Totland : Christ Church

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Apart from the first two plaques, to HMS Thunderer and the War Memorial, the memorials are listed in alphabetical order by surname (of the principal person named).


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	Memorial to	Inscriptions	Further Information
In lychgate	HMS Thunderer	THE WOOD OF THIS LYCHGATE WS TAKEN FROM THE TIMBERS OF HMS THUNDERER 74 GUNS WHICH FOUGHT ON THE LEE LINE AT TRAFALGAR
On south wall	Parish War Memorial		See entry in IoW Memorials and Monuments website Christ Church War Memorial
On north wall	AITKEN, Archibald Bruce	IN LOVING MEMORY OF MAJOR ARCHIBALD BRUCE AITKEN M.C.,R.E., BORN AT TOTLAND BAY, KILLED NEAR BAGHDAD AUGUST 4TH 1919. AND BURIED THERE AGED 26 YEARS. Greatly gifted and beloved. "Faithful unto death."	Son of Charles and Bethia E. Aitken, of Inglefield, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight. CWGC Record
On west wall	BOWEN, Christopher	In Loving Remembrance of THE REV. CHRISTOPHER BOWEN, M.A. TO WHOSE ENERGETIC AND PATIENT EFFORTS WITH THOSE OF HIS MANY FRIENDS THE BUILDING AND CONSECRATION OF THIS CHURCH, (CHRISTCHURCH,) WERE MAINLY DUE. THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY HIS BEREAVED WIDOW TO HIS DEAR MEMORY. HE WAS BORN OCTOBER 16TH 1801, AND DIED AT BORDIGHERA IN ITALY, MARCH 18TH 1890. THOU WILL SHEW ME THE PATH OF LIFE; IN THY PRESENCE IS FULNESS OF JOY. PSALM.XVI.II.	The 1871 and 1881 Census returns show the Rev Bowen and his wife Catherine at Heatherwood, Freshwater; both were born in Ireland.
On west wall	BREWER, Melville	IN LOVING MEMORY OF MELVILLE BREWER, ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION, WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION AT GALLIPOLI JUNE 1915, AGED 26 YEARS.	Son of Alexander H and Louisa Schmacek Brewer. The 1901 Census shows the family at 136, Richmond Road, Hackney, London; their connection with Totland Bay is unclear. CWGC Record
Window north wall	BURNETT, Francis Ainger	To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Francis Ainger Burnett, Lieut.t. 1st. Battn. Shropshire Light Infantry. Born 2nd May 1868 Lost 10th Octr 1892 in the wreck of the S S Bokhara on Sand Island, Pescadores, China Seas.	Son of Frederic Wildman and Henrietta Burnett. Francis Ainger Burnett was born in Brighton; the 1871 Census shows the family at St George Square, St George, London; the 1881 Census shows him at school at Winchester College. Lt. Burnett was a member of the Hong Kong Cricket team returning from a match in Shanghai; the P&O vessel SS Bokhara was lost in a typhoon. SS Bokhara entry on Wikipedia
In lychgate	BURNETT, Frederic Wildman	TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN DEAR MEMORY OF FREDERIC WILDMAN BURNETT. AT REST JULY 26TH 1904 "BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHICH DIE IN THE LORD"	Died aged 82, Born in Streatham, London in 1822, he was a Barrister. In the 1891 and 1901 Census returns the family are shown at Hurst View, Weston Road, Totland.
On south wall	DOWNER, William Charles	IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM CHARLES DOWNER A MEMBER OF THE CHOIR OF THIS CHURCH FOR 40 YEARS BORN JULY 3RD 1869, CALLED TO REST APRIL 24TH 1928. "Peace Perfect Peace"	The 1901 Census shows William Carles Downer, a Builder, with his wife Lillie and 2 month old son Wilfrid, at Hurst Hill Cottages, Totland
West windows	FOX, Edwin	These windows are erected by many who appreciated his worth in affectionate memory of Edwin Fox who took a deep interest in this parish and was for several years a Warden of this Church, 1895.	Edwin Fox died in 1892 aged 69. The 1891 Census shows Edwin Fox and his wife Margaret living at Granville Road, Freshwater, Totland
On south wall behind pulpit	JONES, Peter Alan Knill	PRAISE GOD FOR PETER ALAN KNILL JONES 1914 - 1963 CHURCHWARDEN, BELOVED PHYSICIAN AND FRIEND OF ALL WHO KNEW HIM. HE READ THE SACRED SCRIPTURES HERE.
On south wall	KERRIDGE, Emma	In loving and grateful memory of EMMA KERRIDGE, who gave 75 years of her life to the care and comfort of others in the family of MRS. EDWARD HUME and who worshipped in this Church for many years. Born 1839 - Died 1930. Her life is a lasting inspiration to all who knew her.	Emma Kerridge was born in Islington. She was employed by the Hume family as a Nurse, and latterly as their Housekeeper. It is assumed that the family moved to Totland, taking the household servants with them, as Emma Kerridge died on the Isle of Wight.
