With the passing of this great character, Mrs. Claudia Stuart Coles, the Bahá’í Cause has lost one of its most loyal and enthusiastic adherents.
Mrs. Coles was born in South Carolina about sixty-five years ago. When quite young she moved to Washington, D. C., and it was here she heard and accepted the Bahá’í Teachings, and served as a faithful and honored member of the Bahá’í community for many years. In 1920 she moved to London, England, where her daughter and granddaughters lived, and thus for the past eleven years she was a member of the London Bahá’í community. She had been reelected many times to the National Bahá’í Assembly of England, and as Secretary of this body served indefatigably.
Mrs. Coles’ home in London was a meeting place for traveling Bahá’ís from other countries. It was always a joy to associate with and consult this radiant enthusiastic Bahá’í to whom friends could turn for help and advice. She undoubtedly worked far beyond her strength in her great enthusiasm, and one might well say that from the standpoint of her physical health, there was always in her work and service the element of sacrifice. Particularly noteworthy, too, was her great efficiency. She was undoubtedly one of the best informed Bahá’í teachers in the western world, and knew where to find any quotation asked for. She certainly has been instrumental in spreading the Bahá’í Message around the world, for her personal correspondence had assumed voluminous proportions.
As a Bahá’í, Mrs. Coles had an international reputation, and was distinguished and will be forever remembered for her true spirituality and her unique spiritual enthusiasm. She [may be] classified among the most sincere and devoted Bahá’ís, and we are told that the rays of those spirits (the sincere) are the cause of the development of the people.” From this beautiful soul “will appear the traces of God.”
Baha’i World, Volume 4, p. 264
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Death reported in the Baha'i News June 1931
Mrs. Claudia Coles, our beloved pioneer Bahá’í sister, passed away at her home in London on May 25th. Since last September Claudia had not been at all well, she was extremely frail, and failed much during the winter, to such an extent that she was not able to make the long trips to meetings. She grew weaker daily. and finally went to her eternal and radiant life.
One of her outstanding qualitieswas her generosity. One day a relative gave her a thousand dollars, and she rushed with it as quickly as she could to Mrs. de Lagnel, who was then in charge of Temple funds here, and said excitedly, “Here Lady, send this all to the Temple right away.” She was at the time working in the Government service here and was not wealthy. And that was not all she gave, either. She was wholly and absolutely devoted to the Word of God and was willing at all times to sacrifice for it.
Her spiritual enthusiasm was one of her greatest charms. She never was really very strong, and many of us remember how she would rush home from the office when she lived here, and give an afternoon tea to which she would invite many strangers. It was on such occasions that she would shine radiantly as a teacher. She was brilliant and at times would reach exalted heights. She was unique, fearless and indeed, she was one who always heralded the straight Teachings. Baha'u'llah’s words, “Proclaim My Message before the people and do not fear," might be considered her slogan, if you can use such a term about spiritual things. She knew the teachings and she had courage.
A Memorial Service for her has been held or is going to be held in every large center in this country. She was well known. Her good deeds have been legion; the half will never be known. for she was not one to herald these things. She gave liberally and spontaneously to everything that was for the Cause, and did as much as she could for those who were hungry and distressed. She never thought of herself; had she done so, she would have put into practice the divine injunction "Economy is a great treasure,”—hut she did possess and practice that other divine law “Generosity is a quality of God.” She was generous with herself; in giving herself to service at all times even when she was tired and sick enough to be in bed; and she was generous with all of her possessions.
She will be forever remembered, for her deeds and life are bound up with the history of the Cause in this country and elsewhere. MARIAM HANEY.
The funeral service for Claudia Coles was held on May 27th. A letter received by Mr. Lunt reads: "Your cable came in time and I immediately bought flowers and placed cards upon them, stating they were from the American Bahá’í Friends, with their deep love. The cable was read during the Bahá’í funeral service, which was held previous to the trip into the country for the service at a little church and interment in the country cemetery near where her daughter has a cottage. The day was wonderful, bright and sunny and the friends came a goodly number considering that the service was at noon, Lady Blomfield. Miss Irwin and Mrs, Ford all took part in the service, as well as several others.
A cable from Shoghi Effendi was read: ‘Deeply grieved Passing Such staunch indefatigable Bahá’í worker. Assure her daughter, relatives, friends, heartfelt Condolences,fervent prayers,(Signed) SHOGHI.
