On 08 March 1927, Maria Jane Holmes (Born Burtenshaw) died from Bronchitis.
The following is an excerpt from the Fulham Chonicle dated 18 March 1927 detailing the events of her funeral:
Neighbours' Bereavement Late Mrs. M. J. Holmes
The sympathy of many friends was shown with the husband and family of Mrs. Maria Jane Holmes, aged 69, of 54 Marville-road, on the occasion of her death, whi6h took place on March 8th from bronchitis and heart failure, following a brief illness. She was taken seriously ill only the previous Thursday. She was an esteemed member of the ladies' club at Cornwall-street. She leaves a husband, five sons and four daughters to mourn their loss.
The mourners at the interment, which took place at Fulham Cemetery, North Sheen, on Monday, included the following :- Mr. Holmes (husband), Mrs. Benn (daughter), Mr. and Mrs. George Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Holmes, Mrs. Frank Homes, Mrs. Terry, and Mr. and Mrs. Bowden (daughter and son-in-law). Mr. and Mrs. A. Holmes, Mr and Mrs. C. Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. H. Holmes, Mrs. Bromley (niece), Mr and Mrs. H. Holmes (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), and Mr. and Mrs. J. Burtenshaw.
In addition to wreaths from the above, floral tokens were sent by Aunt Alice and family, Aunt Sue and family, Nell and Alice Gubbins, neighbours, Mrs. Kelly and family, Mrs. Lake and family, Miss Curry, few friends at 22 Belgrave square, Rawlings Bros. employees, Mrs. Priddale, Mr. Bowde, senior and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Marsh and others.
Mr. Holmes and family desire to thank friends and neighbours for messages of condolence and floral tributes received in their sad bereavement. The undertaker was Mr. R. Brain, 13 High-street. [1]
Confirmable Attendees at the Funeral in Order of Appearance:
- John Holmes (Husband)
- William Frederick Bowden (Son-in-Law)
- Margaret Ethel Bowden (Daughter)
- Raymond Brain (Undertaker)
Sources
- ↑ Newspaper Article: “NEIGHBOURS' BEREAVEMENT - LATE MRS. M. J. HOLMES.,” Fulham Chronicle (London, England), 18 March 1927, p. 7; digital images, Findmypast (https://findmypast.co.uk: 22 August 2023).