Thomas EXTON-E0622 was born about 1795 in Whalley, Lancashire. He died in Sep 1857 in Wiswell, Lancashire. He was buried ¹ on 04 Oct 1857 in Whalley, Lancashire. Thomas married ² Hannah ALSTON-A0604 # on 25 May 1817 in St Mary and All Saints, Whalley, Lancashire.

Thomas was counted in a census on 07 Jun 1841 in Wiswell, Lancashire. He was described as Aged 40 years, Labourer. He was counted in a census on 30 Mar 1851 in Wiswell, Lancashire. He was described as Head aged 54 years. Farmer of 20 acres.

Hannah ALSTON [Parents]-A0604 # was born ¹ on 30 Aug 1793 in Gisburn, Yorkshire. She was christened on 19 Sep 1793 in Saint Mary the Virgin, Gisburn, Yorkshire. She died in Feb 1876 in Whalley, Lancashire. She was buried ² on 28 Feb 1876 in St Mary and All Saints, Whalley, Lancashire. Hannah married ³ Thomas EXTON-E0622 on 25 May 1817 in St Mary and All Saints, Whalley, Lancashire.

Hannah was counted in a census on 07 Jun 1841 in Wiswell, Lancashire. She was described as Aged 40 years. She was counted in a census on 30 Mar 1851 in Wiswell, Lancashire. She was described as Wife aged 56 years. She was counted in a census on 08 Apr 1861 in the Almshouse, Whalley, Lancashire. She was described as Widow aged 68 years. Alms Woman, formerly a domestic servant. She was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1871 in the Almshouse, Whalley, Lancashire. She was described as Widow aged 78 years.

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Hannah was living in the Almshouses in Whalley before she died.

John Whiteside ALSTON [Parents]-A0331 was born ¹ about May 1864 in Blackburn, Lancashire. He died ² about Feb 1907 in Blackburn, Lancashire. John married ³ Alice SMITH-S0347 on 06 Sep 1888 in the church of St Thomas, Blackburn, Lancashire.

John was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1871 in 15, Watsons Buildings, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was described as Son, aged 6 years, Scholar. He was counted in a census on 03 Apr 1881 in 15, Watsons Buildings, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was described as Son aged 16 years. Labourer in Paper Mill. He was counted in a census on 05 Apr 1891 in 99, Burnley Road, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was described as Head, aged 26 years. Driller and Slotter.

Alice SMITH-S0347 was born about 1867 in Blackburn, Lancashire. Alice married ¹ John Whiteside ALSTON-A0331 on 06 Sep 1888 in the church of St Thomas, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Alice was counted in a census on 05 Apr 1891 in 99, Burnley Road, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was described as Wife aged 23 years. Cotton Weaver.

Alfred Edward LUCAS-L0301 was born ¹ on 06 Dec 1868 in Blackburn, Lancashire. He was christened on 31 Jan 1869 in the church of St Peter, Blackburn, Lancashire. He died ² in Mar 1937 in Blackburn, Lancashire. He was buried ³ on 06 Mar 1937. Alfred married ⁴ Elizabeth Ellen ALSTON-A0332 on 12 Oct 1893 in the church of St Paul, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Alfred was counted in a census on 31 Mar 1901 in 24, Shaw Street, Blackburn. He was described as Head aged 32 years. Fruiterer.

Elizabeth Ellen ALSTON [Parents]-A0332 was born ¹ about Feb 1867 in Blackburn, Lancashire. Elizabeth married ² Alfred Edward LUCAS-L0301 on 12 Oct 1893 in the church of St Paul, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Elizabeth was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1871 in 15, Watsons Buildings, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was described as Daughter aged 4 years, Scholar. She was counted in a census on 03 Apr 1881 in 15, Watsons Buildings, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was described as Daughter aged 14 years. Cotton Weaver. She was counted in a census on 05 Apr 1891 in 10, Cowell Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was described as Daughter, Single aged 24 years, Cotton Weaver. She was counted in a census on 31 Mar 1901 in 24, Shaw Street, Blackburn. She was described as Wife aged 33 years, Cotton Weaver.

