Rilda Gertrude RAYMOND [8112]

  General Notes:

1907 SA Birth RAYMOND Rilda Gertrude Ernest Hugh Miller RAYMOND Ellen Gertrude PERRY Adelaide 782/379

Centennial Park Cemetery Location: Weeping Rose, Rose Bed N2, Position 004

Advertiser COPAS Rilda Gertrude 2010 102y (d. 8 Mar - Pub. 13 Mar 2010)

Rilda Raymond and Keith Copas were participants in the wedding party for Biddy Audine & Jack Jennings as per following announcement:

The Advertiser Wednesday 27 April 1938
Bride Wears White And Silver
St. Peter's Church, Glenelg, was decorated with dahlias with bows of white ribbon and flowers on pews, reserved for the 100 guests invited to the wedding of Biddy Audine, second daughter of Mrs. Gladys Krantz. of Glenelg. with Mr. Jack Jennings, only son of Mrs. Walter Brain, of Blackwood. The ceremony was performed by Canon H. R. Cavalier. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. W. Levy, wore a silver and white lame gown, the plain bodice being shirred at the yoke and sleeves. The; high neckline of silver was finished with. real lilies of the valley. A long silver girdle was worn. The back panel of the skirt formed a long train. The white silk tulle veil was arranged with a halo of orange blossom. Trails of lilies of the valley were arranged in the, bridal sheaf of cream flowers. Mrs. E. Aubre LeMessurier was matron of honor, and Miss Rilda Raymond bridesmaid. They wore silver lame made on Empire lines, with bands at silver sequins on the boat-shaped neck-lines. The skirts were full and the sashes were silver. They wore haloes of silver lame with small embroidered eye veils, and carried bouquets of flame gladioli and roses to tone. Mr. Neil Neilson (bride's brother-in-law) was bestman, and Mr. Keith Copas groomsman. Ushers at the church were Messrs. A. Oliver and Harold Cashman. After the ceremony a reception was held at Hotel St. Vincent, where pink flowers were used in the table decorations. The bridal party received the guests in the lounge. Mrs. Krantz wore navy blue shot velvet. The navy silk net sleeves were appliqued with velvet She wore a small matching toque and carried a posy of autumn tinted flowers. Black French georgette and black lace with a small black velour toque were worn by the bridegroom's mother. Mrs. Neil Neilson (bride's sister) chose wedgewood blue lacquered satin caught at the neck and shoulders with brilliant clips. With it was worn a short fur cape. Mrs. Allan Oliver (bride's sister) chose white satin patterned with autumn-toned flowers, white ermine cape. Mrs. C. Oliver was in navy georgette and lace, with fur cape. Mrs. W. Levy chose black with red embossed roses worn with a coatee. Black charmeuse with latticed trimmings on the bodice with a silver cape was the choice of Mrs. Henry Cohen. The bride travelled in resida green ensemble, trimmed with pin tucks. The cuffs and collar were finished with cream lace appliqued in gold. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings left on a motoring tour to Victoria. Their future home will be at Blackwood.

The Advertiser (Adelaide) Saturday 13 March 2010
Death Notice:
COPAS, Rilda Gertrude. --Passed away peacefully on Monday, March 8, 2010 Aged 102 years. Beloved wife of Keith (deceased) Mother of Peter (deceased) and mother-in-law of Barbara. Grandmother of Tim and Sally and great-grandmother of Edward, Trenna and Axel; Christopher and William. Sincere thanks to the staff of Monreith Aged Care. Privately Cremated Charles Berry & Son Accredited Member AFDA Norwood 83322088.

  Other Records

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: home duties, 1939, Sherriff street, Underdale, Adelaide, South Australia.

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: home duties, 1941, Sherriff street, Underdale, Adelaide, South Australia.

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: home duties, 1943, Sherriff street, Underdale, Adelaide, South Australia.

Rilda married Keith COPAS [9335] [MRIN: 3382], son of Henry Walter COPAS [9336] and Margaret Marcella SPRATT [9337]. (Keith COPAS [9335] was born on 28 Apr 1904 in Wirrabara, South Australia, died on 13 Aug 1975 in Adelaide, South Australia and was cremated on 15 Aug 1975 in Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia.)