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22 May 1875, Sevenoaks Free Press
Seal: Shocking Accident
Yesterday week a shocking accident occurred, by which Mr George RANDALL, of this village, carrier between Seal and London, lost his life.
It appears that deceased was on his way home, and when between Green Street Green and the Pothill Arms he was in the act of reaching for the reins when he lost his balance and fell into the road, the wheels of the van passing over him.
He was picked up and brought on to Riverhead, where he was ably attended by Dr. WORSHIP, and was afterwards conveyed home, but died about 11 o' clock the same night.
Deceased who leaves a widow and two children, was a member of Court Amherst of the Ancient Order of Foresters and between 30 and 40 brethren of that Court followed his remains to the grave on Tuesday.
16 July 1904, Isle of Wight Mercury
Death of Ventnor's oldest Inhabitant
Mr Henry BANNISTER, a much respected inhabitant, passed away at his home in Lowtherville on Monday morning early at the advanced age of 94 years.
Deceased had lived in the town practically all his long life, and was formerly carter in the employ of Mr Robert BEAVIS, who was responsible for the erection of many of the houses in Ventnor in the old days.
24th May 1907, Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser
Seal: Death of an old Tradesman
On Thursday, the 23rd inst., the remains of Mr George RANDALL, of Godden Green, were interred in the family grave in St Peter's churchyard. He died on the 18th inst. at the ripe age of 78.
The chief mourners included the widow and nearly all of his children, and other relatives. The Rev. H.D. MADGE officiated. The grave was covered with floral tributes.
As dealer and carrier etc., for many years, the deceased was popularly known as the handy man of Godden Green.
The funeral arrangements were caried out by Mr John CURTIS.
Mrs RANDALL of Godden Green, wishes to thank all her friends for their kind sympathy in her sad bereavement.
13th August 1915, Isle of Wight Mercury
Death and Funeral of Mr. C. Cook
The death occurred on Thursday of last week of Mr. Charles COOK, an old resident of Upper Ventnor, who had been engaged in business in Ventnor for upwards of half a century.
He came to Ventnor from Suffolk when 19 years of age, and soon afterwards opened a greengrocery business in Victoria Street. Subsequently he commenced farming at Upper Ventnor, and became proprietor of the Spring Hill Mews and of the old posting business at Bonchurch, so long conducted by the late Mr. EDWARDS.
Mr. COOK was a keen businessman and was greatly respected in the neighbourhood. He had been in failing health for some time and was 76 years of age.
The funeral took place on Monday at Ventnor Cemetary, the mourners being Mrs. COOK (the widow), Mrs. POLWIN (Shanklin daughter), Messrs. C. SEAMAN, F. SEAMAN and C. POLWIN (grandsons), Wm. RANDALL and H.F. RANDALL (stepsons) and Miss Lillie RANDALL (granddaughter).
Among those at the graveside were Mrs. H. RANDALL, Mrs. G. BANNISTER, Mrs. B. BANNISTER, Mrs. H. BANNISTER, Mrs. F. WHEELER and others.
The coffin bore the inscription: "Charles Cook, Died Aug. 5th 1915, aged 76 years."
List of wreaths:
Wife; Mary, Shanklin; to granddad Carrie, Bob and Harry, Npt; to granddad Frank and Florrie; Will and Lillie; Herbert and Bess, Bonchurch; Mrs. H. BANNISTER and family; Mrs. W. REED and family, Northwood; Bert, Aubrey and Percy, Bonchurch; Mrs. G. BANNISTER; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur DOVE.
1918, Isle of Wight County Press
R.S.M. G.E. HARBOURNE, Hants Regiment, was killed in France on March 22, at the age of 35.
The son of Mr. HARBOURNE, formerly guard employed by the IW Central Railway Co., living at Newport, he leaves a wife and 2 children.
He has been in the army 19 years and served in the South African War.
He went to France in October 1916.
23rd October 1926, Isle of Wight County Press
Bonchurch: marriage
The Rector (the Rev. S. Mayne WADE) officiated at the marriage at St. Boniface church on Saturday, before a large congregation of Mr. H.G. RANDALL, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. H. RANDALL and Miss Ethel G. HARBOURNE, Rock Villa.
The bridesmaids were Misses Louisa and Dorothy HARBOURNE (sisters) and the Misses Phyllis and Louise HARBOURNE (nieces).
Mr. Aubrey RANDALL was best man and the bride was given away by her father.
