We regret to record the death which took place yesterday evening at 132 Wellingborough-road, after a long and painful illness borne with remarkable patience, of Mr. Charles Thomas Elliott Sanders, at the age of 59 years. The late Mr. Sanders leaves a widow, two sons, and two daughters to mourn their loss, and both of the sons are serving their country, one being in France and other in Italy. For many years the late Mr. Sanders had taken a keen and active interest in the work of St. Peter’s Church, having been a sidesman ever since the new church was built. It was only last week that his friends at the church held a benefit whist drive for him, as reported in last week’s “Rushden Echo.” A native of Raunds, he had resided in Rushden for upwards of 30 years, and for a long period was in the employ of Mr. T. Swindall. The funeral will take place on Monday next at the cemetery, and the first potion of the service will be at St. Peter’s Church at 2.30p.m.

Rushden Echo, 26^th April 1918

THE FUNERAL of the late Mr. Chas. Thomas Elliott Sanders (husband of Mrs. Sanders, of 132, Wellingborough-road), whose death was reported in our last issue, took place on Monday afternoon at the cemetery, the first portion of the service being conducted in St. Peter’s Church by the Rev. P. E. Robson, who also officiated at the graveside.  The coffin of polished elm with brass fittings, bore the inscription:-

CHAS. THOMAS ELLIOTT SANDERS,
Died April 18^th, 1918.
Aged 59 years.

The chief mourners were: Mrs. Sanders (widow), Miss E. Sanders and Miss D. Sanders (daughters), Mrs. Reginald Sanders (daughter-in-law), Mrs. Clayton and Mr. J. Wood (friends).  Two sons were unable to be present, one being on active service in France and the other in Italy.  Some beautiful floral tributes were placed on the grave. 

Mr. T. Swindall was the undertaker.  Mrs. Sanders and family desire to thank all those friends who have shown kindly and practical sympathy with them in their sore trial.