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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Sarah Harris

Forenames: Sarah
Surnames: Harris
Date of Death: 21/03/1888
Age at Death Years: 67
Grave Type: Marked
Map Reference Number: RSHG 032 A1
Plot Number: Ryde New Cemetery Section D Plot 654
Grave Description: Upright stone surmounted by a cross, flower design at sides.
Grave Condition Description: Spots of lichen top, bottom and sides, eroded in places.
Old Website Grave ID: 7147

Inscription:

IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE
OF
SARAH HARRIS
WHO DIED MARCH 21ST 1888
AGED 67 YEARS
"NOW THE LABOURER'S TASK IS O'ER
NOW THE BATTLE DAY IS PASSED
NOW UPON THE FARTHEST SHORE
LANDS THE VOYAGER AT LAST
FATHER IN THY GRACIOUS KEEPING
LEAVE WE NOW THY SERVANT SLEEPING"

Photographs:

David Earle
S Harris 04.09.09
Photographer: David Earle
David Earle
S Harris
Photographer: David Earle

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