Lola Cecilia Smith1

F, #772, b. 14 April 1922, d. 22 April 2007
Lola Cecilia O'Farrell nee Smith 1922-2007
FatherDaniel George Smith2 b. 6 Oct 1888, d. 11 May 1960
MotherEllen Josephine Regent2 b. 13 Aug 1897, d. 29 Aug 1963
RelationshipAunt of Timothy George Sheens
Last Edited15 Jun 2013
Birth*14 April 1922 NSW3 
Married Name10 July 1943 O'Farrell4 
Marriage*10 July 1943 St Nicholas Church, Penrith, NSW;
Groom: John Clifton O'Farrell
Status: Bachelor
Place of Birth: Bathurst NSW
Occupation: Baker
Age: 23
Usual Residence: Penrith
Father: Vincent John O'Farrell
Occupation: Master Baker
Mother: Caroline May Graham

Bride: Lola Cecilia Smith
Status: Spinster
Place of Birth: Moree NSW
Occupation: Shop Assistant
Age: 21
Usual Residence: Brisbane Queensland
Father: Daniel George Smith
Occupation: Shearer
Mother: Ellen Josephine Regent

Date of Marriage: 10 Jul 1943
Place of Marriage: St Nicholas Church Penrith, Penrith Municipality NSW
Religion: Roman Catholic
Witnesses: T J O'Farrell, J Curran
Minister: C J Heffernan

Dissolved 29-11-75; Suit No 1425/71;Groom=John Clifton O'Farrell4 
Article*22 July 1943 "The Nepean Times", Penrith, NSW;
Wedding Bells
O'FARRELL—SMITH
At St. Nicholas' Church, Penrith, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, Nuptial Mass was held, when Lola Cecilia, daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Smith, of Blaxland, was married to Mr John Clifton O'Farrell, son of Mr and Mrs V. J. O'Farrell, of High Street, Penrith. Rev. Father Heffernan officiated. 'The girls' choir of St. Joseph's Con vent took part in the Mass. The church was nicely decorated by sisters of St. Joseph's.
The bride, who was given away by Mr Allan Smith, wore grandstand silk with train and veil, and her bouquet was of hyacinths and stocks. The bridesmaid was Miss Mary Jean Cur ran, of Belmore, cousin of the bridegroom. She wore pale blue moire taffeta, with a bouquet of pink carnations and blue lupins. The best man was Mr Thomas O'Farrell, brother of the bridegroom.
The reception was held in Mrs Elston's rooms, High Street. Mrs Smith, mother of the bride, wore a floral frock with coat toning, and Mrs O'Farrell, mother of the bridegroom, a navy blue ensemble. The usual toasts were honoured.
Guests included relatives from Orange, Bathurst, Ben Bullen, Portland, and the suburbs.
The newly-married couple left by car for Woy Woy, the bride wearing a navy costume.
The presents were numerous and many congratulatory telegrams were received.;Principal=John Clifton O'Farrell5 
Residence1949 239 High Street, Penrith, NSW;
O'Farrell, Caroline May, 239 High street, home duties
O'Farrell, John Clifton, 239 High street, baker
O'Farrell, Lola Cecilia, 239 High street, home duties
O'Farrell, Thomas Joseph, 239 High street, clerk
O'Farrell, Vincent Gerald, 239 High street, baker
O'Farrell, Vincent John, 239 High street, baker;Principal=John Clifton O'Farrell6 
Residence1954 239 High Street, Penrith, NSW;
O'Farrell, Caroline May, 239 High street, home duties
O'Farrell, James Francis, 239 High street, carter
O'Farrell, John Clifton, 239 High street, baker
O'Farrell, Lola Cecilia, 239 High street, home duties
O'Farrell, Vincent John, 239 High street, baker;Principal=John Clifton O'Farrell6 
Death of Father11 May 1960 Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, NSW;
Name: Daniel George Smith
Date of Death: 11 May 1960
Place of Death: Repatriation General Hospital Concord, usual residence 19 Rosedale Street Canley Heights NSW
Occupation: Shearer
Sex: Male
Age: 72
Conjugal Status: Married
Place of Birth: Pallamallawa NSW
Time in Aust Colonies:

