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| Plot Location | 2G20 |
| Surname | Raymond |
| Given Name(s) | Richie (Rachel) |
| Place of Birth | Shanghai |
| Date of Birth (Eng) | circa 1887 |
| Date of Birth (Heb) | |
| Date of Death (Eng) | December 29, 1958 |
| Date of Death (Heb) | 18 Tevet 5719 |
| Age at Death | 72 |
| Hebrew Name | ריתגי |
| Spouse’s Name | Albert Raymond (2G21) |
| Father’s Name | David Hai Silas |
| Mother’s Name | Kate Ezekiel |
| Other Surnames | |
| Sex | F |
| Marital Status | W |
| Maiden Name | Silas |
| Title (e.g., Dr) | |
| Religious Status (כ/ל/י) | |
| Cause of Death | |
| Other Family Data | Siblings: Charles David Silas (2H21), Mena David Silas (b. circa 1886, Shanghai; d. March 1979, UK), Louise Silas (b. circa 1889, Shanghai; d. June 1971, London, UK), Rebecca Beatrice Silas Haskell (b. circa 1891, Shanghai; d. August 4, 1954, London, UK), Frederick David Silas (b. circa 1893, Shanghai; d. September 1933, London, UK), Joyce Sophie Silas (b. circa 1898, Shanghai; d. April 9, 1990, Napa, CA), Arthur David Silas (b. circa 1901, HK; d. September 1979, London, UK) and Mabel Silas (b. circa 1904). |
| Inscription (Eng) | IN LOVING MEMORY OF RICHIE RAYMOND. DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF ALBERT RAYMOND DIED 29TH DECEMBER. 1958 |
| Inscription (Heb) | בעלת נפש נציבה ורוח נמוכה נפבצת בעמה מנהלת עדתה עוסקת בצרכי צבור באנונה הלכ היא ה״מ ריתגי אשת אלבת רימונד נ״ע נלב״עת י״ח טבת התשיט יהיו ימיה ע״ב שנה תנצ״בה |
| Inscription (Other) | “246” on front of slab |
| Historical | She was a volunteer nurse during the war. She was also very active in the early years of the Jewish Women’s Association of Hong Kong.
She and Albert were married in Ohel Leah Synagogue on September 2, 1906. She was living at Marina House on Queen’s Road Central at the time of her death. Edinburgh Tower stands on the site today. |
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