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Funeral of Thomas Henry Dorey, 1921

This is an account of a funeral published in the Middlesex Independent newspaper, November 26 1921. This is an exact transcript excepting I have split larger paragraphs.

THE LATE MR. T. H. DOREY.

The funeral of Mr. Thomas Henry Dorey, of "Hengistbury," Grove Road, Brentford, whose death occurred on Sunday last, was carried out on Thursday afternoon, the interment taking place in the family grave in the Mount of the new portion of the ground in the Old Brentford and Ealing Cemetery in Ealing Road

There was a large and representative gathering of the townsmen and personal friends of the deceased gentleman and the cortege on its arrival was met by members of the Brentford Lodge of Freemasons, to which Mr. Dorey belonged for a great number of years, and who, wearing white gloves and carrying sprigs of acacia (see note), lined up on the main cemetery path and followed the coffin, completely covered with floral wreathes, into the chapel, where the first portion of the impressive service was conducted by the Rev. T. Selby Henrey, Vicar of St. George's , and an old personal friend of the deceased.

The principal mourners were: Mr. J. Dorey and Mr. T. Dorey (sons). Mr. Charles Dorey and Mr. W. Dorey (brothers), Mr. J. H. Dorey and Mr. T. Sellwood (nephews), Mr. R. Harwin and Mr. T. Allwood (brothers-in-law), Mr. C. Harding, Mr. H. Croxford, and Mr. V. Barnes (sons-in-law). Mr. H. J. Sellwood and Mr. M. Taylor, Mr. W. P. Armstrong (solicitor).

The Masonic brethren included Messrs. J. Clements, J. Prince, G. G. Hamilton, C. Turner, A. Parr-Head, F; M. Ames, F. N. Godfrey, J. Saunders, H. W. Blundell, A. F. Buck, V. Whithair, J. Sladden, H. Batley, H. Dives, Young, Ralph, A. Twinn, J. Maynard, Blanchard, H. W. Smith, Longhurst, C. J.Chree, and B.Lambert.

Others were: Mr. S. Ruston (Magistrates' Clerk), Messrs. D. Robertson, W. T. Foulkes, T. R. Borer (British Composition Company), Mark Thomas, T. Warren, G. Manser, and representatives of district athletic clubs.

The Brentford Conservative Rowing Club was represented by Mr. V. A. Fielder (captain) and Mr. W. New (hon. secretary).

Mr. George Challis (an old and intimate friend of Mr. Dorey), Mr. C. Pennefather and Mr. F. Nowell. The relatives also received many letters expressing the deep sympathy of the writers and regret at inability to attend.

The floral emblems were very numerous and beautiful, and among these were the following:-

• From his wife, Amy.
• Joe and Lill.
• Tom and Dollie.
• Dolly and Claude.
• Gertie and Harold.
• Amy and Vernon.
• Brother Charlie.
• Sister Ada and Tom.
• Sister Lucy, of Sheen.
• Fan, Bob, Ethel and Jack.
• Five grandchildren of 90, Windmill Road.
• Grandchild Beryl.
• Grandson baby Eric.
• Tom and Lucy.
• Nephews and nieces of Sheen.
• Brethren of the Royal Alfred Lodge, in memory of our dear brother, who has passed beyond the shadows. May the Great Architect of Universe give him peace.
• With deepest sympathy, from the Worshipful Master, officers and brethren of the Brentford Lodge, No. 2400.
• Grateful remembrance of our late Patron and Treasurer, and with deepest sympathy, from the members of the Brentford Conservative Rowing Club.
• Deepest sympathy, from the members of the Brentford Conservative Club
• Rose of Denmark Chapter Lodge.
• Will and Ada.
• Mr. and Mrs. Whithair.
• Messrs. Fred, Reg. and Abe Whithair.
• Mr. and Mrs. Borer and family.
• Mr. and Mrs. E. Sladden.
• Messrs York Mineral Water Company.
• Messrs. Dorey & Co. and staff.
• Employees of J. Dorey & Co.
• Curator and staff of the Royal Botanic Gardens.
• Pears, Ltd., Isleworth.
• The Brentford Gas Works.
• The Brentford Gas Works Athletic Association.
• Brentford Women's Branch, National Unionist Association.
• Mr. and Mrs. Wright.
• Mr. Reginald R. Chovil.
• Mr. Divie Robertson.
• Mrs. Aldous and family.
• Mr. T. and P. Foulkes.
• Mr. and Mrs. G. Hamilton.
• Mr. and Miss Stutter.
• Mr. and Mrs. Clements.
• Mr. and Mrs. Paine, Half Acre House.
• Cousin Bella and family.
• Mr.Carter, Half Acre.
• Mr. and Mrs. Morgan.
• Mr. and Mrs. Dodge and Mr. Read.
• Harry and Nell.
• The Misses Badcock, Exeter.
• Trot, Norman and Donald.
• Mr. Frampton M. Ames.
• Mr. and Mrs. H. Dorey.
• Mr. James Prince.
• Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Smith.
• Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Bishop

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
THE FAMILY OF THE LATE MR. T. H. DOREY desire to express their appreciation of the many messages of sympathy received in their sad bereavement, and to thank all who sent the beautiful floral tributes.
"Hengistbury,"
Grove Road, Brentford,
November 25th, 1921.

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