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Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
Ross And Cromarty
Town
Avoch
County
Highland
Country
Scotland
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
80749

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Current location

Avoch Cemetery
Cemetery Brae
Avoch
Ross And Cromarty
Highland
IV9 8QS
Scotland

OS Grid Ref: NH 89837 54801
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Addition to family gravestone, which is a Celtic cross on tapered base
Inscription
In affectionate and loving memory of Lewis Sutherland who died suddenly at 11 Shore Street, Avoch on 8th Feb 1940 aged 56 years. Also his son Donald, lost at sea by enemy action on 1st Jan 1943 aged 23 years. Also his wife Nellie Patience who died 19th Feb 1952 aged 67 years.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Sutherland, Donald
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Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forename, relationships, manner of death, place of death, date of death, age
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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