Family: Thomas Edward Cain\ Corlett / Bessie Rosina (Betty) Hill (F2)

• Male Thomas Edward Cain\ Corlett

  
  

  Birth	14 Jun 1917	Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand
  Death	8 Apr 2006	Cornwall Rest Home, Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand
  Burial	12 Apr 2006	Martinborough Cemetery, Martinborough, Wairarapa, New Zealand
  Marriage	4 Sep 1943  [1, 2]	St Matthew's Church, Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand  [1, 2]
  Father	Thomas Cain | F305 Group Sheet
  Mother	Lily Pauling | F305 Group Sheet

  
  

  Female Bessie Rosina (Betty) Hill

  
  

  Birth	28 Jul 1923	39 Sydney Street, Petone, Wellington, New Zealand
  Death	20 Jul 1977	Masterton Hospital, Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand
  Burial	25 Jul 1977	Martinborough Cemetery, Martinborough, Wairarapa, New Zealand
  Father	George Hill | F306 Group Sheet
  Mother	Marion Rosson | F306 Group Sheet

  
  

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  Spouse	Living | F308
  Marriage
  Spouse	Living | F307
  Marriage

  
  

  Male Wynn Corlett

  
  

  Birth	1 Jan 1946	Masterton Hospital, Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand
  Death	2 Jan 1946	Masterton Hospital, Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand
  Burial	2 Jan 1946	Archer Street Cemetery, Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand

  
  

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  Spouse	Living | F1
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  Female + Living

  
  

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  Spouse	Neil Blacktopp | F310
  Marriage
  Spouse	Rodney Parkinson (Rod) Beck | F309
  Marriage

  
  

  Male + Living

  
  

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  Spouse	Living | F311
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  Female + Living

  
  

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  Spouse	Living | F314
  Marriage
  Spouse	Living | F315
  Marriage

  
  

  Female Marion Lilly Corlett

  
  

  Birth	16 Jun 1960	Martinborough, Wairarapa, New Zealand
  Death	4 Dec 1976	Hinkura Rd, Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand
  Burial	7 Dec 1976	Martinborough Cemetery, Martinborough, Wairarapa, New Zealand

  
  

• Notes

  Married: Thomas Edward Corlett, 26, Storeman, Bachelor, born Masterton Usual Res: Masterton Parents: Leonard Edward Corlett, Labourer & Lilly Pauling Bessie Rosina Hill, 20, Spinster, born Petone Usual Res: Masterton Parents: George Hill, Butcher and Marion Rosson. Best Man was Max Corlett and Bridesmaid was Evelyn Corlett and Flowergirl was Beverly Corlett Engaged: The engagement is announced of Bessie, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs G Hill, Wellington, and Thomas, eldest son of Mr and Mrs L E Corlett, Masterton Newspaper: Odd Fellows' Dance. The Masonic Hall, Masterton, was packed to the doors on Saturday night, when the Masterton Odd Fellows' Lodge held a most successful dance. The music was supplied by Jack Barnes's Orchestra, and extras were played by Miss B Hawke. The M C was Bro R C Baikie. A Monte Carlo Waltz was won by Miss B Hill and Mr T Corlett. Supper was served by the ladies' committee. Marriage Notice: WEDDING CORLETT - HILL St Matthew's Church was beautifully decorated with spring bulbs and blossom for the marriage recently of Bessie Rosina, youngest daughter of Mr G Hill (British Merchant Navy) and the late Mrs M Hill, to Thomas Edward, eldest son of Mr and Mrs L Corlett, Masterton. The Rev Wm Tye, Tinui, officiated and Mr Henderson presided at the organ. The bride, who was escorted by Mr B Waters, a friend, looked charming in a dainty gown of white lace. Her tulle veil, kindly lent by a friend, fell softly from a halo of orange blossom and she carried a shower bouquet of heath, hyacinths, spring bulbs and maiden-hair fern. The bride was attended by Miss E Corlett, who wore a green taffeta frock trimmed with mauve velvet flowers. Her bouquet consisted of pink camellias and maiden-hair fern, with a matching spray in her hair. The little flower girl, B Corlett, a cousin of the bridegroom, wore a replica of the bridesmaid's frock and carried a basket of pink camellias and maiden-hair fern. Cpl M Corlett attended the bridegroom. A reception was held later at Styles Tearooms, the guests being received by Mrs C Donovan (sister of the bride), assisted by Mrs L Coreltt. Mrs Donovan was attired in a smart grey costume, worn with a spray of freesias and maiden-hair fern. Mrs Corlett's ensemble was of ivory with a shoulder spray of maiden-hair fern. The bride's godmother, Mrs W Jakeman, looked smart in a teal blue frock with a shoulder spray of roses, hyacinths and maiden-hair fern. Later, when Mr and Mrs Corlett left for the the south, the bride travelled in a tailored coat with black accessories.

  
  

• Sources

  [S1] Certificate held on file:. [S2] NZ BDM Indexes, Microfiche or Online, (Name: NZSRGO; Location: Lower Hutt, New Zealand;), 1943 Folio No 8051.