15th April 1927 - Funeral of Mrs Mottram

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Funeral of Mrs Mottram

Amid signs of general regret, the funeral of Mrs W. Mottram took place at Layston on Wednesday, the 6th inst.

The remains, encassed in a plain oak coffin, were carried to the graveside by members of the Foresters' Friendly Society.

The service was conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. A. Howard, and the immediate mourners were Mr W. Mottram (husband), Mr S. Howlett (nephew), Mrs Howlett (sister), Mr W. Norris (brother), Mr Howlett (brother-in-law), Mrs Norris (sister-in-law), Mr Goodchild, Mrs Hants, Mrs Driver, and Miss C. Norris (nieces).

Amongst the townspeople present we observed - Mrs H. Coleman, Mrs C. Miles, Mrs A.G. Day, Miss Marsden, Mrs H. Clark, Mrs Aylott, Miss Aylott, Mrs E.G. Thody, Mrs C. Postle, Mrs Ambrose, Mrs A. Howard, Mrs E. Camp, Mrs A. Clark, Mrs H. Clark, Mr J. Smith, Mr A. Clark, and Mr J. Bishop (the last two representing the Buntingford Football Club) and others.

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Read the death announcement.

15th April 1927 - Death of Miss Alice Clark

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Death

We regret to record the death of Miss Alice Clark, of High Street.

The deceased lady, who has been ill for some considerable time, formerly lived at Guildford, but owing to her severe illness came to stay with her sister, Mrs H. Feasey, who has given her every possible attention during her long illness, which was borne with much patience and fortitude throughout.

The deceased, who was 53 years of age, passed away on Sunday, and the funeral took place quietly at Layston on Wednesday, the service being conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. A. Howard.

20th May 1927 - Death and Funeral of Mr W.A. Gilbert

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Death and Funeral of Mr W.A. Gilbert

The death took place at Herne Bay, on Saturday, May 14th, of Mr W.A. Gilbert, who, for a number of years carried on the watchmaker's and jeweller's business in High Street, Buntingford (now carried on by Mr Lawrence).

On leaving Buntingford Mr Gilbert went to reside at Finchley Road, Hampstead, where he carried on business for a number of years.

The deceased, who had been in failing health for about two years, retired from business about three years ago, and after a few days' illness passed away at his residence at Herne Bay. He leaves a widow and one daughter, to whom much sympathy is extended.

The Funeral

The funeral took place at Herne Bay on Wednesday last. The remains were conveyed to the cemetery by Washington car, and followed by five mourning coaches.

The coffin was of waxed oak, and bore the inscription:

William Adam Gilbert, Died May 14th, 1927, Aged 54 years.

The immediate mourners were: Mrs W.A. Gilbert (widow), Miss M. Gilbert (daughter), Mr H. Gilbert (brother), Mr and Mrs E. Gilbert (brother and sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs J. Wilson, Mr and Mrs C. Pearman, Mr and Mrs A.W. Wilson, Mr and Mrs P. Wilson, Mr and Mrs Sydney Constable, Mrs Hobrough, Mr and Mrs Hurst, Mrs Gordon, Mrs Ross and Nurse Griffiths.

There was also many others present, and the beautiful and numerous floral tributes were conveyed to the cemetery by a special coach.

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Mrs Gilbert and Muriel desire to acknowledge gratefully the kind expressions of sympathy, which have been a consolation to them in their great sorrow.

3, The Myrtles, Sea Street, Herne Bay.

30th July 1926 - Funeral of Mr F. Ballard

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Funeral of Mr F. Ballard

The funeral of Mr F. Ballard, whose death we announced last week, took place at St Mary's Church, Aspenden, on Monday afternoon.

The remains, encassed in a coffin of plain oak, were conveyed to the church in a Washington coach.

There were two mourning coaches and the immediate mourners were: Mr W. Ballard (brother), Mr and Mrs Walbey (sister and brother-in-law), Mr and Mrs Grey (sister and brother-in-law), Mrs A. Grey (sister), Mrs De Fontaine (sister), Mrs Walbey (sister), Messrs. C. Walbey and L. Walbey (nephews), Miss Stubbings and Messrs. J. Parker, D. Neale, E. Plumb (employees).

Others present were - Mr and Mrs Crouch, Mrs H. Clarke, Mrs Knight, Mrs D. Smith, Dr H.E. Dixon, Mrs Brewington, Mrs C. Miles, Mrs Wylds, Miss Parker, Mr and Mrs Beeton, Messrs. H.A. and W. Hare, W. Rowley, T.J. Stick, A. Anthony, F. Hamilton, H.H. Macklin, E.P. Borsberry, J. Boniwell, E.G. Thody, G. Aylott, C. Smith, W. Smith, D. Wallis and P. Hamilton.

Messrs. J.L. Cornwell and H. Clarke represented the Buntingford Gas and Coke Co., of which the deceased was a director.

There were many beautiful wreaths, including one from the employees and one from the tradesmen of Buntingford.

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Mr Walbey, Mr Ballard and relatives return thanks to friends for kind sympathy shown in their great bereavement.

Royston, Herts.

28th July, 1926.