Pilcher, Annie

Evening Post 1 May 1926
A well-known and respected resident of the Lower Hutt, Mrs. Caroline Swain, wife of Mr. Samuel Swain, passed away on 27th April, after a very brief illness. Born in Lower Hutt fifty-one years ago, she was the third daughter of the late Mr. John Pilcher, who arrived in Wellington in the early ''60 s, and, after spending a short time in Wellington, went to Australia during the gold rush at Bendigo. After spending many months on the goldfields, he returned to Wellington, where he married and finally settled in the Hutt Valley. The late Mrs. Swain was of a very kindly disposition, and will be mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends. She leaves a husband and a family of six sons, Mr. Arthur H. (sic) J. Swain, of the Money Order and Savings Bank, Chief Post Office, Wellington, Mr. Albert Swain, railway workshops, Petone, and Messrs. William, Frederick, Leonard, and Percy Swain, of Lower Hutt, and two daughters, Misses May and Dulcie Swain, of Lower Hutt; also five brothers, Messrs. John, William, Henry, and Frederick Pilcher, of Lower Hutt, and Mr. George Pilcher of Waingawa, and five sisters, Mrs. F. Gilbert, Mrs. E. Mudgway, Mrs. N. Watkins, of Lower Hutt, Mrs. A. Swain, of Silverstream, and Mrs. E. Hodgkins, of Auckland.

Birth Details
1870/8079, Annie Pilcher - no parents listed
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1870/19610, Annie Pilcher, Mother: Ellen, Father: John

Marriage Details
1891/1474, Bride: Annie Pilcher, Groom: Joseph Twain (sic)

1893 Otaki Electoral Roll Annie Swain, Taita, Wife

Hutt Valley Cemetery Record Joseph Swain, Date: 4 Jul 1915, Taita Old Monumental, Lower Hutt, Monumental Inscription, Reference: 3793
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Burial Record Date: 6 Jul 1915, Vol 1

Evening Post 5 July 1915
SWAIN.- On the 4th July, 1915, at his residence, Epuni Hamlet, dearly beloved husband of Annie Swain, in his 48th years; deeply regretted.
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FUNERAL NOTICE
THE Friends of the late Joseph Swain are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral, which will leave his late residence, Epuni Hamlet, Lower Hutt, To-morrow (Tuesday), 6th July, at 2.30 p.m., for the Taita Cemetery.
J. R. Croft, Undertaker.
Phones - 3 Petone, and 57 Hutt (night or day)
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FUNERAL NOTICE
MEMBERS of Star of New Zealand Lodge, U.A.O.D., are requested to attend the Funeral of the late Bro. Joseph Swain, which will leave his late resident, Epuni Hamlet, Lower Hutt, To-morrow (Tuesday, 6th July), at 2.30 p.m., for the Taita Cemetery.
By order of the A.D.
A. SEAGER. Secretary

Evening Post 10 July 1915
BEREAVEMENT NOTICE
THANKS
Mrs. J. SWAIN and Family desire to Thank all kind friends for sympathy in their late sad bereavement, especially Dr. McDonald, for his untiring attention.

Evening Post 4 July 1916
SWAIN.- In loving memory of our dear father, Joseph Swain, who passed away on the 4th July, 1915.
Sleep on, dear father, thy labour''s oér,
Thy willing hands shall toil no more;
On earth there''s strife, in heaven there''s rest,
We miss thee most who loved thee best.
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Gone and forgotten by some you may be,
But dear to our memory you ever shall be.
Inserted by his loving daughter Molly, and son-in-law, G. Perry.
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SWAIN.- In sad and loving memory of my dear husband, Joseph Swain, who passed away on the 4th July, 1915.
Death came stealing o''er his pillow
At the starting of the day;
Without a sigh, without a murmur,
My loving husband passed away.
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I often sit and think of him
When I am all alone;
For memory is the only friend
That grief can call its own.
Inserted by his sorrowing wife, A. Swain.
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SWAIN.- In loving memory of my dear brother, Joseph Swain, who died on the 4th July, 1915.
It''s just one year ago to-day
Since my dear brother passed away;
But in heaven we will meet him,
Jesus doeth all things well.
Inserted by his loving sister Fanny.
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SWAIN.- In loving memory of Joseph Swain, who died on the 4th July, 1915.
Calmly sleeps my dear brother,
Pain no more will mark his brow;
All your cares and trials over,
You are happy, resting now.
Inserted by his sister, Mrs. W. Pilcher

Evening Post 4 July 1917
SWAIN.- In loving memory of my dear brother, Joseph Swain, who died on the 4th July, 1915.
Dear brother, you will not come to us,
But we will return to you.
Where there will be no parting.
In that bright and happy land.
Inserted by his loving sister, E. Pilcher.
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SWAIN.- In sad and loving memory of our dear father, Joseph Swain, who passed away on the 4th July, 1915.
We never knew the pain he had,
We never saw him die;
We only know he passed away,
And never said good-bye.
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The weary hours and days of pain,
The troubled sleepless nights are passed;
The ever patient worn-out frame
Has found sweet rest at last.
Inserted by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Molly and George Perry
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SWAIN,- In loving memory of my dear husband, Joseph Swain, who passed away on the 4th July, 1915.
When days are dark and friends are few,
Dear husband, how I long for you.
The weary hours and days of pain,
The troubled, sleepness nights are passed;
The ever patient worn out frame
Has found sweet rest at last.
Inserted by his loving wife Annie.
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SWAIN.- In loving memory of my dear brother, Joseph Swain, who fell asleep on the 4th July, 1915, aged 48 years.
He bade no one a last good-bye,
He waved his hand to none;
His spirit flew before we knew
That from us he had gone.
Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, S. and C. Swain.

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Hutt Valley Cemetery Record Annie Swain, Date: 6 April 1935, Taita Old Monumental, Lower Hutt, Monumental Inscription, Reference: 3793
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Burial Record Date: 7 Apr 1935, Vol 1

Evening Post 6 April 1935
SWAIN.- On April 6, 1935, at her daughter''s residence (Mrs. Perry), 276 Waterloo Road, Lower Hutt, Annie Swain, widow of the late Joseph Swain; aged 65 years. A patient sufferer at rest.
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THE Friends of the late Annie Swain are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral, which will leave No. 276 Waterloo Road, Lower Hutt, on Sunday, April 7, 1935, at 3.15 p.m., for the Taita Cemetery.
J. R. CROFT, Undertaker,
Lower Hutt and Petone.
Telephone 63-828

Probate Annie Swain, Place: Lower Hutt, Occ: Widow, AAOM 6029 56422, Filed: 1/5/1935, Will, Archives NZ, Wellington

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Marriage Details
1914/339, Bride: Mary Swain, Groom: George Alfred Perry

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