DEATH OF MISS MAY FLETCHER – Much sympathy is felt with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Fletcher, of 14, Griffith-street, Rushden, in the sore trouble that has befallen them by the death of their youngest daughter, Miss Hilda May Fletcher, who passed peacefully away on Wednesday evening at the age of 17 years.  The late Miss Fletcher had been in poor health for some time past, but the care and attention of Dr. Greenfield had brought about an improvement in her condition. A sudden attack of influenza, contracted about a week ago, however, brought about a relapse which culminated in her decease.  The late Miss Fletcher, with her parents, attended the Park-road Baptist Church, and passed through the Sunday school of that place of worship.  The funeral will take place on Monday next.

Rushden Echo, 15^th November 1918

The funeral of Miss Hilda May Fletcher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Fletcher, of 14, Griffith-street, whose death was recorded in our last issue, took place on Monday at the cemetery, the Rev. R. C. Law, A.T.S., conducting the obsequies.  The coffin, of polished elm with brass fittings, bore the inscription:

“HILDA MAY FLETCHER.
Died November 6^th, 1918.
Aged 17 years.  Peace.”

The mourners comprised Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Fletcher (father and mother), the Misses Winnie and Beatrice Fletcher (sisters), Miss Kitty Fletcher (sister) and Master Norman Fletcher (brother), Miss Fletcher (aunt) and Mr. G. Fletcher, of Wellingborough (uncle), Miss Patenall (friend) and Mrs. G. Fletcher (aunt), Master Eric Fletcher (brother) and Miss Beale (friend).  A number of beautiful wreaths were placed on the grave.  Mr. Arthur Sanders was the undertaker.