The death of Marguerite Tonkin on 6th August 2012 is a great loss to her family, friends and also to the Conservation Society, of which she was a staunch friend and supporter.
Typical of her generosity of spirit was the fact that less than three weeks previously she invited thirty members of the Conservation Society into her house and garden during the Village Walkabout along Henbury Road.
Her lasting legacy is her trio of books published by Redcliffe Press featuring the history of the Henbury area:
- Lost Farms of Henbury by Marguerite Tonkin
- Henbury Dynasties by Marguerite Tonkin
I knew Marguerite must have been over 15 years. When she lived not far from the Henbury Arms public house. I moved abroad and recently came back. So much has changed and sadly she has passed on. I had spoken to her neighbour’s but they don’t know of any family or friends.