Astwood Cemetery 1858 - 2008
Friends of Astwood
Graveside Memorial Service for Baby John Ryan
Councillor Michael Layland commenced the initial start of the Commemorative Service by welcoming everyone and introducing Deputy Mayor Andy Roberts
Deputy Mayor Andy Roberts thanked everyone for attending, he gave a very passionate talk about the life of William Laslett and the sad short life of Baby Ryan, this was followed by the unveiling of the Headstone for Baby Ryan
Service Conducted by; Father Brian McGinley
Assistant to Father McGinley: Benjamin Kelly
9th October 2008
"I am the resurrection and the life, Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live" John 11:25
Opening Hymn: How Great Thou Art
Welcome and Opening Prayer
Scripture Reading Isaiah 25: 6,7-9
Gospel Reading John 6; 37-40
Psalm Response: My soul is thirsting for God, the God of my life
Intercessions Response: Bless us and keep us, O Lord
The Lord's Prayer
Concluding Prayer and Blessing
Closing Hymn : The Lords My Shepherd
William Laslett (1799 - 1884)
In attendance: Friends of Astwood Cemetery
Chairman: Councillor Michael Layland
Secretary: Pam Hinks
Treasurer: Gerald Paley-Battersby
Committee Members: EllaineBullock, Penny Hunt & Mike Hacklett
Guests In attendance: Deputy Mayor Andy Roberts & Deputy Mayoress Frances Roberts,
Councillor Dr David Tibbutt, Councillor, Cabinet Member for Urban Renaissance
Councillor Garth Jones, St Stephens Ward
Councillor Maragret Layland
Catrina Smillie: Curator George Marshall Medical Museum
Robert Barton: George Marshall Medical Museum
John Henderson: Representing Laslett's Trustees
Paul Harding: Discover Worcester
Helen Lee: Discovering Worcester
Miriam Harvey; Green Badge Guide, Worcester Walks
Sue Lewis; A.V.Bands Funeral Directors
Graham: E.J Gummery & Son Funeral Directors
James Connell, Worcester News
Martin: Worcester News
Alison Hemmings: Elgar Technology Collage Year 11
Sam Marshall, Elgar Technology Collage Year 11
G.Beech, Worcester
Phillip Beach, Worcester
Kathy Cary, Worcester
Frank & Mary Crampton, Worcester
Sebastian Andrews, Worcester
Margaret Fenn, Worcester
Charles Harding, Worcester
Sally Harris, Malvern
Godfrey Harvey, Worcester
Claire & Daemon Hinks, Worcester
Tim Hinks, Worcester
Colin Layland, Worcester
Katherine Lawton, Worcester
Tracy & Dorothy Lavery, Worcester
Roy & Pat Lee ex Zimbabwe
Edith Lewis, Worcester
Sylvia Mardell, Worcester
Joan Radcliff, Worcester
Sarah & Michael Mitchell of Callow End
Doreen Paley-Batersby, Worcester
Maureen Sinclair, Worcester
Jane Yeomans, Worcester
Judith & Michael Williams, Worcester
Acknowledgements:
I would like to thank all who have helped make the 150th Anniversary a success especially:
Elaine Bullock for supplying and fitting Baby Ryan's Headstone
Father Brian Mc Ginley and Student Assistant Ben Kelly for the inspirational service which was long overdue for Baby Ryan
Councillor Mike Layland for his opening the Ceremony
Deputy Mayor Andy Roberts for his very passionate talk about the life at the time of Baby Ryan
Paul Harding & Heather Lee from Discover Worcester for dressing up in period costume
Blooming Marvellous for supplying flowers for Baby Ryan
Norman Long Printers
And finally to everyone who turned and made this an historic day
Pam Hinks