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Tall stone, capped by an oval flanked by two scallops each side; 'Sacred' ornamented

Sacred
to the memory of
Stephen CROFT
of this parish
who died April 1st 1835
aged 54 years,
leaving surviving Judith his wife &
issue two sons and two daughters, viz
Charles, Alfred, Susan & Martha.
My kindred and best friends, Adieu!
Death calls! I leave the world and you,
let youth their footsteps guide with care,
since death their youth nor age will spare:
be then sincere, be true and just,
and in your dear redeemer trust.
Also of Judith his wife who died August 24th 1838 aged 65 years.

Haslewood p71


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