Author: Epitaph Page 20

Near by these grey rocks, enclosed in a box, lies hatter Cox who died of small pox.

This Ain’t Bad _____ Once You Get Used To It

Here lies Groucho Marx and Lies and Lies and Lies

Here lies the body of Miriam Wood, formerly wife to John Smith. A woman well beloved of all her neighbors for her care of small folks' education, their number being great, that when she died she scarcely left her mate: so wise discreet was her behaviours that she was well esteemed by neighbors. She lived in love with all to die so let her rest to eternitye.

Longest Live Burial World Record Attempt.

Under this yew tree, buried would he be, because his father – he planted this yew tree.

“Don’t Try”

I am anxiously expecting you. A.D. 1827 — Here I am! – A.D. 1867

Here lies Gilles – Used no net, knew no fear, made mis-step, wound up here

She failed her breathalizer test now she lays with the best

Underneath this ancient pew, lie the remains of Jonathan Blue; his name was Black, but that wouldn't do.

Here lies, cut down like unripe fruit, The wife of Deacon Amos Shute. She died of drinking too much coffee, Anno Dominy eighteen forty

Here lies Granny Beth Sue Choked to death On Redman Chew

Stranger pause my tale attend, and learn the cause of Hannah’s end. Across the world the wind did blow, she ketched a cold that laid her low. We shed a lot of tears ‘tis true, but life is short – aged 82.

Approach and read, now with your hats on, for here lies Bailie William Watson; who was famous for his thinking, and moderation in his drinking.

Moses White. His grand excellence was that he was genuine.

Here lies Robert Trollope Who made yon stones roll up. When death took his soul up His body filled this hole up.

This is what I expected, but not so soon.

Good friend, for Jesus' sake forbear. To dig the dust enclosed here; blessed be the man that spares these stones, and curst be he that moves my bones.

Good friends for Jesus' sake forbear – To stir the dust enclosed here. – Blest be the man who spares these stones – And cursed be he who moves my bones.

Here lies Kelly, we buried him today. He lived the life of Riley, when Riley was away!