The town has received with much regret the news that Mrs. Sarah Seckington, widow of the late Mr. Jonathan Seckington, died on Wednesday evening at her home in Woburn-place. Aged 74, Mrs. Seckington had for some years been in failing health, but her end came somewhat suddenly. Like her husband who was familiar to everybody as a postman of many years’ service, she was greatly respected in the town. Mr. Harry Seckington, seedsman and florist, of High-street is the only son. The funeral took place today.

Rushden Echo, 29th August 1930, transcribed by Kay Collins The Funeral of Mrs. Sarah Seckington, widow of Mr. Jonathan Seckington, took place on Friday afternoon, the Rev. Travers S. Stoney (Rector) conducting a service at St. Mary’s Church and the committal at the Cemetery. The mourners were Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Seckington (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. J. Tarry, of Harrowden, and Mrs. H. Barker, of Leytonstone (brother and sister), Mr. and Mrs. A. Labram, of Bedford (nephew and niece), Misses M. and V. Seckington (granddaughters). Several other friends attended. Wreaths were sent by Harry, Polly, May and Violet; Mrs. Tarry, Wellingborough; Arthur and Annie and family; Mrs. H. Tomlin and family; Tiny and Bo; Mr. and Mrs. Percival and family; H. Meyer and E. Ashby; Mrs. Jervis; Miss L. Howe; B. Fisher; Hilda and Jean; F. Betts and family; Mrs Bailey; Mr. and Mrs. W. Smart and family; Florrie and Annie, Wappenham; George and Emma, Daventry. The grave was lined with ivy, clematis and fuchsias, from Mrs. Seckington’s own garden, on a background of white.