Three Badsey Worthies

How many villages I wonder can boast of having three inhabitants whose combined ages total 273 years?  Such is the case at Badsey where a special service was held at the Parish Church recently in commemoration of the 90th birthday of Mr Alfred Sparrow of Brewers Lane.

Among the congregation, I am told, were Mrs Henry Keen (a sister of Mr Sparrow) and Mr William Mustoe, who has the honour of being Badsey’s oldest inhabitant.

LIGHT FROM GREENHOUSE

The funeral of Mr John Henry Keen of Ivy House, Badsey, took place on Friday afternoon.  Mr Keen, who was the eldest son of Mr R Keen and the late Mrs Keen, was well-known and highly respected in the district.  A short service and the interment was conducted by the Vicar (Rev W C Allsebrook).  The family mourners were Mr & Mrs Arthur Keen (brother and sister-in-law), Mr & Mrs J Bailey (brother-in-law and sister), Mrs G Collett (sister), Mr & Mrs Eric Jelfs (brother-in-law and sister) and Mr R Pithard (cousin).  The bearers were Messrs J Hartwell, G Knight, H

THE LATE MR W KEEN

OCTOGENARIAN’S DEATH

MRS A L KEEN, BADSEY

Mrs Alice Louisa Keen of 12 Synehurst, Badsey, died at Evesham Hospital on Thursday week, after a fairly long illness.  Aged 75, she was the widow of the late Mr William Henry Keen of Badsey, who died 50 years ago.

BADSEY PROPERTY SALE – Tenants and their Holdings

WELL-KNOWN BADSEY RESIDENT – Death of Mr Harry Keen

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Mr Henry (Harry) Keen of School Lane, Badsey, which took place at Evesham Hospital on Friday last.  Mr Keen had been ill for only approximately three weeks, and his death came very unexpectedly.

INFLUENZA IN EVESHAM DISTRICT – Many Deaths

During the past week the number of cases of influenza in the Evesham district has been very large, and there have, unfortunately , been many deaths……

Charles Smith (66) of Bowers Hill, Badsey, died on Tuesday….

BADSEY OBITUARY