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Herbert William Broad
01/01/1868 - 09/02/1939
Obituary For Herbert William Broad
BURIED TOGETHER
Funerals of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Broad, of Monkton Combe
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert William Broad, of 1, Ivy Cottages, Monkton Combe, near Bath, were
buried together on Thursday at Monkton Combe Churchyard.
On Friday last week Mrs. Harriet Florence Broad passed away, and in the evening her husband collapsed, and also died.
For over 40 years Mr. Broad was engaged in sheep farming in the Faulkland Isles.
About 10 years ago he retired and came to live in Monkton Combe.
He was the second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Broad, and brother of Mrs. Duncan, of 18, Eastville, Claremont Road, Bath.
His wife was an invalid for many years, and leaves no family.
The Rev. P. E. Warrington, vicar of Monkton Combe, officiated at the service and at the graveside.
Among the mourners were Mrs. A. R. Duncan, Mrs. A. H. Drew (sisters), Mrs. D. Gough (niece), Mr. and Mrs. Pinchin (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Pinchin (nephew and niece) and several other relatives.