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.

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.

18th March 1927 - Death of Mr W.D. Bye

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Wyddiall

Death of Mr W.D. Bye

We regret to record the death of Mr W.D. Bye, who passed away on Wednesday of last week.

The deceased, who was 67 years of age, had lived in Wyddiall for the past 30 years. He was taken ill just before his wife's death in November last, and although he underwent a serious operation he did not recover his healt.

The large company present at the funeral at Wyddiall Church on Saturday afternoon showed the high esteem in which he was held by his fellow workers and villagers.

The immediate mournes were - Mr H. Bye and Miss A. Bye (son and daughter), Mr W. Bye and Mrs G. Smith (son and daughter), Mr and Mrs F. Bye (son and daughter-in-law), Mr G. Smith and Mrs H. Bye (son-in-law and daughter-in-law), Mr B. Woods and Mrs W. Bye (son and daughter-in-law), Mr W. and Miss H. Coxall (brother and sister-in-law), Mr W. Bye and Mrs Bentley (brother and sister), Mrs R. Catley and Mrs E. Catley (sisters), Mrs W. Coxall (sister-in-law), A. Bye, H. Catley and J. Bentley (nephews).

Amongst others present were: Lt.-Col. Sir Charles Heaton-Ellis, Mr W. May, Mr T. May and Mr H. May and many employees. Fellow employees from the farm on which the deceased was employed acted as bearers.

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