I am sorry to record the death on 13th June of a Brislington resident, Jean Jarvis of Winchester Road at the age of 77.

The funeral, ably conducted by her friend and neighbour, David Jarrett, who also gave the Tribute, took place on at South Bristol Crematorium on 22nd June.

The Hymn “The Day Thou Gavest Lord is Ended” was followed by David’s reading from John 14: 1-6 & 27. Jean’s grandson Remi Jarvis then read from Ephesians 3: 13-19. If the selection of the second hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross” with its rather gruesome words was at first mystifying, all is explained by the second line of the refrain “Till my trophies at last I lay down” for Jean was a past Lady Captain of Knowle Golf Club. Following the service, at Knowle Golf Club, we were privileged to be seated with three former Lady Captains of the club, one still turning out for the county and the eldest aged 94.

I always found Jean to be a cheerful character, who made light of her own suffering and was always concerned for others.

Obituaries of Bristol mariners and their families in Bristol Gazette, 1844/45 & Bristol Mercury (BM), 1844

Captain AYSH, died of apoplexy, en route to Dublin, formerly of Africa trade. (19.12.44)

William BODY. chief mate of barque “Congo” en route to Africa, 21st October 1844, aged 27. (14.8.45)

Ellen CUNDY. On June 2nd aged 7 years, Ellen youngest daughter of the Late Mr John CUNDY, master mariner, of this port. (BM 8.6.44)

Captain E. DOBLE of “Ness”, aged 39, twenty years in the service of Baillie and Evans. (19.6.45)

Thomas DUNN, son of Mr Dunn, baker of Bristol, aged 29, died June 6th 1844, due to the upsetting of his ship, “Delphos”, Liverpool on North West Coast. (12.6.45)

Thomas R. GRIFFITHS, mariner, late mate of the ship “George” of this port, died Dec 30th 1843, aged 34. (BM 6.1.44)

Captain George HOLLAND aged 28, of the “John Cabot” died June 5th of consumption, off Africa Coast. (15.8.44)

Captain John JONES, died March 25th en route Mauritius-London, “Anna” of Bristol. (10.7.45)

Sarah JONES. Sarah, wife of J. Jones, mariner, aged 30, most affectionate wife and mother leaving a husband and three children to deplore their loss. (31.7.45)

Maria SMITH, died May 8th aged 23, at Duke Street, of consumption, wife of Captain Thomas SMITH, “Pamona”, Bristol. (May, 1844)

Fanny WAGSTAFFE. Fanny, wife of Captain George Wagstaffe of this port. (30.10.45)

ACLAND: Lieut Charles Baldwin Dyke, died on May 10, aged 25, off the coast of Africa on board HM Ship "Scout". FFBJ 22.7.1837

BROUGHTON, John, esq., Rear Admiral; of the White, died aged 70, at the residence of his son in law Rev F.A. Glover, Rector of Charlton Dover, was uncle to William G. Broughton, Bishop of Australia. "He went to sea in 1780 and was one of the few survivors of Lord Rodney's action of 12 April 1782." FFBJ 14.10.1837

BYRON: Rear Admiral Richard, died Sep 2, aged 68, at the Bush Hotel, Southsea, on his way to the Isle of Wight with his family for the benefit of his health. FFBJ 9.9.1837

CHAPMAN: Lieut Nicholas, RN, of Freeland Place, Clifton, died Mar 24, aged 45, recently appointed to command the new vessel "Juno". FFBJ 1.4.1837

CHERRY, Captain Henry, of this Port, died Sep 19, aged 67. FFBJ 7.10.1837

CLEMENTS: Robert B.S., aged 19, drowned on Apr 23 on a voyage from Newfoundland in the "Falcon", son of the late Mr Stephen Clements of this City. FFBJ 23.9.1837

CRIDDIFORD: Elizabeth, died Aug 17, aged 53, relict of the late Captain Richard Criddiford of this Port. FFBJ 2/9.9.1837

DUNN, Captain Richard, of this Port, died Jul 4 aged 59. FFBJ 8.7.1837

CUDDY, Captain John, died Aug 12, on the passage home from Jamaica. FFBJ 14.10.1837