Father: George Smith
Occupation: Drover
Mother: Mary Gill

Place of Marriage: Moree NSW
Age at Marriage: 27
Name of Spouse: Ellen Regent
Children of Marriage: Iris M 44, Allen G 42, Mary 41, Theresa 40, Lola 38, Lynette 36, Yvonne 31, Ellen 29, Daniel J 26, Leonard 23 living; none deceased
Informant: Ellen Smith, widow, 19 Rosedale Street Canley Heights

Cause of Death: Cerebral Thrombosis
Length of Illness: Months
Medical Attendant: Keith J Shaw-Smith
Date last seen:

Date of Burial: 12 May 1960
Place of Burial: Roman Catholic Cemetery Rookwood
Minister & Religion: G F Dickinson, Roman Catholic
Undertaker: John Keeler Funeral Services Pty Ltd
Witnesses: F Keeler, D McGhee;Principal=Daniel George Smith7 
Death of Mother29 August 1963 8/36 Cavill Street, Harbord, NSW;
Name: Ellen Josephine Smith
Date of Death: 29 Aug 1963
Place of Death: 8/36 Cavill Street Harbord NSW
Occupation:
Sex: Female
Age: 66
Conjugal Status: Widow
Place of Birth: Leichhardt NSW
Time in Aust Colonies:

Father: Joseph Marie Regent
Occupation: Woolclasser
Mother: Helen Leonard

Place of Marriage: Moree NSW
Age at Marriage: 17
Name of Spouse: Daniel George Smith
Children of Marriage: Iris M 48, Allan G 46, Mary 43, Theresa 42, Lola 40, Yvonne F 34, Ellen J 32, Daniel J 29, Leonard J 26 living; none deceased
Informant: D J Smith, son, 44 Osborne Road Manly

Cause of Death: Coronary Occlusion
Length of Illness: Minutes
Medical Attendant: N E Odlum
Date last seen:

Date of Burial: 2 Sep 1963
Place of Burial: Roman Catholic Cemetery at Rookwood
Minister & Religion: J Meaney, Roman Catholic
Undertaker: F Tighe and Co Pty Ltd
Witnesses: C Edmonds, R Tighe
;Principal=Ellen Josephine Smith8
Photo 

;Principal=Theresa Smith9
Lola and Theresa
Divorce*29 November 1975 NSW;Principal=John Clifton O'Farrell4 
Residence*1980 319 Mona Vale Road, Terrey Hills, NSW;
O'Farrell, Lola Cecilia, 319 Mona Vale Rd, Try Hls, attdnt6 
Photo* 

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Lola O'Farrell
Death*22 April 2007 Penrith, NSW;
O'FARRELL, Lola Cecilia
22nd April 2007
At hospital. Late of Penrith. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Marie and Ray, Bernadette and Graham, Lorraine and Rob, Michael and Tricia, John. Devoted Nan to her beautiful grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt of her nieces and nephews,
Aged 85 years
"A Special Mum"
At Peace10 

Family

John Clifton O'Farrell d. 20 Jan 2001
Children
  • Marie O'Farrell10
  • Bernadette O'Farrell10
  • Lorraine O'Farrell10
  • Michael O'Farrell10
  • John O'Farrell10

Citations

  1. [S12] NSW Marriage Index, 18220/1943 John Clifton O'Farrell & Lola Cecilia Smith.
  2. [S107] NSW Death Transcript (Marilyn Rowan), Daniel George Smith.
  3. [S1] Personal knowledge Tim Sheens.
  4. [S109] NSW Marriage Transcript (Marilyn Rowan), 18220/1943 John Clifton O'Farrell & Lola Cecilia Smith.
  5. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Nepean Times, Thursday, July 22, 1943.
  6. [S182] Australian Electoral Rolls, http://www.ancestry.com.au/
  7. [S107] NSW Death Transcript (Marilyn Rowan), 11176/1960 Daniel George Smith.
  8. [S107] NSW Death Transcript (Marilyn Rowan), 23141/1963 Ellen Josephine Smith.
  9. [S184] Tim Sheens photographs.
  10. [S201] The Daily Telegraph, Death Notice Lola Cecilia O'Farrell April 25, 2007.