Stanley Norman Dukes1

M, #11835, b. 3 August 1890, d. 24 December 1940
FatherWilliam Henry Dukes1
MotherLavinia Field1 b. 1863, d. 10 Oct 1919
Relationship3rd cousin 2 times removed of Keith Graham Bassett
Last Edited17 Aug 2022
Birth*3 August 1890 Penrith, NSW, Australia1 
Marriage*3 June 1911 Penrith, NSW, Australia;Bride=Clara Gertrude Fox2 
Death of Mother10 October 1919 Brooklyn private hospital, Kogarah, NSW, Australia;
Late Mrs. W. H. Dukes
Mrs Lavinia Dukes, wife of Mr. W. H. Dukes, of Lemongrove, Penrith, died in Brooklyn private hospital, Kogarah, on 10th inst., at the age of 66 years. By her death Penrith loses one of the last of its womenfolk, and most esteemed residents suffer a bereavement in which they widespread sympathy.
Two years ago Mrs Dukes began to fail in health, and in the last twelve months the retrogression became more marked. On Tuesday, 29th of last month, she went into Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, and left their on the following Saturday, going to the residence of her son, Mr Frank Dukes, Kogarah, for a few days. It was intended that she should be taken to St. George Hospital, but accommodation was not available there, and she was admitted to Brooklyn private hospital on 9th inst., when a minor operation was performed. ln the last couple of days Mrs Dukes appeared to be better than she been since she first went into hospital, but, when later on the night of the 14th inst, a nurse went to her bedside she found that the patient had breathed her last.
The late Mrs Dukes was born at Castlereagh, and was a daughter of Henry and Margaret Field. Thus she was a member of one of the most sterling pioneering families of the district. In the famous flood of 1867 her home suffered terribly and the family was completely ruined. But with stout hearts and indomitable determination, they followed the lure of the gold fields, and in the following year went to Wattle Flat. After six years of fluctuating fortune there, the family tried Parkes, but, finding that this was a move for the worse, they returned to Wattle Flat. Another eight years were spent there, and then they came to Penrith.
On 18th August, 1887, deceased was married to Mr W. H. Dukes, of Penrith, in St. Barnabas' Church, Glebe. For the rest of their lives they lived in Penrith, where they had many friends and where they have proved themselves splendid citizens. Mrs Dukes was a great worker for the Methodist Church, particularly in the days of robust health. It has been most heartening to the bereaved husband to have evidence of the great respect in which his late wife was held and of the sympathy that is felt for himself. The thoughts of many are no doubt expressed in these beautiful lines, which were forwarded by a friend.
When those whom we have loved on
earth pass on,
We say, we try to say, .They've gone!";
But others say, "They've come."
When there is nothing left to do but weep,
And the hot tears well up from hearts
that ache,
We say, we try to say, "They sleep,"
But others say, "They wake."
When by the silent grave we bow our head.
And "dust to dust'' is all that we can give,
We say, we try to say, '' They're dead",
But others say, '' They live."
Deceased is survived by four sons and a daughter, viz: Mr William Dukes, principal electrician with Goodyear Tyre Company, residing at Bright-on-le Sands; Mr. Stanley Norman Dukes, Penrith; Mr Cecil Dukes, who served at the war, leaving early and returning five years later, now a guard at Lithgow; Mrs Claude Field, Punchbowl; and Mr Frank Dukes, electrician with O'Donnell, Griffin, Sydney, residing at Kogarah. There are twelve grandchildren. Mrs Dukes is also survived by seven brothers, viz: Mr. Jos Field, formerly of Castlereagh and now of Kogarah; Mr Frank Field, Loco Department, Eskbank; Mr Henry Field, retired builder, Hornseywood; Mr Alfred Field, master tailor, Sydney: Mr Herbert Field, Railway Department, New Zealand; Mr Leslie Field, inspector of the Merchantile Mutual Assurance Co., residing at Haberfield; and Mr Hilton Field, in the Tramway Department and residing at Erskineville.
The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, and was largely attended. The remains were brought by motor to Penrith Methodist Church, where a service was conducted by Rev. D. C. Hughes. The funeral took place in the Methodist portion of Penrith General Cemetery, the service at the graveside being conducted by Mr. McLaughlin. Among the large gathering of mourners were representatives of firms in whose service relatives were employed. Some beautiful wreaths were received, among the senders being:—Mr and Mrs W. Dukes, jnr, Mr Stan Dukes, Mr Cecil Dukes, Mr and Mrs Frank Dukes, Mr and Mrs. C. Field, Mr and Mrs L. L. Field and daughter, Mr Arthur Judges, the directors, managing director and staff of Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd., Mrs E. Wilks and family, the electrical staff Goodyear Tyre Co., Mr and Mrs. F. Grant, Mr and Mrs Alex Cameron, Nepean District Hospital Committee, Mrs Donald and family, Mr and Mrs W. G. Davies (The Hub, Pitt Street, Sydney), Mr and Mrs Alf Dukes, Mr and Mrs Percy Dukes, Mr and Mrs T. Dukes, Mr and Mrs W. Curry, Mrs Rickards, Mr and Mrs T. Bunker, members Penrith Rifle Club, Mrs P. Byrnes and family, Mr and Mrs Mitchell, Mr and Mrs A. Gales, L.O.L, 73 and 38, Mr and Mrs B C Field, and Mr and Mrs W. L. Eggins.;Principal=Lavinia Field3 
Marriage*22 February 1930 Richmond, NSW, Australia;Bride=Eileen M Pearce4 
Marriage*20 June 1936 Penrith, NSW, Australia;Bride=Eleanor Jane Heaton5 
Death*24 December 1940 Nepean District Hospital, Penrith, NSW, Australia;
DUKES.—December 24, 1940, at Nepean District Hospital, Stanley Norman, beloved husband of Eleanor Jane Dukes, of Thurston Street, Penrith, and dear father of Robin, Arthur, Henry, Audrey, and Stanley (junior), aged 50 years.6 

Family 1

Clara Gertrude Fox

Family 2

Eileen M Pearce

Family 3

Eleanor Jane Heaton

Citations

  1. [S1472] NSW Birth Indexes, 28392/1890 Stanley N Dukes.
  2. [S1481] NSW Marriage Indexes, 6735/1911 Stanley W Dukes & Clara G Fox.
  3. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Nepean Times, Saturday, October, 1929.
  4. [S1481] NSW Marriage Indexes, 3288/1930 Stanley N Dukes & Eileen M Pearce.
  5. [S1481] NSW Marriage Indexes, 7108/1936 Stanley Norman Dukes & Eleanor Jane Heaton.
  6. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday, December 25, 1940.