Christ Church (CoI), Gorey Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives Wexford Index Copyright File contributed by: Joyce Tunstead joytun@eircom.net (Nos. 1-127) & Robert Leggett robertthomasleggett@gmail.com (Nos. 128-135) Photos ----------------------------------------------- CHRIST CHURCH (COI), GOREY, COUNTY WEXFORD, IRELAND *Hint - Use Browsers Find in Page function eg Ctrl-F Photo No.1 View of the Church Photo No.2 Notice Board Photo No.3 Photos of Rectors who ministered at Christ Church, Gorey Photo No.4 1914-1918 War Memorial To the Glory of God | This Tablet is placed here to commemorate | the patriotism of the following men from the | Parish of Gorey who served in the Great War | 1914-18 of whom the first four gave their lives. Joseph Bass Irish Guards Joseph Kinch Royal Engineers Samuel Mercer Royal Engineers George Stafford Royal Irish Rifles "Their name liveth for evermore" Samuel Allen R.E. Ernest Bates R.E. Leslie Bates R.A.S.C. Percy Bates R.Lanc. Abraham Behan S.I.H. Francis Brickenden R.N. Benjamin Buckley R.A.S.C. Richard Creighton,M.C. R.Muns.Fus Claud Ellis R.N.R. Samuel Freeman R.A.S.C. Patrick Freeman R.A.S.C. Robert Godkin I.G. Samuel Gordon R.A.F. Henry Gray R.I.F. Arthur Guise Genl. List William Harris R.A.F. Charles Hempenstall I.G. Joseph James R.I.R. Alexander Kain R.N. John Kenny I.G. George Mercer R.E. Henry Metge S.I.H. Thomas Moorhouse R.A.M.C. Richard Paskins R.A.M.C. William Paskins S.I.H. Percy Wemyss Quin. 41st Dogras Thomas Reynolds R.A.F. Arthur Smith I.G. Viscount Stopford, O.B.E. Genl. List Honble. A. Stopford, C.M.G. R.N. Honble. G. Stopford R.N. Honble. C. Stopford R.G.A. George Stopford R.I.Regt. Montague Stopford S.I.H. Charles Valentine R.I.Regt. George Warren R.F.A. George Walker N.Z.E.F. Photo No.5 Sacred to the Memory of | ABRAHAM AUGUSTUS NUNN, Esq | Late Major in His Majesty's 1st West India Reg't | Who whilst gallantly Opposing with a handfull of brave Men | An innumerable Land and Naval French Force | Which most unexpectedly attacked | The Town of Roseau in the Island of Dominica | On the 22d of Feby 1805 | Received a Musket Ball in the Breast | Which on the 14th of March following | Proved fatal and terminated His Career | Most universally lamented. | As His Life was honorable and correct | So was His Death Glorious | For to the steady and gallant Conduct | Of Him and His Followers | In faithfully obeying the Orders they had received | Not to yield to the Enemy one Inch of Ground | In the Country Indebted | Under Providence | To the preservation of that Island | His private Character Comprehended every Virtue | The same Heart which unappalled | Stood foremost in the Ranks of Danger and of Death | Was equally alive to the Duties of a Son, | To the Affections of a Brother | And to the Feelings of a Friend. | This Memorial is placed here | By His disconsolate Brothers and Sisters. Photo No.6 Sacred to the Memory of | JOHN MASTERSON | of Gorey who died Nov. 7th 1870 | aged 38 years | This Tablet is erected by the Brethren | of his Masonic Lodge 228 Gorey | "For we know that if our earthly house | of this tabernacle were dissolved | we have a building of God, an house | not made with hands | eternal in the heavens" | 2 Cor. V Chap. 1st 2nd ver. Photo No.7 In Loving Memory of | CHARLOTTE MARIA OWEN | Born 28th February 1840 | Died at Knockmullen 18th April 1890 Photo No.8 To the Glory of God | and | In Loving Memory | of | RICHARD CLIFFE OWEN | of Knockmullen, Gorey | died 3rd April 1909, aged 63 years | Also his wife | CLARA ELIZABETH VICARS | died 30th July 1914, aged 58 years | "The Lord is my Shepherd, Therefore can I lack nothing". Photo No.9 To the Glory of God | and | In Loving Memory of | The Very Rev. JOHN DOWSE, Dean of Ferns | For 13 years the faithful and loved Rector | of this Parish died 20th Oct. 1892 Photo No.10 Dedicated to | the memory | of | SAMUEL ROTHWELL | Tarfin | The Avenue | who died | May 1987 Photo No.11 To the Glory of God and in loving memory of | ARNOLD GEORGE ELLIS, second son of CLAUD | and GEORGINA ELLIS of Ramsgate, Gorey | Born February 24 1905. Died Ascension Day 1924 | "Make him to be numbered with Thy Saints in Glory everlasting". Photo No.12 In Loving Memory of | Lieut. General JOHN C. GUISE, V.C., C.B. | who after a distinguished military career in the Crimea and Indian Mutiny | resided many years in this Parish where he devoted himself to every good work | He died 5th February 1895. Aged 68 | This Tablet is erected by the Gorey Young Mens' Christian | Association and Members of his Sunday School