Gertrude Durnford, Lady Alston
1731–1807 (age 76)
Biography
Gertrude Durnford, Lady Alston (1731–1807), is commemorated at the Church of All Saints, Odell, for a life guided by steadfast devotion to family and the social responsibilities of her station. Her gentle influence was felt by many who shared in her circle.
The memorial conveys the warmth of her character and the respect accorded to her memory, reminding all who visit of the compassionate temperament she embodied.