Jane Day

'Deaths.

Day. August 31, at Avondale, Newmarket, Jane, relict of the late F.W. Day, aged 77 years.'

Newspaper Cutting (Newmarket Journal) 3/9/1921:

'Death of Mrs Day. - We record with much regret the death of Mrs F.W. Day, who passed away on Wednesday night at Avondale, Rous Road, Newmarket, where she had of late been residing, at an advanced age. Mrs Day was first married to the late Mr Tom Aldcroft, one of the leading jockeys of his generation, who died many years ago. She was afterwards married to Mr F.W. Day, who also predeceased her. Mr Day will long be remembered as one of the cleverest and most successful trainers of his time. A veterinary surgeon by profession, he had gained much experience as a trainer before he came to Newmarket about 25 years ago. Starting with a filly which he picked up out of a selling race he very quickly began to win races, and soon had a big stable. Mrs Day was greatly respected and esteemed in the town, and her death will be lamented by a wide circle of friends.'

Newspaper Cutting (Newmarket Journal) 10/9/1921:

'Funeral of Mrs F.W. Day.

The remains of the late Mrs F.W. Day (widow of Mr F.W. Day, trainer) were laid to rest on Monday afternoon in the grave in which her first husband, Mr Tom Aldcroft, the jockey and trainer, of Grafton House, Newmarket, were interred in 1883. The first part of the service was held in All Saints' Church, and was choral. Part of the choir was in attendance, and Mr James Edmondson presided at the organ. Canon Bannerman (vicar of All Saints') officiated. Prior to the service at the church the organist played "Consolation" (Bruce Steane) and "O rest in the lord." The service began with hymn 400, "Christ will gather in His own." The psalm was chanted, and hymn 27, "Abide with me," followed the lesson. The Nunc Dimittis was chanted as the cortege was leaving the church, and the organist afterwards played the Dead March in Saul.

There was a large attendance at the church and cemetery. The principal mourners were Messrs. Reginald and Alec Day (stepsons), Mr J.A. Dawson and Mr J.H.T. Dawson (cousins), Mr J.D. Cartwright (nephew), Messrs. J.E. Watts, E. Moore and C. Heckford (sons-in-law of the late Mr Day), Mr J.H. Aylmer, of Messrs. Button & Aylmer, solicitors, Mr C. Ed. Hammond, J.P. a trustee under the deceased lady's will, and Mr and Mrs R. Spencer, caretakers at Avondale, where Mrs Day had resided. Mrs Reginald Day, Mrs T. Davis (her mother), Mrs J.D. Cartwright and Miss Jean Lye also attended the service at the church. Others present included Messrs. W.F. Smith, M.R.C.V.S., G.J. Ashby, H. Morgan, Jas. Bullock, C.R. Jennings, E. Leach, F. Craven, Mr and Mrs F.W. Cardy, Mrs John Smith, Miss Smith, Dr. C.F. Gray, Mrs Robert Lacey, Miss Crisswell, Miss Nicholson, Mr and Mrs A. Edwards, Messrs. T. Downes, H. Bilton, A. Heckford, Alfred Wright (an old employee), Mrs Langley (an old servant), &c. The coffin, of polished oak with brass fittings, was inscribed "Jane Day, died August 3rd, 1921, aged 77 years." Messrs. F. Hammond & Son carried out the funeral arrangements.

