Death and Funeral of Mr F. Cowtan Furness
We sincerely regret to record the death of Mr F.C. Furness, who was well and popularly known in the town. He was taken ill with influenza about a fortnight ago, and died from cerebral haemorrhage on Friday last.
Mr Furness, who was 66 years of age, was born in Holborn, his parents owning a large confectioner's business on the site of the new West Central Post Office. He spent many years in Cornwall, and came to live at Buntingford about three years ago. During the war he served in the Irish Fusiliers. His cheery face and happy disposition will be greatly missed by a large number of friends.
He was buried at Layston Church on Wednesday afternoon, amidst general signs of regret. There was a large number of floral tributes, including a wreath from the Buntingford British Legion Club, of which the deceased was a member.
The immediate mourners were:
Mr R.G. Furness, Amersham (brother), Mr H.G. Bustard, Forest Gate (nephew), Mrs Davies, Miss Davies, Mr T. Wilson, Kennington; Mr F. French, Chelmsford; Mr Reed, Hertford; and Mr J. Horner, Ware.
Among others present were Revd. John Cole; Mr H. Clarke and Mr E.C. Clarke (representing the British Legion), Messrs G. Smith, E.P. Borsberry, A. Wilson, S. Saggers, H.A. Thody, S. Waters, E. Southgate, M. Corp, Mr and Mrs J. Wilson and Mrs Houlden.
Wreaths were as follows:
From Miss Davies
Mrs Davies and Girls
Mr Furness, Mrs Bustard & Family
Ex-Service Men's Club
Mr and Mrs French
Mrs Hone, Albe and Ede
Wilder and Patsy
Will, Gert and his Godchild Ronald
Ina and Billy
Mr and Mrs C. Clark
Mr and Mrs G.B. Medland
Mr and Mrs Wilson, sen.
Mr and Mrs Wilson, jun.
Mr and Mrs Corp
Messrs Houlden
Mr and Mrs H. Handy
Mr and Mrs Plumb
Mr M. Reid
Mr and Mrs Pledger
Mrs C. Rand and Mrs Parker
Doris and Stan
Tony
"Pip"