Contributor: Naomi Snider (Yocom) McFadden (47310768)
Mrs. Coles was born in South Carolina about sixty-five years ago. When quite young she moved to Washington, D. C., and it was here she heard and accepted the Bahá’í Teachings, and served as a faithful and honored member of the Bahá’í community for many years. In 1920 she moved to London, England, where her daughter and granddaughters lived, and thus for the past eleven years she was a member of the London Bahá’í community. She had been reelected many times to the National Bahá’í Assembly of England, and as Secretary of this body served indefatigably.
Mrs. Coles’ home in London was a meeting place for traveling Bahá’ís from other countries. It was always a joy to associate with and consult this radiant enthusiastic Bahá’í to whom friends could turn for help and advice. She undoubtedly worked far beyond her strength in her great enthusiasm, and one might well say that from the standpoint of her physical health, there was always in her work and service the element of sacrifice. Particularly noteworthy, too, was her great efficiency. She was undoubtedly one of the best informed Bahá’í teachers in the western world, and knew where to find any quotation asked for. She certainly has been instrumental in spreading the Bahá’í Message around the world, for her personal correspondence had assumed voluminous proportions.
As a Bahá’í, Mrs. Coles had an international reputation, and was distinguished and will be forever remembered for her true spirituality and her unique spiritual enthusiasm. She [may be] classified among the most sincere and devoted Bahá’ís, and we are told that the rays of those spirits (the sincere) are the cause of the development of the people.” From this beautiful soul “will appear the traces of God.”
Baha’i World, Volume 4, p. 264
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Death reported in the Baha'i News June 1931
Mrs. Claudia Coles, our beloved pioneer Bahá’í sister, passed away at her home in London on May 25th. Since last September Claudia had not been at all well, she was extremely frail, and failed much during the winter, to such an extent that she was not able to make the long trips to meetings. She grew weaker daily. and finally went to her eternal and radiant life.
One of her outstanding qualitieswas her generosity. One day a relative gave her a thousand dollars, and she rushed with it as quickly as she could to Mrs. de Lagnel, who was then in charge of Temple funds here, and said excitedly, “Here Lady, send this all to the Temple right away.” She was at the time working in the Government service here and was not wealthy. And that was not all she gave, either. She was wholly and absolutely devoted to the Word of God and was willing at all times to sacrifice for it.
Her spiritual enthusiasm was one of her greatest charms. She never was really very strong, and many of us remember how she would rush home from the office when she lived here, and give an afternoon tea to which she would invite many strangers. It was on such occasions that she would shine radiantly as a teacher. She was brilliant and at times would reach exalted heights. She was unique, fearless and indeed, she was one who always heralded the straight Teachings. Baha'u'llah’s words, “Proclaim My Message before the people and do not fear," might be considered her slogan, if you can use such a term about spiritual things. She knew the teachings and she had courage.
A Memorial Service for her has been held or is going to be held in every large center in this country. She was well known. Her good deeds have been legion; the half will never be known. for she was not one to herald these things. She gave liberally and spontaneously to everything that was for the Cause, and did as much as she could for those who were hungry and distressed. She never thought of herself; had she done so, she would have put into practice the divine injunction "Economy is a great treasure,”—hut she did possess and practice that other divine law “Generosity is a quality of God.” She was generous with herself; in giving herself to service at all times even when she was tired and sick enough to be in bed; and she was generous with all of her possessions.
She will be forever remembered, for her deeds and life are bound up with the history of the Cause in this country and elsewhere. MARIAM HANEY.
The funeral service for Claudia Coles was held on May 27th. A letter received by Mr. Lunt reads: "Your cable came in time and I immediately bought flowers and placed cards upon them, stating they were from the American Bahá’í Friends, with their deep love. The cable was read during the Bahá’í funeral service, which was held previous to the trip into the country for the service at a little church and interment in the country cemetery near where her daughter has a cottage. The day was wonderful, bright and sunny and the friends came a goodly number considering that the service was at noon, Lady Blomfield. Miss Irwin and Mrs, Ford all took part in the service, as well as several others.
A cable from Shoghi Effendi was read: ‘Deeply grieved Passing Such staunch indefatigable Bahá’í worker. Assure her daughter, relatives, friends, heartfelt Condolences,fervent prayers,(Signed) SHOGHI.
