Rushden Research Group: obituary Lizzie Chettle 1918

Rushden Echo, 8th November 1918, transcribed by Kay Collins

Miss Lizzie Chettle

Death of Miss Chettle—We regret to record that Mr. and Mrs. George Chettle, of 63 Duck-street, have suffered bereavement by the death from inflammation of the kidneys and bronchitis of their second daughter, Miss Lizzie Chettle, who passed away on Wednesday evening at the age of 18 years. The deceased young lady, who was well-known and highly respected throughout the town and district, was her father’s “right hand” in his business, and much sympathy is felt with the bereaved parents and family. The late Miss Chettle had only been ill a week or two, influenza developing into the more serious complaint. She was a regular attendant at the services at St. Mary’s Church, and also at the Sunday school. The funeral will take place on Monday next.

Rushden Echo, 15^th November 1918

The funeral of the late Miss Ivy Lizzie Chettle, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Chettle, of 63, Duck-street, Rushden, and whose death was recorded in our last issue, took place on Monday at the cemetery in the presence of many sympathisers. The cortege first proceeded to St. Mary’s Church, where the first portion of the obsequies was conducted by the Rector (Rev. P. Robson, M.A.), who also officiated at the graveside. The coffin of polished oak with brass fittings, bore the inscription:

“IVY LIZZIE CHETTLE.
Died November 6^th, 1918.
Aged 18 years.”

The mourners comprised: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Chettle (father and mother), the Misses Hilda and Minnie Chettle (sisters), Miss Violet Chettle (sister) and Master Teddie Chettle (brother), Mrs. Wm. Lett (aunt) and Mrs. L. Wilson, of Leeds (aunt), Mrs. E. Hollis and Mrs. Overton, of Derby (aunts), Mr. J. Campion, of Kettering (uncle) and Mrs. Cooper, of Finedon (aunt), Mrs. J. Smith and Mrs. J. Campion (aunts). The undertakers were Messrs. Whittington and Tomlin. Some beautiful wreaths were placed on the grave.

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