Inscription
In ever loving memory of
JOSEPH FREDERICK
THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
DAISY LOUISE REEVES
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
JUNE 27TH 1915
AGED 31 YEARS
WE LOVED HIM, YES, NO TONGUE CAN TELL
HOW DEARLY, HOW FONDLY, AND HOW WELL,
CHRISTENED HIM TOO, AND THOUGHT IT BEST
TO TAKE HIM TO HIS HEAVENLY REST.
Further Information
Joseph Frederick Reeves
Son of : William Reeves. Mother's name not confirmed
Born : 14 December 1881, St Helens, Isle of Wight, according to R.N. records.
Married : 1912, Daisy Louise White, at St. John's Church, Oakfield, Ryde. One son,
Joseph Frederick Walter Lancelot, born 1913. Daisy Louise Reeves remarried, 1918, John Black.
Census information :
1891 : not found
1901 : Joseph Reeves, aged 19, is an Able Seaman, H.M.S. Hyacinth, in Devonport.
1911 : Joseph Reeves, aged 29, is a Petty Officer, at the R.N. Barracks, in Devonport.
Service information :
Chief Petty Officer J F Reeves, H.M.S. Vivid, Royal Navy.
CWGC record ...
RSHG record ...
Commemorated on these Memorials :
Ryde Borough War Memorial WW I
Ryde St John's Church War Memorial
