ANN BEDFORD STRADLING
THE LATE MRS. STRADLING
The death took place last week of Mrs. Stradling, widow of the late Mr. Alfred Stradling, jeweller of Northbrook-street. The deceased lady had attained to the age of 75 and until recently had enjoyed wonderfully good health. A few weeks ago she had an attack of pneumonia, but was recovering, when other critical symptoms supervened, and resulted in death.
Mrs. Stradling had the satisfaction of seeing her family grow up and occupy positions of responsibility. There are three sons, Mr Councillor Stradling, Mr. Charles Stradling, Mr. Alfred Stradling (of Cirencester), and Mrs Herbert Hopson.
The funeral took place on Friday afternoon, and many old friends were present at the Parish Church where the first past of toe service was chorally rendered, the officiating clergy being the Rector, Rev. E. I. Gardiner, and Rev. (/) Mack. On leaving the church the organist 'played the Dead March in Saul, and Mendelsohn's Funeral March.
The interment took place at the Cemetery. Ma mourners were: Mr James Stradling, Mr. Alfred Stradling, Mr. Charles Stradling (sons), Mr. J. H. Hopson (son-in-law), Mr. J. S. Haddon. Mr, S. Haddon (nephews), Mr. G G. Leader, Mr A J Raboni (Birmingham), Mr John Porter (Kingsclere).
Floral tributes were sent from the following in loving remembrance, etc., etc.
The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. H. S Hanington.
Newbury Weekly News and General Advertiser - Thursday 29 November 1900