Mrs Lucy Hills nee Hawkes

1854 - 1932

Obituary
The Late Mrs Lucy Hills, following an illness lasting about 5 months. The Death occurred on Wednesday week  of Mrs Lucy Hills who for the past 32 years has resided on Qua Fen Common, near the Holmes House. The Deceased who was a Widow of the late  Mr Edward Hills who pre-deceased her about 24 years, was well known through out the Parish, and highly respected. Upwards of 20 years she had carried out the duties of Caretaker at the Boys County School, and consequently, she was also well acquainted  with many of the younger generation. She was a native of Soham, the respect in which she was held was fully manifest at the Interment which took place on  Tuesday.
The Vicar Rev. P.F. Boughey officiating during the service at the Cemetery, the lesson was read by Mr G.F.Fenton, who was Headmaster of the School at the time  when the Deceased was engaged there. Amongst the immediate Mourners and Friends  present were, Mr & Mrs A Hawkes ( Hull ), Brother & Sister-in-Law, Mrs W. Cater, Mrs R. Hotham ( Hull ) , Mrs Bert Johnson, Mrs J Page ( Hull ), Mrs S James ( London ) Mrs F Fordham ( Littleport ), Mrs E Dennis, Mrs Reader ( Fordham ) Nieces, Mrs E Hills, Mrs A Painter ( Wellingborough ), Mrs G Hills ( Sister-in-Law ), Mr & Mrs C Fuller, Cousins, Mrs A E Gammon, Mrs J White, Mr & Mrs D Leonard, Mrs West, Mrs F Clements, Mrs J Smith, Mrs J Gilbey, & Mrs Boyden.
Floral Tributes were sent by, Brother / Sister- in- Law A.S.H.. Lizzie, Eliza & Jessie. Winnie Lizzie & Cyril ( Portsmouth ). Sally & Dick. Dolly & Will. Maudie & Fred. Doris, Bert & Ruby. Gertie, Charlie, Lizzie, Ralph & Kids. Mr & Mrs J Fuller. Rose, Sam, Flo & Ernie ( London ). Mr & Mrs W Lovering. Mr & Mrs William Fuller. Mr & Mrs G.F.Fenton. Mr E Gammon. Mrs Joe White.
The White Coffin was polished Elm , with brass Fittings and inscribed Lucy Hills Died August 3rd 1932, aged 78.

The Funeral arrangements were carried out by Fuller & Johnson of Soham.