Funeral of the Late Mr. J. B. Pinsent: Amid every sign of regret and manifestation of sorrow the funeral of the late Mr. J. B. Pinsent, head of the firm of Messrs. Pinsent and Son, brewers of Newton Abbot, took place at Highweek Parish Churchyard, on Monday afternoon. A large number assembled outside the deceased’s residence Street and around the graveside to pay their laid token of respect. Deceased, who was the oldest tradesmen in the town, stated our last issue, died the previous Thursday, senile decay being the cause of death. He was much loved and esteemed by all who knew him. His mortal remains were deposited in the family vault which contains the bodies of his wife and children who predeceased him, the situation being at the east end of the old portion of the burial ground. At tradesmen’s shops and private residences in the parish the shutters were either put up or the blinds drawn, testifying to the deep respect in which they held the deceased, who was an octogenarian.
The principal mourners were: —Messrs. W. S. Pinsent, son, J. D. Pinsent, W. H. Pinsent, Robt. Pinsent, and O. Pinsent, grandson, and Mr. Horton, Devonport. Among those who followed in carriages were Messrs. H. Pochin and J. Metherell, representing the Inland Revenue, E Tucker (Ashburton), S. Segar, T. Magor, H. T. Parker, H Parker, jun., J. Mills, H. Tucker, French (Rocombe), Ken worthy, J. Baker, H. Dennis, Balsom, and J. D. Renwick. … (continues at length) …
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Referenced
GRO0125 Devonport: Charles Pinsent: 1883 – 1937 (?)
GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901
GRO0520 Devonport: John Douglas Pinsent: 1872 – 1936
GRO0750 Devonport: Robert Maye Pinsent: 1881 – 1944
GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949
GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920