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Rushden Echo, 5th July 1918, transcribed by Kay Collins

Mrs. Maud Ellen Green

Obituary—We deeply regret to record the death, which took place suddenly on Tuesday afternoon, at “Ashleigh,” Kings-road, Rushden, of Mrs. Maud Ellen Green, wife of Mr. W. F. Green. The deceased lady, who was 37 years of age, had recently given birth to a little son, but owing to a chill taken previously, bronchial pneumonia set in, culminating in Mrs. Green’s death. The baby has survived. The late Mrs. Green was the elder daughter of the late Mr. Owen Partridge, of Irthlingborough. Prior to her marriage she was well known as an employee of the Rushden Coffee Tavern Company Ltd. Until about a month ago Mrs. Green regularly attended the Park-road Baptist Church. Mr. Frederick William Green and Miss Bessie Partridge (sister) desire to express their sincere thanks for the many expressions of sympathy they have received in their sore bereavement.

Rushden Echo, 12^th July 1918

THE FUNERAL of Mrs. Maud Ellen Green, who passed away last Tuesday week at “Ashleigh,” Kings-road, as reported in our last issue, took place on Saturday at the cemetery, in the presence of many sympathisers. The first portion of the obsequies was conducted at “Ashleigh” by the Rev. R. C. Law, A.T.S., who also officiated at the graveside. The coffin, which was of polished elm with brass fittings, bore the inscription:-

MAUD ELLEN GREEN
Died July 2^nd, 1918.
Aged 37 years.

The mourners comprised: Mr. F. W. Green (husband) and Miss Bessie Partridge (sister), Mr. E. Partridge (uncle) and Mrs. J. Partridge (sister-in-law), Mr. C. A. K. Green and Mrs. B. Coe (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), Mrs. G. Willmott and Miss Hillson (aunts), Mr. B. Coe (brother-in-law) and Miss Ada Green (sister-in-law) and Mrs. Parsons (friend). A number of beautiful wreaths were placed on the grave, including one from the staff of Messrs. William Green and Sons, boot manufacturers, where the deceased’s husband is employed.

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