Cudgegong Valley History Project

DEATHS

MATTHEWS – May 7, 1911, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Breeze, Grass Valley, W.A., Charlotte Matthews, dearly loved mother of Harry Matthews, aged 61 years (late of Rylstone). (Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 10 May 1911, p. 16).

Death at Grass Valley

Mrs Charlotte Matthews

The death occurred at Grass Valley on Sunday morning of Mrs Charlotte Matthews, which sad event took place at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Breeze. Mrs Matthews, who came to the State some years ago from New South Wales, had been an invalid for the last four years, and for a few days previous to her death had been attended by Dr White. The immediate cause of death was heart trouble.

The funeral took place yesterday in the Anglican portion of the Northam Cemetery, the Rev A L Marshall officiating. The chief mourners were Messrs J H Matthews (son) and Archie Breeze (son-in-law), while the pall-bearers were Messrs M O'Rouke, M Sherman, J O'Driscoll, and R Sermon. A large number of beautiful wreathes were placed on the coffin, and the mortuary arrangements were carried out by Mr J W Purslowe. The deceased lady leaves four sons and one daughter. (Goomaling-Dowerin Mail, Tuesday 9 May 1911, p. 2).

FUNERAL NOTICES BREEZE. - The Friends of the late Mr. ARCHIBALD BREEZE, of 253 Marmion-street, Cottesloe, late of Northam. are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery TOMORROW (Friday) AFTERNOON at 4 o'clock. The Cortege is appointed to leave his late residence, 253 Marmion-street, Cottesloe, at 3.40 o'clock. Friends attending may proceed by trains leaving Perth and Fremantle at 3,30 o'clock. HORACE L. GREEN, Funeral Director, Stirling-highway, Cottesloe and Claremont. Tel. F1681. (Daily News, Thursday 28 September 1939, p. 8).

BREEZE: On April 19, 1952, at North Perth, Mabel. the dearly beloved wife of the late Archibald Breeze, loving mother of Cecil, Jean (Mrs. S. Bell) and William. mother-in-law of Jean, Dot and Stuart, and fond grandma of Les, Enid, Joy, Heather and Cliff; aged 74 years. (West Australian, Monday 21 April 1952, p. 21)

BREEZE: The Funeral of the late Mrs. Mabel Kathleen Breeze. of 53 Auckland-street, North Perth formerly of Northam. is appointed to leave our Chapel, 20 Angove-street, North Perth, at 3.31 p.m. TODAY. arriving at the Anglican Cemetery. Karrakatta. at 4 p.m. A. J. PURSLOWE AND CO.

BREEZE: Cottesloe Ladies' Bowling Club: The Members of the above Club are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of their late esteemed Member, Mrs Mabel Breeze, Karrakatta, 4 p.m TODAY. Mrs. N. E. Leunid. President; Mrs. G. H. Paine. Secretary (West Australian, Monday 21 April 1952, p. 21)