Dorothy-Gwenlyn-Hope-Brown
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| Plaque Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 1902 |
| Age at Death | 72 years |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Dorothy Gwenlyn Brown Born 1902 Died 10/03/1975 Aged 72 Years |
Early Life
Dorothy Gwenlyn Hope Brown (nee Saunders) was born on 2 June in 1902 and her birth was registered in Bridgetown. Her father was Edward Saunders and her mother was Muriel Hope Saunders (nee Duffield)
Marriage
Dorothy married Harold Clare Brown on 4 June 1925 at Middle Swan Church. They had two daughters.
Electoral Roll Information
According to the electoral roll in 1925 until 1930 she life at Hines; in 1936 she lived at Clifton Street Kelmscott; in 1943 and 1949 Dorothy lived at "Portaferry" on Albany Road, Kelmscott. In 1968 Dorothy lived at 3005 Albany Highway Kelmscott.
Community Involvement
Dorothy was the main organist at St Mary in the Valley Anglican Church and having a good contralto voice, led the singing. She also belonged to a Bridge Club and won many prizes at the Kelmscott Agricultural Show for her baking. Dorothy served as a District Commissioner of the Girl Guides.
Death
Dorothy died at the age of 72 years in 1975.