Contributor: Naomi Snider (Yocom) McFadden (47310768)
With the passing of this great character, Mrs. Claudia Stuart Coles, the Bahá’í Cause has lost one of its most loyal and enthusiastic adherents.
Mrs. Coles was born in South Carolina about sixty-five years ago. When quite young she moved to Washington, D. C., and it was here she heard and accepted the Bahá’í Teachings, and served as a faithful and honored member of the Bahá’í community for many years. In 1920 she moved to London, England, where her daughter and granddaughters lived, and thus for the past eleven years she was a member of the London Bahá’í community. She had been reelected many times to the National Bahá’í Assembly of England, and as Secretary of this body served indefatigably.
Mrs. Coles’ home in London was a meeting place for traveling Bahá’ís from other countries. It was always a joy to associate with and consult this radiant enthusiastic Bahá’í to whom friends could turn for help and advice. She undoubtedly worked far beyond her strength in her great enthusiasm, and one might well say that from the standpoint of her physical health, there was always in her work and service the element of sacrifice. Particularly noteworthy, too, was her great efficiency. She was undoubtedly one of the best informed Bahá’í teachers in the western world, and knew where to find any quotation asked for. She certainly has been instrumental in spreading the Bahá’í Message around the world, for her personal correspondence had assumed voluminous proportions.
As a Bahá’í, Mrs. Coles had an international reputation, and was distinguished and will be forever remembered for her true spirituality and her unique spiritual enthusiasm. She [may be] classified among the most sincere and devoted Bahá’ís, and we are told that the rays of those spirits (the sincere) are the cause of the development of the people.” From this beautiful soul “will appear the traces of God.”
Baha’i World, Volume 4, p. 264
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Death reported in the Baha'i News June 1931
Mrs. Claudia Coles, our beloved pioneer Bahá’í sister, passed away at her home in London on May 25th. Since last September Claudia had not been at all well, she was extremely frail, and failed much during the winter, to such an extent that she was not able to make the long trips to meetings. She grew weaker daily. and finally went to her eternal and radiant life.
One of her outstanding qualitieswas her generosity. One day a relative gave her a thousand dollars, and she rushed with it as quickly as she could to Mrs. de Lagnel, who was then in charge of Temple funds here, and said excitedly, “Here Lady, send this all to the Temple right away.” She was at the time working in the Government service here and was not wealthy. And that was not all she gave, either. She was wholly and absolutely devoted to the Word of God and was willing at all times to sacrifice for it.
Her spiritual enthusiasm was one of her greatest charms. She never was really very strong, and many of us remember how she would rush home from the office when she lived here, and give an afternoon tea to which she would invite many strangers. It was on such occasions that she would shine radiantly as a teacher. She was brilliant and at times would reach exalted heights. She was unique, fearless and indeed, she was one who always heralded the straight Teachings. Baha'u'llah’s words, “Proclaim My Message before the people and do not fear," might be considered her slogan, if you can use such a term about spiritual things. She knew the teachings and she had courage.
A Memorial Service for her has been held or is going to be held in every large center in this country. She was well known. Her good deeds have been legion; the half will never be known. for she was not one to herald these things. She gave liberally and spontaneously to everything that was for the Cause, and did as much as she could for those who were hungry and distressed. She never thought of herself; had she done so, she would have put into practice the divine injunction "Economy is a great treasure,”—hut she did possess and practice that other divine law “Generosity is a quality of God.” She was generous with herself; in giving herself to service at all times even when she was tired and sick enough to be in bed; and she was generous with all of her possessions.
She will be forever remembered, for her deeds and life are bound up with the history of the Cause in this country and elsewhere. MARIAM HANEY.
The funeral service for Claudia Coles was held on May 27th. A letter received by Mr. Lunt reads: "Your cable came in time and I immediately bought flowers and placed cards upon them, stating they were from the American Bahá’í Friends, with their deep love. The cable was read during the Bahá’í funeral service, which was held previous to the trip into the country for the service at a little church and interment in the country cemetery near where her daughter has a cottage. The day was wonderful, bright and sunny and the friends came a goodly number considering that the service was at noon, Lady Blomfield. Miss Irwin and Mrs, Ford all took part in the service, as well as several others.
A cable from Shoghi Effendi was read: ‘Deeply grieved Passing Such staunch indefatigable Bahá’í worker. Assure her daughter, relatives, friends, heartfelt Condolences,fervent prayers,(Signed) SHOGHI.
