The Archive · 1923

Mrs. R. S. Ivy

We deeply regret to announce the death of Mrs. Robert S. Ivy, who passed away peacefully on Sunday at her house in Vu Yuen Koad. It was exactly a year ago to the day that Mrs. Ivy.underwent a very severe operation, since when though occasionally able to get up and go on to the \lerandah, she had been practically bedridden. For a long time, it had been evident that there could be but the one end and during the past few days Mis. Ivy had been virtually unconscious.

Mrs, Ivy was born in Southport, Lancashire, and was married to Dr. Ivy, the head of the well known firm of dental surgeons, in 4830. She was throughout her life deserved ly popular in Shanghai, a woman who took the greatest interest in all its life, a charming hostess and one who in charitable work did a great deal of good and many kindnesses. Mrs. Ivy. was an enthusiastic and most successful gardener and prizes' at the Shanghai Horticultural Society's shows went to her - skill. She was also in former years a and very clever photographer. Her bravery and cheerfulness under the affliction of the past year were greatly admired by her friends, whom she loved to

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