Gwen Barnes1

F, #481, d. 11 July 1958
Last Edited16 Jun 2013
Engagement20 August 1942 "The Nepean Times", Penrith, NSW;
ENGAGEMENT.
SHEENS—BARNES.—The engagement is announced of Gwen, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Barnes, of Castlereagh Road, Penrith, to James C. H., eldest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. J. Sheens, of Castlereagh Road, Penrith.;Principal=James Christian Henry Sheens2 
Married Name1943 Sheens1 
Marriage*1943 Penrith, NSW;Groom=James Christian Henry Sheens1 
Article*17 June 1943 "The Nepean Times", Penrith, NSW;
Wedding Bells
SHEENS—BARNES
St. Stephen's Church, Penrith, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on May 8, when Gwen, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. C. Barnes, of Castlereagh, was married to James, eldest son of Mr J. Sheens and the late Mrs Sheens, of Castlereagh. Rev. R. A. Murray, of Emu Plains, officiated.
The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, wearing a charming gown of angel skin lace over taffeta and a three-tiered veil of cut tulle. She carried a bouquet of tube roses and white chrysanthemums. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Marion Barnes, who looked very attractive in rose pink georgette over taffeta, with a topknot of pink roses and tulle veil. Her bouquet was of pink roses and mauve Canterbury bells. The flower girl, Stella Sheens, sister of the bridegroom, was very sweet in green georgette over taffeta, with a halo of green tulle and pink roses. She carried a basket of pink and mauve flowers and was accompanied up the aisle by Master Ken Barnes, brother of the bride.
Mr Jack Hollier assisted the bride groom as best man. The duties of usher were ably carried out by Mr Alan Barnes, brother of the bride. During the signing of the register Mr J. Water, cousin of the bride, sang Schubert's "Serenade."
Rev. R. A. Murray presided at the reception, held in Mrs Elston's rooms, High Street, where about 50 guests were received by the bride's mother, in a smart blue frock with navy accessories and a spray of frangipani and pink roses. She was assisted by the bridegroom's grandmother, Mrs C. Ahmelman, wearing a frock of purple with floral tonings and a black tailored coat. The wedding cake was made by the great aunt of the bride, Miss. F. Greenham.
After the usual toasts were honoured, the happy couple left for Narrabeen Lakes, the bride wearing a royal blue and grey ensemble with matching accessories. They were the recipients of several congratulatory telegrams and gifts, including numerous cheques.;Principal=James Christian Henry Sheens3 
Birth of Son1 April 1944 Maxwellton Private Hospital, NSW;
SHEENS (nee Barnes).-April 1, at Maxwellton private hospital, to Gwen, wife of James C. H. Sheens, of Castlereagh Road, Penrith-a son (James Barry). Both well.;Principal=James Barry Sheens4 
Birth of Daughter21 April 1947 Emu Plains, NSW;Principal=Elizabeth Gwen Sheens5 
Birth of Daughter11 August 1949 St Marys, NSW;Principal=Christine Barbara Sheens5 
Death*11 July 1958 Nepean District Hospital, Penrith, NSW;
SHEENS, Gwen. - July 11, 1958 (suddenly), at Neapean District Hospital, of Power Street, Plumpton, formerly of Castlereagh. darling wife of James Sheens and loving mother of Barry, Elizabeth and Christine, aged 36 years.6 
Obituary*7 August 1958 "The Nepean Times", Penrith, NSW;
OBITUARY
Mrs. J. Sheens
The death occurred suddenly on July 11 at Nepean District Hospital, of Mrs. Gwen Sheens, wife of James C. H. Sheens, of Power Street, Plumpton. The deceased lady was born at Manly on August 28, 1921, and was the daughter of Mr. H. C. Barnes and the late Mrs. Barnes. She came to live at Penrith with her parents when they bought a property on Castlereagh Road. She married Jim Sheens at St. Stephen's Church, Penrith, on May 8, 1943, and they went to live at the Bird's Eye Corner property, which had been held by the Sheens for over 80 years.
Later they moved to St. Marys, where Mrs. Sheens was associated with the ladies' guild of St. Mary Magdalene Church. Then they moved to Power Street, Plumpton, where she joined the guild of St. Marks. At the time of her death she was superintendent of St. Marks Sunday School.
During her lifetime she made a large number of friends, and this was well illustrated by the number of people who attended the funeral service, which took place at St. Mary Magdalene Church, St. Marys.
Left to mourn their loss are her husband, and three children, Barry, Elizabeth and Christine; her father, brothers Allan and Ken, and a sister, Marwa.7 

Family

James Christian Henry Sheens b. 3 Mar 1917, d. 9 Mar 1998
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] NSW Marriage Index, 12155/1943 James Christian Henry Sheens & Gwen Barnes.
  2. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Nepean Times, Thursday, August 20, 1942.
  3. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Nepean Times, Thursday, June 17, 1943.
  4. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 8 April 1944.
  5. [S191] Microfilm Baptism, St Pauls Emu Plains, 1875-1978.
  6. [S192] The Sydney Morning Herald, July 12th, 1958.
  7. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Nepean Times, Thursday, August 7, 1958.
  8. [S201] The Daily Telegraph, Death notices - James Sheens - September 24th 2006.