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Death write up in Newspaper ???

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Sally

Sally Report 19 May 2015 15:30

Hi,
I am trying to find any info regarding the death of Lucy Powys MAYBERY MBE who died in some form of accident on Jan 2nd 1946.
I think she died in Brecon, Powys.

Many thanks
Sally

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 19 May 2015 15:46

In case you don't have this......

Lucy Powys Maybery in the England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966
Name:Lucy Powys Maybery
Probate Date:30 May 1946
Death Date:2 Jan 1946
Death Place:Breconshire, Wales
Registry:Llandaff

To Muriel Powys Aveline Fowler (Wife of lieutenant colonel Hugh Griffith Coke Fowler D.S.O.)

Effects: £18058 19s 3d

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PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 19 May 2015 15:49

Lucy Powys Maybery in the England, Andrews Newspaper Index Cards, 1790-1976
Name:Lucy Powys Maybery
Father's name:J R Cobb
Spouse's Name:Henry Oxenford Aveline Maybery
Death Date:2 Jan 1946
Death Place:Nythfa, Brecon

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Sally

Sally Report 19 May 2015 16:05

Many thanks PH :-)

I had seen those bits thank you, but I did wonder if there was a write up on the accident or funeral.

Sally

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 19 May 2015 16:08

I couldn't see any info regarding her accident or funeral.

I googled and found information regarding the son Richard Aveline Maybery.

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Sally

Sally Report 19 May 2015 16:16

Thanks, no nor could I !!!!!
Yes a fair bit of info regarding Richard.
Sally

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 19 May 2015 16:30

This is the link to the local newspaper in the district where she died.

Perhaps you could contact them to see if they can help you.

http://www.brecon-radnor-today.co.uk/searchresult.cfm?cat=News

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