Joseph Kendall Stanton1

M, #10708, b. 9 August 1893, d. 14 January 1933
FatherJoseph Stanton1 b. 8 Sep 1851, d. 15 May 1923
MotherMary Jane Matthews1
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Keith Graham Bassett
Last Edited10 Sep 2021
Birth*9 August 1893 Penrith, NSW, Australia1 
Marriage*16 March 1918 Chatswood, NSW, Australia;Bride=Melba Marian Coulson2 
Death of Father15 May 1923 High Street, Penrith, NSW, Australia;
Death of Mr. J. Stanton
By the death off Mr. Joseph Stanton, which took place at his residence, High Street, on Tuesday, Penrith loses one of its most estimable citizens. This community has reason to mourn his death, for he belonged to it in a very true sense, inasmuch aa he was born at Castlereagh, lived in the Nepean district all his life, and gained by his communal activities, his affability, and his blamelessness the valued friendship of many. His mother and his grandmother were both Australian-born, his father being a Cornishman. Deceased was 71 years of age last September.
When a young man Mr. Stanton went into business in Penrith, for years conducting a store in High Street. Some twenty years ago he relinquished the business and took up his residence in the commodious house opposite, which continued to be his home up to the time of his death.
It was as a member of the Methodist Church that his public labours were chiefly known, and in that way he gave most faithful service. He is one of the very few left who went to the first Methodist denominational day school at Castlereagh, and throughout his life, both as a youth at Castlereagh and later in manhood at Penrith, he was most actively identified with the affairs of the church. Three positions in his stewardship that he held for many years and maintained till his death were those of trustee, local preacher, and a member of the Quarterly Meeting, and for some time he was superintendent of the Sunday School. His father before him was a trustee of the church, and one of its devoted members. Deceased's training had taught him the "luxury of doing good,'" and he exercised it in an unostentatious but enthusiastic manner. Mr. Stanton evinced interest in circuit matters right to the last. He usually enjoyed good health, and only became seriously ill within the last few weeks.
Deceased was twice married, his first wife pre-deceasing him many years. He is survived by his second wife, and his two sons and six daughters, viz.: Mr. Kendall Stanton (Haberfield) who served with the A.I.F., Mr. Geoffery Stanton (in the service of the Bank of N.S.W., Penrith), Mrs. P. Walker (Emu Plains), Mrs. A. Honey (Ashfield), and Misses Grace, Hesba, Eileen and Enid Stanton. There are six grandchildren and deceased also leaves two brothers (Mr. William Stanton, of Kogarah, and Mr. Josiah Stanton, of Castlereagh) and one sister (Mrs. Lennox, of Penrith). Another sister, Mrs. Lamrock, of Orange, pre-deceased him.
The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon. The body was taken to Penrith Methodist Church, where a very impressive service was conducted by Rev. S. C. Roberts. He was assisted by Revs. J, B. Penrith and J. Tarn, formerly of Penrith circuit, both, of whom made reference to Mr. Stanton's devout life, emphasising his faithfulness and readiness for service. The hymns "Thy Will be Done" and "Abide With Me" were sung; Mrs Hand presiding at the organ.
The interment took place in the Methodist portion of the general cemetery, Kingswood, many relatives and friends attending at the graveside. Prayers were offered by Revs. Penman and Tarn, and Rev. Roberts read the Committal. A large number of beautiful wreaths gave fragrant testimony to the widespread esteem which Mr. Stanton enjoyed.
A memorial service will be conducted by Rev. S. C. Roberts in the Methodist Church at 7.15 pm on Sunday, 27th inst.;Principal=Joseph Stanton3 
Death*14 January 1933 High Street, Penrith, NSW, Australia;
STANTON.—January 14, 1933, at High-street, Penrith, Joseph Kendall (Ken), beloved husband of Melba Marian Stanton, aged 39 years. Interred Methodist Cemetery, Kingswood, January 15.4 

Family

Melba Marian Coulson
Children

Citations

  1. [S1472] NSW Birth Indexes, 29459/1893 Joseph K Stanton.
  2. [S1481] NSW Marriage Indexes, 1557/1918 Joseph K Stanton & Melba M Coulson.
  3. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Nepean Times, Saturday, May 19, 1923.
  4. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Sydney Morning Herald, Monday, January 16, 1933.
  5. [S1472] NSW Birth Indexes, 26149/1919 Heleh I Stanton.
  6. [S1472] NSW Birth Indexes, 30174/1921 Colin K Stanton.