We sincerely regret having to record the death of Mr. Charles Chamberlain, painter, house decorator, etc., of Rectory-road, Rushden, which sad event took place on Monday evening last.

Deceased had an apoplectic seizure nine weeks ago, and his condition was critical, but, under the care of Dr. Owen, he made fair progress towards recovery, so much so that he was able, with the assistance of his wife, to walk down into High-street a week or so ago. In the hope that he would be completely restored to health, it was decided that he should go to Hunstanton for a time, and suitable apartments were secured for him. On Monday morning last Mr. Chamberlain, accompanied by his wife, left the Higham Ferrers L. and N.W. station by the 7.50 train for Hunstanton. Just before the train reached Hunstanton at one o’clock, deceased, who appeared to be exhausted, said to his wife, “Is this the journey’s end?” and then he became unconscious. As soon as the train arrived at the station, Mrs. Chamberlain called the porters and they at once fetched Dr. C. R. H. Ball, who was unremitting in his attention to the patient. Mr. Chamberlain, however, never regained consciousness, and passed away at about 9 p.m., death resulting from cerebral haemorrhage and syncope.

Mr. Bert Scroxton, of Rushden, a neighbour of the deceased, happened to be near Hunstanton, removing some household furniture, and, under the sad circumstances, he rendered every possible assistance to Mrs. Chamberlain. The body of the deceased was brought home to Rushden on Tuesday, arriving at the Higham Ferrers L. and N.W. station at 7.22 p.m.

The deceased, who was 38 years of age, leaves a widow and three children (two sons and a daughter). He was one of the first members of the Rushden Adult School, and, by his cheerful, unassuming manner and his straightforward character, he won the esteem and affection of a very large circle of friends. He was an attendant at the Succoth Baptist Chapel, and was a member of the Men’s Own at the Park-road Baptist Church. Good work was done by the deceased in local Oddfellowship. For some time he was the secretary of the Oakley Lodge, a position which he filled with great ability.

The funeral took place this afternoon at the Rushden cemetery.