Rushden Research Group: obituary Mr. Cecil G. Tew 1918

Rushden Echo, 1^st November 1918

Mr. Cecil G. Tew

SUDDEN BEREAVEMENT – We sincerely regret to record the death, which took place yesterday, of Mr. Cecil G. Tew, husband of Mrs. Tew, of Moor-road. The deceased was at work up to Saturday night as usual, when he contracted influenza, which subsequently developed into pneumonia, and although everything possible was done for him by his medical attendant (Dr. Greenfield) and the district nurse, the end came suddenly yesterday about 9.30 a.m. The late Mr. Tew was well known in Rushden, having been in the employ of the Rushden Industrial Co-operative Society for the greater part of his business career. For many years he has had charge of various of the grocery branches of the Society. On local concert platforms he was well known as a humourist, and was always ready and willing to assist any local worthy causes in this capacity. He leaves a widow and one child, with whom much sympathy is felt in their sudden bereavement.

Rushden Echo, 8^th November 1918

Impressive Funeral At Rushden
The Late Mr. Cecil Tew
A Co-operative Society Employee

The funeral of the late Mr. George Cecil Tew, formerly grocery branch manager for the Rushden Industrial Co-operative Society, whose death was recorded in our last issue, took place on Monday at the Cemetery, amidst manifest signs of sympathy and respect. The Rev. P. E. Robson (Rector) conducted the obsequies in the unavoidable absence through illness of the Vicar of St. Peter’s (Rev. A. J. Meakin). The coffin, of polished elm, with brass fittings, bore the inscription:-

GEORGE CECIL TEW
Died October 31^st, 1918.
Aged 35 years.

The mourners comprised: Mrs. G. C. Tew (widow) and Mr. James Wood (father-in-law), Mr. W. Wood (brother-in-law), Mr. J. Bailey, of Cranford (cousin) and Mrs. Twelvetree, of Higham Ferrers – representing Mrs. W. Wood (sister-in-law), who was prevented from attending through illness – Mr. W. Wrighton (cousin) and Mrs. Clayton (aunt), Mr. J. Wrighton (cousin) and Mr. C. Firth, of Desborough (friend). There also followed, as representing the Co-operative Society), Mr. G. W. Coles, J.P. (president), Mr. W. J. Cure (manager), Mr. T. E. Wigginton (secretary), and the committee and employees, Mr. F. Pentelow (representing the Raunds Co-operative Society employees). First-class Sergt. A. Prigmore and Mr. A. Ablett represented the Rushden Corps St. John Ambulance Association, of which deceased was a member, and the bearers comprised Messrs. W. H. Marriott, W. Jacock, H. Baines, B. Bierton, A. Prigmore, and J. Allen. Mr. T. Swindall was the undertaker. A number of beautiful floral tributes were placed on the grave.

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