Cudgegong Valley History Project

DEATH

MR PARKINS, SENR.

It is with extreme regret, we announce the death of Mr Parkins, Senr., of Breakfast Creek, who passed away at his son-in-law's residence on Monday morning, after taking a paralytic stroke. Deceased had reached the ripe old age of 83 years, the majority of which had been spent in this district, where he was very well and popularly known. Mr Parkins, although he had long passed the allotted span of three score years and ten, preserved his faculties right up till the day of his death,and could read the paper without the aid of glasses. He had a wonderful memory, and could tell some startling tales of the early days. He leaves a grown-up family to mourn their loss, amongst them being Mr Sam Parkins, Mrs W. Monks, and Mrs W.Freeburn, the latter's home being where the deceased resided at the time of his demise. (Mudgee Guardian and North Western Representative Thursday 17 September 1931, p. 14)

RYLSTONE DEATH

Mr. S. H. Parkins

IN the passing of Samuel Henry Parkins, aged 59, whose death occurred at his residence, Bylong Road, on Wednesday, after a long illness, the district has lost a great citizen, and the Rylstone Shire Council an honest employee of 14 years service, for Sam, as he was popularly known to everyone, had faithfully attended to his length for that lengthy term, and expressions of sorrow were heard on every hand when the news of his passing spread. The very representative gathering ofmourners at St. James' Church where a short service was held prior to the cortège moving to the Rylstone General Cemetery, and also at the graveside, testified to the esteem and respect in which the member of the Parkins family are held by everyone. TheShire engineer, Mr Macintosh, and five of deceased's workmates acted as pall-bearers and it was what deceased would have wished, to be carried to his last resting place by those amongst whom he had labored so long. The Rev. E. H. Pitcher, Rectorconducted the services, and paid wonderful tribute to the deceased's memory at the graveside, when the Rector said. The scenes of his labors will ever remain as a monument to him, may we all, friends, strive to make the pathway of life as smoothfor others, as Sam Parkins did for the hundreds of thousands of travellers who passed along the roads he maintained. Many fine floral tributes were placed on the casket and the remains were laid to rest in the famiiy plot in the Church of England portion of the Rylstone General Cemetery. Mr. J. B. Simpkins having charge of the arrangements. Deceased lived for many years at Budgee. and married a Miss Monks, of Rylstone, the widow and two daughters, namely Maud (Mrs. Schneider), BylongRoad, Ruby (Mrs. Dawson), and one son. Walter, remaining to mourn the loss of a loving husband and a devoted father. Bers and sister of deceased are Messrs. George. Alfred and Bill (Gulgong), Fred (Mudgee), and Alfred (Tamworth), sisters,Emily (Mrs. Garretty, Tamworth) Rachael (Mrs. Freeburn. Bylong Road) and Molly (Mrs. W. Monks, Rylstone, and to all members of the family we offer our sincere sympathy in their hour of sorrow. (Mudgee Guardian and North Western Representative Monday 21 October 1935, p. 8)

Mrs. Mary Monks

Mrs. Mary Monks, wife of Mr. Walter Monks, of Forsyth Street, Willoughby, and mother of Cecil, Les. and Jack, all of the A.I.F., passed away on Wednesday night, February 16. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Parkins, of BudgeeBudeee. and was 49 years of age. Deceased was a keen tennis player and golfer, and had a great collection of trophies. She was of a very happy disposition and made many friends. She was buried at the Northern Suburbs cemetery in the Church ofEngland portion on February 18. Our sympathy is extended. (Mudgee Guardian and North Western Representative Thursday 2 March 1944, p. 17)

DEATH MR. GEORGE PARKINS By the death in Gulgong District Hospital on April 26, of Mr. George Parkins, aged 65 years, of 'Bernam,' Goodiman Gap, the district has lost a fine, honourable man. Born at Budgee Budgee, where he attended school, deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Parkins. Some 40 years ago he took up share farming with the late Mr. Jim Crossing at 'Oakey Camp,' Spicer's Creek, later acquiring 'Bernam' from the late Mr. Tom Talbot and also selecting another area in that region, where he carried on farming and grazing. A man of integrity, the late Mr. Parkins made many friends all over the district, and was held in the greatest esteem and affection by everyone who had the good fortune to know him. He had a quiet unassuming nature and never spoke ill of anyone. His wife and children mourn the loss of a devoted and good husband and father. The late Mr. Parkins had been in indifferent health for a long time. Three years ago he consulted a specialist in Melbourne. He was married at Wellington to Miss Violet Glew, of Bylong, by whom he is survived with the following family: Messrs. George Parkins ('Bernam'), Douglas Parkins ('Bernam'), Mesdames. Reg (Phemie) Harvey (Mudgee), Charles (Daisy) Bennett (Sydney), Clem (June) Hochkins (Melbourne) and Master Bruce Parkins (who attends school at Mudgee). Three bers and a sister also survive, namely: Messrs. Jim Parkins (Fitzroy Street) , Fred Parkins (Mascot), Alfred Parkins (Gunnedah) and Mrs. W. Freeburn (Rylstone). The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the Gulgong cemetery, Rev. S. Carr officiating. Our sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 7 May 1953, page 17).

Headstone reads: In loving memory of George Parkins 14.11.1887 - 21.4.1953 and Violet May 13.12.1896 - 2.12.1987

MR. J. A. Parkins Mr. James Albert Parkins, of Fitzroy street, who died recently, aged 75 years, was a native of Budgee Budgee. Deceased who had a quiet unassuming nature, was known for his straightforwardness, honesty and kindly character. He was a home loving man, very considerate to his wife and to those who enjoyed his hospitality. In his younger days, Jim was well known in cricket circles. He was a member of the Protestant Alliance Lodge for 52 years. The late Mr. Parkins, married Miss Louisa Besant at Mudgee in 1904, and they would have celebrated their golden wedding on Monday last had he survived. Besides his wife, deceased is survived by two bers, Messrs. Alfred Parkins (Gunnedah) and Frederick Parkins (Sydney) and a sister, Mrs. Freeburn, of Rylstone The funeral took place to the Methodist portion of the Gulgong cemetery, Mr. F. W. Buckley officiating. Arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Eastaugh and Carroll. Our sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 1 July 1954, page 10).

Headstone reads: In loving memory of my father, mother, sisters, ber & ber in law William Besant 28.9.21 Aged 79 years Nell Morgan 1.10.22 Aged 37 years Rebecca Besant 10.2.33 Aged 72 years Jim Parkins 27.5.54 Aged 75 years Louie Judy Parkins 9.10.54 Aged 75 years Vernon Besant 27.8.61 Aged 64 years At Rest