11th March 1927 - Funeral of Mr Stanley F. Keen

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Funeral of Mr Stanley F. Keen

The funeral of Stanley F. Keen, whose death at the early age of 18 years was reported in this Paper last week, took place at Layston Church on Saturday afternoon, the service being conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. A. Howard.

Members of the Buntingford Independent Foresters' Society carried out the duty of bearers, the deceased being a junior member of that Society. His employer, Mr A. Jackson, kindly lent his car, and the evidences of sorrow were marked by the number of people present and the beautiful floral tributes.

Mr and Mrs C.F. Keen (father and mother), Mrs W. Whiting and Mrs P. Deards (sisters), Mrs R. Saunders (aunt), Mr P. Deards and Mr J. Gibbs (brothers-in-law), and Miss Jackson.

The wreaths were as follows:

From Mum and Dad

Maggie and Will

Nellie and Percy

Vera and Phyllis

Mr and Mrs A. Jackson and Family

Mr and Mrs and H. Jackson and Mrs James Harradence.

Mr G. Hagger

Mr L. Bradford

His pals - J. and L. Plumb, C. and B. King, R. Fish, J. Ward, J. Oakley, C. and M. Worboys

Mrs Parker

Mr and Mrs French

Mr and Mrs A. Dray

Mr and Mrs Arthur Dray

Miss E. Cutts

Mr and Mrs L. Smith

Mrs Patmore and Mr Hummerstone

Mrs Pateman and Family

Mr and Mrs Haddock

Mrs Brewington

Mrs Prior and Family

Mrs Horth and Reg

Mrs G. Bradford

11th March 1927 - Acknowledgements

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The relatives of the late Mr F. Cowtan Furness wish to express their thanks for the many expressions of sympathy and offers of help receive in their recent bereavement.

Mr and Mrs C.F. Keen and all relatives of the late Stanley C.F. Keen, otherwise called "Pet," who passed away the 2nd March, 1927, wish to return their heartfelt thanks to all who extended kind sympathy during their sad bereavement; and to thank those who sent the most thoughtful and beautiful wreaths.

4th March 1927 - Death of Mr S.F. Keen

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Death of Mr S.F. Keen

We much regret to record the death of Mr S.F. Keen, youngest son of Mr and Mrs C. Keen, of Church Street. His death comes as a great blow to his parents, who have now lost the last of their five sons.

Since leaving school, Stanley Keen has been employed by Mr A. Jackson, of Church Street. He was ill last year, and was in Royston Hospital for some time.

He died early on Wednesday morning, and we understand the funeral has been arranged for tomorrow (Saturday).

Much sympathy is extended to his parents and other members of the family in their great loss.

4th March 1926 - Births, Marriages, and Deaths

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Births, Marriages, and Deaths

Marriage

Hatchett-Deards - On February 26th, at Layston Parish Church, by the Rev. A. Howard, Vicar, William, only son of Mr and Mrs Hatchett, of New Town, Buntingford, to Annie Gertrude, daughter of Mr and Mrs Deards, of High Street, Buntingford.

Death

Keen - On Wednesday, March 2nd, at Church Street, Buntingford, Stanley Fuller Keen, aged 18 years.