Funeral of the Late Mr. J. B. Pinsent of Newton Abbot: At Highweek Churchyard yesterday were deposited in the family vault the remains of the late Mr. J. B. Pinsent, head of the firm of Messrs. Pinsent and Sons, brewers of Newton Abbot, and who was the oldest tradesman of the town. The esteem in which the deceased was held was testified to by the very large number of people who joined in the funeral procession and were around the graveside. The chief mourners were his only surviving son and four grandchildren. Rev. S.G. Harris (rector of Highweek) officiated. The service was fully choral, and Mr. L. Bearnes, the organist, played the “Dead March.” Upon the breastplate of the coffin, which was of polished oak, was the inscription: – “John Ball Pinsent died Jan. 17th, 1901, aged 81.” There were numerous floral tributes.
[see also Western Times: Friday 25th January 1901]
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901