Mary Gardiner
1882
Mary was born in Chalford, Gloucestershire on 18 June 1882, the fifth child of Elizabeth Hewer and William Gardiner. At this time, the family were living in Dimhillsdale (now Dimmel’s Dale) in Chalford.
1891
The 1891 census shows the family living in Chalford. William and his son William Edward were on a barge on the canal at Gloucester.
Source: 1891 Census, Gloucestershire, Bisley, District 10 (RG12/2023 folio 101)
A descendant recalls her mother telling her that Mary (and probably her siblings too) used to accompany her father, William, on journeys on his barge through Swindon.
1895
At some point after September 1895, Mary started work at the local stick factory in Chalford, probably Dangerfield’s at Bliss Mills. They produced walking sticks and umbrella sticks.
1901
The 1901 census shows Mary's occupation as a varnisher at the stick factory.
Source: 1901 census, Gloucestershire, Chalford (RG13/2437 folio 112)
1904
Mary married Edgar Arnold of Frampton Mansell in Swindon. Edgar worked at the GWR railway works in Swindon.
1911
By 1911, Mary and Edgar were living at 10 Drew Street in Swindon, where they were to remain until the 1950s.
Source: 1911 census, Wiltshire, Swindon (RG14/11786 schedule 278)
1953
Mary died on 18 December 1953 at 10 Drew Street.
Registration District of Swindon
1953. Death in the sub-district of Swindon in the County of Wilts
No. 157
When and where died
Name and surname
Sex
Age
Rank or Profession
Cause of death
Signature, description and residence of informant
When registered
Eighteenth December 1953, 10 Drew Street
Mary Arnold
Female
71 years
Wife of Edgar Arnold, a labourer, Railway Works (retired)
I(a) Uraemia, (b) Suppression of urine, (c) Cyclical vomiting from intestinal obstruction; II Diabetes Mellitus
E Arnold, widower of deceased in attendance, 10 Drew Street, Swindon
Eighteenth December 1953
Mrs M Arnold
The funeral of Mrs Mary Arnold (71), of 10 Drew Street, Swindon, has taken place at Whitworth Road Cemetery. She was the wife of Mr Arnold, a retired railway employee, and is survived by him and six sons and five daughters. The service was conducted was conducted by the Rev. C. Sidney Hall.
Family mourners: Mr Arnold (widower), Mr and Mrs W Love (son-in-law and daughter) and family, Mr and Mrs E Arnold (son and daughter-in-law) and family, Mr and Mrs A Love (son-in-law and daughter) and family, Mr and Mrs F Arnold (son and daughter-in-law) and family, Mr and Mrs G Wicks (son-in-law and daughter) and family, Mr and Mrs F Lanfear (son-in-law and daughter) and family, Mr and Mrs W Arnold (son and daughter-in-law), Mr and Mrs L Arnold (son and daughter-in-law) and family, Mr and Mrs Fred Arnold (son and daughter-in-law) and family, Mr and Mrs Ray Arnold (son and daughter-in-law) and children, Mr and Mrs J Clarke (son-in-law and daughter), Mr and Mrs F Gardner (brother and sister-in-law).
Others present included: Mr and Mrs Angold, Mr and Mrs Wicks, Mrs Lusty, Mrs Williams and Mrs Richard.
Flowers: In loving memory of my dear wife – Dad - ‘Always in my thoughts’; In loving memory of dear Mother – Vi, Bill, Jean and Brian; To dearest Mother, from Ted, Gladys and family; In loving memory – Lil, Arthur and grandchildren; In loving memory of dearest Mum – Frank, Grace and Raymond; To dear Mother – Gladys, Vivian and children; To dearest Mother and Gran – Queen, Fred, Carol and Janice; To a very dear Mother, all our love – Bill and Epp; In memory of dearest Mum – Leslie, Barbara, Paula and Ross; ‘Love and gratitude, there is Rest in sweet Heaven’ – Fred, Evelyn and Jeffery; In remembrance to the best Mum in the world – Ray, Donna and children; In loving memory of dear Mother and Grandmother – Ruby, Jim and Philip; Mr and Mrs F Gardner (brother and sister-in-law); From friends – Mr and Mrs Angold, Mr and Mrs Wicks, Mrs Lusty, Mrs Williams and Mrs Rich; Neighbours of Drew Street, Montagu Street and Morris Street.
1959
Edgar Arnold died on 19 February 1959.