Painting by Frieda Myers of her mother, Edith Paulina

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This painting was done by Frieda Myers
of her mother on her 94th birthday.

The saying on the bottom left reads:
"As a white candle in a holy place, so
is the beauty of an aged face. As the
spent radiance of the winter sun, so
is a woman with her travail done."
by Jo Campbell

"Edith is buried at Invervrie in Scotland which caused some dismay as a place had been reserved for her at Ruskington next to Rev Arthur Myers.

Edith was buried at Inverurie because she died whilst visiting her daughter Freida. Freida lived near Aberdeen and had married rather late in life a Dr. George Bruce (1884-1975). They had no children.

Freida apparently did not want the hassle of getting Edith's body to Ruskington so had her buried at the local churchyard. Freida went to live with David's mother Molly for the last ten years of her life. To quote David (Eckersley-Maslin), "the first Molly knew about Aunt Freida's arrival was when she received a telegram to say that 'have sold my home (in Scotland) and am coming to live with you. Please meet me tomorrow'. She stayed nearly ten years until she died". However other people talk of Freida as very charming and talented. She was an artist.

Many thanks to David Eckersley-Maslin allowing this painting to be shown on our website. And thanks to Catherine Clarke, NZ, both descendants of EPP and Arthur Myers.