18th February 1927 - Death of Mrs R. Nelson

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Death of Mrs R. Nelson

The death of Mrs Rebecca Nelson, at the advanced age of 86, took place at "The Angel " Inn on Thursday last.

The deceased, who had been living in Buntingford with her daughter, Mrs W. Hale, for about a year, was one of the oldest inhabitants of Blankney, Lincs., where she was well-known and greatly respected. She was a cheerful old lady, and one who had a kind word for everyone.

The funeral took place at Layston Church on Wednesday afternoon, when a number of townspeople were present.

The service was conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. A. Howard, and the immediate mourners were:

Mr and Mrs W. Hale (son-in-law and daughter), Miss Counsell and Mr Barnett.

The deceased was a widow, her husband having died about a year ago.

18th February 1927 - Births, Marriages and Deaths

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Births, Marriages and Deaths

Death

Nelson - On February 10th, at "The Angel" Inn, Buntingford, Rebecca Nelson, aged 86 years.

Mr and Mrs Taylor and Family wish to return thanks for the many expressions of sympathy received in their great bereavement; also for the beautiful flowers sent.

Mrs A.T. Stapley wishes to thank all those who have sent messages of sympathy in her recent bereavement.

11th February 1927 - Death of Mr George Taylor

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Death of Mr George Taylor

The death of Mr George Taylor, of White Hall, Sandon, has come as a greay shock to his friends in Sandon and Buntingford districts.

The deceased, who was only 28 years of age, is the son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Taylor, of White Hall Farm, Sandon.

He was taken ill last week with appendicitis, and removed to Hertford Hospital, where he died on Tuesday last.

The many friends of Mr and Mrs Taylor will extend to them deep sympathy in their sudden bereavement.

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Read the funeral report.

11th February 1927 - The Late Mr A.T. Stapley

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The Late Mr A.T. Stapley

The funeral of Mr A.T. Stapley, whose death we announced last week, took place at Brandon last week.

Mr Stapley had been associated for a number of years with the social life of Brandon and district, having held the position of Bandmaster of Brandon Town Band, principal of Stapley's Dance Orchestra, and of an officer in the Brandon Flint Lodge of Druids.

The hearse was preceded by a large assembly of Druids, and followed by relatives, friends and members of the Town Band in uniform, and also by members of the Hockwold Village Club, at which the flag was flown at half-mast during the ceremony.

Members of the Druids Lodge lined the church as the cortege passed. The hymn "Abide with me," was played upon entering the Church, and the Dead March in Saul upon leaving.

At the conclusion of the service at the graveside, a very impressive Druidical service was conducted by the Chaplain of the Druids Lodge, and each member dropping a piece of mistletoe in the grave, saluted their dead brother.

There was a large gathering of residents from far and near, and some beautiful floral tributes.

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Photo of Mr Stapley's shop.