People

Christmas Eve at the Front

An interesting letter has just been received by Mrs Packer, of Broadclyst, from her husband, Corpl Packer of A Company, 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment, who is serving with the Expeditionary Force in Northern France. In the course of a letter he describes a remarkable incident which occurred on Christmas Eve between the British and German trenches.

11 January 1963

Births

Cooper – On January 7th 1963 at the North Devon Infirmary, to Pamela (nee Baynton) and Dr R A Cooper, a daughter, Jane May, sister to Trevor and Paul.
Chandler – On January 3rd 1963 at the Grenville Nursing Home, Bideford, to Mr and Mrs D G Chandler, New Cottage, Eastleigh, near Bideford, a daughter, Sharon. Grateful thanks to doctor, matron and staff of the Grenville Nursing Home.
Gouldstone – On December 17 1962, at 15 Downsview Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, to Joyce (nee Taylor) and John Gouldstone, a daughter, Annabelle Mary, sister for Penelope and Erica. Both well.
Grills – On January 8th 1963 to Frank and Dorothy (nee Slade) the gift of a son, Antony Mark. Thanks to all concerned.
Williams – On Sunday January 6th 1963 at North Devon Infirmary, to Jean and Ivor, a daughter, Lynn. Grateful thanks to doctors and nurses for their attention.

Engagements

Babb-Huxtable – Mr and Mrs C J Huxtable, Smallridge Farm, Langtree, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter Barbara to Fred, eldest son of Mr and Mrs C Babb, Batson, Buckland Brewer.
England-Eastman – Mrs F E Eastman of 23 Clifton Street, Bideford, has pleasure in announcing the engagement of her youngest daughter, Jennifer, to Alan, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J England, of 49 Bowden Green, Bideford.
Nash-Vousden – Mr and Mrs A H Vousden, of Kenwith Barton, Abbotsham, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter Penelope Ann to Dudley Robert, only son of Mr and Mrs R G Nash, of Winchester Road, Basingstoke.
Quick-Langmore – Mrs E Langmore, of Westhill, Torquay, has pleasure in announcing the engagement of her twin daughter Janet to Michael, twin son of Mr and Mrs A Quick, 9 Tomouth Terrace, Appledore

FREEMASONS GUARD OF HONOUR

Funeral of Mr E G Laycock

Members of Lodge of Benevolence No. 489 (Bideford) of Freemasons, of which he was a Past Master and had been secretary for many years, were bearers and formed a guard of honour at the funeral at Bridge Street Methodist Church, Bideford, on Monday, of Mr Ezra George Laycock.

Mr Laycock, who was principal of the Bideford School of Music, Shorthand and Typewriting, at 25 Bridgeland Street, Bideford, died on January 5th, at the age of 78. For twenty years, until his retirement in 1946, he was secretary to Bideford and District Hospital. He was a trustee of the Bridge Street Church and for many years was church organist.
The funeral service, which was followed by a cremation at Plymouth, was conducted by Rev Isaac Bond. The organist was Mr R J Baker.
Family mourners attending the service were Mrs E G Laycock, widow, and Miss Hilda Laycock, daughter. Because of another family bereavement at Sheffield, many relatives were unable to attend.
Members of the Lodge of Benevolence No. 489 of Freemasons attending included: W Bro. A C Fulford (W.M), W Bros. Col F C Molesworth, A R L Adams, D J Reed, F C BAckway, C A Whitaker (also representing National Provincial Bank, Bideford), W J Oxenham, R L Cock, P J V Fulford, F C Midlen, , C E Tucker, F E Routley; Bros S Elliott, G Kelly (also representing Mrs Lee), L Cording, J R Seward, P Heale, W J Ward, A Pickard, C G Hurman, J H Williams, J Mitchell, M Honey, S G Heywood, W Simmonds, A Glover, D Friendship.
The bearers were Bros. C T Braddick, H A Littlejohns, A J Balsdon and K F Sollis.
Pthers attending included Mr E H Gaud (representing Bideford and District Hospital), Miss C Harris (representing Bridge Street Sunday School), Mr H Thorne (representing Messrs O Nicklin and Son) , Mr C T Copp (secretary, Church trustees, also representing Mrs Copp and Miss V A Copp); Church trustees attending were Messres T Burton, N Beer, N Sanders and L J Copp (also representing Mrs Copp); Mr E J Scott (Society Steward).
Members of the church choir present were Mrs E Heard, Miss W Jewell (also representing Mr and Mrs A Headen), Miss Hickford (also representing Miss Vincent), Miss J Braddick and Miss Hooper.
Messrs J E Ash, E H Bond, A J Joslin, W Joslin, F Sanders, C V Harvey, G E Danbury, A K Chope, H W Fulford, M W V Richards, G H Braddick (also representing Mr Leslie Braddick), R J Allin, C Grout, A Jackman, Vernon Cock, W H Copp, P H Morrrish, W Badcock, J Steer (also representing Mrs Steer and Rosemary), P H Joselin, E O Hannaford, F W Greenslade, Mr and Mrs E Shackson; Mr and Mrs S F Glover, Mr and Mrs L C Warmington, Mr and Mrs J Sanders, Mesdames L M Kennard, J Ackland, M Davey, D G Bennett, G Brown, W Pickard, Dockett, F Routley, Dunn, Adams, Lang (also representing Mr and Mrs A R Jenn), W Taylor, Jewell, Gerry, I Bond, Moon, Prince, Facey (also representing Mr J T Hearn), F Lucas, Misses M Pound, K Foden (also representing Miss E Kingsbury), O Moore, B West, M Jennings, Hooper and D Cox.
Funeral arrangements were by Messrs H W A Glover and Son, Market Place, Bideford.
Gazette article is dated 14 January 1955

Mr E J Tuplin

The funeral of Mr Edmund John Tuplin, of Coral Gables, Beach Road, Westward Ho! has taken place at the North Devon Crematorium.

Mr Tuplin, who was 82, died at his home.
The Rev R A Ford officiated at the service and Mr J Dalby was organist.
Immediate mourners attending were: the widow; Mrs J Evans; Mr and Mrs G V Tuplin; Mr and Mrs David Evans; Mr A Tuplin. Unable to attend were: Mr J Evans; Miss Judith Evans.
Others attending included: Mr and Mrs E Tritton, Mr and Mrs A Watkins, Mr and Mrs A Davies, Mr and Mrs K Harding, Messrs Andrew Davies, J Backway (also representing the Featherstone and Backway families), P Wise, S Trick (also representing the Beer family), Mesdames G Kelly, Houldridge, Diane Hopkins, W Newcombe, C Backway, J Moore, F Gray, Sister Jenkins, Misses F Newcombe and B Roberts.
There was a family cross only, donations in lieu of flowers being sent to the Andrew Home for the Blind, Instow.
Funeral arrangements were by Trapnells Ltd, High Street, Bideford.
The full Gazette article is dated 12 January 1973