The following biography was written by Steven Newport, John William Newports' eldest son. Copyright Steven John Newport 2025
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This photograph is of Lilian Newport taken, it is believed, in Feltham and with her daughter Iris Newport. |
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This, undated, photograph shows three people. From the left, Unknown (see below); Mrs Newport (née Bagnell, Lilian's mother-in-law), and Edith Lilian Newport née ????, herself. Lilian Newport, my Grandmother, had at least two sisters: one called Aunt Emmy who is believed to have been the eldest, and one that passed away young from appendicitis. The unkown lady is thought could be either Aunt Grace [Grace Ada Newport (1895-????)], or Aunt Gwen [Gwendoline May Newport (1901-????)]. |
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This rather dog-eared photograph was taken during WWII, and carries on the rear a mark '12 45', perhaps the date when the film was developed? Lilian was in hospital at this point having an operation on her thyroid, and so the family came down to Bexhill-on-Sea and stayed with family (John James Newport?) at a house in Turkey Road. Ignoring the two 'headless ladies', those shown are, from top left to bottom right Lilian Winifred Cramp (Née Newport) otherwise known as Aunt Lily (1908-????) and owner of the house; Emily Harriet Aslett (1873-1958) wife of John James Newport, whilst the child sat on Emily's lap is thought may be Sandra who was Aunt Lily's daughter; then Cuthbert Newport. The lower row, left to right, is thought to be John Cramp, Lily's Son; Sheila, Lily's daughter; then, possibly, Iris and Pamela Newport. |
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Here is the Hymn Sheet for my Grandmother's Funeral, which featured the hymns Abide with Me, Make Me a Channel of Your Peace, and O Lord My God. The funeral was held at the Holy Trinity Church in Dawley, on 19th January 2011, where she was interred next to my Grandfather. |
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My Grandmother, Edith Lilian Newport, who preferred to be called 'Lil', was born [TBA], and passed away on 31st December 2010. I am certain I actually remember this photo being taken, and sitting on that brick pier. Don't think it was far from the school I would later attend. |