The funeral took place on Monday of the late Mrs. Emma Mary Lewis, aged 55, who passed away yesterday week at her home, Albion-place. Deceased had suffered for a considerable time from heart affection but had only kept to her bed for about six weeks. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Church where she used to attend regularly when she was well enough. Deceased leaves a husband, three daughters and one son, all of whom are living in Rushden. The Rector (Rev. P. E. Robson, M.A.) conducted the funeral service. The mourners were: Mr. W. Lewis (husband), Mrs. A. Jacques (daughter), Mr. Frank Lewis (son), Miss R. Lewis (daughter), Mr. Arthur Jacques (son-in-law), Miss L. Lewis (daughter), Mrs. Frank Lewis (daughter-in-law), Mr. Checksfield (friend), Mr. Wright Lewis (brother-in-law), Mrs. Walter Lewis (sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, Podington (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Watson Lewis (brother and sister-in-law), Mrs. G. Priestly and Mrs. Bunning (friends). The coffin was of polished elm with brass fittings, and bore the inscription:-

EMMA MARY LEWIS
Died Aug. 20, 1914
Aged 55 years.

The wreaths were as follow:- In loving remembrance of dear Mother from her sorrowing husband and daughters Rose and Lizzie; To dear Mother from Sis and Arthur; In remembrance of our dear Mother from Frank, Em, and Gracie; With deep sympathy from Watson, Nellie, and family; With deepest sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. Swingler; With loving sympathy from Mrs. Jacques and family; With deep sympathy to a friend from Mrs. J. Rice and Mrs. J. Barley; With deep sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. J. Bunning; In loving memory of dear aunt from Wilfred, Deborah, and family; In loving memory from Charlie and Tuie Checksfield; A tribute of sympathy from Mrs. J. Green and family; With sympathy from Mr. Walter Lewis and family. Messrs. Whittington and Tomlin were the undertakers.