We regret to record the death on Monday morning of Mrs Elizabeth Ireland, at her home 29, Brook Street, Tavistock.

Mrs. Ireland, who was aged 85, had enjoyed good health all her life until recently.  She was the daughter of a footwear manufacturer and the wife of one.  Her parents were Mr and Mrs Charles Denton, of Rushden, Northamptonshire, and her husband Mr Charles Henry Ireland, who survives her at the age of 86 - retired from similar business to come to Tavistock fifteen years ago.  Mrs Ireland’s only son, Mr Charles Stewart (“Pat”) Ireland, is the well-known footwear dealer of 13 Brook Street, and is also a talented violinist.  Mrs Ireland also leaves one brother, Mr William Ewart, of Liverpool. [an error: William Ewart Ireland was her son and lived in Liverpool]

Mr and Mrs Ireland had celebrated their Golden Wedding recently, and Mr and Mrs C S Ireland have also celebrated their Silver Wedding not long ago.

THE FUNERAL

The funeral took place yesterday at Tavistock Parish Church, the Vicar (Rev. B.T. Guy) officiating.

Chief mourners were; Mr C S Ireland, son; Mr R Ireland, grandson; Mr R Laundon, nephew; Mrs C S Ireland daughter in law; Mrs M K Curtis and Mr L Cobb, friends.

Wreaths were sent as follows:

With all our love from Dad, Charlie Rene, Will, and Lil. 

Ever loving memory from Sister Flor and Ronnie. 

In loving memory from Dick, Clare, and baby Phillip.

In loving memory from Ma Curtis.

With kind remembrance from Mrs Rooke and Lily. 

Deepest sympathy from Mr and Mrs Longley.

Deepest sympathy from Mr and Mrs Leslie Cobb.

Deepest sympathy from Mrs Box and family, Mrs Maddaver, Mrs Craze, and Mrs Mills.

Mr Norman Pearce was undertaker, and Mr John Backwell supplied the hearse and cars.