Class | "Faithful unto Death". Photo No.13 In Loving Memory | of | WILLIAM SAMUEL PARKER, M.A. | Archdeacon of Ferns | Rector of Christ Church 1947-1986 | with Kilnahue 1955-1986 | Departed this life Oct. 28th 1987 Photo No.14 This Window is Erected | in Loving and Grateful Memory of | FREDERICK A. B. TURNER | of Clonatin, who died 28th May 1917 | A Faithful Friend | and a generous supporter of the Parish Photo No.15 To the Glory of God, and in thanksgiving | for the life of | MARY ELIZABETH (MAY) SPENCER | Coolnaveagh | who was a faithful member of the choir, | in this church for 84 years. | To sing is to pray twice. Photo No.16 The retaining graveyard wall | was erected in memory of | WILLIAM EBBS (BILLY) PEARSON | North Parade, Gorey. | 1933 - 1996 | By his loving wife NANCY. Photo No.17 To the Glory of God and in loving memory of | L/Cpl EDWARD RICHARD NOEL KENNY, | Irish Guards | Who was killed in action near Arnhem, Holland | on 1st October 1944, aged 20 years. | Faithful unto death. Photo No.18 The Pews in this Church | were renovated in the year 1983 | as a Memorial to her beloved | husband, JOHN GEORGE POOLE | Roadhouse, Ballyowen | by his devoted wife, DORCAS. Photo No.19 To the Glory of God and in loving | memory of JOSEPHINE D. WARREN 1870-1922 | Erected by her children. Photo No.20 To the Glory of God and in loving memory of | GEORGE WELLINGTON WARREN | who died 8th April 1909 aged 66 years | Erected by his Widow and children. Photo No.21 On stained glass window: - Lord | Lay not this sin to | their charge. The Memorial: - To the Glory of God and in | honoured & loving memory of | PERCIVAL LEA-WILSON, D.I., R.I.C. | who was killed 15th June 1920 | Erected by his wife Photo No.22 To the Glory of God and in | honoured and loving memory | of PERCIVAL LEA- WILSON, D.I., R.I.C. | who was killed 15th June 1920 | Erected by his Companion | and Brother Freemasons Photo No.23 The Flood Lighting | for this Church was | installed by the | Parishioners in 1990 | in memory of | WILLIAM SAMUEL PARKER M.A. | Rector of this Parish | 1947 - 1986 | and | Archdeacon of Ferns | 1971 - 1986 Photo No.24 The Bells in this tower | were presented to Gorey Church | by EMILY A. L. TURNER of | Clonattin in this Parish & | were dedicated to the Glory | of God by the Right Rev. | C. F. D'ARCY, D.D. Bishop of Ossory | Ferns & Leighlin Sep 8th 1909 Below the Memorial: - Rev. S. RIDGEWAY, M.A. Rector | R. CREIGHTON | W. E. REYNOLDS | Churchwardens Photo No.25 To the Glory of God | and in affectionate memory of | GEORGE W. WARREN, P.M. | a zealous Freemason, | a firm friend and a good citizen | died April 8th 1909 | This tablet is erected by the | Brethren of Harmony Lodge 228 Gorey | in token of their deep regret at his loss. Photo No.26 Sacred | to the Memory of | MARY PRUDENTIA SMITH | the beloved and faithful wife of the Revd. JAMES WILLIAM SMITH | formerly Curate of Aghold, Kilcommon and Christ Church, Gorey | in the united Dioceses of Ossory, Ferns and Leighlin | late Rector for 25 years of Bourney Parish, Diocese of Killaloe | and Member of the Diocesan Synod | She fell asleep in Jesus 27 June 1904 | at her residence Vale View, Gorey | after exemplary patience through much suffering | Beloved and respected by all who knew her. | "I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore | with loving-kindness I have drawn thee" Jeremiah xxxi. 3. | "Peace, Perfect Peace" | "The soul that on Jesus hath lean'd for repose | He will not, He says it, give up to it's foes; | That soul though all hell should endeavour to shake | He'll never, no never, no never forsake". Photo No.27 In Loving Memory | of | WILLIAM KIDD | Ballyrankin | died 7th January 1897 | aged 54 years | JANE KIDD | died 1st June 1923 | aged 85 years Photo No.28 In | Loving Memory of | ROBERT LEGGETT | of Clonattin | eldest son of the late | WILLIAM LEGGETT of Dundalk | who died 12 Aug 1895 | aged 61 years | Also of MARY ANNE his wife | who died 15th Dec 1911 | aged 77 years | and of ANNIE second daughter of | the above who died 10th Jan. 1917 | Also | THOMAS E. LEGGETT | died 1st March 1944 | SOPHIE LEGGETT | died 10th June 1950 | ROBERT N. LEGGETT | died 24th Dec. 1951 aged 84 yrs. | Also his wife SOPHIA G. LEGGETT | died 9th Feb. 1960 aged 77 yrs. Photo No.29 Erected | by | WM. McCONNELL | in loving memory of his eldest | and dearly beloved daughter | ANNA JANE | who departed this life | 12th August 1889 | The above WM. McCONNELL | died 29th Jany. 1907 | also his beloved wife ELIZABETH | who died April 1907 | "For ever with the Lord". | "Thy Will be Done" Photo No.30 In | Loving Memory of | SUSAN | the dearly beloved wife of | NATHANIEL COOKE | of Gorey who departed | this life 26th July 1889 | aged 49 years | also | ISABELLA BUCHANAN | sister of above | died 20th Aug. 1903 | NATHANIEL COOKE | died 20th Jan. 1930 aged 91 years | His son CHARLES WILLIAM COOKE | died 17th March 1934 | aged 54 years | His daughter ANNIE | died 24th Oct. 1937 aged 64 years | Isaiah 60. 