Aubrey Sephton^{[1, 2]}

1924 - 2000  (75 years)

• Name	Aubrey Sephton
  Birth	12 Sep 1924	Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa   [2]
  Gender	Male
  1820 Lineage	Yes
  WID : Widowed	30 Apr 1951  [1]
  Death	23 Feb 2000	Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa   [2]
  Person ID	I39946	master
  Last Modified	25 Jul 2021

  
  

  Father	William Victor Sephton,   b. 23 May 1890, 'Wildfell', Barkly East, Eastern Cape, South Africa d. 13 Mar 1958, Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa (Age 67 years)
  Mother	Verna Lilian Bradley,   b. 27 Aug 1893, Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa d. 7 Apr 1972, Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa (Age 78 years)
  Family ID	F13715	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Elaine Elizabeth Sumner,   b. 22 Sep 1925   d. 18 Aug 1950, Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa (Age 24 years)
  Marriage	Y  [1]
  Children	+ 1. Aubrey Brett Sephton
  Family ID	F13718	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Althea Mary Daley
  Children	1. Neville Sephton,   b. 11 Nov 1953, Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa d. 7 Dec 1954, 'Woodcliff', Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa (Age 1 year) + 2. Graham Sephton,   b. 16 Mar 1956, Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa d. 17 Nov 1995, 'Woodcliff', Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa (Age 39 years) + 3. Dallas Sephton
  Family ID	F13719	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Birth - 12 Sep 1924 - Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa Death - 23 Feb 2000 - Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Notes

  A Tribute presented by Michael Moore Aubrey attended Kingswood College up to Std 3. He then moved to Queens College where he excelled as a sportsman and more specifically in the boxing ring. His attachment to home , however, saw him one holiday cycle home from Queenstown to Maclear, some 250 km. After leaving school he joined the Pretoria regiment and saw active service with the Sixth Division during the Italian Campaign. He rose to the rank of corporal and received many campaign decorations. After the war, Aubry started farming on the faem Woodcliffe and soon established himself as a very successful farmer, highly respected by his fellow farmers. He developed a passion for flying and with his natural flair for mechanics designed and developed a glider in co-operation with a neighbour, Derek Pote (See Grandson of Millicent Pote nee Gush). He also developed a highly successful hydro-electric scheme. He became active in politics and served as an inside agent and campaigner for the then United Party. Aubry made a major contributionto his district by serving on the Divisional Council in the 70's and 80's. His dedication to the taskwas reflected in the superior infrastructure the district enjoyed during those years In 1984, after establishing their 3 sons on their own farms which was no mean feat, Aubry and Althea moved to town where Aubry established a small but highly successful mechanical enterprise. His mechanical ability and the wonders he worked on the lathe astounded many an observer and he certainly made a great contribution to the district with this service. Aubry was instrumental in establishing the MacGie Shellhole in the early 1960's. He held many positions in the Order, each carried out with his characteristic dedication and discipline. His contribution to the"MacGie choir" where he always managed to raise the tune a note or two, will be sorely missed I am quite sure "Pack up your troubles " will never sound quite the same again. Aubry was a devoutly religious and highly principiled man, his deeds often speaking louder than his words. The church building near his home in Maclear bears testimony of his dedication to his church and must stand a monument to his personal contribution. Aubry faced personal tragedy early in his life with the passing of his first wife, Elaine after less than 2 years of marraige together. After his marraige to Althea tragedy again struck with the death of their eldest child Neville and again later when their next son Graham died a victim of cancer at the age of 40. It is certain that only their faith and strong character helped them cope with these tragedies. Even to an outsider, it was obvious that Aubry and Althea enjoyed a close and special relationship. He was a very supportive father and took great delight in his nine grandchildren. His daughterd in law compensated for the daughter he never had. Aubry was a widely read man, with a charming personality and a keen sense of humour. He was a man amongst men and a true son of Maclear.

  
  

• Sources

  [S382] Giddy, Cynthia - GIDDY Family Tree, GIDDY Family Tree. [S389] Gush, Ralph & Jessie + Fiona Sephton, GUSH Family Tree.