Florence Evelyn (Braddock) Weston (1917 - 1953)

Born 18 Feb 1917 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Wife of William Wood Weston — married 1945 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Died 6 Jun 1953 at age 36 in Cottesloe, Western Australia, Australia

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Biography

Florence was born about 1917. She passed away in 1953.

Electoral Roll:

• 1949 Moore/ Saunders St, North Beach, Moore, (page 105 #6266) Home Duties

3 KILLED AT LEVEL CROSSING

• PERTH, Sunday. - Both parents and one son in a family party of five were fatally injured on Saturday night when a train smashed into their car on the Napier Street level crossing at Cottesloe, about eight miles from Perth. Another son and his sister were critically in jured.

Those killed were William Wood Weston, who was driving the car, his wife, Lyn Weston, and their 13-year-old son, Lindsay George Weston, all of Saunders Street, North Beach. Injured were Ross William Weston (16).and Suzanne (5). Ross was admitted to Fremantle Hospital suffering from concussion, a fractured pelvis, lacerations and shock. Suzanne was taken to Princess Margaret Children's Hospital with a fractured jaw, facial injuries and shock. The condition of both tonight was reported to be satisfactory. The car was struck by a passenger train bound for Fremantle about 7.30 p.m. It was thrown into the air and then dragged about 20 yards before being thrown clear. The scene of the accident is notorious for the number of smashes and fatalities that have occurred there. The crossing lacks warning flash lights and gates.

• The Age (Melbourne) 8 Jun 1953.
• Northern Star Lismore 8 Jun 1953.
• Advocate Brunie TAS 8 Jun 1953.

3 IN FAMILY DIE IN CRASH

• PERTH (by telegram)— - Both parents and one son in a family party of five were fatally injured in a crossing smash on Saturday night. They were: William Wood Weston, who was driving the car; his wife, Lyn Weston; and son, Lindsay George, 13, all of Saunders Street, North Beach.
• The Courier Mail 8 Jun 1953.

DEATH:

• WESTON: Beloved daughter Florence Evelyn. devoted sonin-law William and loved grandson Lindsay.tragicley killed. June 6. Ever-loving mother. E. Braddock (Victoria).

WESTON: Beloved sister Florence evelyn. brother-In-law William and loved nephew Lindsay. as result of accident, June 6. Dorothy and Bob (Victoria).

WESTON: To the memory of Billie and his wife and son. Three of the best. Rest in peace. Inserted by Claude (Toby) Kidd (Midland Junction Workshops).

WESTON: A tribute to our very dear freinds. Lyn. Bill and Lindsay, and deepest sympathy to relatives. Deeply rergetred. Inserted by Elsie and Les Herbert.

WESTON: In loving memory of B111. L Bn and Lindsay. accidentally killed June 6. Dorothy and Faster Brady Singapore).

WESTON: In loving memory of Bill. Lvn and Lindsay. accidentally killed. June 6. Shirley and Frank Bridger.

WESTON: In loving memory of our dear friends. Lrn. Bill and Lindsay. accidentally killed June 6 Maryand Jim Bryson.

WESTON: In memory of Lyn. Bill and Lindsay, friends of Herb and Eileen Elliott.

WESTON: A tribute to the memory of William. Lyn and Lindsay. accldentally kIlled. June 6. 1953. Inserted by the Radio Traders' Association of W.A.

WESTON (Bill, Lyn. Lindsay): A sincere tribute to the memory of Bill. also Lyn and Lindsay deepest sympoathy to their sorrowing loved ones. Rest in peace. my friend. Mavis. Graham and Cliff Brawn.

WESTON: In memory of Lyn, Bill and Lindsay. inserted by the Mottram family.

WESTON (Bill. Lyn. Lindsay): Accidentally killed. June 6. Ever remembered by Frank and Peg Turner.

WESTON: In heartfelt sympathy with our lifelong friend. Mrs. Elsle Wesiton. in the traegic loss of her dear ones. Mrs. Dave Martin and family.

'WESTON: In losing memory of our very dear friends. Bill. Lyn and Lindsay. accidentally killed. June 6. They are only away. Inserted by Gwen. Frank. Raymond Lambert.

WESTON: In fondmemory of Lyn. Bill and Lin. accidentally killed June 6. Bill and Ivy BraLner.

WESTON a tribute to Bill. Lyn and Lndsay. A privnlege to Wave been teir friend. Webster famiily (Augostat.

WESTON: In loving memory of Bill. Lyn and Lindasy friends of BHuh and Moll Calder.

WESTON: A f'cd tribute to the memory uf BIll and LynWs ton and th~eir belos'ed sion Lindsay. wtr. depart~ed th~is life June 6. 1953. R.I.P lnsiertei by ttenie and Liary Prindl(·dlte "sct fam~ily

WESTON (Bill. Lyn. Lindsay): In' memoryr of good triends, accidentally killed. .lune 6. From Ted and ~(an Evans.

WESTON: A tribute to our dear friends. Bill. Lin and Lindsay, From the Robblol. family.

WESTON: In memory of Ly. Bill and Lindsiay. From the friends. Nrotna and Ralph Stuart. and famlyx.

WESTON: In loving memory of our dear friends. Mr. and Mrs. Hill Weston and tLndsay. Fy and Trevor Grey.

WESTON: In m~emory 01 our dear friends. Lyn. Bill and Lindsay. Inserted by directors, manseetlnent and staff of West Cycles Ltd.