19-20 Photo No.31 In | Loving Memory of | WILLIAM COOKE | Aske | who died April 28th 1908 | aged 75 years | Thy Will be Done | Also his brother THOMAS | died 31st Jan. 1911 | aged 82 years | And their sister ANNE who died 22nd | Nov. 1915 aged 73 years | Jesus said "I am the Resurrection | and the Life" | St.John 11. 25. Photo No.32 In | Loving Memory of | THOMAS COOKE | Ballytegan | who died 23rd March 1901 | aged 75 years | also his wife | SUSAN COOKE | died 11th Aug 1933 | aged 91 years | MARGARET COOKE | died 12th Oct. 195- | aged -- Photo No.33 In Loving Memory of | ROBERT COOKE | Aske | who died June 18th 1952 aged 73 years | Also his wife MARTHA COOKE | died Oct. 18th 1965 aged 76 yrs. | Their son | THOMAS RICHARD COOKE | died July 16th 1972, aged 55 yrs. | "Fear not, only believe" Photo No.34 In Memory of | ESTHER MARY COOKE | daughter of the late | JAMES E. & ELIZABETH COOKE | Westmount Gorey | 18-6-1918 - 9-7-1997 | Also their son | CHARLES CLAUD PATRICK COOKE | 22-6-1915 - 27-8-99 | Psalm 121 Photo No.35 In | Memory of | ELIZABETH JANE COOKE | wife of JAMES EDWARD COOKE | Westmount Gorey | died 23rd August 1947 | aged 65 years | also their daughter | OONAGH ELIZABETH | died 12th May 1912 | aged 7 weeks | also the above | JAMES EDWARD COOKE | died 9th October 1948 | aged 65 years | Psalm 23. Photo No.36 In | Memory of | THOMAS HERBERT COOKE | of Gorey | died 16th November 1947 aged 73 yrs. | His wife ESTHER COOKE | died 31st August 1949 aged 73 yrs. | Their son-in-law | WILLIAM SCOTT JOHNSTON | 25-2-1908 - 26-3-1996 | and their daughter | LAURA AILEEN JOHNSTON | 29-2-1908 - 28-1-2004 | "They will rest in His love" Zeph. 3. 17. Photo No.37 In | Loving Memory of | MARION LONGMOOR | died 22nd February 1968 | Psalm 23. Photo No.38 In Loving Memory of | JOHN ROTHWELL WILLIS, B.D. | Archdeacon of Ferns, Rector of this Parish 1925-1947 | died 2nd May 1949, aged 81 years | Also his wife | HENRIETTA SWAN WILLIS | died 2nd Nov. 1964, aged 91 years. Photo No.39 In Loving Memory of | ROBERT WARREN STEPHENS | who was born and later called home on | July 31st 2007 | "Patents hold their children's hands | a while and their hearts forever" Bottom: "When I am afraid; I will trust you" | Psalm 56:3. Photo No.40 In Loving Memory of | Canon FRANK SHANNON, M.A. | Rector of Carnew and Kilrush 1961 - 1991 | Precentor of Ferns | Born 15th May 1916, died 10th March 2004 Photo No.41 In Loving Memory | of | TREVOR WILLIAM STEDMOND | Gorey Hill | 1975 - 1993 | Your love, O Lord endures forever | Psalm 138 v.8. Photo No.42 In Loving Memory | of | Rev. JAMES FITZGERALD PASLEY | 1916 - 1992 | Rector of Athy Union of Parishes | 1970 - 1991 | Lifetime member of the Boy's Brigade | Called home 21st November 1992 | and his loving wife | DOROTHY PASLEY | Called home 12th May 2004 | "Thy word is a lamp to my feet and | a light to my path" | Ps. 119. 105. Photo No.43 HAZEL PATRICIA COOKE | 18th September 1985 | HERBERT JAMES COOKE | 31st December 1993 Photo No.44 In Dear Memory of | WILLIAM R. STEDMOND | who died 5th Dec. 1913 | aged 44 years | His wife MARGARET ANNA | died 12th Sept. 1947 | aged 83 | Also their daughter EVA | died 2nd May 1948 | aged 48 | "Until the day break | and the shadows flee away" On the base: - Also their daughter | ELEANOR STEDMOND | died 9th Oct. 1975, aged 70 Photo No.45 Treasured Memories | of | WILLIAM EBBS (BILLY) | PEARSON | North Parade Gorey | died 3rd Dec. 1996 aged 63 years | "In Heavenly Love Abiding". Photo No.46 In Loving Memory of | WILLIAM ALEXANDER SWAINE | 3, Convent Close, Gorey | Born 9:8:1919 - Died 7:10:2003 | "A wonderful husband and beloved friend" | "What a friend we have in Jesus". Photo No.47 Erected by her mother | in | sad but loving | memory of | JANE GORDON | aged 29 years | who fell asleep | 12th Sept. 1895 | also her mother | ALICE JANE GORDON | died 29th April 1919 aged 71 yrs. | "Come unto Me and rest". Photo No.48 Sacred | to | the Memory of | ISABELLA LOUISA TYRRELL | daughter of | the late Revd. Canon TYRRELL | Rector of Tullybracat, Co.Limerick | who died 25th February 1906 | "For if we believe that Jesus died | and rose again even so them also | which sleep in Jesus will God bring | with Him" 1 Thessalonians iv 14 Photo No.49 In | Ever Loving Memory | of | GEORGE WILLIAM BASS | Ballingarry | Called to higher service | 9th April 1936, aged 39 years | also his wife MARY JANE | died 17th July 1959 | His aunt | MARY JANE GORDON | died 12th Nov. 1960 | "Until the day break and the | shadows flee away" Photo No.50 In | Loving Memory | of GEORGE GORDON | of Killowen | who died 1st Sept 1889 | aged 59 years | Also two grand children | who died young. Photo No.51 Erected | in Loving Memory | of | GEORGE GORDON, Ballingarry | son of the late | GEORGE GORDON, Killown | who depd. this life May 8th 1912 | aged 34 years | Also | MARY ANNE GORDON, mother of above | who depd. this life Jan. 21st 1922 | Blessed are the pure in heart | for they shall see God. Photo No.52 Erected | by | RICHARD GOLDSMITH | in loving memory of his wife | REBECCA L. GOLDSMITH | died 18th March 1913 | aged 63 years | Also the above | RICHARD GOLDSMITH | died April 6th 1935, aged 82 yrs. | also his second wife | KATHLEEN GOLDSMITH | died Aug. 25th 1950 aged 73 yrs. | Blessed are the dead | who died in the Lord. Photo No.53 In Loving Remembrance | of | THOMAS EDWARD GORDON | Born August 15 1894 | Died September 16 1894 | ISABELLA LEAPIDGE GORDON | Born April 12 1858 | Died February 15 1910 | THOMAS EDWARD GORDON | Born May 28 1853 | Died February 17 1917 | "Until the day break". On the base: - GORDON Photo No.54 SYMES Family Grave (See Nos. 55 and 56 for Inscriptions on each Headstone) Photo No.55 (Headstone to the right in No.54) In | Loving Memory | of | MARGARET ALICE SYMES | Ballyhast | who departed this life | August 31 1974 | also her sister | ANNIE VIOLET SYMES | who died 19th Sept. 1981 | and their sister | WILLIAMINA JANE SYMES | who died 20th January 1996 | Forever with the Lord. Photo No.56 (Headstone to the left in No.54) In | Loving Memory of | FRANCIS HENRY SYMES | Ballyhast | died 6th June 1930 aged 56 years | and his son | WILLIAM HENRY SYMES | died 26th Feb. 1901 aged 3 months | also his wife | MARGARET STERLING SYMES | died 7th January 1955 | "Thy Will be Done" Photo No.57 In Loving Memory | of | EDWARD EARLE | Raheenagurn | died 2nd May 1904, aged 71 yrs. | His wife, BESSIE | died 23rd Jan. 1916, aged 80 yrs. | Their son, RICHARD | died 3rd Sept. 1941, aged 67 yrs. Photo No.58 In | Loving Memory | of | DAVID CAMPBELL WILLIAMSON HEATHER | Brigade Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel | Army Medical Department | youngest son of the late Reverend DAWSON | DEAN HEATHER, D.D. of Dublin | died at Beech Lodge, Gorey | April12th 1911 | aged 67 years. Photo No.59 In | Loving Memory of | RALPH GEORGE HADLAND | Born June 29th 1885 | Died January 11th 1970 Photo No.60 In Loving Memory | of | ANNIE WOODROOFE | wife of | ARTHUR WOODROOFE | of Coleshall, Gorey | who died 17th (?) Aug. 1900 | aged 42 years | Also of | ARTHUR WOODROOFE | who died 3rd (?) Sept. 1910 | aged 51 years Photo No.61 Erected | by | THOMAS GODKIN | in loving memory of his aunt | REBECCA INMAN | of Carrigbeg | who depd. this life 16th Nov. 1896 | aged 76 years | also his daughter | EVELYN SARAH | died 23rd April 1909 | aged 12 years | also the above | THOMAS GODKIN | died 6th July 1937 aged 76 yrs. | Also his daughter IDA MARGARET | died 6th June 1950, aged 59 yrs. | His son JOHN | died 4th June 1953, aged 64 yrs. | Also his wife MARY | died 9th Oct. 1953, aged 84 yrs. Photo No.62 Till He Come | In Loving Memory of the | Very Revd. JOHN R. DOWSE, M.A. | Dean of Ferns | who died Oct 20th 1892 | aged 78 years | Absent from the body | Present with the Lord | 11 Cor. v. 8 | To depart and be with Christ | which is far better | Phil 1. 23 | and also of | ELIZABETH | his wife | who died Oct. 30th 1898 | aged 78 years | Underneath are the everlasting arms | Deut. 33. 27. | "Them also which sleep in Jesus | will God bring with Him| 1Thes. 4. 