of
Mary (Mollie) Elizabeth Barker
Wife of T.R. Barker
and
Mother of John, Reggie and Mary
Who passed away on the
9th day of August 1957
*
Loved in life
Treasured in death
A beautiful memory
Is all that is left
Of a devoted wife
And the dearest of mothers
Thy will be done
I think this is the grave of Ted Barker's wife. He was the Bursar in the Martinere in the '70s, after retiring from the Civil Service. He was a friend of my parents and passed away a few years ago in Bangalore. I think his daughter Mary must have been in Loreto College around the same time as Tessa Dignum -- she used to teach in Kanpur, as far as I remember.
ReplyDeleteWho do I address in my reply? I had an idea but wanted needed confirmation. I remember Mr Barker but did not remember his first name. I suppose the post of Bursar was created for Mr Barker and later came Lt Col Rosario. I remember Mr Barker visiting the Mr and Mrs Monk at Lawrence Terrace along with his daughter. He drove a Standard 10 the same as Mr AC Grice, MLA.
DeleteSorry for not signing off -- it's Glenda.
DeleteHi Glenda, I should have guess but because of my poor net connection I rush through with whatever I need to do. Ted is usually short for Edward and maybe some other names, right? Thanks for the input!
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