Cudgegong Valley History Project

A Sad Death MRS. Cluff. The news of the death of Mrs. Adeline Bridgett Cluff, who passed away in the Gulgong Hospital on Friday morning, after a short illness, was received with profound regret in Dunedoo. The deceased, who was 41 years of age, had resided with her husband, Mr. James Robert Cluff, in Dunedoo for over five years. A young family of five girls and two boys are left to mourn their great loss, the eldest being only 16 years of age. The funeral took place on Wednesday, the remains being interred in the Gulgong cemetery, the Rev. Father O'Donnell officiating. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 17 June 1915, p. 2. Obituary Adeline Cluff

Death of an Old Resident. Another old resident in the person of Mrs. James Cluff, sen., died in the Gulgong District Hospital on Saturday morning, May 31, aged 72. The deceased was born at Coolah, where she resided for many years, and for the past 12 years had resided in Gulgong. She is survived by a sorrowing widower and the following sons and daughters:- Mr. T. Cluff, James Cluff, jun., A. Cluff (Neilrex), Joseph Cluff (Gulargambone), Mrs. J. Turvey (Queensland), Mrs. W. Smith (Gilgandra), and Mrs. T. Young (Sydney). Deceased was predeceased by two daughters Miss Lena Cluff and Mrs. H. Rusten (Dunedoo). The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Gulgong cemetery on Monday last. The Rev. C. J. Allen officiated at the graveside. Mr. F. J. L. Turner had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 12 June 1919, p. 8. Obituary Maria Cluff

Death at Neilrex. The death took place at Neilrex on Sunday morning last of Mr. James Cluff, an old resident of the district. Deceased was well known and highly respected by all his friends. His wife predeceased him by about six months. He leaves a grown-up family of four sons and three daughters. The body was brought to Dunedoo on Monday for burial. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 4 December 1919, p. 34. Obituary James Cluff

OBITUARY MR. J. R. Cluff Mr. James Robert Cluff, who passed away at the Rylstone District Hospital recently, at the age of 77 years, spent the greater part of his life in the Dunedoo district. He is survived by the following family: Eileen (Mrs. Fitch), Doy (Mrs. Sweeney), Bridget (Mrs. Terry), all of Sydney, Adeline (Mrs. Filby, Dunedoo), Eric and George (Glen Davis). The funeral took place to the Roman Catholic portion of the Rylstone cemetery, Rev. Father Cass officiating. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 5 February 1951, p. 1. Obituary James Cluff

Dunedoo News DEATH MR. J. R. Cluff The death occurred recently of Mr. James Robert Cluff, in the Rylstone District Hospital, at the age of 77 years. Deceased had spent the greater part of his life in the Dunedoo district, but had resided in Sydney and Glen Davis the last few years. The remains were interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Rylstone cemetery, Rev. Father Cass officiating at the graveside. The late Mr. Cluff is survived by the following family: Mesdames E. Fitch, N. Sweeney and R. Terry, of Sydney, and Mrs. P. Filby, of Dunedoo; and Messrs. E. and G. Cluff, of Glen Davis. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 15 February 1951, p. 20. Obituary James Robert Cluff

DEATHS FITCH, Mary Eileen. - March 28, 1971, at hospital, late of 3 Ascot Place, Miranda, formerly of 3 Moore Park Road, Centennial Park, dearly beloved wife of the late Ernest George Fitch, loved mother of Doy May and Norman John, fond mother-in-law of Roy and Betty, loved grandmother of Richard, James, Janet, Mary and Michael. Requiescat in pace. For funeral arrangements, watch these columns.

FITCH, Mary Eileen. - March 28, 1971, loved sister of Doy, Bridget, Clara, Adeline and Eric, fond sister-in-law and loved aunt of their families. Requiescat in pace. Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 29 March 1971, p. 35. Obituary Mary Eileen Fitch

FUNERALS FITCH. - Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Mary Eileen Fitch, of 3 Ascot Place, Miranda, formerly of 3 Moore Park Road, Centennial Park, will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, President Avenue, Caringbah, this day (Tuesday), at 1.15 p.m. The funeral will leave the church on conclusion of Mass for the Rookwood Catholic Cemetery. J & C Hardy A.F.D.A. Rockdale 59 3634, Hurstville 57 1554. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 30 March 1971, p. 46. Funeral Mary Eileen Fitch

DEATHS SWEENEY, Doy May. - June 1, 1978, at hospital, late of Mascot and Centennial Park, loving and beloved wife of Neil (Mac), loving sister of George (deceased), Clara (deceased), Eileen (deceased), Bridget, Eric and Adeline, and loved aunt of their families, in God’s care. Please watch these columns for funeral arrangements. Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 3 June 1978, p. 32. Obituary Doy May Sweeney

FUNERALS SWEENEY. - The relatives and friends of the late Doy May Sweeney, of Eastlakes and formerly Centennial Park, are invited to attend her funeral, to leave the Church of St. Therese, Sutherland Street, Mascot, tomorrow (Tuesday) after a Requiem Mass, to be celebrated at 9.15 a.m. for the Rookwood Catholic Lawn Cemetery. By request, no flowers. Donations in lieu to the Little Sisters of the Poor. Charles Kinsela Funeral Home Pty. Ltd. A.F.D.A. Est. 1830 314136. Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 5 June 1978, p. 19. Funeral Doy May Sweeney