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Monument
DescriptionHead stone
Inscription

In loving memory of RICHARD GALE died September 28th 1893 aged 59 years. Also JANE his wife died January 12th 1919 aged 84 years. Requiescat in pace.

NotesOn card: 19 (10). Jane Gale of Chidock.

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
Richard Gale28 Sep 189359
Jane Gale12 Jan 191984

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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