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West Norwood Cemetery

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Grave to the left:
'In affectionate remembrance of
Caspar Coomer
Who fell asleep November 7th 1899
In his 51st year.
A loving husband,
Devoted father and true friend.
Also of
Albert H. Coomer
Only son of the above
Who passed away
March 24th 1923
Aged 43 years.
Also of
Louisa Coomer,
Loving wife and mother
Who was called to rest March 5th 1931
Aged 88 years.'
Caspar Coomer was a draper in Brixton in 1901.

Grave to the right:
'To the dear memory of
John Harvey
Of West Dulwich
Who died February 9th 1900
Aged 75 years
Trusting in Christ.
A loving husband, a kind father
A faithful friend.
Also of Eliza,
Beloved wife of the above,
Who died October 29th 1905
Aged 74 years.
"So he bringeth them unto their desired haven." '
John Harvey manufactured gloves. He was born in Bodmin, Cornwall. In 1891 they lived at 39 Lancaster Road, Norwood.

Grave under the tree:
'Family grave of
John Fletcher Bennett
of
Upper Tulse Hill.'
Probably John Fletcher Bennett (c.1813-1875)

The grave of the Baptist preacher Charles Spurgeon.
'This monument was erected in loving memory of
C.H. Spurgeon,
Who was born at Kelveden, Essex, June 19th 1834
And fell asleep in Jesus at Mentone, France January 31st 1892.'

'Here lies the body of
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Waiting for the appearing of his
Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ.
Also that of
His Dearly Beloved Wife
Susannah.'

John Lawson Johnstone

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