Headstones: Comeragh Graveyard, Kilrossanty (C of I) - County Waterford Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives Waterford Index Copyright File contributed by: Peter Langley Photos -------------------------------------------------------- COMERAGH GRAVEYARD, KILROSSANTY (CoI), CO. WATERFORD Photo No.0 FOSTER In loving memory of REGINALD GUY FOSTER, died July 1955, aged 79 Photo No.1 Here Rests In Full Assurance Of A Glorious Resurrection The Body Of The Reverend Nicholas Wilkinson A B 28 Years The Faithful Devoted Rector Of This Parish He Fell Asleep January 6Th 1876 Aged 74 Years His Last Words Were I Am Safe In The Arms Of Jesus If Any Man Serve Me Let Him Follow Me Wherever I Am So Also Shall My Servant Be If Any Man Serve Me Him Will My Father Honour I Have Not Shunned To Declare Unto You All The Counsel Of God. Acts Xx 27 This Tomb Was Erected In Memory Of Him By His Loving Niece REBECCA WHITESTONE Photo No.2 Gloria in excelsis Deo In loving memory of JOHN WILLIAM CARMODY died September 27th 1889 aged 29 years also his mother CATHERINE CARMODY who died 6th July 1904 aged 73 and also his aunt MARGARET COX who died 12th November 1906 aged 73 also his father PATRICK CARMODY who died 8th January 1909 aged 75 his brother JAMES CARMODY who died 16th October 1943 aged 84 Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord Rev. 14. 13 Photo No.3 3.a. In loving memory of JOHN GAMBLE THOMPSON died 29th December 1943 Peace perfect peace 3.b. Erected in loving memory of JOHN THOMSON Kealfoun was born at Knocknagrough Portlaw 7th April 1807 and died on the 7th March 1884 in his 77th year Also in loving memory of SARAH THOMPSON relict of the afore said who was born at Cullinagh Kilmeaden 15th September 1836 and died on the 23rd of April 1925 in her 89th year I am the resurrection and the life he that believes in me though he were dead yet shall he live. 3c. In loving memory of FRANCIS THOMPSON who died 19th February 1946 aged 73. At rest 3d. In loving memory of RICHARD THOMPSON who died 20th August 1951 aged 84 years. At rest Photo No.4 To the memory of ELIZABETH BECKWITH relic of HENRY PEREGRINE HOWARD BECKWITH Esq who departed this life on the 8th of January 1865 Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord Rev 14 v 13 Photo No.5 In memory of LUCY TUCKER who died October 7th 1877 aged 48 years Absent from the body Photo No.6 In loving memory of my dear husband JOSEPH WILLIAM TARR who died at Ballyboy Comeragh October 21st 1904 aged 65 years Also in loving memory of their son WILLIAM J TARR died 22nd July 1917 in Brooklyn New York Gods will be done for he knoweth our frame he remembereth that we are dust Photo No.7 In loving memory of EILEEN STANLEY who fell asleep June 19th 1928 aged 39 years Photo No.8 In loving memory of LAURA M KENNEDY entered into rest 18 August 1943 Her husband THOMAS P KENNEDY died January 1st 1961 Their eldest son THOMAS C KENNEDY died October 5th 1958 He giveth his beloved sleep. Photo No.9 Remembered with love SARAH B COLLINS (nee KENNEDY) died 8th March 2001 VICTOR W COLLINS her husband died in Dublin 11th November 1976 (interred at Mt Jerome) Jesus said strive for the kingdom of God and his righteousness. Matt 6 v 33 Photo No.10 In fond memory of CHAMBRE D BALDWIN who died 1st August 1933 in his 71st year Erected by his loving wife Also his wife BEATRICE CLARA BALDWIN died 4th ******* y 1942 in her 80th year Photo No.11 To the memory of SEBASTIAN DE BLANK 30th March 1906 - 1st December 1975 His wife ELIZABETH MARY 31st January 1907 - 3rd July 1980 I shall lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help GOD IS LOVE Photo No.12 In loving memory of RACHEL DAWNAY September 1925 August 1982 Fear not I have called thee by thy name thou art mine. Photo No.13 In loving memory of JANE ELIZABETH POWER