One of Rushden’s oldest natives passed away at the Alms Houses yesterday week in the person of Mrs. Eliza Chettle, aged 86. She was the mother of Mr. George Chettle, horse slaughterer, Rushden, and was born in a house in Newton Road (then Church Lane) in the time of the old toll gate. She retained most of her faculties right up to the last, and could read and write without her glasses. She was an enthusiastic lace maker, and continued at work with her pillow until right up to the time of her illness. She leaves six daughters and two sons, two of the former being in Australia, viz. Mrs. Garrett and Mrs. Smith. The funeral took place on Monday at the cemetery, the Rev. E. F. Walker officiating. The coffin, of polished elm with brass fittings, bore the inscription: “Eliza Chettle. Died May 2nd 1918; aged 86 years.” The mourners were: Mr. H. C. Chettle and Mrs. Lett (son and daughter), Mr. G. Chettle and Mrs. Wilson (son and daughter), Mrs. Hollis and Mrs. Overton (daughters), Mrs. Tassell (sister) and Mrs. C. Chettle (daughter in law) Mr. L. Wilson (son in law) and Mrs. H. Chettle (daughter in law), Mr. W. Lett (son in law), Mrs. Geo. Chettle (daughter in law), Mr. E. Hollis, and Mr. A. Overton (sons in law). A number of beautiful wreaths were placed on the grave. Mr. T. Swindall was the undertaker.