The Whitehaven News Thursday, July 24, 1913 Death at Askam

Death at Askam

The Whitehaven News - Thursday, July 24, 1913

DEATH AT ASKAM _____      The death occurred with painful suddenness of Miss. Ruth AIREY, daughter of Mr. Walter AIREY, Duddon Road, Askam, on Friday morning last.    The deceased girl, who was of a bright and sunny disposition, was thriteen years of age, and was at school on Tuesday.  On Wednesday she was at home, not feeling well, and during Thursday she rapidly grew worse, dying early Friday morning.    Much sorrow is felt by all who knew her for the loss of one whom they learnt to love. When the sad news was broken at the Victoria Council School where Ruth was a scholar, both teachers and scholars subscribed for a beautiful wreath. The funeral was held on Monday at the Church of Christ Burial Ground, Wallend, Kirkby. The corttege came from Askam on the 3.11 train. A large company of Askam friends accompanied the mourners, and a good many Kirkby friends joined the sad procession at Kirkby Station.    The coffin was covered with beautiful wreaths, and was borne shoulder high from the station by her uncles, assisted by friends. Mr. George CLARK, of Askam conducted the ceremony, assisted by Mr. CLARK. A hymn was very feelingly sung, and a short address given.  Mr. George CLARK spoke at the graveside. The following is a list of wreaths and flowers: -   From Dada, Auntie Annie, George and Colin   Teachers and Scholars   Senior Council School   Uncle Richard and Aunt Tilda    Auntie Alice and Uncle Will   Auntie Lizzie and Cousin Walter   Mrs. BLACKBURN and family   Lizzie and Annie   Mr. And Mrs. R. PICKIN   Auntie Bessie and Uncle Tom   Lizzie and Thomas   Miss. PICKIN   Agnes and Bessie   Alice LLOYD   Uncle John   Auntie Martha and Uncle Will   Auntie Polly and Uncle Will   Hilda and Gladys PARK   Mrs. CRAWLEY and Maggie   Aunt Ann   Doris ORMANDY.

 

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