A reception was held at the bride's home.
21st November 1930, Sevenoaks Chronicle
Shoreham: Oldest Inhabitant's Death
Mrs Harriett BLAKE, who was the widow of Mr Sydney BLAKE, and the village's oldest inhabitant, died on Sunday at the age of 92.
She had lived in Shoreham for more than 48 years and was a pensioner of Lord MILDMAY. She leaves a family of 3 sons and 4 daughters.
The funeral will take place on Friday.
28th November 1930, Sevenoaks Chronicle
The late Mrs Blake
The funeral of Mrs Harriett BLAKE of Waterfall Cottages, took place at the parish church on Friday when the Rev. A. PAYNE (vicar) conducted the service. Mrs BLAKE, who was the village's oldest inhabitant, died on Sunday of last week at the age of 92.
The mourners were:
Mrs OLDING (daughter), Mrs SPENDER (daughter), Mrs COLLINS (daughter), Mrs RANDALL (daughter), Mr Charles BLAKE (son), Mr William BLAKE (son), Mr Herbert RANDALL (son-in-law), Mrs MAINWIG, Maude and Daisy (grandchildren), Mr INGLEN (nephew), Mr G. WHITE.
Wreaths were sent by Ellen and family; Rose; Harry, Charlie and Bill; Louie; Bessie and Herbie; Daisy; Frances, Nellie, Jimmie and Maud; Ivy and Elsie; Bert, Aubrey, Percy, Reggie and Stanley; Maudie; Betty P.; Mr G. WHITE; Mrs HOLLIN and family; Mr and Mrs SIMPSON; Mr and Mrs SUMMERFIELD and Jack; Mrs CROISSANT.
The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr EDWARDS.
22nd April 1932, Isle of Wight Mercury
George Edward Harbourne
The funeral of Mr. George Edward HARBOURNE took place last Saturday at St. Boniface Church; the rector Rev. W. Forster HANE officiating.
The mourners were Mr. H.C. HARBOURNE (son), Misses L. and D. HARBOURNE (daughters), Mr. and Mrs. B. RANDALL (son-in-law and daughter), Mrs. O. HARBOURNE and Mrs E. HARBOURNE (daughters-in-law), Misses F. and L. HARBOURNE, Mrs. George INGRAM and Miss HARBOURNE (nieces).
Others at the service were Col. W. GUILD, J.P., C.C., Mr. and Mrs. H. RANDALL, Mr. and Mrs. BRADLEY, Mr. W. BAYLEY (late station master at Ventnor West), Miss SIDDELL and Mrs. S. RUSSELL.
Wreaths by his loving children Cecil and Olive, Ethel and Bert, little Gordie, Emily, Phyllis and Lulu, Mr.and Mrs. SHOTTER and family Brighstone, Ethel and Phil; Miss ILES; Rev. mother, convent of the S.H., A.M. VENABLES, Col. and Mrs. Powys LANE; Mrs. J. JOLIFFE; Mrs. ROYALMINNS; Mrs. and H. and M. MEDLEY and Miss TAYLOR; Matsie and George; Mrs. C. HARBOURNE and Queenie; Mr. and Mrs. MARCH and family; Col. and Mrs. GUILD; Mr. and Mrs. H. RANDALL; Mrs. Dan DAY; Millie and Rose; Miss SIDDEL; Mr. and Mrs. S. RUSSELL; Miss WILLIAMS; Mr. and Mrs. A. RANDALL; Miss ROGERS and Ruth.
The rector gave a short address at the funeral and also referred to the late Mr. Harbourne in the course of his sermon on Sunday morning.
20th January 1933, Isle of Wight Mercury
Funeral of Mrs. C. Cook
The funeral took place on Saturday at the Cemetary of Mrs. Fanny COOK, widow of Mr. Charles COOK, who died on Wednesday week at 55 Lowtherville Road at the age of 88.
The service was conducted by the Rev. L.K. MORTON, vicar of St. Catherine's. Messrs. BLAKE were the undertakers.
Beautiful floral tributes were sent by the following:
Will, Lily and Alf; Herbert and Bessie, Boys at Bonchurch; Phyllis and Peggy, and Mrs. KEMP; Marie, Syd and Lis; Mrs. SPENDER and Charlie; Carrie and Edna; Mr. and Mrs. A.F. BANNISTER; Mrs. H. BANNISTER and family; Dora and Percy; Ern and Ella; Mrs. C. SMITH; Mr. and Mrs. H. SYMMONS; Mr. and Mrs. A. DOVE; Mr. and Mrs. B. JEFFERIES; Miss BERRY.
