Cudgegong Valley History Project

DEATH

Herbert Frank Cooper THE death took place at the District Hospital on Saturday evening after a painful illness of Herbert Frank Cooper. The deceased was born at Rylstone 68 years ago, and had followed grazing pursuits in this district. He was held in high esteem by all. The deceased is survived by a widow and eight children, viz., Mrs. Vic. Selig (Kandos), Mrs. Thomas Butter (St. Leonards), Mrs. L. Houghton (Bridgewater, Victoria), Mrs. C. Fitzgibbons (Goulburn), Mrs. J. Wolfe (Kandos), Clyde (Rylstone), Harold (Rylstone) and Ray (Kandos). One brother, Arthur (Kandos) and four sisters (Mrs. Skinner, Kensington; Mrs. J. Skinner, Stony Pinch; Mrs. G. Skinner, Gilgandra; and Mrs. F. Babazon, Perth) are also left to mourn. After a service, conducted by the Rev. Hyde in the Methodist Church, Rylstone, on Monday, the cortege moved off to the Rylstone Cemetery, where the last sad rites were conducted at the grave by Rev. Hyde. To the sorrowing relatives we extend our deepest sympathy.

DEATH. MRS. ADA SKINNER. The death occurred in the Mudgee Hospital this morning of Mrs. Ada Skinner, wife of Mr. John Skinner, of Mudgee, aged 76 years. Deceased was in attendance at the Methodist Church on Sunday last, and appeared to be in her usual health, but during the evening she took a bad turn, and was ordered to hospital by her medical adviser. For many years, deceased resided with her family at Stony Pinch, and in that locality she was held in the very highest regard. Her passing will be deeply deplored on all sides. A sorrowing husband, sons and daughters are left to mourn, and the bereaved ones will have the sympathy of the whole community. The funeral will take place to the Methodist portion of the general cemetery at 11 o'clock to-morrow (Friday) morning. Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son being in charge of the arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 21 October 1943, p. 12. Obituary Ada Skinner