Griffiths, Gwendolen W

Birth Name Griffiths, Gwendolen W
Gender female
Age at Death 82 years, 12 days

Narrative

Taller, and more astringent, exacting and down-to-earth than her sister, Gwendolen was the kinder; Nesta, who asked impertinent questions and indulged in malicious gossip about those of whom she disapproved, could look almost vixenish. They died at Silchester in 1968, Gwendolen on 13 January and Nesta on 4 June; both were cremated. Admiring the work of Sir Lorimer Dods, they had contributed handsomely to the Children's Medical Research Foundation. Nesta bequeathed the residue of her estate, sworn for probate at about $300,000, to the foundation; Gwendolen preferred to provide for Dods's grandchildren.

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth 1886 Sydney, NSW, Australia    
Death 13 January 1968 Sydney, NSW, Australia    

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Griffiths, Frederick Close18381907
Mother Willis, Annette Agnes18521929
    Sister     Griffiths, Gwyneth A L 1885 1940
         Griffiths, Gwendolen W 1886 13 January 1968
    Sister     Griffiths, Glynde Nesta 4 July 1889 4 June 1968

Attributes

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