Biographies and inscriptions for those interred in St James' graveyard or inscribed on the
War Memorial.
If you have any further bigraphical information on those shown here, please feel free to add content or email the
administrators.
Details of burials from 1877-2007 may be seen in a
transcript of the burial register.
Select a letter for gravestone details.
Here for memorials, brasses, etc. within the church.
Winifred Amy Scase
Of Grovedale, Abinger Common. Buried 15th November 1956, aged 73.
In Loving Memory of Winifred Amy Scase, called home 10th November 1956.
"The blood of Christ cleanseth us all from sin" (1. John 1.7)
and of her husband Maurice Pickford Scase, called home 17th January 1967.
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John Humphry Scardon
Sacred to the memory of John Humphry Scardon Esq. late of Abinger Hall who departed this life on the 24th April 1810 aged 55 years
James Scarlett
Plot #12 Buried 14.4.1844. Stone inscription laid August 1935
Here lie James Scarlett 1st Baron Abinger Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer born 1769 died 1844; Louisa Henrietta Campbell his wife died 1829; Robert Campbell Scarlett 2nd Baron Abinger born 1794 died 1861; Sarah Smith his wife died 1878; The Honourable James Scarlett second son of Robert Lord Abinger born 1830 died 1845; The Honorable Constance Scarlett died 1869 and the Honourable Anne Scarlett died 1874 infant daughters of William 3rd Baron Abinger; Robert Brooke Campbell Scarlett 6th Baron Abinger born 1876 died 1927; Ella Campbell Synge MD eldest daughter of William 3rd Baron Abinger born 1864 died 1937.
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Charles Henry Sheen
Of Hookfield, Abinger Common. Cremated 1st January 1964, interred 22nd January 1964
In Loving Memory of My Darling Husband, Charles Henry Sheen, died 25th December 1963, aged 58 years
Loving father of Derek, Michael, Peter, Pamela and Wendy.
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Dorothy & Bernard Sheldon
Of Grovedale. Dorothy buried 1 December 1999. Bernard was legal advisor to MI5.
Dorothy Sheldon
28.6.1929 - 24.11.1999
Treasured wife, friend and mother
"Ever loving and forever loved"
Bernard Sheldon CB
14.6.1924 - 19.2.2008
"Reunited in love".
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Charles Smith
Burial register #769, #864.
In memory of Charles Smith. A gentle man. 1897 - 1980. Dearly loved. Also his wife Gladys Smith ...
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Edith Smith
Of 5, The Dene, Abinger Hammer. Edith buried 16 January 1976, Sidney buried 30 January 1987.
In memory of Edith Smith
Died 12th January 1976 aged 87
The Revd Sidney Arthur Smith died 25th January 1987 aged 102
"Now at peace together".
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Edith & James Spink
Edith Alice Spink, died Dec 9th 1955, aged 73 years
"At Rest"
James William Spink, died Dec 22nd 1967, aged 81 years
"Re-united"
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Patricia Southerby-Smith
Mary Dorothy, much loved wife, mother and grandmother, 12th Sep 1982
Laurence, much loved husband, father and grandfather, 23rd October 1982
Russel Laurence Southerby-Smith October 26th - 29th 1979.
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Henry Spooner
Plot #25.
Here lyeth the body of Henry Spooner late of Tanners (Tanhurst) in Wotton Gent. who departed this life September the 15th 1722 aged 65 years. Here also lieth the body of Jane his wife departed this life [23rd May] 1732 aged ... years. Here also lieth the body of Henry son of the above named Henry and Jane Spooner who departed this life [12 Apr 1734] aged 16 years
Here lyeth the body of Francis son of Francis and Mary Charman grandson of the above said Henry and Jane Spooner who died June the 23rd 1733. And also Francis their second son who died August the 26th 1735.
In memory of Mary their daughter who died May the 9th 1729
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John Spooner
Plot #26 probably John Spooner buried 10 Mar 1720
Here lieth the body of John Spooner of ... Bur...yeoman who departed this life ... years
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Cecil Jackson Squire Sprigge
Cecil Jackson Squire Sprigge 13 September 1896 to 22 December 1959. Dear and loved son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. Friend and philosopher to many ... and ... England.
"Tho' thou art worship'd by the Names Divine; of jesus and Jehovah: thou art still; The son of Morn in weary Nights decline; The lost Travellers Dream under the hill."
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George Steere
Of Farm Cottages, Abinger Hammer. Buried 24 November 1939, plot 290A (named George Steer in burial register).
In Memory of George Steere. Born at Abinger 1847 died Nov 21st 1939. aged 92.
Draft - Inscriptions unclear
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Frances Henrietta Stewart
Frances Henrietta Stewart 16.7.1883 26.9.1962
"Perfect love casts out fear" (1 John 4:18)
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Noel & Kathleen Stephens
In loving memory of Noel Stephens died 2nd April 1981 aged 78 years. And his wife Kathleen Stephens died 21st September 1990
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James Stuart
Draft - Inscription required
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Mary & John Sturt
Plot #184 Dorking parish buried 8 Nov 1846 aged 83; John, Abinger buried 2 Apr 1832
Sacred to the memory of Mary wife of John Sturt died November 1846 aged 83 years. Sacred to the memory of John Sturt who departed this life March 29 1832 aged 56 years. "Death does not always warning give Therefore be careful how you live".