14. Photo No.63 In Loving Memory | of | SAMUEL ROTHWELL | Garfin | The Avenue, Gorey | who died 17th May 1987 | aged 75 years | also his wife | MARIE | who died 9th February 1991 | aged 69 years | "The Lord is my Shepherd". Photo No.64 Erected by | JAMES WILLIAM STANFORD | in memory of his father | WILLIAM STANFORD | died 7th Dec. 1902 aged 86 years | His mother | ELIZABETH STANFORD | died 8th Nov. 1910 aged 75 years | His sister | CATHERINE LOUISA STANFORD | died 13th Dec. 1927 | and his sister | MARY ELIZABETH STANFORD | died 23rd March 1958 | "Thy Will be Done" Photo No.65 In | Loving Memory | of | my dear husband | WILLIAM HENRY EBBS | who died 20th March 1903 | aged 49 | also his two sons | WILLIAM & NATHANIEL | who died young. | And his wife | MARTHA EBBS | died 4th Feb. 1953, aged 84 yrs. | Also his daughter | ELIZABETH (LILLIAN) PEARSON | died 4th March 1956 | Her husband | JOHN WILLIAM PEARSON | died 29th Jan. 1972 | "For ever with the Lord". Photo No.66 In Loving Memory | of | HANNAH | Widow of the late | WILLIAM EBBS | Gorey | died 10th Nov. 1910 | and her daughter | HANNAH MARY EBBS | died 25th Nov. 1929 | and niece MAY EBBS | died 15th Feb. 1971 | Peace Perfect Peace. Photo No.67 Sacred | to the Memory of | FRANK WALSH | Knockmullen, Gorey | who died 20th March 1935 | aged 79 years | Also his nephew | WILLIAM B. WALSH | who died 14th Decr. 1951 | aged 71 years Photo No.68 In Dear Memory | of | THOMAS SLATOR | died 7th March 1933 | aged 63 years | His brother HUGH | died 6th Nov. 1942 | aged 69 | "Rest in the Lord". Photo No.69 In Loving Memory | of | THOMAS FOLEY | Creagh, Gorey | died 18th January 1992, aged 77 yrs. | and his wife | MARTHA FRANCES | died 26th January 1992 aged 73 yrs. Photo No.70 In | Loving Memory of | GEORGE DOWDALL | of Clonaton | who died 24th March 1898 | aged 72 years Photo No.71 In | Loving Memory | of | JOSEPH ARMSTRONG | of Gorey | died 17th May 1898 | also KATHERINE his wife | died 6th March 1900 | This stone is erected by their | affectionate children | ALBERT ARMSTRONG | son of the above | died 5th May 1900 | Peace, Perfect Peace. Photo No.72 In Ever Loving Memory | of | a dearly loved husband & father | THOMAS SPENCER | Coolnaveagh, Gorey | died 8th Nov. 1976, aged 66 yrs. | also his wife | MARY ELIZABETH (MAY) | died 22nd Nov. 2002, aged 95 yrs. | a dearly loved wife, mother & Nana | Safe in the Arms of Jesus. Photo No.73 In | Loving Memory | of | JOSEPH SPENCER | Coolnaveagh | who depd. this life Feb. | 3rd 1909, aged 72 years | Peace Perfect Peace. Photo No.74 In | Loving Memory of | THOMAS SPENCER | of Coolnaveagh | who died 13th April 1892 | aged 61 years | also REBECCA, his wife died | Sept. 29th 1929 aged 85 yrs. | and their son | HUMPHREY SPENCER | died 5th July 1939 aged 59 yrs. | also his wife | SARAH EMILY SPENCER | died 17th Nov. 1944 aged 69 yrs. | Thy Will be Done. Photo No.75 In | Affectionate Memory | of | FRANCES KEARON | died 7th May 1934 | aged 58 years | also her husband | JOSEPH | aged 65 years | and their two sons | EDWARD VICTOR | aged 20 years | GEORGE ROBERTS | aged 18 years | lost at sea thro enemy action | during the Great War 11th Nov. 1917 | "Whom have no grave but the sea" | also ESTHER FIDDLER | died 27th July 1909 | aged 70 years | and her son HUMPHREY | died 7th Dec. 1892 | aged 18 years. Photo No.76 In Loving Memory | of | WILLIAM KELLY | Gourteencurragh, Gorey | died 7th Feb. 1923 | His wife REBECCA | died 20th March 1931. Their son | WILLIAM JOHN KELLY | died 25th June 1965 | His wife | MARY ELIZABETH | died 17th April 1937 | Their son | WILLIAM JOHN GILBERT KELLY | died 22nd January 2004 | aged 88 years | "Thy Will be Done". (See also Nos.77 and 78 for Inscriptions on Plaques on this grave) Photo No.77 (Plaque on the same grave as Headstone No.76) Left side: In Loving Memory | of | FRANCES MAUD | ROBERTS | nee KELLY | died 1st July 1984 | aged 63 years Right side: - and | her husband | RICHARD OWEN | ROBERTS | died 9th Feb. 1995 | aged 76 years | "At Rest" Photo No.78 (Plaque on the same grave as Headstone No.76) In | Loving Memory | of | Cpl. JAMES GEORGE | KELLY R.W.F. | Killed in action | 18th Sept 1944 Photo No.79 In Loving Memory | of | CHARLES HEMPENSTALL | 57, Main St. Gorey | Late ex. Sgt. R.I.C. | who died Sept. 2nd 1953 | "At Rest" Photo No.80 In | Loving Memory | of | JAMES HEMPENSTALL | (Saddler) | died Oct. 13th 1969, aged 86 yrs. | also his wife | ELIZABETH HEMPENSTALL | (CIDDIE) | died Sept. 10th 1979, aged 80 yrs. | Peace, Perfect Peace. Photo No.81 In | Loving Memory | of | our dear mother | MARGARET J. HEMPENSTALL | who died 29th Dec. 1945, aged 85 yrs. | Widow of the late | JAMES HEMPENSTALL | ex-Sgt. R.I.C. 57 Main St. Gorey. | Also their daughter | MARGARET WILSON | died 13th Dec. 1955, aged 64 yrs. | Peace, Perfect Peace. Photo No.82 In Loving Memory | of | ELIZABETH HEMPENSTALL | 47 Main St. Gorey | who died May 25th 1948 | Her husband | ROBERT HEMPENSTALL | died 28th May 1973 | The Lord is my Shepherd. Photo No.83 In Loving Memory | of | MABEL HEMPENSTALL | Marlfield Cottage, Gorey | died 15th March 2010 aged 86 years | Safe in the Arms of Jesus. Photo No.84 In | Affectionate Remembrance | of | WILLIAM FREDERICK SUNDERLAND | Aske | died 22nd Nov. 