OBITUARY – An old and respected resident of Rushden passed away on Tuesday in the person of Mr. Jonathan Ellis, aged 70, of Woburn-place. The deceased, who came from Podington, had lived in Rushden for over half a century. For very many years he was a member of Succoth Baptist Chapel, and was for a considerable period a Sunday school teacher and a member of the choir of that place of worship. He took a keen interest in music, and at one time used to give lessons on the piano and violin. He leaves a widow (his second wife). The funeral took place at the cemetery yesterday, Mr. Bennett officiating. The coffin, which was of polished elm, with brass fittings, bore the inscription:-
JONATHAN ELLIS,
Died August 20th, 1918.
Aged 70 years.
Messrs. Whittington and Tomlin were the undertakers.
Rushden Echo, 30th August 1918
THE FUNERAL took place on Thursday last week of the late Mr. Jonathan Ellis. The mourners were: Miss Maud Ellis and Mr. Dennis Ellis (daughter and son), Mr. and Mrs. Hancock (son-in-law and daughter), Mrs. Desborough and Mrs. Hulett (sisters), Mrs. Howe and Mrs. Brown (sisters), Mrs. Green and Mrs. Peach (sister and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. G. Clayson, of Harrold. Mrs. Ellis (widow) was unable to attend owing to illness.
