The Maryport Advertiser 25 March, 1882 Sudden Death - BAYLIS

Sudden Death - BAYLIS

The Maryport Advertiser - 25 March, 1882

SUDDEN DEATH AT MARYPORT.         We are very sorry to record this week of Mr. Thomas  BAYLIS, deputy harbour master, which took place at his residence at an early  hour on Monday morning last. The deceased, it appears, left his home late on  Sunday evening in his usual health, to attend to his duties in connection with  the harbour; the tide being full a little before midnight. About midnight the  deceased the deceased was suddenly seized with illness, and in consequence had  to be conveyed to his residence, where he died shortly after his arrival.       Mr. BAYLIS, who was well known and highly  respected, had been in the employ of the Trustees for about twenty-five years.  When the Elizabeth Dock was opened in 1857,  he was appointed dock gateman,  and having in that capacity given every satisfaction to his employers, he was  subsequently  promoted to the office of deputy harbour master - an office  which he filled to the satisfaction of the Trustees and with credit to  himself.       The deceased was 59 years of age. As a mark of  respect for his memory the ships in the harbour had their colours half mast high  on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon  at the cemetery, and the remains of the deceased, who was a member of the  "Trevelyan" Lodge of Good Templars, were followed to the grave by the other  members of the lodge.

 

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