nee ORPEN called home 1 December 1986 The day thou gavest Lord is ended Photo No.14 FRANCIS DAVIS GOFF born July 24th 1850 died June 20th 1911 Photo No.15 In loving memory of SUSAN ELIZABETH WALSHE Graigueshoneen Kilmacthomas who died 2nd May 1992 aged 40 years. Photo No.16 In loving memory of MYRTLE CLEMENCE JACKLIN born 11th November 1897 died 18th October 1995 Rest in Peace Photo No.17 In loving memory of THOMAS DERMOT SHANAHAN 3 - 5 - 1925 -- 30 - 12 - 2001 Photo No.18 DOREEN CHARLES SHANAHAN 1928 - 2002 Deeply Loved Greatly Missed Forever In Our Hearts Deo Gratius Photo No.19 In loving memory of GRACE PENELOPE FAIRHOLME wife of WILLIAM FAIRHOLME of Chapel Lauder N B who died 31st Jan 1901 aged 85 years Also of her daughters MARY ELIZABETH FAIRHOLME 15th Dec 1932 aged 75 years LOUISA MARGARET FAIRHOLME 2nd Sept 1933 aged 74 KATHERINE HARRIET FAIRHOLME 4th Oct 1934 aged 73 And CAROLINE GRACE FAIRHOLME 21st Aug 1941 aged 85 19a G.P.F 19b L.M.F 19c C.G.F 19d M.E.F. 19e K.H.F. Photo No.20 Sacred to the memory of GRACE PALLISER who departed this life April 2 1864 aged 69 Jesus said unto her I am the resurrection and the life who ever that believeth in me tho he were dead yet shall he live and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die believest thou this Isiah XXVI V3 THOU WILT KEEP HIM IN PERFECT PEACE WHOSE MIND IS STAYED ON THEE BECAUSE HE TRUSTETH IN THEE Sacred to the memory of ANNA PALLISER who departed this life Sept 6 1864 aged 59 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that who ever believeth in him shall not perish but have everlasting life O death where is thy sting O grave where is thine victory. THANKS BE TO GOD WHICH GIVETH US THE VICTORY THROUGH YOUR LORD JESUS CHRIST Photo No.20a PALLISER (Plaque added to gravestone 20 in 1977) JOHN PALLISER, C.M.G., F.R.C.S. CARTOGRAPHER - GEOGRAPHER - EXPLORER 1817 - 1887 JOHN PALLISER A NATIVE OF COUNTY WATERFORD, ASSISTED IN THE ORDNANCE SURVEY OF 1841 - 42 WAS APPOINTED HIGH SHERIFF IN 1844 AND ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN PLANNING RELIEF WORK DURING THE FAMINE. IN 1857 HE TRAVELLED TO CANADA ON A TWO-YEAR EXPEDITION TO EXPLORE THE VAST CANADIAN PRAIRIES. HIS TASK WAS TO ASSESS THE AGRICULTURAL POTENTIAL OF WESTERN CANADA AND TO EXPLORE TRANSPORTATION ROUTES THROUGH THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN. FOR THIS WORK HE WAS AWARDED THE VICTORIA GOLD MEDAL OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY AND ELECTED A FELLOW IN 1859. PALLISER'S EXPLORATIONS ARE REGARDED AS A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND SETTLEMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA. PRESENTED AUGUST 21, 1977 BY THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, CANADA Photo No.21 In loving memory of CHARLES LANGLEY, Tay Lodge, who died June 26th 1900, in the 81st year of his age; Also of MARGARET LANGLEY, his wife, who died December 29th 1906 in the 77th year of her age; Also daughter of the above, JANE VERNON, born 1st Sept. 1872, died 11th Oct. 1928 Photo No.22 In the memory of REBECCA JANE LANGLEY, who died June 4th 1868, aged 11 years. Photo No.23 In memory of: ELLEN WELSBY, born August 12th 1800, died April 1 1879: widow of JOHN WELSBY, who died New Orleans, U.S., October 1st 1830, aged 33 years Photo No.24 In memory of: EDITH ARDAGH, wife of CHARLES LANGLEY, who passed away in peace on the 31st of March 1928; and her husband CHARLES LANGLEY died 23rd June 1930. Peace perfect peace Photo No.25 Eileen Margaret Ardagh Chapman, died 29th January 1937, aged 34 years Photo No.26 Sacred to the memory of: Anna wife of William Hunt, who died 23rd June 1871, aged 41 years; Eliza died 20th Sept. 1868, aged 14 years; Mary Jane died 3rd Feb. 1874, aged 14 years; Daughters of Anna and William Hunt; Also William Hunt died 