MR CHARLES HADDY

 THE LATE MR. CHARLES HADDY

 The death took place on Thursday last of Mr. Charles Haddy, at his residence, Lorna Doone, Clifton-road, Newbury.  Mr. Haddy had only a very short illness, brought on by a severe fall he sustained a short time ago.  Heart trouble followed, which quickly carried him off at the age of 64 years.  The deceased gentleman was a western counties man, being born at Ivy-bridge, Devon.  He took up Post Office work and was connected with the service until his retirement three years ago.  His first appointment was in charge of the telegraph staff at Exeter, and afterwards he was postmaster at Lostwithiel, Shaftesbury, Northallerton, and Bromsgrove.  Leaving His Majesty’s employment after 41 years’ service, he came to live at Newbury, where his son was employed on postal staff.  The late Mr. Haddy was of a very genial disposition, and had made many friends during his stay in Newbury.  He was a Wesleyan Methodist, and took a special interest in Sunday Schools, being secretary and superintendent at Lostwithiel, superintendent at Bromsgrove.  When Mr. Alfred Herbert was called up on military service, Mr. Haddy was approached, and consented to act as superintendent of the Newbury Wesleyan Sunday School and successfully filled that post until his death.

Also :     Charles Haddy married Sarah Ann Radford in October 1876 and they had 2 children – Sarah and Arthur Boxall.  He left effects to the value of £2,356 19s. 11d. to his wife and daughter.  Sarah Ann died on 10/08/1936 at the age of 80. 

NWN 06/12/1917

Mrs P p. 40 SA6

CHARLES HADDY

THE LATE MR HADDY

     The funeral of the late Mr. Charles Hady of Lorna Doone, Clifton-road, took place on Wednesday afternoon. The remains enclosed in an English and French polished coffin, fitted with massive brass furniture and solid brass shield plate inscribed

Charles Haddy

Died November 30th 1917

aged 63 years

were placed in a glass Washington car, followed by carriages containing Mrs Haddy (widow), Mr. A.B. Haddy (son), Mrs. W. Willis (sister), Mr. W. Haddy (brother), Mrs. A.B. Haddy (daughter-in-law), Mr. John May, of Bromley (nephew), Mrs. Simpson, Mr. Mussell - and proceeded to the Wesleyan Church, where the first part of the service was conducted y the Rev. J.E. Peel.....

A large congregation assembled at the church, also the graveside.

Note: Associated with the Congregational Sunday School

Charles Haddy – d. November 30^th 1917

Postmaster and

Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School Superintendent

Charles Haddy, born at Ivy-bridge in Devon, married Sarah Ann Radford in October 1876.  They had a son, Arthur Boxall Haddy.

Charles spent his entire working life with the Post Office beginning with the telegraph department in Exeter and then becoming postmaster at Lostwithiel, Shaftesbury, Northallerton, and Bromsgrove.  He was a Wesleyan Methodist, and took a special interest in Sunday Schools in his home town, being secretary and superintendent at both Lostwithiel and Bromsgrove. 

Retiring after 41 years’ service, Charles came to live in Clifton Road, Newbury, where his son was employed on the postal staff. 

When the superintendent of the Newbury Wesleyan Sunday School was called up for military service, Charles took over the role and continued to oversee the Sunday School until he died.  His funeral took place in the Wesleyan Church. 

Many people gathered at the church and the graveside to show their respect to a man who had only lived here for a short time, but who, nevertheless, had made a very impressive mark on the town.

“Until the day break and the shadows flee away”

Carol Brindley Nov 2022