Mr. William Cox, one of the “Rushden Veterans” whose portraits we published in the “Rushden Echo” a few years ago, died on Saturday morning, aged 90 years, dropsy being the cause of death.

Notwithstanding his great age the deceased was able to get about until quite recently, and, indeed, up to a year or so ago was frequently to be seen walking about the town with almost military erectness. A native of Higham Ferrers, he removed to Rushden when he was about 25 years of age, and he had resided in the town ever since. He was engaged in the staple industry of the district. For the last ten years or so he had resided with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jaques, of the Laurels, Wellingborough-road, and it was here that he passed away.

took place on Tuesday afternoon. A brief service was held at The Laurels, conducted by the Rev. T. G. Harper and Mr. Joseph Mackness.

The interment took place at the Rushden Cemetery.

The chief mourners were :- Mr. William Cox (son) and Mrs. Matthews (daughter), Mr. Walter Cox (son) and Mrs. William Cox (daughter-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. James Jaques (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. Harry Jaques (grandson), Mrs. Walter Cox (daughter-in-law), Mr. A. B. Cushion (gardener at The Laurels).

The coffin was of polished elm, with brass fittings, the inscription being :-