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Elizabeth Ellen ALSTON [Parents]-A0332 was born ¹ about Feb 1867 in Blackburn, Lancashire.

Elizabeth was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1871 in 15, Watsons Buildings, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was described as Daughter aged 4 years, Scholar. She was counted in a census on 03 Apr 1881 in 15, Watsons Buildings, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was described as Daughter aged 14 years. Cotton Weaver. She was counted in a census on 05 Apr 1891 in 10, Cowell Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was described as Daughter, Single aged 24 years, Cotton Weaver. She was counted in a census on 31 Mar 1901 in 24, Shaw Street, Blackburn. She was described as Wife aged 33 years, Cotton Weaver.

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LUCAS, Alfred Edward

Leonard Arthur BLUNDERFIELD [Parents]-B03FL was born on 04 Aug 1889 in Cape Town, South Africa. He was baptized on 22 Nov 1889 in St Mark's Anglican Church. He died ¹ in 1966 in Durban, South Africa. Leonard married Edith Winifred SAMPSON-S0348 on 27 Oct 1914 in Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Durban, South Africa.

Leonard and Edith made a trip to England in 1930. They arrived in Southampton on the 26th May 1930, travelling third class aboard the 'Caernarvon Castle'. Leonard stated his occupation as a Clerk with the Railway and said they would be staying at 7 (or71), Darrington Park Road, West Wimbledon, SW20. They departed for South Africa on the 25th July 1930 aboard the 'Balmoral Castle'. The passenger list recorded that they planned to leave the ship at Algoa Bay (Port Elizabeth) which is almost 1000km from where they lived in Durban.

Edith Winifred SAMPSON-S0348 was born about 1891. She died ¹ in 1946 in Durban, South Africa. Edith married Leonard Arthur BLUNDERFIELD-B03FL on 27 Oct 1914 in Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Durban, South Africa.

Frank Middleton BLUNDERFIELD [Parents]-B0476 was born ¹ about Jun 1860 in Raveningham, Norfolk. He was christened on 08 Jul 1860 in Raveningham, Norfolk. He died ² in 1903 in Durban, South Africa. Frank married Sophia Hope on 24 Jul 1888.

Frank was counted in a census ³ on 08 Apr 1861 in Beccles Road, Raveningham, Norfolk. He was described as Infant. He was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1871 in School, Northgate, Beccles, Suffolk. He was described as Scholar.

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HOMES, Mary Rebecca

British Army service records, however, show a Pte. F M Blunderfield, purchased a discharge from the Royal Horse Guards (The Blues) on the 30th Apr 1883. There is therefore a discrepancy with the record that shows him arriving in Australia on the 5th May 1882. It seems unlikely that he would have been able to travel to Australia whilst still in the Army.

The Weekly Journal 'South Africa' - 30 Mar 1895
Mr. Powys, who has for a long time past agitated for the construction of the Umbilo tram line, picked the first piece of ground the other day at Durban. There was a fairly large concourse of people interested, including the Borough Engineer (Mr. Fletcher), Mr. Harvey (of the Tram Company), Mr. Hadfield, Mr. Blunderfield (Inspector Tram Company), and Mr. Jameson (Borough Engineer’s office). Town Councillors were conspicuous by their absence. The ceremony was commenced without much formality. After divesting himself of coat and hat, Mr. Powys wielded the pick with vigour, and soon had a good piece of the road broken up. Subsequently, he addressed a few remarks to the assembled spectators, and sketched out the history of the movement in favour of the tram line. The coolie gang immediately afterwards took possession of the road, and, by noon, had a large portion of the track broken up. The Engineer expects to have the work finished in two or three months. The cost is estimated at £3000, and the distance is upwards of three quarters of a mile.

In 1904, there is an item (102) on Page 228 of the Auditors Report for the Natal Treasury, which details a grant of £134-15s-0d paid to the widow of the late F M Blunderfield of the Natal Government Railway.

