Torquay: Funeral of the Late Mayor: On Saturday, amid general manifestations of respect and esteem, the funeral of his Worship the Mayor of Torquay, the late Mr. W. F. Splatt, J.P. took place … Following the hearse containing the coffin, which was covered with numerous floral tributes, came the mourners in the following order: First carriage, Mr. Charles G. Nantes (Mayor of Bridport) Surgeon General Tarrant, J.P., (brothers-in-law of Mr. Splatt), Mr. Robert B. Pynsent (nephew) and Mr. Edward Thring, second carriage … (continues) … (long description of service and burial at Torr Church in Torquay) … (died 17th October 1893).
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GRO0744 Hennock: Robert Burton Pynsent: 1869 – 1953