MARY WEBB
THE LATE MRS. CHARLES WEBB The death took place on Sunday of Mrs. Mary Webb, of Westfield House, Craven-street, widow of mr. Charles Webb, an old and well-known townsman, who died in 1910. Mrs. Webb, who was a Miss Moore of Trowbridge, had the misfortune to break her thigh nearly four years ago, and since had been confined to her bed. She was of a cheery disposition, and a zealous supporter of the Wesleyan cause generally, being particularly identified with the City Mothers' Meeting. The funeral took place yesterday (Wednesday) morning, the Rev. T.W. Beck, superintendent of the Newbury Circuit, officiating at the interment in the family vault at Newbury Cemetery. The hymn, "Peace, perfect peace," was sung at the graveside. The mourners were Mr. H. Webb (son), Mrs. A.H. Butler (daughter), Mr. A.H. Butler (son-in-law), the Misses Gould (nieces), and Miss Andrews. Among the friends present were Mr. and Mrs. Dolton, Miss Dolton, Miss E. Dolton, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Webb, Miss Bessie Webb, Mrs. Tallyn, Miss Fidler, Mrs.BN. Gould, Mr. and Mrs. Sainsbury, Mr. T. Garlick, Mrs. Mussell and Miss H. Webb.
The floral offerings included those from Harry and Clara, Dorothy and Maurice, Annie and Albert, Edwin, Flo and Madge, Annie, Catherine and Margaret, Stanley, Bronwen and Eileen, Sisters, Nieces at "Marbury" and "Stanmore," May, Kathleen and Howell, Win, Millie and Phoebe, committee and members of the City Mothers' Meeting.
The coffin was inscribed: "Mary Webb, died February 27th, 1921, aged 84." The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Camp, Hopson and Co., under the direction of Mr. W.W. Penford.
Newbury Weekly News 3 March 1921 Mrs.P. p.8 S22 Died 27 February 1921 aged 84
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