15th June 1908, aged 86; and Charity Hunt died 7th April 1914, aged 84; Constance Victoria Hunt, born May 24 1855, died March 30th 1960. For in Adam all die even so in Christ shall be made alive Photo No.27 In memory of: FRANCIS HARPER, who departed this life 20 July 1870; also of his wife, SARAH KEATING. Teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Photo No.28 Erected by MARK WALPOLE in fond remembrance of his wife CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH, who departed this life Sept 11th 1856, aged 19 years; also their two children, Charlotte and John, who died infants; Her father JOHN SHAW of Annescourt Esq. died May 21st 1858, aged 73 years; Her mother ELIZA SHAW died Feby. 19 1858, aged 62 years Photo No.29 In loving memory of MARGARET PACKFORD, daughter of THOMAS HUNT, Rockmount, who passed away November 1911. Erected by her son B. de V. PACKFORD Photo No.30 Hic quicsent in pace J. COLLINS, Obit. Dec. 26 1831. A small token of affection erected by his son P. COLLINS, A.D. 1844 Photo No.31 In loving memory of J. Henry A. Hobbs, died 8th May 1969, aged 66; And of his wife Harriet, died 8th April 1977, aged 69. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God --Matt. v. 8 Photo No.32 In Loving Memory | of | MARTHA HOBBS | Who Died 2_? June 1925 (?) | Aged 55 Years | Also | JOHN HOBBS | Who died 2nd (?) Jan 1952 | Aged 78 Years | Their Youngest Child | GEORGE | Died _0th Jan 19__? | Aged 55 Years | Interred in Revelsoke | British Columbia. Photo No.33 In Loving Memory of | J. HENRY A. HOBBS | Died 8th May 1969 | Aged 65 (?) | And of His Wife HARRIET | Died 8th April 1977 | Aged 68. Photo No.34 Under this stone rests all that is mortal of THOMAS ARMSTRONG, who departed this life for a better, April 7th 1875, aged 40 years: a fond husband and a tender father, a dutiful son, a kind neighbour, a sincere Christian; ANNA ARMSTRONG wife of above, died 21st Dec. 1901, aged 67 years. What I do thou knowest not now but thou shalt know hereafter ELIZABETH ARMSTRONG daughter of above, died September 12th 1895, aged 27 years. Until the day break and the shadows steal away. As in Adam all die even so in Christ shall all be made alive Photo No.35 Sacred to the memory of Mr ROBERT ACHERSON of Comeragh, who died May 28th 1864, aged 75 years; also of his wife Sarah Acherson: died May 10th 1871, aged 75 years; Also in memory of John Acherson: only son of the above, who died July 18th 1893, aged 65 years; and his three children Sarah: who died March 30th 1878, aged 13 years: Charles, died May 12th 1890, aged 19 years; and John, died February 2nd 1907, aged 38 years; For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again even so then also those which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him Photo No.36 In loving memory of JOSEPH BAKER, Comeragh House, who died 1st March 1941, aged 82; and his wife SUSAN, died 14th July 1939, aged 78 Photo No.37 Miss MATHERS, died c. 1950 (Wooden Cross) Photo No.38 ROBIN WINTHROP PRITCHARD, 14 April - 28th June 1955 Photo No.39 In | Loving Memory of | HILDA MARY ORPEN nee HOWARD | Kealfoun, Kilmacthomas | Formerly of Golden Co. Tipperary | Called Home 20th April 1990 | And her husband | JOHN HENRY | Who Died 22nd Jan 1996. Photo No.40 Loving memory of ARTHUR HUNT, Rockmount, died 15th May 1959, aged 94 years; and of his wife CONSTANCE MAY, died 27th March 1960 41 de VERE HUNT | 1920 - 2000 Photo No.41 In Truthful and Loving Memory | of | ROBIN DE VERE HUNT | 1920-2000 Photo No.42 In loving memory of TRUDY LEVENBERGER-GVGGISBERG, 1928-1994 Photo No.43 In loving memory of LOUIS DENNIS MARTIN, died 1st January 1985, aged 81 Years; and his dear wife: BETTY MARY MARTIN, died 2nd January 1985, aged 78 years. They rest together here in this place they loved All images Copyright by Photographer