Malvern Wells Cemetery, Memorial cross for Mary Lucas 1871
28.06.1871
The Worcestershire Chronicle reports “ MALVERN MONUMENTAL ART - The charmingly situated rural churchyard of Malvern Wells has just received a beautiful addition to its mortuary records. It consists of a simple Latin cross in marble, with steps, resting on an enriched base. In the centre of the arms of the cross is sculptured in high relief an angel, in readiness as it were to bear the spirit of the departed to the realms of bliss; a gem of artistic design and carving, calculated to touch the sympathies of all beholders. Immediately beneath is the following inscription: ‘In memory of Mary Lucas, the beloved wife of Ernest de Satge St. Jean, who died at Malvern Wells, on the 16th February, 1871, aged 24 years.’ A tastefully designed border in white marble surrounds the grave, bearing the hopeful text: ‘Them that sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.’ This monument, which is equally notable for chaste design and skilled execution, is from the atelier of Mr. William Forsyth, of the Tything, in this city, whose already deserved reputation it must serve to enhance “
NB. It should be noted this grave is in the original Malvern Wells churchyard, situated immediately behind the now redundant ( and converted to apartments) St Peter's Church
The Worcestershire Chronicle reports “ MALVERN MONUMENTAL ART - The charmingly situated rural churchyard of Malvern Wells has just received a beautiful addition to its mortuary records. It consists of a simple Latin cross in marble, with steps, resting on an enriched base. In the centre of the arms of the cross is sculptured in high relief an angel, in readiness as it were to bear the spirit of the departed to the realms of bliss; a gem of artistic design and carving, calculated to touch the sympathies of all beholders. Immediately beneath is the following inscription: ‘In memory of Mary Lucas, the beloved wife of Ernest de Satge St. Jean, who died at Malvern Wells, on the 16th February, 1871, aged 24 years.’ A tastefully designed border in white marble surrounds the grave, bearing the hopeful text: ‘Them that sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.’ This monument, which is equally notable for chaste design and skilled execution, is from the atelier of Mr. William Forsyth, of the Tything, in this city, whose already deserved reputation it must serve to enhance “
NB. It should be noted this grave is in the original Malvern Wells churchyard, situated immediately behind the now redundant ( and converted to apartments) St Peter's Church