Contributor: Naomi Snider (Yocom) McFadden (47310768)
Mrs. Coles was born in South Carolina about sixty-five years ago. When quite young she moved to Washington, D. C., and it was here she heard and accepted the Bahá’í Teachings, and served as a faithful and honored member of the Bahá’í community for many years. In 1920 she moved to London, England, where her daughter and granddaughters lived, and thus for the past eleven years she was a member of the London Bahá’í community. She had been reelected many times to the National Bahá’í Assembly of England, and as Secretary of this body served indefatigably.
Mrs. Coles’ home in London was a meeting place for traveling Bahá’ís from other countries. It was always a joy to associate with and consult this radiant enthusiastic Bahá’í to whom friends could turn for help and advice. She undoubtedly worked far beyond her strength in her great enthusiasm, and one might well say that from the standpoint of her physical health, there was always in her work and service the element of sacrifice. Particularly noteworthy, too, was her great efficiency. She was undoubtedly one of the best informed Bahá’í teachers in the western world, and knew where to find any quotation asked for. She certainly has been instrumental in spreading the Bahá’í Message around the world, for her personal correspondence had assumed voluminous proportions.
As a Bahá’í, Mrs. Coles had an international reputation, and was distinguished and will be forever remembered for her true spirituality and her unique spiritual enthusiasm. She [may be] classified among the most sincere and devoted Bahá’ís, and we are told that the rays of those spirits (the sincere) are the cause of the development of the people.” From this beautiful soul “will appear the traces of God.”
Baha’i World, Volume 4, p. 264
***
Death reported in the Baha'i News June 1931
Mrs. Claudia Coles, our beloved pioneer Bahá’í sister, passed away at her home in London on May 25th. Since last September Claudia had not been at all well, she was extremely frail, and failed much during the winter, to such an extent that she was not able to make the long trips to meetings. She grew weaker daily. and finally went to her eternal and radiant life.
One of her outstanding qualitieswas her generosity. One day a relative gave her a thousand dollars, and she rushed with it as quickly as she could to Mrs. de Lagnel, who was then in charge of Temple funds here, and said excitedly, “Here Lady, send this all to the Temple right away.” She was at the time working in the Government service here and was not wealthy. And that was not all she gave, either. She was wholly and absolutely devoted to the Word of God and was willing at all times to sacrifice for it.
Her spiritual enthusiasm was one of her greatest charms. She never was really very strong, and many of us remember how she would rush home from the office when she lived here, and give an afternoon tea to which she would invite many strangers. It was on such occasions that she would shine radiantly as a teacher. She was brilliant and at times would reach exalted heights. She was unique, fearless and indeed, she was one who always heralded the straight Teachings. Baha'u'llah’s words, “Proclaim My Message before the people and do not fear," might be considered her slogan, if you can use such a term about spiritual things. She knew the teachings and she had courage.
A Memorial Service for her has been held or is going to be held in every large center in this country. She was well known. Her good deeds have been legion; the half will never be known. for she was not one to herald these things. She gave liberally and spontaneously to everything that was for the Cause, and did as much as she could for those who were hungry and distressed. She never thought of herself; had she done so, she would have put into practice the divine injunction "Economy is a great treasure,”—hut she did possess and practice that other divine law “Generosity is a quality of God.” She was generous with herself; in giving herself to service at all times even when she was tired and sick enough to be in bed; and she was generous with all of her possessions.
She will be forever remembered, for her deeds and life are bound up with the history of the Cause in this country and elsewhere. MARIAM HANEY.
The funeral service for Claudia Coles was held on May 27th. A letter received by Mr. Lunt reads: "Your cable came in time and I immediately bought flowers and placed cards upon them, stating they were from the American Bahá’í Friends, with their deep love. The cable was read during the Bahá’í funeral service, which was held previous to the trip into the country for the service at a little church and interment in the country cemetery near where her daughter has a cottage. The day was wonderful, bright and sunny and the friends came a goodly number considering that the service was at noon, Lady Blomfield. Miss Irwin and Mrs, Ford all took part in the service, as well as several others.
A cable from Shoghi Effendi was read: ‘Deeply grieved Passing Such staunch indefatigable Bahá’í worker. Assure her daughter, relatives, friends, heartfelt Condolences,fervent prayers,(Signed) SHOGHI.
Contributor: Naomi Snider (Yocom) McFadden (47310768)
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