Isabel Roberta COTTRELL [17527]

  General Notes:

SAGHS Birth Registration
COTTRELL Isabella Roberta 07-Jan-1870F Robert COTTRELLJane LOWEAdelaide Adelaide 84/179:
Surname:COTTRELL
Given Names:Isabella Roberta
Date of Birth:07-Jan-1870
Gender:F
Father:Robert COTTRELL
Mother:Jane LOWE
Birth Residence:Adelaide
District:Adelaide
Book/Page:84/179

  Research Notes:

The Northam Advertiser (WA : 1895 - 1955) Sat 31 Dec 1921 Page 2
DEATH OF MRS. G. L. THROSSELL.
Quite a gloom pervaded the town on Sunday last, when it became known that Mrs. Isabel Roberta Throssell, wife of Mr. G. L. Throssell, had died that morning as the result of the burning accident that befel her on Friday. All in Northam and district felt they had lost a personal friend J who, during her twenty-five years' reIsidence here, had been ever ready to alleviate suffering, assist those less fortunately situated than herself, and carry out her duties as a citizen. The late Mrs. Throssell was in her 52nd year. She was a native of South Australia, of which her grandfather was one of the pioneers. Her father, the late Mr. Robert Cottrell, was a well-known business man in the sister State and also of Perth. As a young girl she decided to take up the profession of a nurse, and underwent her training at the Children's Hospital, Adelaide. In 1896 Miss Cottrell married her cousin, Mr. G.L. Throssell, at St. Luke's Church, Adelaide, and then came to Northam, where she soon endeared herself to all with whom she came into contact. As Mayoress she performed her public duties with much credit, and in numerous other spheres made her influence for good felt. She closely identified herself with the work of the Anglican Church and for many years was a prominent worker in the Mothers' Union and Girls' Friendly Society. As a nurse her services were always available, and on several occasions Mrs. Throssell rendered valuable assistance at the Public Hospital, where she would take up duty for weeks at a time when there was a shortage of staff. During the war she volunteered for service abroad, and in 1918 she proceeded to England, where, for nearly twelve months, she was on the nursing staff at the Grantham Military Hospital. In 1919 Mrs. Throssell returned home greatly impaired in health, and never fully recovered. Hers was an endearing personality, and Northam now mourns one who for a quarter of a century was indeed the people's friend. Her husband and a family of one daughter (Miss Crystal Throssell), and three sons (Messrs. Gerald, Lance and Winston) survive her, and to them the deep and sincere sympathy of all the residents of the district go out in their irreparable loss. The funeral, which was of a private nature, took place at 8 o'clock on Monday morning, St. John's, where a short service was held, was filled to overflowing by sorrowing friends. The impressive service was conducted by the Ven. Archdeacon Moore, who, in a brief address, said he supposed there was no one present that morning but felt the tragedy of the happenings which caused their presence, and yet as Christians they ought not to mourn grievously. Partings were always sad, but when those who left them went away to "better themselves" there was something of joy which softened the sadness, and in the end superseded it. To the Christian, death was the entry into a larger life, "to be with Christ, which is far better"; and if those who remained held fast to Christ, they also were "with Him," and so were not really far apart from each other. This explained what St. Paul meant by the "sting of death is sin." "Sin" meant "separation from God," and so it often happened that impatience, self will, selfish brooding on one's own suffering kept us apart from Christ, and so by consequence apart from those whom He had in His safe keeping. Who would not agree that it was a good thing to be away from the weariness and the disappointments and the possibility of a maimed and crippled life. He knew that the relatives of Isabel Throssell held firmly to the hope of a larger life beyond the grave, and that they did not grudge her entry into Rest. Let them all so strive to live here that they might feel that fellowship with their loved ones in Paradise now, and be assured of finding themselves one day in presence of Him who would "wipe away all tears from off all faces." The hymn "Lead Kindly Light" was then sung by the large congregation, and as the body was borne from the Church Chopin's "Funeral March" was played, its plaintive strains rising and falling in a soft cadence that was singularly appropriate. Mrs. Neville presided at the organ. At the conclusion the cortege proceeded to the Anglican portion of the Northam Cemetery, and at the graveside there was a large attendance. The chief mourners were Mr. G.L. Throssell (husband), Messrs. Gerald, Lance and Winston Throssell (sons), Messrs H.F., Cecil and H.V. Throssell, H.B. Day, P.W. Armstrong and G.H. Withers (brothers-in-law). The pall-bearers were Sir James Mitchell, Messrs. S. Solomon, A. A. Meeres, II. J. Hughes, T.A. Strempel, and H.N. Butt. Amongst the numerous floral tributes forwarded were those from Auntie Eva, boys and girls; Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Byfield and Greta; Mrs. James Byfield and Mr. and Mrs. R. Muir; Mr. and Mrs. W. Chidlow and Dorothy; Susie, Nellie and Walter; Mr and Mrs. C.K. Stewart; Mr. and Mrs W.L. Stewart; Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Stewart; W.Y.C.A. members; Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Spencer and family; Mr. and Mrs. G. Macpherson and Elsie White; Mr. and Mrs. Horace Withnell and Miss Morgan; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Stewart; Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Marshall; Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Davey; Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Flower; Mr. and Mrs. L. Viveash; St. James' Mothers' Union; David, Julia and Eileen; Mrs. S.A. Monger and family; Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Coxon and family; Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Solomon and family (Meekering); Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Leeder; Tot and Gwen; Mrs. Emma Butterley (Toodyay); Sister Couper and Nurses; Doss; Granny Howard; Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Morgan and family; Northam Branch Red Cross Society; Mr and Mrs. R.A.C. Watson; Emily and William; Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Meeres; Matron Fraser (Northam); Matron Dunne (Wooroloo). The mortuary arrangements were conducted by Mr. J.W. Purslowe.

Isabel married George Lionel THROSSELL [17526] [MRIN: 6464], son of Living and Living, on 1 Oct 1896 in St Bede's Church, Semaphore, Adelaide, South Australia. (George Lionel THROSSELL [17526] was born on 23 May 1840 in Fermoy, Cork, Ireland, died on 20 Aug 1910 in Northam, Western Australia and was buried on 31 Aug 1910 in Northam Cemetery, West Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954) Sat 7 Nov 1896
Marriage:
THROSSELL - COTTRELL. On the 1st October, at St. Bede's Church, Semaphore, by the Rev. G. Griffiths, George Lionel Throssell, of Northam, West Australia, to Isabel Roberta Cottrell, elder daughter of Robert Cottrell, Perth, West Australia.