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Family News  -  A selection of snippets - old and new
 


Tony Eames

We were sad to hear that Tony died recently.  Tony descended from Samuel Southerden, and had researched his branch extensively, and published his  findings on the internet.  He also wrote an interesting account of his Great Great Grandfather, Charles Wittwer 'Hookey' Southerden's life for this website.


Douglas Frank Vidler 1920-2008

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death on 29 April 2008, of Douglas Vidler, aged 87, in Auckland, New Zealand.  Douglas was one of the Ashburnham Vidlers, and took an interest in our Family History. He provided an account of his father's life, and several photographs for the website.
 


Graham Fidler

It was with regret that we read of the death of Graham Fidler, in June 2008.  Graham had for many years carried out a One-Name study into his name, plus variants, which included Vidler.  He was a great help in constructing our Family tree, and was actively involved with the Cheshire Family History Society for many years.

 


Ivy Mary Nicholls (Nee Whitehead)
1910-2006

It was with regret that we learned of the death of Ivy Nicholls, on 19 December 2006, aged 96.  Ivy was the widow of Harry Nicholls, and spent the latter years of her life at Resthaven Rest Home, Herne Bay, Kent.
 


From The Hastings & St Leonards Observer

VITLER - On October 21st 1954 at The Royal Sussex Hospital, Olive Jane of 28a St Mary's Terrace, beloved sister of Emmie and Harry, Portsmouth

 


From The Hastings & St Leonards Observer

VIDLER - On March 12th 1934 at The Buchanan Hospital, James Vidler of Beauport Home Farm, Hollington, passed peacefully away - at rest.

 


From The Hastings & St Leonards Observer

On September 14th 1932 after a short illness, Julia Vitler of 20 Harold Road passed away at The Buchanan Hospital, aged 85.


From The Hastings & St Leonards Observer,

VIDLER-FOORD On September 12th at St Peter's Church St Leonards by right Reverend Bishop Andrews DD. Florence Evelyn Howell, only daughter of Mr & Mrs J Foord of Cornfield Terrace to Tom, 2nd son of the late Mr & Mrs T Vidler of Battle.
 


HOOE

 Another charming war-wedding took place at the Parish Church on Wednesday of last week (6 February 1918) between Pte. A. F. Baker, King’s Hussars, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Baker, of Hooe, and Miss Ida Ellen Vitler, third daughter of Mrs.G. Vitler, of Hall’s Cross, Hooe.  The best man was Mr. W. Pocock, cousin of the bridegroom.  The bride was given away by her brother, Mr Basil Vitler.  She was attired in a becoming dress of white voile, with veil and orange blossom, and was attended by four bridesmaids, Miss Mabel Vitler (sister), Miss C. Collins, and the Misses Winifred and Mabelle Baker (sisters of the bridegroom).  The bride carried a large bouquet of white lilies, and the bridesmaids white chrysanthemums.  A reception was held at Hall’s Cross, and a very enjoyable time was spent.  The bridegroom returned to active service abroad yesterday (Friday).
 


From The Middleton Guardian
Saturday 1st January 1955.

The death has taken place in hospital of Mr. Gilbert J. Vitler, aged 62, of 26, Evans Street, Middleton. The funeral was on Friday of last week. Service and cremation took place at Middleton Crematorium, conducted by the vicar of Tonge, the Rev. C. A. Chamberlain. Mourners: Mrs. W. F. Vitler, Mr and Mrs M Vitler, and Mr F Tagg (representing the Yorkshire Dyeing and Proofing Co.).  Wreaths: Loving wife Con, Win, Malcolm and families; Mr F Fuller; Mr and Mrs Parker; Miss Dale; Mr Fletcher; the Yorkshire Dyeing and Proofing Co., Ltd; the neighbours. - Funeral by the Middleton and Tonge Industrial Society, Ltd."

 


From The Hastings News, 20 September 1878

September 17th, at Bexhill, Mr John Christian, for 50 years the faithful servant of Arthur Brook Esq, aged 70 years.