Sophia Hope died ¹ in 1929 in Durban, South Africa. Sophia married Frank Middleton BLUNDERFIELD-B0476 on 24 Jul 1888.

John Albert BLUNDERFIELD [Parents]-B03EL was born before 1928. He died about 17 Apr 2005. He was buried ¹ on 21 Apr 2005. John married ² Gwendoline COOK-C0331 on 17 Nov 1951 in Fortitude Valley Methodist Church, Brisbane, Queensland.

ELECTORAL ROLLS:

John Albert appears in the following Electoral Roll
1949 - 10 Pedder Street, Breakfast Creek, Toombul, Lilley, QLD - Occ: Machinist
(a northern suburb of Brisbane)
So born before 1928

Thomas Eric Godfrey GRIMSEY [scrapbook]-G0224 was born ¹ on 04 Aug 1922 in Widecombe In The Moor, Devon. He died on 15 Sep 1992 in Bristol, Avon. Thomas married ² Jane Cross BOGGIS-B0287 on 22 Jun 1946 in St Paul With St Clement, Bristol, Gloucestershire.

It looks as though Thomas was a Merchant Seaman, possibly taking part in the Atlantic convoys during WW2. He is listed in the manifest of the M.V. Georgie sailing from Liverpool to New York on the 15th March 1940. See Archive Folder G0224.

George Edgar BLUNDERFIELD [Parents] ^{1, 2}-B0230 was born on 09 Jul 1939 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He died on 19 Nov 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He was buried on 10 Dec 2018 in Burquitlam Funeral Home, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. George married Frayceane (YARDLEY) in 2016.

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JESTADT, Arlene

Obituary for George Edgar Blunderfield

On November 19th 2018, George Edgar Blunderfield passed away peacefully and without regret at the North Shore Hospice after a life well lived!

George was born in Winnipeg Manitoba to Edgar and Elenore (McLaren) Blunderfield on July 9th 1939. He grew from humble beginnings in a large, loving family that knew the value of laughter. George was an active member of the CYO where he met his wife Arlene (Jestadt). Married in 1963, he moved to Kitchener, Ontario, received an advanced marketing degree from the University of Waterloo and had two children. George enjoyed bowling, golf, travelling and the Lion’s Club where his larger than life personality made him the highlight of Octoberfest events. Above all he was an adventurer and storyteller who loved to take his family on the road with camping trips across Canada and throughout the US.

George brought his infectious energy and integrity to a 20-year career with Benson & Hedges. He was an inspirational leader as he rose to become the National Sales Manager in Montreal. He would eventually return to Vancouver to fulfill his wife’s dream to open Arlene’s Interiors in 1984. Joined by their children, the business grew to 3 locations and was highly regarded for over 28 years, perhaps best known for treating everyone like family. George was respected for how he stood by Arlene during a long illness until her death in 2004. He successfully sold the family business in 2011 and retired, to enjoy time with his growing family and marriage to Frayceane (Yardley) in 2016. Upon learning of his diagnosis of Dementia and Melanoma in 2017, George openly shared his journey, while remaining hopeful and positive to the end.

Full of warmth and kindness, quick with a joke or a song, he knew how to live life well, to dance and laugh and to bring a smile to another, George will be sadly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

George is Predeceased by; his parents and his wife, Arlene, along with beloved siblings Fred, Anne, Monica and Margarite.

Survived by; his wife Frayceane, children Karen (Chris) and Russ (Debbie), Grandsons Christopher (Jesyca) and Alexander and great-grandchildren Hunter and Emma as well as sisters Ella May and Bernice. He will also be missed by his extended family including step daughters Laura, Lorna, Leslie & Lisa.

The family would like to thank the many nurses and doctors that cared for George at Lions Gate Hospital, Oncology department, Palliative care on the 4th & 7th floor, and the North Shore Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in George’s name to the Lion’s Gate Hospital Foundation or The Alzheimer’s Society.

Funeral followed by a reception to be held on Monday, December 10th at 10am at the Burquitlam Funeral Home.