1958, aged 48 yrs. | His grand-son | ROBIN SUNDERLAND | died 24th July 1974, aged 3 days | and his son | JOSEPH FRECERICK SUNDERLAND | died 31st Dec. 1975, aged 38 yrs. | and his wife | ALICE EVELYN SUNDERLAND | died 29th Nov. 1982 aged 68 yrs. | The Lord is my Shepherd. Photo No.85 In Loving Memory | of | JENNIE F. PASKINS | who died 17th January 1928 | aged 59 years | ROBERT PASKINS | died 3rd (?) May 1937 | aged 72 years | MARY ELIZABETH PASKINS | died 25th Dec. 1975 | aged 83 years | also her brother JOHN | died 24th March 1983 | also her sister LOUISE | died 8th Dec. 1988 Photo No.86 In Loving Memory | of | MARY | the dearly loved wife of | THOMAS WEBSTER | Creagh, Gorey | who departed this life 3rd Aug. 1922 | aged 73 | "Her children arise up and call her blessed | her husband also, and he praiseth her" Prov. 31. 28 Photo No.87 In | Loving Memory | of | ELIZABETH M. BARRINGTON | (LILY Baby) | beloved daughter of | DAVID & JEANIE BEDDY | Glandoran, Gorey | who died 20th April 1917 | We loved her in life | Let us not forget her in death | Also | DAVID BEDDY | who departed this life 7th April 1933 | and JEANIE BEDDY | who died 1st Nov. 1942 | and their son-in-law | EDWIN VINCENT JOHNSTON | died 13th Dec. 1933. Photo No.88 Left side: - In | Loving Memory | of | JAMES PALMER | Gorey Hill | died 16th June 1916 | aged 84 years | His wife | ELIZABETH | died 2nd Feb. 1919 | aged 77 years Right side: - Their son | ROBERT | died 17th March | 1946 | aged 82 years | Their daughters | HARRIET E. (CISS) | died 5th Feb. 1947 | aged 81 years | and EMILY | died 5th Dec 1949 | aged 77 years Photo No.89 In Loving Memory | of | CHARLOTTE | the beloved wife of | GEORGE S. WARREN | of Ballinacarrig | who died 7th June 1908 | aged 40 yrs. | Also ERNEST NOEL infant son of GEO. S. | & JANIE WARREN aged 7 days | Also the above | GEORGE S. WARREN | died 19th Oct. 1943 aged 75 years | Also his wife JANIE WARREN | died 3rd Sept. 1951, aged 74 yrs. | And ELEANOR (ELSIE) | daughter of GEORGE & CHARLOTTE WARREN | died 5th June 1965, aged 62 yrs. | Also ROBERT E. WARREN | son of GEORGE & CHARLOTTE WARREN | died 1st April 1967, aged 70 yrs. | Thy Will be Done. Photo No.90 In Loving Memory | of | ROBERT EDWARD WARREN | Ballyrahan, Kilmuckridge | died 1st April 1967, aged 70 years | Also his wife | RACHEL CHARLOTTE WARREN | died 3rd Aug. 1973, aged 70 years Photo No.91 In | Loving Memory | of | ROBERT WEBSTER | Ramstown | who departed this life | 11th August 1903 aged 88 yrs. | Also his wife | MARY ADELAIDE | who died 30th November 1927 | ADELAIDE M., youngest daughter | died 11th Nov. 1953 | Peace, Perfect Peace | with loved ones far away | In Jesus keeping we are | safe and they. Photo No.92 In Memoriam | FLORRIE S. COOKE | of Westmount | died 22nd Sept. 1902 | aged 28 years | also her father WILLIAM COOKE | died 26th September 1915 | aged 86 years | also his wife MARY COOKE | died 11th Sept. 1922 aged 87 yrs. | Peace Perfect Peace | Their daughter EVELYN C. COOKE | died 12th March 1963 On the base: - MARGARET MAUD POLDEN | nee COOKE | 1889 - 1989 Photo No.93 In | Loving Memory of | JOHN C. SMITH | (----) | Born --- Sept 1848 Died 5th Jan 1925 | and his eldest son | WILLIE A. SMITH | Born 18th Oct. 1891, Died 15th July 1909 | Also his wife | ANNIE J. SMITH | Born 14th April 1857, Died 11th April 1930 | and his son | GEORGE G. SMITH | Born 4th April 1898, Died 1st Jan. 1959 | And his daughter | ELSIE F. SMITH | Born 30th Aug. 1902, Died 3rd Dec. 1992 Photo No.94 In | Ever Loving Memory of | CHARLES THOMAS SMITH | died 19th July 1956 | also his wife | ELIZABETH GERTRUDE | died 11th Jan. 1982 | Psalm 23. Photo No.95 HUTCHINSON Family Grave (See Nos. 96 and 97 for Inscriptions on each Headstone) Photo No.96 In Memory of | ISAAC HUTCHINSON | Also his wife MARGARET | his daughter ELEANOR | and son JOHN | also his daughter | ETHEL | and his daughter | NOEL KILROY. | At Rest Photo No.97 In | Loving Memory of | PERCY S. HUTCHINSON | Born 28th May 1888 | Died 2nd June 1924 | Also his wife | SUSAN JANE HUTCHINSON | who died 13th September 1942 Photo No.98 In | Affectionate and Loving | Memory of | JOHN HANSTOCK the beloved | husband of MARGARET HANSTOCK | of Tomsilla, Courtown Harbour | who depd this life 22nd Jan 1892 | aged 71 years | The above MARGARET HANSTOCK | died 5th (?) July 1899 aged 80 years | Their son GEORGE died 26th Sept. 1918 | aged 62 yrs. Also his wife JANE died | 23rd (?) June 1925 aged 47 yrs. | Thy Will be Done. Photo No.99 In | Memory of | HENRY WOODROOFE | Ashfield Wexford | who entered into rest 24th July 1935 | aged 71 years | and his wife | WILLIAMINA | who died 11th July 1954 | aged 84 years | Their eldest daughter | EMILY JANE WOODROOFE | died 9th Oct. 1969 aged 66 yrs. Photo No.100 In | Memory of the | Revd. ABEL WOODROOFE, M.A. | who died 31st July 18-2 | aged 57 years | ALICE MOT. WOODROOFE | died 9th Jan 1913 aged 77 years Photo No.101 POOLE Family Grave (See Nos. 102 and 103 for Inscriptions on Headstones) Photo No.102 This Headstone was erected | by | his brother | in loving memory of | WILLIAM POOLE of Dublin | eldest son of JOHN POOLE of Gorey | who died 6th May 1898 | aged 59 years Photo No.103 In | Loving Memory of | ROBERT POOLE Gorey | who died 29th Nov. 1897 | also his wife | ELIZABETH POOLE died 4th Feb. 1900 | aged 47 years | Also their son | HENRY POOLE | died 17th Dec. 1965 | His wife ANNIE MAY (DOLLY) POOLE | died 15th March 1970 | Thou knowest Lord. Photo No.104 In Loving Memory | of | WILLIAM EDWIN REYNOLDS | died March 20th 1920 | His wife SARAH ANNA | died Dec. 3rd 1942 | Also their daughters | EVELINE MURIEL die young | MARY BEATRICE | September 19th 1964 | THOMAS G. REYNOLDS | died 6th May 1975, aged 78 yrs | WILLIAM R. REYNOLDS | died 9th Jan. 1979, aged 86 yrs | The gift of God is eternal life | Rom. 6. 23. Photo No.105 Erected | in | loving memory of | JANE POOLE | Ballyowen | who died 20th Jan. 1902 | aged 70 years | also her husband | WILLIAM POOLE | who died 15th April 1910 | aged 79 years | Also their daughter | SOPHIA POOLE | who died 4th Nov. 1919 aged 49 yrs | Thy Will be Done. Photo No.106 In Loving Memory | of | ANNIE MARIA POOLE | second eldest daughter of | HENRY J. POOLE | Ballyowen | who departed this life | 22nd Aug. 1915, aged 40 years | Also ELIZA ANNE | wife of the above | HENRY J. POOLE | died 21st Sept. 1917, aged 72 (?) years | Also the said | HENRY J. POOLE | died 28th April 1932 aged 88 years | Also CHARLOTTE POOLE | died 21st Feb. 1964 | and JOHN POOLE | died 15th Feb. 1965 | youngest daughter and only son of | HENRY J. POOLE | For ever with the Lord. Photo No.107 In | Loving Memory of | MARY ANN POOLE | wife of | JOHN G. POOLE | Ballyowen | died 21st Nov. 1899 aged 67 years | The above JOHN G. POOLE | died 18th (?) Dec. 1913 aged 71 years | WILLIAM E. POOLE (son) | died 7th Jan. 1937 aged 67 years | His wife ELIZABETH MARTHA | died 5th Dec. 1969 aged 84 years | Thy Will be Done. Photo No.108 In Loving Memory | of | JOHN POOLE | "The Bridge", Ballyowen, Gorey | died 4th Sept. 1982, aged 76 yrs. | also his wife | ELIZABETH POOLE | died 30th Dec, 1984, aged 77 yrs. | "At Rest" Photo No.109 In Loving Memory | of | WILLIAM JOHN POOLE | Craan | died 15th March 1944, aged 80 yrs | Also his wife | MARY JANE POOLE | died 7th July 1946, aged 74 yrs. | Also their daughter | ALICE POOLE | died 29th July 1980, aged 72 yrs. | Erected by their son JOHN. Photo No.110 In Loving Memory | of | ABAGAIL DAVIS | Courteencurragh, Gorey | died 22nd June 1975, aged 76 years | Also her husband EDWARD | died 18th Jan. 1976, aged 76 years | "In heavenly love abiding". Photo No.111 In Loving Memory | of | JAMES PELAN | Gorey | who died 14th Novr. 1905 | Also his wife SARAH | who died 8th Decr. 1905 | "Rest comes at last" | Erected by their sorrowing children. Photo No.112 In | Memory of | ROBERT SHARPE | for over 40 years | Organ Blower in this Church | died January 10th 1914 | He that is faithful in | that which is least | is faithful also in much. Photo No.113 Erected | by | GEORGE W. PERCIVAL | Tomagaddy | in memory of his father | GEORGE PERCIVAL | who died 24th Dec. 1912 | aged 84 years | Also his mother | SUSAN S. PERCIVAL | who died 4th Feb. 1931 aged 87 yrs. | The above GEORGE W. PERCIVAL | died 11th Oct. 1957, aged 88 yrs. | His wife ELIZABETH PERCIVAL | died 6th Feb. 1959, aged 79 yrs. Photo No.114 Sacred to the Memory | of | JOHN PATTERSON | of Ballykilbeg, Co.Down | for 22 years Head-Master | of Gorey National School | died 24th Dec. 1906 | aged 53 years | And with the morn those Angel faces smile | which I have loved long since | and lost awhile. Photo No.115 In | Memory of | WILLIAM H. WALKER | 48 Main St. Gorey | died 29th Octr. 1926 | His wife ANNIE WALKER | died 17th Septr. 