Ellenor (Ellen) Parkes (1861–1943)
A foundation member of the society's Wallsend branch, Mrs. Eleanor Parkes, of Dangar-street, Wallsend who died in Wallsend Hospital on July 31, had received the Red Cross Society's long-service award.
Mrs. Parkes, who was 85, was the widow of Mr. Edward Parkes and was a Wallsend citizen for many years. A native of Durham, England. She came to Australia 71 years ago. Two sons. Messrs. William and Hedley Parkes, both of Wallsend, and three daughters, Mesdames J. Kempt (Hurstville), G. Lewis (Bar Beach) and T. Elsley (Wallsend), survive. Another son, Jack, lost his life in the last war.
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Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Parkes, Ellenor (Ellen)
- Parkes, Edward (husband)
- Hopkins, Eleanor (daughter)
- Parkes, John (son)
- Parkes, Hedley (son)
- Estell, John (cousin)
Citation details
'Parkes, Ellenor (Ellen) (1861–1943)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/parkes-ellenor-ellen-32126/text39698, accessed 10 May 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Parkes, Eleanor
- Estell, Ellenor
Birth
12 April,
1861
New Hartley,
Northumberland,
England
Death
31 July,
1943
(aged 82)
Newcastle,
New South Wales,
Australia
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