SACKVILLE HAMILTON, (Mary) Grizel (nee BOYLE) 1924 - 2024
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Henry W
Mar 25, 2024, 5:49:08 PM3/25/24
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Judge, trainer and organiser Grizel Sackville-Hamilton, who put her heart into helping other riders has died at the age of 99.
Grizel had a strict upbringing. Her love of horses came from her father, Colonel Cecil Alexander Boyle. Her early years were spent in British India, riding her beloved chestnut pony Jimmy to school each day, and honing her equestrian skills.
Her father died when she was 16. Back in Britain, Grizel found a wartime role in the radar units, directing British and misdirecting German planes, including weather information and landing destinations, a far cry from her childhood dreams of becoming a doctor.
Although she was privileged, life was hard, which helped build her strength of character and determination to strive always to do the right thing, and help those in need.
Grizel married her soulmate James, Lt Col James Barclay Sackville-Hamilton, in 1947, after several nudging parental family gatherings. Much of her life was army-based, and led to extensive travelling, though Grizel enjoyed her years of equestrian training in Europe with her horse Mona Lisa.
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Grizel was devoted to her husband and her four children, who were all taught to ride on Hamish, a cheeky Shetland. The family finally settled in Acklam, North Yorkshire, when James retired in 1970.
Grizel had a strict upbringing. Her love of horses came from her father, Colonel Cecil Alexander Boyle. Her early years were spent in British India, riding her beloved chestnut pony Jimmy to school each day, and honing her equestrian skills.
Her father died when she was 16. Back in Britain, Grizel found a wartime role in the radar units, directing British and misdirecting German planes, including weather information and landing destinations, a far cry from her childhood dreams of becoming a doctor.
Although she was privileged, life was hard, which helped build her strength of character and determination to strive always to do the right thing, and help those in need.
Grizel married her soulmate James, Lt Col James Barclay Sackville-Hamilton, in 1947, after several nudging parental family gatherings. Much of her life was army-based, and led to extensive travelling, though Grizel enjoyed her years of equestrian training in Europe with her horse Mona Lisa.
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Grizel was devoted to her husband and her four children, who were all taught to ride on Hamish, a cheeky Shetland. The family finally settled in Acklam, North Yorkshire, when James retired in 1970.
Published on 28/02/2024
SACKVILLE HAMILTON Mary Grizel Of Stamford Bridge, formerly of Acklam, passed away in York Hospital after a short illness on 9th February 2024 aged 99 years. Beloved wife of the late Lt Col James Berkeley Sackville Hamilton and a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to be held at All Saints Church Burythorpe, on Friday 15th March at 3:00pm, followed by interment in Acklam Churchyard. [...]
SACKVILLE HAMILTON Mary Grizel Of Stamford Bridge, formerly of Acklam, passed away in York Hospital after a short illness on 9th February 2024 aged 99 years. Beloved wife of the late Lt Col James Berkeley Sackville Hamilton and a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to be held at All Saints Church Burythorpe, on Friday 15th March at 3:00pm, followed by interment in Acklam Churchyard. [...]
She was the dau of Colonel Cecil Alexander BOYLE (1888 - 1941), scion of the GLASGOW earls (descended from the 2nd Earl) and Gladys Mary BENN (died 1976).
She m 1947 Lt Col James Berkeley SACKVILLE HAMILTON (1923 - 2014), scion of the BOYNE viscounts (descended from 3rd son of 1st Viscount) and had issue: 3 sons and 1 dau.
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