17th October 1941, Isle of Wight Mercury
Death of Mr. Herbert Randall
Mr. Herbert Frederick Walter RANDALL, the respected head of the firm of H. Randall and Sons, automobile engineers and motor coach proprietors, of Bonchurch, passed away at his home, Rose Cottage, Lower Bonchurch, on Monday afternoon, after about three weeks illness.
He was 67 years of age and leaves a widow and five sons, with whom much sympathy will be felt.
Mr. RANDALL had been in business in Ventnor and Bonchurch for about fourty years. In his earlier days he was for some time the driver of a pair-horse mail van running between Shoreham and London, and could tell many an interesting story of experiences on the road.
The present successful business which he had built up from small beginnings with the help of his sons, grew out of a posting establishment, formerly run by the late Mr. Charles COOK at the Spring Hill Mews, which was an adjunct to Mr. COOK's farming interests at Lowtherville. This business had originated in 1840.
Mr. RANDALL was a horse cab driver for a long time, and then came the Great War, in which he saw service in the R.A.F.
After this, horse traffic gradually gave way to the motor, and how successful was Mr. RANDALL's change-over to this form of locomotion, with the aid of his growing sons, is well-known to most local residents, who have frequently commented upon the enterprise of this firm and its rapid rise and development.
Mr. RANDALL was for several years licensee of the Bonchurch Tap, and he served the village for a long time as a member of the Parish Council.
A man of quiet old-world courtesy - a typical coachman of the old school - with a pleasant word for everybody, Mr. RANDALL was held in universal esteem and regret at his passing will be general.
The funeral takes place this (Friday) afternoon at St. Boniface Church at 2.30.
13th November 1954, Isle of Wight County Press
Death of Mr. W.G.H. Randall
The death occurred on Wednesday week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. SMITH, of The Lodge, of Mr. William George Henry RANDALL, aged 81.
Mr. RANDALL who was a native of Ventnor, was in business as carrier and general haulier until his retirement. In his younger days he helped to dig the railway tunnel at St. Lawrence and was injured when some of the cliff fell in on him.
The funeral took place on Monday at Ventnor Cemetary, conducted by the Rev. H.H. CORYTON, of Bonchurch.
The mourners were Mr. and Mrs. A. SMITH (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs. P. BUCKELL and Mr. and Mrs. R. RAPLEY (grandchildren), Mrs. H. RANDALL (sister-in-law), Messrs. B., A., R., and S. RANDALL (nephews), Mrs. A. RANDALL (niece), Miss C. SMITH, Sandown, Mr. MURSELL, Mrs. B. SYMONS and Mrs. R. RUSSELL of Ventnor.
The floral tributes included those from neighbours and friends. Mr. D. BLAKE carried out the arrangements.
Mr. and Mrs. A. SMITH and family wish to thank all kind friends for their help and messages of sympathy.
4th May 1956, Isle of Wight Mercury
Death of Mr "Bert" Randall
We regret to record the death which occurred suddenly on Saturday, of Mr Sydney Herbert George RANDALL of Spring Vale, Bonchurch.
Mr RANDALL was senior partner in the well-known coach and taxi firm which has a garage in the High Street - the Central Garage - and also one at Bonchurch. Mr RANDALL who was 54, was particularly connected with the office side of the business, which was founded some 100 years ago. His father, Mr Herbert RANDALL, who died in 1941, built the present successful business, formerly run by the late Mr Charles COOK at Spring Hill Mews. This business originated in 1840. Mr RANDALL was the eldest of 5 brothers, Messrs Aubrey, Reg., Percy and Stan RANDALL being the others. Mr Percy passed away in 1954. Sympathy is felt with the widow, son and daughter (Mr Gordon RANDALL and Miss Mary RANDALL), his mother (Mrs Herbert RANDALL) and the family.
The funeral:
St Boniface Church was filled on Wednesday when Bishop CRABBE conducted the funeral. Mr Derek RANDALL (nephew) was at the organ and the choir led the singing pf the 23rd psalm 'Abide with me', 'Peace Perfect Peace' and the Nunc Dimittis.
