The funeral took place at the Rushden Cemetery on Monday, of the late Mr. James Edward Buckle, aged 65, of 12, Co-operative-row, Rushden, who died on August 5th. Deceased, who had worked for 12 years for Mr. Jeremiah Knight, formerly lived at Bencroft, Bedford-road. He was the father of Seaman J. E. Buckle, D.C.M., of the famous Submarine B 11. In the absence of the Rev. H. J. Horn, the service was conducted by the Rev. R. Heaps.

The mourners were Mrs. Buckle (widow) and Mr. Fred Hill (son-in-law); Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Robert Wilmer (daughters); Miss Florrie Buckle (daughter) and Mr. Wilmer (son-in-law).

The wreaths bore the following inscriptions:-

From his sorrowing wife and beloved son and daughter, Jim and Flo.

From his loving daughter and son-in-law, Ethel and Fred.

From his dear daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Bob.

In appreciation of more that 12 years’ faithful service at the farm-54, High-street South, Rushden.

With deepest sympathy from the neighbours.

With deepest sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Smith.

Mrs. Buckle and the family desire to thank the neighbours for their sympathy in their bereavement.