Ryde Social Heritage Group research the social history of the citizens of Ryde, Isle of Wight. Documenting their lives, businesses and burial transcriptions.
RYDE SOCIAL HERITAGE GROUP
Based at Ryde Cemetery Heritage & Learning Centre. Preserving, documenting and promoting the social history of Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
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Ryde Cemetery

Mr Alfred Joseph Shakeshaft (Major)

Title: Mr
Forenames: Alfred Joseph
Surnames: Shakeshaft
Date of Death: 27/11/1939
Age at Death Years: 50
Grave Type: Marked
Military Rank: Major
Map Reference Number: RSHG 055 B1
Plot Number: Ryde New Cemetery Section K Plot 3953
Grave Description: Rough stone cross with RIP in the centre, three tiers and kerbs. Chipping infill, stone flower holder
Grave Condition: Good
Old Website Grave ID: 8275

Inscription:

Top Tier

IN EVER LOVING
MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND

Second Tier

ALFRED JOHN SHAKESHAFT
MAJOR, THE ROYAL NORFOLK REGIMENT
(9th FOOT)
DIED NOV 27TH 1937 AGED 50

Bottom Tier

AND OF MARY HIS WIFE
DIED OCTOBER 12th 1954

Photographs:

David Earle
A Shakeshaft 04.09.10
Photographer: David Earle
David Earle
A Shakeshaft 04.09.10
Photographer: David Earle

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