Friends of Hastings Cemetery

Hastings Observer 15 November 1890

DEATH OF A FORMER GREEK CONSUL-GENERAL

Yesterday (Friday) afternoon, at the Borough Cemetery, the remains of Mr Alexander Constantine Ionides, who has for some ten years resided at Windycroft, High Wickham, were interred in a vault specially constructed by Messrs Burchell.

The deceased gentleman passed away on Monday last, after having only been ill for two days, at the age of 80.  For nearly 30 years he was Greek Consul-General in London, a post which his youngest son, Mr Alico Ionides, now holds.

A private service was first held on Friday, at the residence of deceased, conducted by the Revd Dionysius Plaissas, Archimandrite of the Greek Church, London.  The service over, the mournful cortege started for the Cemetery.

Amongst the mourners were:— First carriage: The Revd Dionysius Plaissus, Mr Constantine Ionides (eldest son of deceased), Mr Luke Ionides (second son), Mr Alico Ionides (youngest son). Second Carriage: Mr Coroneo (son-inlaw), Mr Theodore Ionides, Mr Alexander Ionides, and Mr Sichari Ionides (grandsons).  Third Carriage: Assistant to the Revd Dionysius Plaissas.  The coffin was borne to the grave in a splendid hearse, every available portion of the inside of which was filled with wreaths or orchids and other choice flowers, very tastefully arranged.  The service at the grave was carried out according to the rites of the Greek Church, and was witnessed by a large number of people.  The coffin consisted of an oak shell, lined with velvet and satin, enclosed in a lead shell and an oak outer case, and mounted with massive brass furniture. It bore the following inscription:— "Alexander Constantine Ionides, born 1st September, 1810; died 10th November, 1890." The coffin was made, and the whole of the funeral arrangements carried out, by Messrs J Vine and Son, of High-street, in a most satisfactory manner.

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