Marjorie Elizabeth BRAY (née BOTTOMLEY) [1929-2022]

She married Denis Bray.  Here is a reference to Denis with mention of Marjorie towards the end

http://www.scmp.com/article/435716/denis-bray

1939 Ration Book Census 22 Lathom Avenue Morecambe Lancashire

1 John H Bottomley born 22  February 1899 Architect Captain in Hong Kong Voluntary Defence Corps

2. Mildred Bottomley born 22 June 1898

3. BLACKED OUT [those blacked out were those in military service/war work] Possibly Marjorie Elizabeth Bottomley

4. Fredrick D R Bottomley born 27 November 1932 single at school

5. John V R Bottomley born 19 December 1935

6. Wan Lau born 19 May 1896 (Amah Children's' Nurse)

John V Rhodes Bottomley born 19 December 1935

Passenger List Hong Kong to London arriving 22 December 1954

Denis C Bray 28 Civil Servant

Marjorie Bray 23

Daughter Bray 18 months

UK Address The Manse, Watlington, Oxfordshire

UK Birth Index  Denis C Bray 1926 Hertfordshire

Please note, my mother Marjorie Bray should not be shown as “still living” as she passed away at home in the UK in the early hours (UK time) of Monday 23 May 2022 

Please update date of birth to 19 July 1929

Dear David 

Just noticed an incorrect birth date for my mother and unclear dates/locations for my father. I’ve put both birth/death dates and locations below.

As you probably know Dad’s parents were Methodist missionaries living and working in Fatshan (Foshan) where my father grew up. Mum’s father was in PWD and her siblings were David Bottomley and John Bottomley - all passed on now but I’ll leave it to my cousin Robin Bottomley Smith to update further detail  

Thankyou for your kind words and updating dates as appropriate  

regards, Jenny

Denis Campbell Bray - Born 24 January 1926 at Matilda Hospital, Hong Kong; Died 8 July 2005 at home in Headington, Oxford UK

Marjorie Elizabeth Bray (nee Bottomley) - Born 19 July 1929 Victoria Hospital, Barker Road, Hong Kong; Died 23 May 2022 at home in Headington, Oxford UK

Daughter Bray above is in fact me,,,,Jennifer Mary Bray

I think I remember Marjorie telling she grew up in Villa Blanca on the Peak.  

Mum (Marjorie (Bottomley) Bray) grew up on the Peak but lived in Homestead by the bridge on Peak Road and later at Peak Pavilions

Dear Jenny,

I hope this message finds you well.  My name is Anthony, and I am part of a group of devoted Catholics who are researching the historical development of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong, particularly focusing on the priests from the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions (PIME) who have served the community since 1858.

We are currently investigating several PIME priests who have made significant contributions to various neighborhoods and communities in Hong Kong.  One key figure is Father Ambrogio Poletti, who dedicated over 20 years of service to the Fanling community.  In our recent research, we discovered that Father Poletti had a close relationship with your parents.  Notably, there is a well-known photo in your father's book, published in 2001, featuring both your parents alongside Father Poletti.

During our oral interviews with those familiar with Father Poletti, we learned that your mother, Marjorie, recorded some video footage of him around 1969 or 1970 using a classic video recorder during her visit.  Unfortunately, with Father Poletti's passing, we have not been able to locate these recordings, and no information about them seems to be available online.

I wanted to reach out to inquire if you are aware of this footage and, if so, whether you might know its whereabouts.  We are currently working on a documentary that explores the Catholic history of Hong Kong, and we believe that including footage of Father Poletti would be invaluable for this project.  It would help create a lasting cultural legacy for both the Hong Kong Catholic Church and society at large.

I would greatly appreciate any updates or insights you may have on this matter. Please feel free to contact me via email at kuievita@gmail.com.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,

Anthony