Cudgegong Valley History Project

DEATH AT LUE.

We regret to have to record the death of a very old resident of Lue, in the person of Mrs. Ann Pickett at the advanced age of 88 years of age. Her death took place on the 28th July at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Thompson, of the LueHotel, with whom she had resided since the death of her husband (Mr. Samuel Pickett) some twelve years ago. The deceased lady had been a resident of the district for over sixty years. She leaves a family of 4 sons and 8 daughters, besidesgrandchildren and great-grand children. The funeral was very largely attended. The Rev. Mr. Walker, of Rylstone, officiated at the graveside. (Mudgee Guardian and North Western Representative, Thursday 14 August 1913, p. 23).

DEATH Mr. John Thompson THE death has occurred in Sydney of Mr. John Thompson, one of the best-known and highly respected residents of Lue. The late Mr. Thompson had lived at Lue practically all his life, and had taken a remarkably active part in the business life of the town, having conducted a hotel, store and butchery. Mr. Thompson's passing will be very deeply regretted, not only at Lue, but right throughout the Mudgee district, and the "Guardian" joins with those who are extending their sympathy to the bereaved. The remains arrived in Mudgee this morning by train, and the funeral was conducted by Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son at Lue this afternoon. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 3 June 1937, p. 8. Obituary John Thompson

DEATH Mrs. Thompson The death occurred in the Mudgee Hospital on Saturday night of Mrs Jemima Harriet West Thompson, aged 74 years. Deceased was the widow of the late Mr. John Thompson, who was Lue's chief business man for very many years. She was well-known and deeply respected throughout the district, and her passing will be sincerely regretted by a wide circle of devoted friends. The funeral, which took place to the Church of England portion of the Lue cemetery this morning, was attended by many old friends of the family. The Rev. Archdeacon Bromhead, of Rylstone, officiated, and the arrangements were carried out by Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 4 August 1947, p. 2. Obituary Jemima Thompson

DEATHS: THOMPSON, Kenneth. - February 20, 1977, at hospital, late of Cox Street, Lue, dearly beloved husband of Marion (deceased), loving father and father-in-law of Norman and Maretta, Shirley and Stan Coles, Max and Carmen, fond grandfather of their families, aged 71 years. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday, February 22, 1977.

Deaths Thompson, Reginald Irving, November 5, 1983, at his residence, Willoughby and formerly of Lue, dearly beloved husband of Mary Kathleen (Queenie), loved father of Marie, Clive, Madeline, Norma, Eric, Ron, Kevin and Victor, loved father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather of their families, dearly loved and sadly missed by his bers, sisters and their families, aged 85 years. At peace, for funeral details, phone 51 2777 or 51 5584. Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 7 November 1983, p. 28. Death notice Reginald Irving Thompson

Funerals THOMPSON. Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Reginald Irving Thompson will be celebrated at the Church of St. Thomas, High Street, Willoughby, this day (Tuesday), at 9 a.m. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the Mass and prayers for the Catholic Lawn portion of Northern Suburbs Cemetery. Labor Funerals 51-2777, 51-5564. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 8 November 1983, p. 25. Funeral notice Reginald Irving Thompson