Martin Nicholson's Cemetery Project
Stafford Cemetery and Crematorium
Four general views of the
site.
Michael was a Catholic and
Staffordshire Historian.
Francis appears to have been a keen
golfer.
John Pate was a
Dunkirk
veteran
A mysterious grave and obviously one
with a "back story".
An attractive and unusual design - we
loved the birds perched on the tree branch.
"My Bill's sleeping here and I'm here
too"
An elaborate design including two
inter-linked hearts for a man named Blossom.
Aged 100.
A Star Trek themed
memorial.
THE CHILDREN'S CEMETERY
One of the most poignant sections of
the site was the beautifully presented Children's Cemetery.
A keyboard and synthesiser are key
components of this unique design.
Barbara was a Missionary
Evangelist.
"Meet me in Valhalla, Hall of
Heroes"
Aged 100.
Aged 102.
We are not certain about the status of
these two memorials - perhaps they are connected with a local Maternity
Hospital?
Rest in peace "Baby
Unknown".
John Moore died aged
100.
Richard Nelson was a "Jarrow Hunger
Marcher".
Alexander was a Master Papermaker and
his wife Nancy was a Stenographer
Aged 100.
A husband and wife who died 9 days
apart.
Aged 105.
Martin was serving with the Royal Navy
in Italy when he died aged 17.
Aged 101.
Aged 103.
Edward died aged 101 having outlived
his wife by nearly 30 years and his daughters Pearl and Christine by 76 and 57
years respectively.
"He delighted in making
music".
"Now you fly with your own
wings".
Aged 103.
Aged 100.
Aged 100.
John was a Physician and
Priest.
Aged 100.
A memorial in the shape of a record -
only the second example we have seen.
Aged 102.
Aged 104.
A personalised memorial to a
Guardsman.
PC David Rathband was shot and blinded
by gunman Raoul Moat
.
A beautiful design incorporating a
dolphin.
Aged 104.
Aged 100.
A memrial that included pictures of
the dceased's dogs.
Eunice was an Antiques Dealer and her
husband Dennis was an Engineer.
Aged 100.
"... clean bowled
forever".
James was a Chartered
Librarian.
A mirror image of a design seen
elsewhere in the cemetery.
Dave Follows was a
Cartoonist.
Terry was an amateur radio
enthusiast.
A wonderful domino-based
design.
A husband and wife who died 4 days
apart.
An amusing design slightly spoilt by a
spelling mistake.
Aged 105.
Wendy was a Home-Maker.
Aged 101.
Can you spot what is rather curious
about this memorial?.
Claire Christine Nicholson and Martin Piers
Nicholson - Ticklerton (Shropshire) and Daventry (Northhamptonshire), United
Kingdom.
This page was last updated on August 8th
2015.
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