FUNERAL:

• WESTON: The Friends of the late Mr. William Wood Weston,

Managing Director of West Distributors Pty. Ltd., and of Saunders-street. North Beach (formerly of the R.A.A.F.; also his dearly beloved wife Lvn, and their beloved son Lindsary. are respectfully informed that a Bervice will be held in the Methodist Church, Stirling highway. Claremont, at 3.40 o'clock THIS (Tuesday) AFTER NOON. The Funeral Cortage will move from the Methodist Church at 4 p.m. and arrive at the Karrakatti Crematorium at 4.15 p.m. BOWRA AND ODEA, Funeral Directors, 195 Pier street. Perth. Tel. BA430O.

WESTON: Lodge Golden Compasses (No. 263) W. .O." Mem e the bove Lodge are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of heir lat Brother. Mr. W. Weston. For particulars see main notice. B. Porter Wi 55 W. E. Gardner. i Secretary.

WESTON: Wholesale Etectrical Merchants' Association of W.A.: Members of the above are requested to attend the Funeral of their late Member, nr. W. W. Weston. For particulars ae main notice. W. Lawrence. Chairman.

WESTON: Wireless Institute of Australia: Members are we quested to attend the Funeral of their Past President Member. Mr s. W. Weston. and late wife and son, which will be held at 4.15 posm. 'FODRY (Tuesday) at the Cremattorium. Karrakatta. G. Moes. President: J. Mead, Secretary.

• The West Australian 9 Jun 1953.

Billion Graves.

CREMATED/BURIED: Karrakatta Crematorium 14 0003.

MEMORIUM: WESTON: Beloved daughter Florence Evelyn. devoted son in-law William and loved grandson Lindsay. June 6. Everloving mother. E. Braddock (Victoria).

WESTON: Beloved sister Florence Evelyn. brother-in-law William and loved nephew Lindsay. as result of accident, June 6. Dorothy and Bob (Victoria).

WESTON: To the memory of Billie and his wife and son. Three of the best. Rest in peace. Inserted by Claude (Toby) Kidd (Midland Junction Workshops).

WESTON: A tribute to our very dear frIends. Lyn. Bill and Lindsay, and deepest sympathy to relatives. Deeply re retred. Inserted by Elsie and Les Herbert.

WESTON: In loving memory of Bill. Lyn and Lindsay. accidentally killed June 6. Dorothy and Faster Brady (Singapore).

WESTON: In loving memory of Bill. Lyn and Lindsay. accidentally killed. June 6. Silrley and Frank Bridger.

WESTON: In loving memory of our dear friends. Lyn. Bill and Lindsay. accidentally killed June 6 Maryand Jim Bryson.

WESTON: In memory of Lyn. Bill and Lindsay, friends of Herb and Eileen Elliott.

WESTON: A tribute to the memory of William. Lyn and Lindsay. accldentally kIlled. June 6. 1953. Inserted by the Radio Traders' Association of W.A.

WESTON (Bill, Lyn. Lindsay): A sincere tribute to the memory of Bill. also Lyn and Lindsay deepest sympathy to their sorrowing loved ones. Rest in peace. toy friend. Mavis. Graham and Cliff Brawn.

WESTON: In memory of Lyn, Bill and Lindsay. inserted by the Mottram family.

WESTON (Bill. Lyn. Lindsay): Accidentally killed. June 6. Ever remembered by Frank and Peg Turner.

WESTON: In heart felt sympathy with our life long friend. Mrs. Elsie Wesiton. in the traegic loss of her desr onrm. Mrs. Dave Martin and family.

'WESTON: In losing memory of our very dear friends. Bill. Lyn and Ltndss'. accidentally killed. June 6. They are only away. Inserted by Gwen. Frank. Raymond Lambert.

WESTON: In fondmemory of Lrn. Bill and Lin. accidentally killed June 6. Bill and Ivy BraLner.

WESTON' a tribute to Bill. Lyn and Lndsay. A privnlege to Wave been teir friend. Webster lamily (Augostat.

WESTON: In lovine memory of Bill. Lyn and Lindnasy friends of Huuh and Moll Calder.

WESTON: A fond tribute to the memory of Bill and Lyn Weston and their beloved son Lindsay. who. departed this life June 6. 1953. R.I.P lnserted by ttenie and Liary Prindl(·dlte "sct family

WESTON (Bill. Lyn. Lindsay): In' memory of good friends, accidentally killed. .June 6. From Ted and ~(an Evans.

WESTON: A tribute to our dear friends. Bill. Lin and Lindsay, From the Robblol. family.

WESTON: In memory of Lyn. Bill and Lindsiay. From thi friends. Nrotna and Ralph Stuart. and family.

WESTON: In loving memory of our dear friends. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weston and Lndsay. Fy and Trevor Grey.

WESTON: In memory of our dear friends. Lyn. Bill and Lindsay. Inserted by directors, mansee tlnent and staff of West Cycles Ltd.

• The West Australian 9 Jun 1953.

Sources

• MARRIAGE: NSW BDM # 19080.
• DEATH: WA BDM # 1201.

Ancestry.com : Australia, World War II Military Service Records, 1939-1945 Name: Florence Evelyn Braddock Birth Date: 18 Feb 1917 Birth Place: Leicester England Year Range: 1939 - 1948 Enlistment Place: Melbourne Service Number: 96244 Next of Kin: Albert Braddock Series Description: A9300: RAAF, Officers