Died” following an operation for prostate”
Newspaper cutting indicate: the funeral took place on friday of Mr Alfred E Harling, of Hartley Ave. West Hasm, who died following an operation. deceased was for many years employed by Green and Silley Weir Ltd. at Blackwell. Mr H A J Silley and Mr B L Silley, accompanied by many colleauges and workmen, met the cortege at the City of London Cemetery gates. Six of his former apprentices acted as pall bearers. Beautiful floral tributes were received from the family; Tom, Rose & Jack, Fred and Edith; Percy and Beatrice; Doll and Joss; Wally Ruth and baby; Jason and Lisa; Florrie and George; H.A.J. and B.L> Silley; Management and staff (Blackwall) workman, Boiler Makers’ Department (Blackwall); Shipwrights Department (Blackwall); Plumbers and Mates (Blackwall); Coppersmiths Shop (Blackwall; Engineers Department 9Blackwall); Workman, Joinery Department (Blackwall); Labouring Department; Joiners Department (Surrey Docks); Charge Hands 9Joinery); Workmen (Welders Department);Joiners Department (Albert Dock); Workmen, Welders Department (Blackwall); Workmen, Joinery Department (Milwall); Surrey Docks; Directors and Staff (Kirkcaldy Ltd); Staff (London Scaling Co. Ltd); Workmen London Scaling Co. Ltd. Directors and Staff (Merediths Ltd); Staff (Kenneth Fosters); George Brown (Direct Supply Co); W.L. Harris (Barkinside); Harry and Ellen Young; Mr and Mrs Darton and family; Mr and Mrs. J.R. Glasson; Mr. and Mrs Jacobs.
Relatives, friends and neighbours are asked to accept this acknowledgement of their very kind sympathy and many floral tributes.