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LOVETT
Infant Lovett
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
Age 1 year
Mr. and Mrs. W. Lovett lost their 12 months old girl on Friday night.
Death was due to pneumonia. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon,
the place of interment being the Mersey Bluff Cemetery.
The Advocate 15 July 1918
William John Lovett
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
DEATH
LOVETT – On March 20, at West Devonport, William John Lovett, aged 48. Deeply regretted. Funeral will leave his late residence for West Devonport Cemetery at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 22.
The North West Post 21 March 1901
Quite a shock was given to the people of Devonport at noon yesterday by the news of the unexpected death of Mr. W. J. Lovett, who was so well and favorably know, not only locally, but to very many residents along the Coast. The deceased gentleman was most popular as manager of the local branch of the Bank of Van Diemen’s Land, from its establishment to its close. When the institution collapsed he was promptly engaged as manager of the local branch of the Bank of Australasia, which position he held until failing health compelled him to resign. As soon as his health permitted, he took up the business of Customs and commission agent, in which he continued till his death, dying almost literally in harness, as he was about his business as usual, on Saturday, though not looking very well. He had also been secretary of the Devonport Club from its organization and took a lively interest in aquatics and athletic sports generally. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, amongst whom he was highly esteemed. Deceased was the second son of Mr. Charles Lovett, formerly manager of the T.S.N. Co., Hobart and leaves two brothers in Hobart, Messrs. H. C. and T. G. Lovett, both well known in musical and commercial circles. Mr. W. H. Lovett, accountant-general in the Railway Department, is a cousin of the deceased, as is also Mr. C. J. Hall, of Ulverstone. The late Mr. Lovett married a daughter of the late Mr. B. W. Thomas, of Appledore, Devonport, Messrs C. A. Littler (Devonport) and T. Shaw (Ulverstone) being brother in law. He leaves a widow and four children to mourn their sad loss and general sympathy will be extended to them in their bereavement. The funeral of the deceased gentleman will leave his late residence at 3 o’clock to-morrow, for the Bluff Cemetery.
The North West Post 21 March 1901
The funeral of the late Mr. W. J. Lovett took place yesterday afternoon and despite
the wild and threatening weather, there was a large and representative gathering of
townspeople and visitors to pay the last token of respect to one whom all who had
the pleasure of his acquaintance highly esteemed. The mournful procession left the
late residence of the deceased shortly after 3 and the numerous following was
increased on the line of route, which was along the Esplanade to Best Street and
along Rooke Street. The members of the local Masonic lodge, to the number of 30,
were assembled in order in front of the town hall and they headed the procession
from there to the cemetery. Bro. R. Gardam, Tyler, led the way, supported on either
side by Bro G. A. Fulton and Bro Reynolds, who were acting deacons.
Bro. Hon. J. H. McCall, as the oldest member of the lodge, carried the
Volume of the Sacred Law, the rear being brought up by the Worshipful
Master, Bro G. H. Webb, who had charge of the Masonic proceedings. V. W. Bro.
Rev. W. Higg (Grand Chaplain) walked in front of the hearse which was almost covered
with beautiful wreaths and a number of vehicles brought up the rear of the lengthy
cortege. Upon arrival at the cemetery at the Bluff the Rev. J. K. Wilmer conducted
the burial service in the ordinary way and this was followed by the impressive service
of the Masonic order, conducted by the Grand Chaplain, Bro Rev. W. Hogg. The brethren
encircled the grave during this ceremony, which included a procession (headed by the
Worshipful Master) round the last resting-place, each brother casting a sprig of
acacia into the open grave. At the conclusion of the service the brethren formed up
in reverse order and marched from the cemetery. The chief mourners were the two
brothers of deceased, Messrs C. and T. Lovett, of Hobart, Messrs C. A. Littler (Devonport)
and L. A. Thomas, T. Shaw and C. J. Hall (Ulverstone).
Among the mourners were the chairman, secretary and members of the local town board,
the master warden and wardens of the marine board, the members of the local chamber of commerce,
representatives of the banks at Devonport and Latrobe, Customs, Mersey Rowing Club, Mersey Regatta Association,
Mersey Football Association and other athletic societies and a representative of this journal,
which mourns the loss of a worthy scribe. Numerous and costly wreaths were received from Hobart,
Launceston, Ulverstone, Latrobe and elsewhere, in addition to very many local tributes, included
among them being those sent by the Devonport, Ulverstone and Launceston clubs.
The utmost sympathy was expressed for the bereaved ones in the loss of one who had not an
enemy, and his departure had made a gap which will be hard to fill.
The North West Post 23 March 1901
William Eric Lovett
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
Buried 24 Oct 1904
Age 4 weeks
Church of England Burial Records
Charlott Lovett
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
Buried 11 Mar 1908
Age 1 year
Church of England Burial Records