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The Livingstone Fountain

Mrs Maxwell

It is with regret that we have to record the death of Mrs Maxwell, which took place at her home, Greengairs Cottage, Blantyre, on Thursday night. Her death was, however, not a surprise, as she had been laid aside with illness for some time past.

The deceased lady, who was 82 years of age, was a native of Renfrew, but had been resident in Blantyre for fifty-six years. In early years she opened a dressmaking business in High Blantyre, which she carried on successfully until she was married in 1886.

Mr Maxwell died on 20th January, 1933. Both were predeceased by two sons, John and William, and a daughter Ella, the latter being a victim of the Flu epidemic in 1918. John was killed in the war and William died in infancy.

Only a fortnight ago to-day the handsome fountain at the Livingstone National Memorial, presented by Mrs Maxwell, at a cost of about £1000, was handed over to the governors of the Livingston Trust by Mr John McGhie, J.P. the joint clerk of the Lanark County Council, he having to deputise for Mrs Maxwell who was laid aside with illness at the time. It was known then that Mrs Maxwell’s condition was regarded as critical.

She was a keen enthusiast in the women’s section of Blantyre Bowling Club, and throughout her life was closely associated with her late husband’s interest in social work and charities. She also took a keen interest in the welfare of the children attending Auchentibber School, and gave many prizes to the scholars. Mrs Maxwell up till quite recently took a prominent part in the activities of the High Blantyre Parish Church, and her death removes one, beloved by all, who was a generous giver to local charities.

Ref. Hamilton Advertiser. 28/8/1935. Page 8.

Wilma Bolton.2005.

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