WILLIAM LEGG
ARCHDEACON'S BEREAVEMENT DEATH AND FUNERAL OF REV. WILLIAM LEGG

Much sympathy is felt for the Ven. R. Wickham Legg, Archdeacon of Berkshire, on the death of his father, The Rev. William, Legg, M.A., which occurred at St. Mary's Vicarage, Reading, last Wednesday. The deceased gentleman, whose age was 92, was graduate at Hertford College, Oxford, ordained deacon in 1859 and priest in 1860. He was curate of Orton Longueville [Several lines unreadable] vicar of Swingfield, Kent 1872-1901. During the time that his son was vicar of St John's, Newbury, he resided with him at the Vicarage.

A requiem service was held on Saturday morning at St Mary's Church, reading, the body then being conveyed by motor to Newbury, where it was received at St John's Church by the Rev. A.T. Finch (Vicar of Kingsclere) a personal friend of the family, and the Rev. E.H. Stenning (Vicar of St John's). A short service was held, conducted by the Rev. Finch. Mr. A.H. Drury, who was at the organ rendered "0 Rest in the Lord" (Mendelssohn) and Guilmant's Adagio. Then, preceded by the cross-bearer carrying the cross, the body was conveyed to the Old Cemetery in Newtown-road, the mourners and a number of St John's parishioners following on foot.

The mourners were Miss Wickham Legg (daughter), Arch. Deacon of Berkshire (son), Mr. W. Wickham (grandson), Mr. L.G. Wickham Legg (nephew),Mr. T. Balston (nephew), Capt. Sir George Wickham Legg (son0 was unable to be present owing to his having undergone an operation a few days ago.
Among those present at the graveside where the committal sentences were read by the Rev. E.H. Stenning, were the Rector of Newbury (Rev. Lionel Majendie), Rev. A.W.H. Theodosius (St John's), Rev. W. Holloway (St Mary's Speenhamland), Rev. H.D. Butler (Inkpen) and Mr. F. Hickman.
The coffin was of fumed oak surmounted by a cross of darker oak, and had brass fittings.

The inscription was "William Legg (priest)

born 18th February 1831

Died 31st January 1923

R.I.P."

The grave, which was lined with a purple cloth, was adjacent to that of the deceased's son, Gervase Arthur Wickham Legg, who was buried in 1903.

Floral tributes included a beautiful cross of lilies, white carnations, lilies of the valley and violets, from his loving children and Sister; Miss Laura Halston, Ida and Tom Halston (Kensington); Miss Snelling (Reading); Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Finch (Kingsclere); Mrs. T.C. Long and family (St Mary's Church House, Reading); the Staff of St Mary's Vicarage and the Infant's Staff and Caretakers of St Mary's School, Reading.

Mr W.B. Fordham, of Heelas Ltd., Reading was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Newbury Weekly News February 8 1923
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