Vera Brazier Gasson, School secretary in Christchurch

1910 - 1973  (63 years)

• Name	Vera Brazier Gasson
  Suffix	School secretary in Christchurch
  Born	17 Feb 1910	Taihape, Rangitikei District, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
  	Births in the District of Taihape: Vera Brazier Gasson (not present), female, born 17 Feb 1910 at Taihape Father Ernest Arthur Gasson, carpenter, age 23, born Sydenham, Christchurch married 19 Sep 1907 at Christchurch Mother Vera Gasson formerly Brunsden, age 23, born Sydenham, Christchurch Informant E. A. Gasson, father
  Gender	Female
  Education:	17 Feb 1915	Vera starts school at the Waltham School in Christchurch. Her last day was 14 Dec 1924 when her destination was noted as "Technical College".
  Education:	Dec 1924	Vera gains her Proficiency
  	SCHOOL CERTIFICATES. PROFICIENCY AND COMPETENCY. CANTERBURY BOARD'S LIST. ... Waltham School:... Vera Gasson [Press 18 December 1924]
  Education:	Dec 1926	Vera passes her Typewriting
  	AWARDS MADE. TECHNICAL COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS. EVENING CLASS RESULTS TYPEWRITING - Advanced Division, First Class... Vera Gasson... [Press 27 December 1926]
  Education:	Dec 1927	Vera passes her Commercial Correspondence course at Technical College
  	TECHNICAL COLLEGE. EVENING STUDENTS. Certificates have been awarded to evening students as under: COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE. Junior—First-class: ... Vera Gasson... SHORTHAND - Theory. Second class... Vera Gasson... TYPEWRITING - Second class... Vera Gasson... [Press 24 December 1927]
  Event:	Jun 1933	Mrs W. J. Oliver and Mrs W. H. Catling entertained a number of friends at an evening party held in the Carlyle Street Hall in honour of the approaching marriage of Miss Lily Budd
  	Press 13 Jun 1933: ...The time was spent in dancing and musical items were given by Mrs Ian Brown, Miss Betty Burt, Messrs Jack Frear, and M. Simpson. Miss Vera Gasson and Mr Cyril Godfrey were the winners of a card dance, and games were won by Miss Betty Burt and Mr L. Fransman. Among those present were [very long list...including] Mr and Mrs E. Gasson [Ernie and Vera],... Misses... Dorothy Gasson,... Vera Gasson,... Betty Gasson,... Messrs W G Gasson [Guy], C W. Godfrey [Cyril Godfrey, later husband of Vera], E. A. Gasson [Ernie Jr], S. Krahagen [Spencer, later husband of Dorothy]
  Event:	Dec 1933	Vera and Dorothy Gasson host
  	Press 12 Dec 1933: GIFT PARTIES - In honour of the approaching marriage of Miss Elsie Treneary to Mr Charles Angas, the well-known Canterbury and formerly New Zealand lawn tennis champion, an enjoyable evening party was given by the Misses VERA and DOROTHY GASSON. Miss Treneary was presented with a bouquet and many useful gifts for her future home. Bridge, table tennis tournaments, games, and competitions were enjoyed. The winners of the competitions were Mrs A. Vile, Mrs W. S. Angas, Miss Evelyn le Page, Miss Elsie Treneary, Messrs W. S. Angas. K. Dash, and Charles Angas. Items were given by Miss Evelyn le Page and Mrs A. Vile. Amongst those present were Mesdames K. Treneary, H. Carpenter, A. Vile. W. S. Angas, and E. A. GASSON, Misses Elsie Treneary, Winnie Angas Evelvn le Page. Vy. Chaffey, Mavis Sherlock, Margaret Matheson, Ruth Morrison, Messrs Charles Angas, Jack Treneary, W. S. Angas, jun., Clarence Treneary, Arthur Barnett, T. Noonan, SPENCER KRAHAGEN, Keith Dash, B. Taylor, CYRIL GODFREY, A. Vile, H. Carpenter, E. A. GASSON, L. Riley, J. Vivian, and G. GASSON.
  Event:	Feb 1938	Pre-wedding parties held for Vera
  	PRE-WEDDING PARTIES Mrs C. Godfrey, formerly Miss Vera Gasson, was entertained by a number of friends before her marriage. Mesdames H. Godfrey, J. O’Donohue, and Piggott were joint hostesses at an evening party to which they invited Mr and. Mrs C. Godfrey, Mr and Mrs H. Godfrey, Mr and Mrs W. Godfrey, Mr and Mrs S. Krahagen, Mr and Mrs Piggott, Mr and Mrs Barwell, Mr and Mrs Millar, Mr and Mrs Brown, Mesdames J. O’Donohue, Braig, Gordon, Mapplebeck, Joughen, Miss S. Gasson, Messrs K. Watt and J. Lane. A “bathroom” gift party was given by Mrs N. Conder and Mrs R. Vennings at Mrs Conder’s home in Cashmere road, and others who entertained Mrs Godfrey were Mrs Charles Angas, who held a morning tea party at Ballantyne’s; Misses Betty and Sue Gasson and Mrs Spencer Krahagen, who held a “kitchen” gift party at Mr and Mrs E. A. Gasson’s home: and Mrs W. A. Godfrey and Mrs C. Browne, who held a “kitchen” gift party at Mrs Godfrey's home in Hills road. [Press 24 February 1938]
  Died	25 Oct 1973	12 Huntsbury Avenue, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
  	DEATHS. GODFREY, Vera Brazier, of 12 Huntsbury Avenue —On October 25. 1973, at her residence loved wife of Cyril, loved mother of Euan and Margaret, loved mother-in-law of Jean, and loved grandmother of Morag, Kirsty and Annahata. (Suddenly.) Messages to 12 Huntsbury Avenue. The Funeral will leave St Mark’s Anglican Church, Opawa, Tomorrow (Saturday), after a service commencing at 11.30 a m., for the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, Linwood Avenue. G. Barrell and Sons. Ltd. GODFREY, Vera—On October 25, 1973. dearly loved daughter of Vera and the late Ernest Gasson, loved sister of Dorothy (Mrs S. Krahagen), Betty (Mrs P. Heard), and the late Ernie and Guy. [Press 26 October 1973]
  Cremated	27 Oct 1973	Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, Linwood Avenue, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
  Person ID	I77	Grant
  Last Modified	16 Sep 2023

