Rushden Research Group: obituary Miss May Denton 1918

Rushden Echo, 18th January 1918, transcribed by Gill Hollis

Miss May Denton

Death - We deeply regret to record the death, which took place on Tuesday evening at 59, Queen-street, after a lingering illness, of Miss May Denton, at the age of 30 years. The deceased, who was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Denton, bore much suffering with remarkable patience and fortitude. She was a member of the Independent Wesleyan Church, and regularly attended the services until failing health prevented her. The funeral will take place on Saturday at 3 p.m., and the first portion of the service will be conducted by the Rev. C. J. Keeler at the home of the deceased’s parents.

Rushden Echo, 25^th January 1918, transcribed by Gill Hollis

The funeral of Miss May Denton, whose death we reported last week, took place last Saturday, the Rev. C. J. Keeler officiating. The coffin was of polished elm with brass fittings, and was inscribed:-

MAY DENTON
Died January 15^th, 1918
Aged 30 years

The following were the mourners: Mr. and Mrs. W. Denton (father and mother), Mr. F. Denton and Mrs. C. Wright (brother and sister), Mr. H. Denton and Mrs. W. T. Whitbread (brother and sister), Miss A. Denton and Mrs. C. Brudenell (sisters), Mr. W. T. Whitbread (brother-in-law), Mrs. W. Denton and Mrs. R. Denton (sisters-in-law), Mr. T. Lack and Mrs. C. W. Horrell (uncle and aunt), Mr. and Mrs. S. Denton (uncle and aunt), Miss Cora Denton (niece), Miss N. Litchfield (friend). Some beautiful floral tributes were sent. Mr. and Mrs. W. Denton and family wish to thank all friends for sympathy in their bereavement.

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