who died in Kenya July 20. 1928 aged 55 years “Brave”

Top
I H S (insignia)
In loving memory of JOSEPH GODDARD of the Manor House Newton Harcourt J.P. F.R.I.B.A. F.S.I renowned in his profession more particularly for his ecclesiastical & domestic works. Beloved by all who knew him for his singleness of heart & unfailing tact and kindness. He died Oct 10th 1900 in his 61st year

Resurgat
Also of ANNIE his wife who died at Binton Cottage Farnham Surrey on Christmas Day 1933 in her 95 year
and is buried here
Full of years honoured & beloved

Foot
J.G

Large slate sarcophagus tomb with wooden kerb

A7

Per Ardua Ad Astra
In memory of GEORGE HERBERT ALDRIDGE Pilot Officer R.A.A.F. beloved second son of the late JOHN BARTTELOT ALDRIDGE D.S.O., R.H.A.& MARGARET his wife who was killed flying near Great Glen Sept 2nd 1928 aged 26 “ I bear you on eagles’ wings & brought you unto myself” and in loving memory of his mother MARGARET JESSICA LLOYD nee GODDARD Born 1888 died May 19th 1941

Slate headstone with RAF Insignia

A8

HARRIET CRAVEN died Nov 19th 1945 aged 78 years
At rest

Granite Kerbstone

A9

MABEL LEVESLEY Died July 28th 1938

Small slate headstone

A10

In memory of ELIZABETH wife of GEORGE GRAY born March 9th 1829 died June 4th 1902.
Peace Perfect Peace

Slate headstone - flat

A11

In affectionate remembrance of GEORGE GRAY who died June 5th 1877 aged 57 years.
Be ye therefore always ready
Stone foot stone G.G.1877

Granite headstone

A12

God is Love
In loving memory of ELIZABETH COLEMAN who departed this life May 13th 1882 aged 92 years
Looking unto Jesus

Slate headstone

A13

In grateful memory of THOMAS FRANCIS DEACON of Kilby Lodge. Born at Cadeby March 16th 1869 died January 18th 1932 and his wife HILDA CLUER DEACON Born August 24th 1872 died October 6th 1964

Large rough granite headstone with kerb

A14

In loving memory of ETHEL R FRECKELTON the dearly loved wife of SYDNEY FRECKELTON who died 14th July 1954 aged 73 years also SYDNEY FRECKELTON who died 10th January 1961 aged 84 years.

Slate headstone

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