Catherine and Tom Lucas - Rivendell, NI, New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Grahame Cookie
S 41° 03.430 E 175° 11.666
60G E 348276 N 5453326
This wooden plank Bench is Dedicated to Catherine Arthur Lucas and Tony William Lucas.
Waymark Code: WM1AP6Z
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 09/15/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
Views: 1

The very thick wooden slabs (one for the backrest, and two for the seat) are supported by concrete shaped pillars embedded in the soil next to the Lord of the Rings Arch in the natural setting of Rivendell. An anodised shaped rectangular plaque is embedded in the backrest, with the following etched inscription:

 In loving memory of
Catherine Arthur Lucas (1916-2007)
Hutt Gran
and Tony William Lucas (1944-2008)
Loved father and grandfather, who spent many happy hours in this park

The following is transcribed from the Tribute for Cath:

Catherine (Cath) Lucas
30/12/1916 - 6/12/2007
LUCAS Catherine Arthur (Cath) on December 6th 2007 Peacefully at Woburn Presbyterian Home In her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill; Loved mother and mother in law of Robin and Sharon, Peter, and Tony; Much loved Gran of Jane, Steve, Cathy, Ella, Sophie, and Christina; Great Grandmother of Justin, and Angelina.
[ex-Cath Lucas]

Visited: 1158, Monday, 29 July, 2024

Where is this bench located?: LOTR natural movie set - Rivendell

Who is this bench honoring?: Catherine Arthur Lucas and Tony William Lucas

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