Late Mr. A. J. Pinsent: Large Attendance at Funeral: The funeral took place yesterday of Mr. Alfred John Pinsent, of 3, Rosemont, Potters-hill, Torquay, who died suddenly on Friday at the age of 70. Rev. H. L. Stevens, rector of Holy Trinity officiated. Family mourners were Amy and Mardie (daughters) and Annie (daughter in law). The widow was unable to attend, as were Mr. J. Pinsent (son) and Theo (son-in-law), who are serving with the forces. Others present were Mr. A. Drew and Mr. Rendle (representing the Excelsior Band), Mr. and Mrs. Harvey, Mr. Fred Mardon; Messrs C. Tucker, E. T. C. McCabe, F. Preston, W. H. Janes, A. Crooke, and D. W. Somerville (editorial), representing Torquay Times and Devonshire Press (1939), Ltd; Mr. K. W. Mardon (Typographical Association), and Messrs. J. Kingsfield and J. Kentisbeer (former employees of the Torquay Directory).
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Referenced
GRO0027 Bristol: Alfred John Pinsent: 1869 – 1939
GRO0045 Bristol: Amy Rose Pinsent: 1900 – 1973
GRO0624 Bristol: Margery Rosina Pinsent: 1907 – 1998
GRO0531 Bristol: John Thomas Pinsent: 1896 – 1958