He died in his cabin on board the ship, "Duchess of Richmond." His body was sent back to his estate of Ray Demesne, Northumberland, England and after a family service in Kirkwhelpington church he was buried in its tiny churchyard. Memorial services were held at Westminster Abbey, St. John's College and in St. Nicholas' Cathedral, Newcastle, on that same day. Charles and Katharine Parsons had two children, Rachel Mary (1885-1956) and Algernon George (1887-1918) the latter affectionately known as ‘Tommy'. Rachel Mary Parsons, born 25th January 1885 at 10 Connaught Place London was murdered at her Newmarket home on 1st July 1956. Buried Newmarket.
Note: In 2018 a JustGiving project took place in the north east of England by people who work at the original factory and the villagers in Kirkwhelpington to restore the final resting place of Sir Charles and Lady Katharine Parsons. The stonemason, the gardener, the florist, etc., and all other businesses involved commented on what an honour it was to take part.
Note: In 2018 a JustGiving project took place in the north east of England by people who work at the original factory and the villagers in Kirkwhelpington to restore the final resting place of Sir Charles and Lady Katharine Parsons. The stonemason, the gardener, the florist, etc., and all other businesses involved commented on what an honour it was to take part.
He died in his cabin on board the ship, "Duchess of Richmond." His body was sent back to his estate of Ray Demesne, Northumberland, England and after a family service in Kirkwhelpington church he was buried in its tiny churchyard. Memorial services were held at Westminster Abbey, St. John's College and in St. Nicholas' Cathedral, Newcastle, on that same day. Charles and Katharine Parsons had two children, Rachel Mary (1885-1956) and Algernon George (1887-1918) the latter affectionately known as ‘Tommy'. Rachel Mary Parsons, born 25th January 1885 at 10 Connaught Place London was murdered at her Newmarket home on 1st July 1956. Buried Newmarket.
Note: In 2018 a JustGiving project took place in the north east of England by people who work at the original factory and the villagers in Kirkwhelpington to restore the final resting place of Sir Charles and Lady Katharine Parsons. The stonemason, the gardener, the florist, etc., and all other businesses involved commented on what an honour it was to take part.
Note: In 2018 a JustGiving project took place in the north east of England by people who work at the original factory and the villagers in Kirkwhelpington to restore the final resting place of Sir Charles and Lady Katharine Parsons. The stonemason, the gardener, the florist, etc., and all other businesses involved commented on what an honour it was to take part.
