Gertrude Avis (Watts) Bonnin (1920 - 2014)

Born 2 Jan 1920 in Western Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of Josiah Mark Bonnin — married 15 Aug 1942 in Adelaide, South Australia

Died 6 Dec 2014 at age 94 in South Australia, Australia

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Biography

Gertrude, usually known as Avis, was born 2nd January 1920, Perth district, Western Australia. She is the daughter of Godwin Watts and Ivy Hand. ^[1]

The West Australian (Perth, WA) Wednesday 5 August 1942 p 3
ENGAGEMENTS
Avis, only daughter of Mr and Mrs G.H.W. Watts, of 45 Woodsome-st, Mt Lawley, to Major Mark Bonnin, second son of Dr and Mrs Bonnin, Mills-terrace, North Adelaide.^[2]

The West Australian (Perth, WA) Friday 14 August 1942 p 3
APPROACHING MARRIAGES
The marriage of Avis, only daughter of Mr and Mrs G. A. W. Watts, of Woodsome-street. Mt Lawley, to Major J. M. Bonnin, son of Dr and Mrs Bonnin, of Mills-terrace, North Adelaide, will take place at St Peter's College Chapel, Adelaide, at 8.30 pm on Saturday, August 15.^[3]

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), p. 3
PHOTO: Maj. and Mrs. Mark Bonnin leaving St. peter's College chapel in a motor car after their wedding on Saturday. The bride was formerly Miss Avis Watts, of Mt. Lawley, WA.
At St. Peter's College Chapel
The Rev. Guy Pentreath officiated on Saturday at St. Peter's College Chapel at the marriage of Miss Avis Watts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. W. Watts, of Mount Lawley, WA, to Maj. Mark Bonnin (AIF), son of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Bonnin, of North Adelaide.
The bride, who had arrived from Perth at midday, was given away by her cousin, Mr. W. Watts (RAAF), and wore a soft blue-grey toned frock touched with fine lace, worn with a small black and blue hat. She carried a posy of Golden rosebuds.
Miss Winifred Bonnin was bridesmaid and wore her VAD uniform. Mr. Jim Bonnin was best man.
After the ceremony a few friends were entertained at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Bonnin. The hostess received in black with touches of blue, and a shoulder spray of orchids. ^[4]

Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954), 6 September, p. 5
PHOTO: MAJOR AND MRS. MARK BONNIN, snapped in their car as they left St. Peter's College Chapel, Adelaide, after their marriage on August 15. The bride was formerly Miss Avis Watts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. W. Watts, of Mt. Lawley. Prior to her marriage the bride was engaged in V.A.D. work. ^[5]

Mark passed away in 1991.

Gertrude Avis passed away 6th December 2014 at Adelaide, South Australia, and was cremated on the 16th. On 11th May 2015, her ashes were placed next to those of her husband at Centennial Park: Services Family, Rose Bed 3, Position 061 & 062. ^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ Western Australian birth index[ http://www.bdm.dotag.wa.gov.au/_apps/pioneersindex/default.aspx] : 1920 BIRTH, Gertrude A. Perth 313
2. ↑ ENGAGEMENTS. (1942, August 5). The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved January 10, 2018, from [ http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article47342471 ]
3. ↑ APPROACHING MARRIAGES. (1942, August 14). The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved January 10, 2018, from [ http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article47343661 ]
4. ↑ At St. Peter's College Chapel (1942, August 17). The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved January 10, 2018, from [ http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48879069 ]
5. ↑ PHOTO: 1942 PRATTLE OF PERTH, Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954), 6 September, p. 5. , viewed 10 Jan 2018, [ http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59171395 ]
6. ↑ Centennial Park Memorial Search [ https://www.centennialpark.org/memorial-search/gertrude-avis-bonnin-500669/ ]