Francis James Lennox1
M, #6539, d. 8 July 1983
| Father | Arthur James Lennox1 b. 1885, d. 29 Nov 1950 |
| Mother | Hannah Bassett1 b. 27 Oct 1896, d. 25 Apr 1983 |
| Relationship | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Keith Graham Bassett |
| Last Edited | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Death of Father | 29 November 1950 | District Hospital, Lithgow, NSW, Australia; Death of Mr. Arthur Lennox A well-known resident of Lithgow for over 35 years, Mr. Arthur Lennox, of Vale-road, passed away in the district hospital this morning, aged 68. Mr. Lennox was admitted to that institution on Saturday after a illness of three months resulting from an accident — in which he lost a leg — at the Lithgow coal-stage. Born at Penrith, deceased came to Lithgow 35 years ago and had been a resident ever since. An employee of the Railway Department for over 40 years, he was an engine-driver for 20 years. Very well known and highly popular in Lithgow, he was a member of the James Collie Temperance Lodge and a member of the Workman's Club. He was one of the best-known men on the western line in railway circles. Deceased leaves a widow, Mrs. Hannah Lennox, of Vale-road, and two sons (Harold, of Lithgow, and Francis of Mosman) and four daughters—Joan (wife of Constable D. Dickman, of Lithgow), Dorothy (of Deacon House, Sydney), Norma (King's Cross) and Joan (Lithgow). Two brothers also survive—Harry, of Enfield, and Les, of Lithgow—and five sisters, including Mrs. Ev. Summons, of Lithgow. The funeral will take place tomorrow after a service at St. Paul's Church of England, commencing at 2 p.m. Interment will take place in the Church of England portion of Bowenfels cemetery. Mr. Joseph Mills, Lithgow City Funeral Director, is in charge of arrangements.;Principal=Arthur James Lennox2 |
| Death of Mother | 25 April 1983 | Grosvenor Nursing Home, Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia; LENNOX, Hannah. — April 25, 1983, at a private hospital, Wentworth Falls, late of 25 Bridge Road, Blaxland, formerly of Lithgow, dearly loved wife of Arthur (deceased), loved mother of Harold, Joan, Dorothy, Francis, Norma and Janet. In her 87th year. In God’s care.;Principal=Hannah Bassett3,4 |
| Death* | 8 July 1983 | NSW, Australia; LENNOX, Francis James. — July 8, 1983, loved father of John and Phillip, father-in-law of Janine, grandfather of Matthew and Brian, and friend to Doreen. LENNOX, Francis James. — July 8, 1983, loved brother of Harold, Joan, Dorothea, Norma and Janet.1 |
Citations
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday, July 12, 1983.
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday, November 29, 1950.
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday, April 27, 1983.
- [S1291] Ryerson Index.