A service for Charles Joughin, 78, of 574 E. 23rd St., who survived the
sinking of the trans-Atlantic liner, Titanic, will be held tomorrow at 2
p.m. at the R. Charles D. Legg and Sons Home for Funerals, 384 Broadway.
The Rev. William L. Griffin, Jr., of St. Paul's Episcopal Church will
officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Visiting hours are
after 7 tonight.
Mr. Joughin died yesterday at the Barnert Memorial Hospital. Born in
Liverpool, England, he lived in Paterson about 35 years. He went to sea
at the age of 11, and later became chief baker on various steamships.
He was aboard the Titanic when it sank on its maiden voyage in April,
1912, after ramming an iceberg. He was also on the SS Oregon when it
went to the bottom in Boston Harbor a number of years ago. Before
retiring 12 years ago, he served on ships operated by the American
Export Lines, as well as on World War II troop transports.
His wife, Mrs. Nellie Ripley Joughin, died in 1943.
He leaves a daughter, Miss Agnes Joughin, of Liverpool, a stepdaughter,
Mrs. Henry (Rose) Stoehr, of Paterson, and nieces and nephews.
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[Paid Death Notice]
JOUGHIN---Entered into eternal rest in Paterson, Dec. 9, 1956, Charles,
beloved husband of the late Nellie Ripley of 574 E. 23rd St. Funeral
service Tuesday at the R. Charles D. Legg and Sons Home for Funerals,
384 Broadway 2 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment at
Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Monday after 7 p.m. Please omit
flowers.
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