The mourners were: Mrs RANDALL (widow); Mrs H. RANDALL (mother); Mr and Mrs G. RANDALL (son and daughter-in-law); Miss Mary RANDALL (daughter); Mr and Mrs A.C. RANDALL and Mr and Mrs A.R. RANDALL (brothers and sisters-in-law); Mr S.E. RANDALL (brother); Mrs P.H. RANDALL and Miss Molly RANDALL (sister-in-law and niece); Mr and Mrs J.L. POTTER (nephew and niece); Mr and Mrs A. SMITH and Mrs BEAUDRY (cousins); Mr and Mrs H. ROGERS (brother-in-law and sister-in-law); Mrs C. HARBOURNE (sister-in-law).
Miss D. and Mr C. HARBOURNE were unable to attend.
There were trade representatives present from IW Motor Coach Owner's Association, Nash, Millmore, Crinage, Vanassche, Canning Day, Southern Vectis, Shotter, Read, Pearce, Paul, Seaview Services, Frank Cheverton. Also attending were members of the form of Randalls, and Mr W. DAVIS, and representatives of the Lowtherville Social Club, Bonchurch Inn, Football Club, Mac Fisheries, the Sunday Paper Shop, International Stores, British Railways and the N.P. and LLoyds Bank. The interment followed in the churchyard. Blake's made the arrangements.
Beautiful floral tributes were received from Ethel (wife); Mother; Mary (daughter); Gordon and Elsa; Aubrey, Ivy and Cynthia; Nelly, Reg and family, Shanklin; Cecil and Olive, Newport; Dora, Bucks; Mr and Mrs Steyaert, Belgium; Mr and Mrs Clarke, Wolverhampton; Bob Clarke; Sheila, Jack, Lawrence and Graham; Harry, Loo, Trixie and Tony; Randalls garage staff; Messrs Millmore; Mr and Mrs B. VANASSCHE; Mr and Mrs L. VANASSCHE; Mr and Mrs E.J. CRINAGE and Mr and Mrs E.H. CRINAGE; Mr and Mrs GRIFFITHS and Bobbie; Mr Bill GEE and family; Bill and Dolly; Jess and Alf WHATSON; Mr and Mrs J. PHILLIPS and Connie; Mrs REDMAN and Jack; Cousin Ivy; Dixie and Joan; Tom and Madelaine ANDREWS; Mr and Mrs B. CHIVERTON; Mary and Eric WORRALL; Mr and Mrs J. WHEELER and Gordon; Harry and Kay WEBB; Mr and Mrs HEMMING; Mr and Mrs J. AMEY; Mr and Mrs J. WALLER; Mr and Mrs R. CASS; Lily, Alfred and family; Joyce, Tom and Joe; Ethel, Gwen and Beat (nee REW); Mrs MARTIN and Eileen; Mr and Mrs G.K. NASH; Bill, Mrs BRADBURY and Brian; Mr and Mrs HUNT(Darley House); Emily and nieces, Phil and Loo; Mrs FIELDER, Nelly and Ron; Stan; Les and Ena RUSSELL; Mr and Mrs MARSH and Margaret; Don, Jeanne and Michael; Staff of Shotters Ltd, Shanklin; Friends at Nettlecombe and Yarborough Arms; Mr and Mrs BATES; Mr and Mrs BURCHETT; Pam and Brian; Mr and Mrs BEASLEY; Mrs FINCH; Mrs GOUGH; Members Lowtherville Club; IW Coach Owners Association; Ryde Coach Operators; Mr and Mrs FORREST; Thelma and Owen SPILLER; Ray BARNETT and staff; Bonchurch Inn; Mr and Mrs MARGRETTS, Roslyn; Mr and Mrs C. THOMAS, Brunswick; Mr R. WATTS, Macrocarpa; Mrs Mc DOUGALL and Maureen; Ron and Amy COLEMAN; Ivy, Winnie and Ina; Mr and Mrs MUNSIE and family; Arthur and Beryl; Mr and Mrs Beau WHEELER; Eric and Mrs SMITH; coach and taxi drivers of Ventnor
5th May 1956, Isle of Wight County Press
Coach owner's sudden death: Mr. S.H.G. Randall of Bonchurch
Well known as the senior partner in the motor coach and taxi business of Messrs. H. Randall and Sons, of Bonchurch Garage and the Central Garage, Ventnor, Mr Sidney Herbert George RANDALL, aged 54, died suddenly at Spring Vale, Bonchurch on Saturday.