  
  

  Father	Ernest Arthur (Ern) Gasson, Builder, Canterbury rugby league player and Canterbury cricketer,   b. 14 Aug 1887, Stanley Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand ,   d. 1 Mar 1962, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand  (Age 74 years)
  Relationship	Birth
  Mother	Vera Brunsden,   b. 24 Mar 1887, Salisbury Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand ,   d. 9 Sep 1986, Fitzgerald House, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand  (Age 99 years)
  Relationship	Birth
  Married	19 Sep 1907	Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
  Family ID	F44	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Cyril Henry Vincent Godfrey, NZ Railways cabinetmaker in Christchurch,   b. 22 Aug 1907, 79 Shorrolds Road, Fulham, London, England ,   d. 5 Dec 1995, Christchurch Public Hospital, Canterbury, New Zealand  (Age 88 years)
  Married	22 Feb 1938	St Marks Church, Opawa, Christchurch, New Zealand
  	Press 23 Feb 1938: WEDDING. GODFREY—GASSON Dahlias, roses, and hydrangeas decorated St. Mark’s Church, Opawa early last evening, for the marriage of Vera, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. A. Gasson, Christchurch, to Cyril, younger son of Mr and Mrs H Godfrey, Cashel street. Canon G Nelham Watson performed the ceremony, and the wedding music was played by Mr Ralph Lilly. Mr Gasson escorted his daughter who was attended by Misses Betty and Sue Gasson. Mr Keith Watt was best man, and Mr J. Lane attended as groomsman. The frock worn by the bride was of parchment slipper satin and appliqued satin leaves trimmed the neck yoke of net. Similar motifs on a net background shadowed the panelling of the skirt, which formed a long oval train. Chantilly lace edged her tulle veil, which was arranged from a small swathed cap of satin, and she carried a sheaf of lilies. The bridesmaids’ frocks were of delphinium blue and corn gold taffeta, the fitting bodices having Peter Pan collar and puffed sleeves. Appliqued leaf motifs also outlined the panels of the skirts, and their wide picture hats to match their frocks had crowns composed of straps of stitched taffeta. The sheaves which they carried were composed of apricot gladioli and begonias. Posies of pink roses and begonias were carried by the three little flower girls. Misses Joan Conder, Beverley Godfrey, who wore frocks of green and pink taffeta respectively, and Miss Ann O’Donohue, whose frock was of parchment slipper satin. The ankle-length frocks had tight bodies, and full panelled skirts, the hemlines being weighted with three bows of the frock material. On their heads were wreaths of roses and begonias. When receiving her guests at the Mayfair Lounge, the bride’s mother was, wearing a frock of black lace over satin, and a black model hat relieved with touches of gold. Her flowers were gladioli in mauve and pink tonings. The bridegroom’s mother wore a satin-backed georgette ensemble and a black hat with white trimmings. Her floral spray was of red roses. For travelling, the bride wore a frock of clover wool mousseline, and a hat to match.
  Children	+ 1. private E
  Last Modified	13 May 2020
  Family ID	F39	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Photos » Slide Show		Vera Gasson close up from Gasson children photo c 1917
  		Gasson children c Jun 1916: l to r - Ernie, Dorothy and Vera, with Guy (toddler) in front.
  		Family gathering c late 1920 - picnic?: front l to r: Charles Gasson, Bill Brunsden back l to r: Lilla Gasson (wife of Charles) holding daughter Daphne, Vera Gasson (daughter of Ernie/Vera Gasson), Muriel Gasson (daughter of Charles/Lilla Gasson), Dorothy (daughter of Ernie/Vera Gasson), Ernie Gasson, Vera Gasson (wife of Ernie Gasson) holding baby Betty Gasson.
  		Vera Gasson with mother Vera Gasson (nee Brunsden) 1924. We think this is about the time Vera junior was recovering from rheumatic fever. Photo says on the back: Bill Oliver [presumably who took the photo] Vera Gasson, 65 Langdown Street, Waltham 3/8/24.
  		Vera Brasier Gasson
  		Vera Godfrey with son
  		Godfrey family - Cyril, Vera and children
  		Richard and Agnes Brunsden's pioneer home - Avonside, Christchurch. Old photograph of a family drawing owned by Vera Godfrey nee Gasson. This pioneer home was on the Stanmore road, somewhere near the intersection with Armagh Street (in fact, co-incidentally, Richard Brunsden's well was on the property owned by my wife at 407 Armagh Street)
  		Vera Gasson (second row from top, fourth from left with bow in hair) Standard 2 - Girls, Waltham School, Christchurch 1919
  		Vera Brazier Gasson