1926 | "Peace, Perfect Peace". Photo No.116 In | Loving Memory | of | KATHLEEN I. WILLOUGHBY | who passed away at Arklow Rd. Gorey | 31st Oct. 1917 aged 18 years | and her father | JOHN WILLOUGHBY | passed away 19th Jan. 1930 aged 65 years | Also her sister | MARY ISABELLE | passed away 12th July 1939 aged 37 yrs. | Till we meet again. Photo No.117 In Loving Memory | of | HENRY HARTFORD TYNDALL | who died August 12th 1914 | CATHERINE TYNDALL | died June 21st 1936 | GEORGINA MARY TYNDALL | died Feb. 12th 1939 | "Severed only till He comes". Photo No.118 In Treasured Memory of | Rev. WILLIAM EDWARD KENNY B.D. | Rector of Lorrha Union Co.Tipperary | son of the late WILLIAM | and GRACE KENNY, Clonattin, Gorey | Very dearly loved husband and father | entered into rest March 18th 1953 | Also his wife | MAY GRATTAN KENNY | who died 19th November 1969. | "I know whom I have believed" | 2 Tim. 1. 12. Photo No.119 In Loving Memory | of | FRANCES | beloved and deeply lamented | daughter of | EDWARD and GRACE KENNY | who departed this life 11th June 1905 | aged twenty one years | Also of | EDWARD KENNY, Clonattion | beloved and deeply lamented father | of the above | who entered into rest 16th Jan. 1917 | aged 66 yrs. | Also of MARY ANNE KENNY | who entered into rest 21st June 1959 | Also of JOHN KENNY | Irish Guards | Interred 23rd Oct. 1921, aged 27 years | Also the above GRACE KENNY | Interred 17th March 1936, aged 75 years | Even so Father: for so it seemed good | in Thy sight | St.Luke x. 21. | "Faithful unto death". Photo No.120 In Loving Memory | of | HELEN KATE STEPHENS | Gorey, who died 22nd June 1907 | aged 22 years. Also her brother | EDWARD STEPHENS, died 22nd | Dec. 1911, aged 40 years | Her father THOMAS STEPHENS died 3rd | April 1916 aged 78 yrs. | Her mother MARY STEPHENS | died 14th April 1927 aged 84 yrs. Photo No.121 Erected | by | JOHN OUGHTON of Killowen | in memory of his beloved father | JOHN OUGHTON | who depd this life 9th Dec. 1889 | aged 84 years | His sister ELIZABETH died 17th | May 1905 aged 64 years| His brother | ROBERT died 3rd Feby | 1908 aged 55 years | The above JOHN OUGHTON died 17th Nov | 1916 aged 73 yrs. | His brother WILLIAM died | 12th Nov. 1920 aged 66 yrs. Photo No.122 In Ever Loving Memory | of | FRANCES JESSOP TYNER | who departed this life | 12th May 1963 | and of MARTHA MIO TYNER | who passed away | 17th July 1963 | Also of THOMAS TYNER | who died 3rd March 1965 | For ever with the Lord. Photo No.123 In | Loving Memory of | ELLEN PINNIONS | of Gorey | who died 15th Aug. 1892 | aged 63 years | Also her husband | WILLIAM PINNIONS | who died 24th Jan. 1895 | aged 60 years Photo No.124 In Loving Memory of | SAMUEL CAMPBELL | Gorey | who died 9th Sept. 1922, aged 21 years | also his brother JOHN | who died 21st Jan. 1929, aged 32 years | Also their mother | SUSAN CAMPBELL | who died 17th Aug. 1933 aged 72 years | Also their father | JOHN CAMPBELL | who died 7th Feb. 1939 | SUSAN CAMPBELL | died 14th Jan. 1959 | WILLIAM CAMPBELL | died 2nd June 1963 | Peace, Perfect Peace. Photo No.125 In Loving Memory of | OLIVE ROBERTSON MOWLDS | well beloved wife of ARTHUR V. MOWLDS | Annamoe Road, Dublin | died 20th October 1970 | ARTHUR VIVIAN MOWLDS | died 14th April 1977 | Thy Will be Done. Photo No.126 In | Loving Memory | of | MARY the beloved wife | of | HENRY ROBERTS | Mullawnfin died 6th Oct. 1899 | aged 39 years Photo No.127 In Ever Loving Memory | of | MARY OLIVER | wife of JOHN OLIVER | Late Sergeant R.I.C. | called home 25th November 1941 | aged 71 years | Also the above JOHN OLIVER | called home 21st February 1956 | aged 84 years. | Until the day dawn. Photo No. 128 In Loving Memory of | WILLIAM A. POTTER | Died 13th May 1990 | Aged 74 Yrs | At Rest. Photo No. 129 In | Loving Memory of | JOSEPH (JOE) ROTHWELL | Coolinteggart, Gorey | Who Died 2nd October 2010 | "Safe in the arms of Jesus". Photo No. 130 GALLOWAY | "God took you from Our Home | But never from our Hearts" | DAVID JOHN GALLOWAY | 14th June 1934 At Ease 1st July 2011. Photo No. 131 In Loving Memory | of | THOMAS (TOM) O'CONNOR | 3.The Orchard. Gorey | Died 31st December 2004 | "In Heavenly love abiding". Photo No. 132 ROBERT JOHN DIXON | "Sunnydale". Moneylawn | Called Home 23rd April 1975 | Aged 66 Years | Also His Wife ISABELLA | Called Home 18th September 2010 | Aged 92 Years. Photo No. 133 In Loving Memory of | REGINALD BLACKMORE | 96 Main St. Gorey | Who died 6th March 1987 | aged 60 years | Also his beloved wife | IRENE (nee TURNER) | died 25th November 2002. Photo No. 134 In Memory of a Loving | husband and father | JAMES FREDERICK STEACY | Banogue Farm, Gorey | Died 27th Nov. 2009, Aged 88 Years. Photo No. 135 WILLIAM RICHARD BUTLER | Tinnashinnagh, Gorey | Who Departed This Life | September 26th 1976 Aged 62 Years | Also His Wife | FLORENCE ESTHER | Who Departed This Life | February 21st 2011 Aged 88 Years | "A Daily Thought, An Everlasting Memory". All images Copyright by Photographer