Mary Wilkinson

1916 - 2005  (88 years)

• Name	Mary Wilkinson
  Birth	18 Jul 1916	Scotter, Lincolnshire, England
  Gender	Female
  Death	23 Mar 2005	Holly House, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England
  	People say that god works ln mysterious ways. Well. Yes: but I believe that God works his wonders through the ordinary events of ordinary people, but then each of our lives tells a unique story. There are no ?ordinary? lives and nurse Latchford was no exception! As this pencil sketch drawn by Katie illustrates. And you can hear her voice in them. Mary Latchford was born in Scotter on July 18th 1916 one of 13 children to Annie and William Wilkinson. Mary left school at 14 and came down to Barnack, where her elder sister Annie, was in service, and Mary worked in a dairy owned by Mrs. Joy TThompsons parents who agreed to sponsor her to become a nurse. Mary started training at Peterborough hospital: hard going with all the work and exams. And because most of the nurses would have come from a more well off background. That many years ago, things were different and could be difficult, but there were good times of laughing and playing tricks with some of the other nurses and finishing up before matron. Mary qualified as a fully trained nursing sister - a SRN with blue belt a and silver buckle. Dduring her time in hospital nursing, she nursed some well-known people including Peter Sscott, the naturalist. Mary met Frank on a visit to her sister in Barnack and they married in 1941 - Frank died some two and a half years ago: over 60 years together. Their first home was a little cottage in main street, Barnack and mum was proud of her first home. Later on, they moved to a better cottage in Millstone Lane and from there to Greystones in 1948. This was the police house and the policeman was retiring - but because he was ill, mum agreed to let him and his wife stay until he died. During her time at Greystones life was very busy for mum as a district nurse and worked as far away as eye, Castor and even on, occasionally Thorney. She was also a relief nurse when her colleagues were off duty - a large round to take care of on a bike and eventually borrowed money from Peterbroough council to buy a car which she repaid from really a quite poor salarry, going without herself, so that neither my brother nor I went without. Gran was great help at this time. Everyone loved mum - a friend, as well as their nurse and was extremely respected in the village. She never refused to help anyone and was once called out to deliver pups from a bitch with some problems (not that she was told that when called out!). She could be seen in her nightdress with district nurse coat and hat, just popping down to Mr. or Mrs. So and So, because they had taken a turn for the worse and was not going to wait for daylight to see them. If someone needed her at night, she was there for them. And if all this was not employment enough, at one time stood for election to local government. Mary retired from nursing in 1973 but continued to be recognised as nurse Latchford wherever she went. Aand with all her many friends here, there were also many friends in Cromer where Mary loved to holiday. Quite simply a people person. We have looked back witth affection and love and with thanks for her life - and there must be many who have done so in the past - and now look forward in trust that Mary will now know the light, joy, and peace in God's presence. At last Jesus has his sunbeam. Safe home - thank God. Retired nurse and keen caravaner Mary Latchford Retired district nurse Mrs. Mary Latchford, formerly of Greystones, Barnack, died on March 23 at Holly House Care Home, Scunthorpe, aged 88. She was the daughter of William and Annie Wilkinson and educated at Scotter Village School. From local paper. Mrs Latchford enjoyed caravan holidays at Cromer. Widow of Frank, she leaves her daughter Katie and son Charles. The Rev. Norman Rom officiated at the funeral service on April 13 at Marholm Crematorium. Mourners included: Mick and Katy Rushton, Michael and Sarah Rushton (representing great grandson Alex), Mr. and Mrs. R Thompson, Stephen Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. H Parkinson (Betty and Peter Bradshaw and family), Mrs. Joy Thompson, Mr. David Thompson, Jan Slack and Hazel Joyce (Hilda Ruff), Mr. and Mrs. Harold Croft (Paul and Philip). Valerie Kettleborough (Mick Kettleborough and Mrs. Woods), Gwen Corrall (Albert Corrall). June Chatwin (Noel). Announcement. Latchford, Mary (Ret. District Nurse SRN) formerly of Barnack passed away peacefully in her sleep at Holly House, Scunthorpe on 23rd March 2005 aged 86 years. Loving mum, grandma and great grandma. Jesus has his Sunbeam. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 16th April 2005, 9:30 am at Peterborough Crematorium. Flowers (no wreaths) or donations for Alzheimer?s Society. Cheques may be sent c/o R. J. Scholes, St. Georges Street, Stamford. PE9 2BJ. https://www.scribesplus.co.uk/peterborough/pgs/AP02_SET2_2303L.jpg?ts=1497527737
  Person ID	I03761	Thompson
  Last Modified	4 Aug 2018

  
  

  Father	William Wilkinson,   b. 7 Mar 1878, Scotter, Lincolnshire, England d. 29 Jan 1958, Scotter, Lincolnshire, England (Age 79 years)
  Mother	Annie Barrowcliffe,   b. 14 Sep 1885, Broughton, Lincolnshire, England d. 22 Oct 1954, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England (Age 69 years)
  Marriage	12 Mar 1906	Messingham, Lincolnshire, England
  Family ID	F0102	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Frank Latchford
  Children	1. Charles Stuart Latchford   2. Katherine E Latchford
  Family ID	F0170	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	26 Dec 2018