On west wall	MAY, Catherine Elizabeth MAY, Anne Elizabeth Catherine	In loving remembrance of Catherine Elizabeth May, widow of the late Revd. George May Vicar of Tryddington Wilts who died Septr 12th 1873 and of Anne Elizabeth Catherine May daughter of the above who died Decr 29th 1877 This tablet was erected by Anna Maria May daughter-in-law and Sister-in-law of the above	Catherine Elizabeth May died aged 65 on the Isle of Wight; Anne Elizabeth Catherine May died aged 31 (death registered in Camberwell). The two ladies are shown on the 1871 Census at Gould's Green, Hayes, living with Henry W May, the son of Catherine May. Their connection with Totland is not known.
On south wall	NEEDHAM, James Ernest	ELECTRIC LIGHT WAS INSTALLED IN THE CHURCH IN MEMORY OF JAMES ERNEST NEEDHAM, C.B.E. BY HIS WIFE OCTOBER 1937.	James Ernest Needham died on the Isle of Wight in 1936 aged 61.
On south wall	OGILVIE, Douglas Norman OGILVIE, Ian Graeme	IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED SONS DOUGLAS NORMAN OGILVIE BORN 30TH SEPT 1921 DIED 8TH MARCH 1929 AND IAN GRAEME OGILVIE BORN 26TH DEC 1913 DIED 19TH OCT 1934 "IN OUR HEARTS WE KEEP SWEET MEMORIES - SO REST IN PEACE BELOVED"	Sons of George Norman Ogilvie and Madeleine Estelle Ogilvie (nee Uzielli) Douglas Norman Ogilvie's death was registered in Paddington; Ian Graeme Ogilvie's death was registered in Cambridge.
On north wall	PICKERING, George PICKERING, Lydia Frances	TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF GEORGE PICKERING, WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 9TH 1897, AGED 59 YEARS. AND LYDIA FRANCES, HIS WIFE, WHO DIED NOVEMBER 29TH 1906, AGED 74 YEARS, WHOSE REMAINS REST IN THE ADJOINING CHURCHYARD. THIS TABLET HAS BEEN ERECTED BY THEIR LOVING FAMILY.
On north wall	RENNIE, Frances Maria	In Loving Memory of FRANCES MARIA, WIFE OF JOHN KEITH RENNIE, OF FRENSHAM VALE, IN THE COUNTY OF SURREY, WHO ENTERED INTO HER REST AT TOTLAND BAY, ON THE 29TH AUGUST 1892. ---- "THE LORD GAVE AND THE LORD HATH TAKEN AWAY." JOB.1.21.	Frances Maria Rennie died aged 60.
East window	RING, John RING, Jeanie	To the Glory of God and in memory of John and Jeanie Ring from their son and daughters AD 1910
On north wall	ROOME, Horace	IN LOVING MEMORY OF MAJOR-GENERAL SIR HORACE ROOME, KCIE., CB., CBE., MC., DL. 1887 - 1964 LAY CANON, PORTSMOUTH CATHEDRAL HE WORSHIPPED AT THIS CHURCH AND BEAUTIFIED THE CHANCEL In the hand of God
On south wall	ROUSE, Henry J. ROUSE, Mara L. ROUSE, Enid L.	THE BELL IN THIS CHURCH IS IN MEMORY OF HENRY J. ROUSE MARA L. ROUSE AND ENID L. ROUSE. VISITORS TO TOTLAND BAY FOR MANY YEARS. PRESENTED BY THE FAMILY.	In 1901 the Rouse family are shown at 13, Sussex Place, St Marylebone, London. James Rouse, aged 78, is a Civil Engineer. His wife Mara is aged 57,and daughter Enid is 24.
On side of organ	STARKE, Arthur	IN FOND MEMORY OF ARTHUR STARKE OF MONKS FARM 1915 - 1966 FOR MANY YEARS ORGANIST HERE AT CHRIST CHURCH
On north wall	UZIELLI, Mary Grace	In loving memory of Mary Grace Uzielli, who, a worshipper here for several summers, entered into rest on the xii of July mcmxxvi. This tablet is erected by her devoted daugh- ter Madeleine Estelle Ogilvie and her grand- children. And her children shall rise up and call her blessed	Mary G Uzielli : her death aged 76, is registered in Kensington, GRO ref 1a 102, Sep 1926 The family are recorded on the 1901 Census at 73, Portland Place, St Marylebone, London
On north wall	WASON, Dorothy Guendolen	REMEMBER IN THE LORD DOROTHY GUENDOLEN WASON OF HIGHFIELD THE BELOVED AND LOVING WIFE OF RIGBY WASON BORN 2ND FEB 1892 MARRIED 26TH MARCH 1924 DIED 15TH NOV 1956 THE SUNSET OF HER DEATH TINGED THE HEARTS OF ALL WHO KNEW HER.