Death Mark Addy (oarsman)

mark addy funerary monument, weaste cemetery

on whit monday, 1889 addy watching procession of children, when heard cry boy had fallen in river @ bottom of factory lane. made way place , jumped particularly sewage-laden stretch of water save boy. although rescue successful, according 1890 obituary, laid foundation of illness day gained mastery of powerful, well-knit frame , died of consumption (tuberculosis) on 9 june 1890 time before death, mark said:

yes, true have saved many lives, best work ever did saving little lad on whit monday. think more rest. see joy of brother , sister when brought him out, feel grip around legs, , hear them thank me hundred times, more me else besides; better big meeting, , purse of gold given @ town hall

according national probate calendar, addy left estate valued @ £819, 14s, 3d; significant sum of money working class man @ time , equivalent around £50,000 in modern terms.