Star Eileen SLADDEN (née WILLIS) (1890-1981)

Star Eileen Sladden, née Willis (1890-1981), was the wife of Edmund Mourilyan Sladden, who was the son of Julius’ elder brother, Dilnot (1842-1906).  Star is mentioned in a letter written by her sister-in-law, Dolly, on 3^rd October 1915, and in a postcard written by her mother-in-law on Christmas Day 1916.

Star Willis was born on 27^th July 1890, the daughter of Stewart Henry Willis of Pelorus Sound, Marlborough, New Zealand.

Star married Edmund Mourilyan (Bob) Sladden on 22^nd June 1914 at Petone.  They had three children:  Elizabeth Mabel, known as Betty (1915), Mary (1918) and Dickson Henry (1923).

Star died in 1981, aged 90, 19 years after her husband.