Many lovely floral tributes were sent. Appended is a list of the inscriptions: - In loving remembrance, from Reg. and Floss (Mr and Mrs R. Day). To dear aunt, in affectionate remembrance, from Lizzie and Joe. In loving memory, from Alec. In affectionate remembrance, from Flo. and Elijah. In loving memory, from Alice. In affectionate remembrance, from Jack and Grace. In affectionate remembrance, Mrs George P.T. Dawson (Cambridge). In affectionate remembrance, from Annie B. Dawson. In affectionate remembrance, from Nellie R. Tosetti. In loving memory, from Gert., Charlie and little Alec. To grannie, with love from Eileen, Iris, Doreen and Boy. To dear grannie, from Wobby, Freddy and Violet. To dear aunt, in loving memory, from Nellie, Matt., John and Joe. With love and deepest sympathy, from Mary. In ever-loving memory, from Jean. In loving memory, from Mr and Mrs T. Aldcroft. In affectionate remembrance, from Kate, John and Rosie. With deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs R. Spencer. In affectionate remembrance of an old friend, from Mr and Mrs Butters. With deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs Frank Bullock and family. In affectionate remembrance, from Fanny and Tom Davies (Thornton Heath). With deepest sympathy and sincere regret, from Mr and Mrs B. Pickersgill and Mr and Mrs F.W. Sampher (Harrogate). C.R. Jennings. In remembrance, from Mr George J. Ashby and family. With kind remembrance and deepest sympathy, from Edith, Queenie and Rolly. With sincere regret, from F. and T. Hardcastle. With deepest sympathy, from M. Gurry. With Mr and Mrs F.C. Turner's sincere sympathy. With deepest sympathy, from the employees, Terrace House Stud. With much sympathy, from W.F. Smith. To Mrs Day, with deep sympathy, from the boys at Lansdowne House and Terrace House. In loving memory of a dear friend, from E. Chaloner (Osborne House). In loving remembrance, from Leslie A. Edwards. In loving memory of dear Mrs Day, from "Mrs Hugo." With sincere sympathy, from Mr and Mrs Sam Loates. With sincere sympathy, from Mr and Mrs J.H. Moore. With deepest sympathy, from Mrs S. Langley. In ever-loving memory of a dear friend, from Maggie Nicholson.'

The Gravestone in Newmarket Cemetery is inscribed: 'In Loving Memory of Thomas Aldcroft of Grafton House who Died May 4th 1883 Aged 48 Years - Also Jane his Wife who Died August 31st 1921 Aged 77 Years '.

The marriage of Frederic William Day, of full age, widower, veterinary surgeon, of Exning, son of William Day (deceased), farmer, and Jane Aldcroft, of full age, widow, of Newmarket St. Mary's, daughter of John Cartwright (deceased), jockey, was solemnised at St. Martin's Church, Exning, Suffolk, on January 12th, 1898. The witnesses were Mathew Dawson and Alice Leach. The ceremony was conducted by the Revd. Arthur Vaile, vicar.

Newspaper Cutting (Newmarket Journal) 15/1/1898:

'Marriages.

Day - Aldcroft. - January 12, at St. Martin's Church, Exning (by licence), by the Rev. Arthur Vaile, vicar, Mr Frederick W. Day, trainer, Newmarket, to Mrs Aldcroft, Lowther House, Newmarket.'

Frederick (William) Day, a veterinary surgeon, aged 44, born at Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, lived at High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, with his (second) wife, Jane Day (formerly Aldcroft, nee Cartwright), aged 50, born at Catterick, Yorkshire, his son, Reginald Day, aged 19, born at Neasden, London, a racehorse trainer, and his nephew (by marriage), Joseph (Dawson) Cartwright, aged 25, born at Catterick, an assistant trainer. Employed were Ellen Mortlock, unmarried aged 23 born at Denham, Suffolk, and Taman (?) Arnold, a widow aged 45 born at Chippenham, Cambridgeshire, both as domestic servants (1901 Census).

Frederic William Day was 'of Lowther House Newmarket Trainer of Race Horses' when he stood surety for the Estate of John Cartwright, his brother-in-law, in December 1904 (John Cartwright's Letters of Administration).

Frederic William Day, MRCVS, was listed as a veterinary surgeon and trainer of racehorses at Terrace House, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, in Kelly's 1908 and 1912.

Frederic William Day, MRCVS, was listed as living at Homebush, Dullingham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, in Kelly's 1916. It is believed that Frederic William Day built 'Homebush', Dullingham Road, Newmarket, Sufolk, where he latterly lived and died.