Charles Ambridge
This is the memorial page for (Edward) Charles Ambridge, who died in 1918, the brother of Benjamin Ambridge.
| Name | Edward Charles Ambridge |
| Date of Death | November 1918 |
| Place of Death | Death Registered Stockton Durham |
| Age at Death | 33 |
| Date Buried | 13th November 1918 |
| Occupation | Fruiterer and Greengrocer |
| Date of Marriage | 1905 |
| Wife | Bessie Millicent (nee COUNSELL) (born 1887 in Bristol, died 27th July 1948 and buried 31st July 1948) |
| Family Details | Charles' widow, Bessie Millicent remarried Horace Skitt in 1924 Her sister, Harriet Stevenson, emigrated to New Zealand in 1910 and died in 1928 |
| Parents | Son of Benjamin (b 1854 in Lincolnshire, a collier, died 1948) and Mary (b 1867) living at 20 Brick Row, Ystalyfera, 1901 and in Ynisydarren Road, Ystalyfera by 1911 |
| Known Brothers |
Benjamin (b 1895 in Llanguicke) Alfred (Born 1902 in Llanguicke) Stanley (Born 1904 in Llanguicke) Bertie (Born 1906 in Llanguicke) |
| Known Sisters | Margaret (b 1887) |
| Sons | Charlie (born 1906, Llanguicke) |
| Daughters | Adelina Viola (Addie) (born 2nd June 1907 in Llanguicke, died June 1987, buried 30th June 1987) Married 20th August 1928 to Norman Lloyd Barker (born 1904, died 1961, buried 2nd January 1962) |
| Grave | Holy Trinity Churchyard |
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Charles Ambridge To the left is the headstone of the family grave, showing (Edward) Charles Ambridge, his widow Bessie by her remarried name, their daughter Adelina by her married name and her husband Norman Lloyd Barker |
From the Labour Voice newspaper, 2nd November 1918 :-
Mr. Charles Ambridge Fruiterer and Greengrocer Ystalyfera, has received the news that his brother Stoker Benjamin Ambridge, has been drowned at sea through his ship being torpedoed by enemy action. Stoker Ambridge was a married man, his wife residing at Morriston. He had been with the Navy for a considerable time and had seen service in Russia.
From the Labour Voice newspaper, 16th November 1918:-
The deepest regret was felt at Ystalyfera on Saturday, when the news spread that Mr E C Ambridge, formerly fruiterer of the Station Stores, had passed away on Friday at Middlesborough. Mr Ambridge had gone to Middlesboro' a few months ago on Government work, and last week he fell a victim to influenza, followed by complications. His home was at Ynisydarren road, where his wife and two children now reside. The deceased was only about 35 years of age, and was well known throughout the Valley, where he had worked up an extensive connection. The deepest sympathy is felt with the widow and children in their sudden and great loss. The funeral took place on Wednesday at Holy Trinity Church, when the Rev J. Secundus Jones officiated.
From the Labour Voice newspaper, 18th February 1928 :-
YSTALYFERA LADY DIES IN NEW ZEALAND
Mrs. Skitt (fruiterer), Ystalyfera was notified by cable on Monday of the death of her sister, Mrs. Harriet Stevenson, in Auckland, New Zealand. The deceased lady was the second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Counsell, Ystalyfera, and emigrated with her husband to the Colonies 18 years ago. Six months ago she underwent a serious operation and reports received by Mrs. Skitt seem to indicate that Mrs. Stevenson was recovering. Only on Saturday last a letter was received to the effect that deceased intended paying a visit to this country in May next. Mrs. Stevenson’s husband, Mr. F. Stevenson, is a native of Cwmtwrch. There is one son.
From the South Wales Voice newspaper, 31st July 1948 :-
OBITUARY
After a very long illness, the death took place on Tuesday evening of Mrs. Bessie Skitt 3, Ynisydarren Road, Ystalyfera.
Mrs. Skitt was a well-known businesswoman in the place. She was the proprietress of a fruiterers business of long standing in Gurnos Road. A native of Bristol, her people came to Ystalyfera over 50 years ago. Two brothers of the deceased live in the place and a sister at Gwauncaegurwen.
Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved husband, Mr. Harold Skitt, and the family. The funeral, which will be on Saturday at Holy Trinity, will be reported next week.
The South Wales Voice newspaper of 5th January 1962 recorded the death of Charles Ambridge's son-in-law, married to his daughter Adelina:-
The death took place last Thursday evening of Mr Norman Lloyd Barker 2 Ynisydarren Road Ystalyfera. Mr. Barker had been ill for a long time and was operated upon two years ago for an internal complaint. After a spell at home he returned to hospital last August for a month or so. Since then he was devotedly cared for by his wife and family.
A native of Leeds, he was 51 years of age. As a boy he came to a Mumbles family and after leaving school came to the locality. He was a blacksmith at the Ystalyfera tinplate works and became an expert acetylene welder. An enthusiastic horticulturalist, Mr. Barker was most happy in his garden. During the last war he was an officer in the Home Guard. He was highly respected and a member of St. David’s Church.
His family had its share of trouble over Christmas, for his two year old grandson Kevin, who lived with him, was taken to Hill House Hospital Swansea, where he is stated to be progressing satisfactorily.
Burial took place on Tuesday at Holy Trinity Church Godre’rgraig.
Mourners at funeral: Mr. Lyn Williams son in law; …
Mourners at the house: Mrs. Adelina Barker wife; Marjorie daughter; …..