HEATLEY: John Boon, died Oct 3, aged 20, only son of the late Captain John Heatley of this City. FFBJ 7.10.1837

HENDERSON: David, esq., MD, Surgeon RN, died Nov 2, many years resident in this City. FFBJ 4.11.1837

HOLMES: Martha, infant daughter of Captain W. Holmes, of this Port, died Jan 11. FFBJ 14.2.1837

HOOD: William, esq., merchant of this City, died Jul 7, at Charleston, South Carolina. "Till within a few days of the fatal intelligence reaching England, his arrival was daily expected by his family." FFBJ 12.8.1837

JACKSON: Mr Michael, late 2nd Mate of the brig "Caledonia" of Greenock, one of the crew of the wreck taken off by Dugden, died Dec 9, at St Peter's Hospital, in this City. FFBJ 23.12.1837

LLOYD: Elizabeth, wife of Mr E. Lloyd, writing master of this City and eldest daughter of Captain Hall of the port of Pembroke, died Jan 26. FFBJ 4.2.1837

PAGE: Mr R.C., died Apr 10, aged 27, 2nd Officer of the ship "Orestes" while on her passage from China to Bristol. FFBJ 20.5.1837

PIKE: Margaret, only child of Mr James Pike, master mariner of this Port, died Nov 26 aged 13. FFBJ 2.12.1837

POTTER: Captain Robert, aged 23, on June 3, at Appolonia, Gold Coast, of the barque "Congo" of that port, drowned in attempting to go ashore in a canoe through heavy surf. Two natives perished with him. FFBJ 23.9.1837

RADFORD: Mary, wife of Captain Richard Radford, of this Port, died Oct 19, aged 29, at her residence at Trinity Street. FFBJ 21.10.1837

REES, Mr James, master of the "Betsey" of Tenby, died Jan 25, aged 35, after a severe accident aboard the ship. FFBJ 11.11.1837

SAMPSON: Captain, of the ship "Lucy Ann" of this Port, died Feb 7, at Port Maria, Jamaica. A native of this City. FFBJ 1.4.1837

SHEWIN: Mrs, died Nov 30, at Lebeck House, Hotwells, wife of Captain Shewin, RN. FFBJ 2.12.1837

SMITH: Ann, wife of Mr Richard Smith of Bath Street and second daughter of Captain James Barker, RN, died Feb 5, "under the influence of the prevailing epidemic". FFBJ 11.11.1837

SMITH, Rhoda, wife of Captain S. Smith of this Port, died Nov 16. FFBJ 18.11.1837

STOKES: Captain John, RN, died Sep 28, at St Columb, aged 67, brother of Mr Samuel Stokes of the Bush Tavern, Bristol. FFBJ 7.7.1837

STONE: Charles, 2nd son of Mr Charles Stone of this City, died Aug 9, aged 20, on the passage from Jamaica aboard the "Feronia". FFBJ 21.10.1837

THOMAS: Frederick John Thomas aged 13, died at North Briton (? This may be "North Britain - i.e. Scotland - or North Brixton), March 23, eldest son of Mr John Thomas and grandson the late Captain William Thomas of this Port. FFBJ 1.4.1837

THOMPSON, Ada Jane, aged 3 years and 4 months, died Oct 31, only child of Captain Thomas Thompson of Alfred Place, St Mary Redcliffe. FFBJ 4.11.1837

TURBERVILLE: John, only son of Mr Giles Turberville, excise guager of this Port, died at Jamaica, aged 29. FFBJ 25.11.1837

VICKERY: Caryer, esq, surgeon RN, died Jan 23 aged 75, at London, formerly of this City. 28.1.1837

WASON: Captain Edward, died Mar 29, died Mar 29, at the Island of Barbadoes, aged 64, brother to Mr James Wason, merchant of this Port. FFBJ 13.5.1837

WOLLEY: Rear Admiral, (died) Dec 27th at his residence Campden Place, Bath, aged 69. FFBJ 30.12.1837