ROBERT CHALK

THE LATE MR. R. CHALK

We regret to record the death of Mr. R. Chalk, of 37, York-road, Newbury, which took place after a brief illness on Tuesday in last week at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading. He was 65 years of age. Of a quiet, unassuming nature, Mr. Chalk was highly respected by all who knew him. He was employed by the late Mr. T. Plumb, of Greenham-road, and later by his son, being 36 years in their service. For eight years he acted as an honorary collector for the Hospital Contributory Scheme, Newbury East Ward, and was keenly interested in the work.

The funeral service was held at St. John’s Church on Saturday, the Vicar (Rev. E. H. Stenning) officiating, and the interment was in the Old Cemetery, Newtown-road. The mourners were Mrs. R. Chalk (widow), Mr. R. J. Chalk (son), Misses K. and M. Chalk (daughters) Miss Chalk (sister), Mrs. R. J. Chalk (daughter-in-law), Mrs. W. Spreadbury, Mrs. T. Razey, and Mrs. G. Hedges (sisters-in-law), Mr. G. Hedges and Mr. W. Spreadbury (brothers-in-law), Mr. W. Razey and Miss D. Razey (nephew and niece), Mrs. F. Anthony (Andover).  Amongst others noticed in the church and at the graveside were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Witts (the Mayor and Mayoress) and Miss E. Witts, Mr. J. R. Yarr (Head Postmaster) and “there then follows a long list of other mourners”.

Wreaths and flowers were from: His loving Wife, Katie and Maggie; Jack and Alice; Annie; Will, Lizzie and Gladys (Hungerford); Tom, Emm, Doris and Bill (Hungerford); George and Mabel (Hungerford); (then there follows a long list of the many people who sent flowers).

The coffin, which was of plain unpolished oak with brass fittings, was inscribed “Robert Chalk, died February 16^th, 1932. Aged 65 years.” The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. T. Plumb.

Newbury Weekly News 25 February 1932

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Robert Chalk was buried on 20 February 1932. Also buried with him is his wife Hannah who died on 26 December 1955 aged 90 years and was buried on 30 December.