He complained of feeling unwell during the early morning and died shortly afterwards. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. H.F.W. RANDALL, who founded the family business , and of Mrs. Randall, of Rose Cottage and with the aid of his four brothers, built it up into one of the leading businesses of its kind in the Island.
He was a member of the IW Motor Coach Owner's Association and a familiar figure at the firm's booking office in High Street, Ventnor. Sympathy is extended to the widow and family of one son and one daughter and three surviving brothers in their loss.
The large attendance at the funeral at St. Boniface Church on Wednesday demonstrated the esteem in which Mr. RANDALL was held by the business community, and transport and garage representatives attended from many parts of the Island.
The service was conducted by the vicar of Ventnor (the Rt. Rev. R.P. CRABBE) and the choir led the chanting of Psalm 23 and the Nunc Dimittis and the singing of the hymns "Peace, perfect peace" and "Abide with me". Mr D.A. RANDALL (nephew) was at the organ.
The mourners were Mrs. RANDALL (widow), Mrs. H. RANDALL (mother), Mr. and Mrs. G. RANDALL (son and daughter-in-law), Miss Mary RANDALL (daughter), Mr. and Mrs. A.C., Mr. and Mrs. A.R., Mr. S. and Mrs P.H. RANDALL (brothers and sisters-in-law), Miss Molly RANDALL and Mr. and Mrs. J.L. POTTER (nephew and nieces), Mr. and Mrs. H. ROGERS and Mrs. C. HARBOURNE (brother-in-law and sisters-in-law) and Mr. and Mrs. A. SMITH and Mrs. I. BEAUDRY (cousins).
Mr. C. and Miss D. HARBOURNE (brother-in-law and sister-in-law) were unable to attend owing to indisposition.
The representatives included those of Nash's, Crinage's, National Provincial and Lloyds Banks, Millmore's, Canning Day, Read's Garage, Ryde, Pearce's Coaches, Ryde, Paul's Coaches, Ryde, Seaview Services, Southern Vectis, British Railways, Shotter's, Frank Cheverton Ltd, Ventnor Football Club, Lowtherville Social Club, Mac Fisheries and the International Stores.
Several members of the staff also attended and Messrs. L. VANASSCHE and W. DAVIS (taxi proprietors).
The interment followed in the churchyard and the floral tributes included wreaths from the garage staff, coach drivers and taxi drivers in Ventnor, Ryde coach operators, IW Coach Owners's Association, staff of Shotters Ltd, Shanklin, friends from the Old Globe, Ventnor, friends and customers of the Bonchurch Inn, Lowtherville Social Club and friends at the Nettlecombe and Yarmouth Hotel, Whitwell.
Messrs. BLAKE made the arrangements.
Mrs. RANDALL and family wish to extend grateful thanks to Dr. C.P. GILES and Nurse HAYLES for their kind attention and all friends for their kind messages of sympathy and beautiful floral tributes.
21st Jul 1962, Isle of Wight County Press
Bonchurch: sudden death
Mrs. Bessie RANDALL, aged 82, died suddenly at her home, Rose Villa, on Sunday. She was one of the oldest residents.
The widow of Mr. H.F. RANDALL, who died in 1941 and who founded the well-known motor coach and taxi firm of Messrs. H. Randall & Sons, of Bonchurch and Ventnor, Mrs. RANDALL assisted her husband in the business. It was commenced with horse-drawn vehicles in 1890 and Mrs. RANDALL played an important part in its subsequent development. Since the death of her husband she had lived in retirement.
Cremation took place on Thursday, a service in St. Boniface church being conducted by the rector (the Rev. A.E. LOCKLEY).
Mr D. RANDALL (grandson) was at the organ and accompanied the hymns "Abide with me" and "Rock of ages".
The mourners were Mr. and Mrs. A.C., Mr. and Mrs. S.E. and Mesdames S.H., P.H. and A.R. RANDALL (sons and daughters-in-law), Mrs. I. BEAUDRY (niece), J. POTTER, D. SNUDDEN and D. HAYLES and the Misses C. and B. RANDALL (granddaughters), Mrs. G. RANDALL and Messrs. R. CLARKE, J. POTTER, D. SNUDDEN and D. HAYLES.
The ashes were interred in her husband's grave in St. Boniface churchyard yesterday. The floral tributes included a wreath from the garage staff. Messrs. H. Ingram and Sons made the arrangements.