With sincere regret we have to record the death, which took place this morning at 11 o’clock, of Mr. Walter Webb, of the firm of Messrs. Webb Bros., clothiers.

Mr. Webb, who was in charge of the Rushden branch of the business for many years, was greatly respected in the town and it came as a great shock to his many friends when, six months ago, he was informed by his medical attendant that he was suffering from cancer of the bowels and that nothing could be done to cure the disease.

In spite of his illness Mr. Webb was able to get out a little and had been seen motoring with Dr. Baker up to about five weeks ago, when he was compelled to take to his bed. It has been necessary to administer morphia frequently during the past few weeks, and Mr. Webb was not conscious when he passed away. His family were informed last night of the near approach of the end.

The deceased gentleman leaves a widow, three sons, and two daughters.

The funeral will take place in Rushden cemetery next Tuesday afternoon, on which day Mr. Webb would have reached his 53rd year.

In the presence of a large crowd of sympathisers, the mortal remains of the late Mr. Walter Webb, of High-street, were laid to rest in the Rushden Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon.

The funeral cortege started from the deceased’s residence shortly after half-past two o’clock and proceeded directly to the Cemetery, where the last sad rites were conducted by the Rev. C. J. Keeler, Independent Wesleyan minister.

The mourners were as follow :-

1st carriage – Mrs. W. Webb (the widow), Mr. Kenneth Webb, Mr. B. Webb (sons), and Miss D. Webb (daughter).

2nd carriage – Mr. Alfred Webb, C.C. (brother), Mr. Arthur Webb (brother), Miss E. Webb (daughter), and Mr. Stanley Webb (nephew).

3rd carriage – Mr. Jarvis (brother-in-law), Mr. T. Salmon (brother-in-law), Mrs. W. Keay (sister-in-law), and Mr. Charles Berry.

4th carriage – Mr. Grice (Northampton), the Rev. C. J. Keeler, and Dr. Baker.

The managers of Messrs. Webb Bros.’ establishments at Northampton, Bedford, Kettering, Wellingborough, Luton, Rugby, Market Harborough, and Desborough, were also in attendance. The branch managers present were :- Kettering, Mr. C. Baalam and Mr. J. Parsons; Northampton, Mr. T. H. Pearson; Luton, Mr. Stanley Webb; Rushden, Mr. C. H. Stormer; Rugby, Mr. Tomlinson; Bedford, Mr. W. J. Gregory and Mr. Brownsell; Desborough, Mr. Laker; Wellingborough, Mr. Bell.

Among those also present were Messrs. C. Meller, H. Rand, W. G. F. Kingston, W. S. Knight, A. Cox, H. M. Nind, and G. Farey (representing the Rushden Bowling Club); Messrs. W. L. Beetenson, H. Chester, J. B. Bailey, and F. Wilkins (representing the Rushden Conservative Association); Messrs. L. Brightwell, J. T. Goode, G. Mason, and C. J. King (Wellingborough Bowling Club); Mr. Lang, representing Messrs. Copestake Bros., London; Messrs. J. Claridge, C.C., H. Cripwell, L. F. Phillips, C. H. Knight, A. T. P. Phillipson, F. Webb, W. Tomlinson, E. Noble, F. Causebrook, and many others.

The coffin was of polished elm, with silver-plated fittings, and bore the following inscription :-

The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. Whittington and Tomlin.

Many handsome

were sent, the inscriptions on which were as follow :-

Our dear one, from his loving wife and children.

With loving sympathy, from John and Mary.

In loving memory, from George and Julia.

Dear Walter, in loving memory and deep sorrow, Will and Emmie.

In affectionate remembrance and deepest regret, from Walter and Pollie.

Deepest sympathy, Nancy and Stanley, Luton.

In loving sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Webb and family, Yardleys, Kettering.

In loving memory of our dear Uncle, from Tony, Winnie, and Kathy.

With a father’s great sorrow and regret at losing so good a son, E. Salmon.

In loving sympathy, from Tamzine and family.

In deepest sympathy, from the members of the Wellingborough Bowling Club.

With deepest regret and sincere sympathy, from the members of the Rushden Town Bowling Club, April 12, 1910. “Well forward, forward, thus the bowl should run; and not unluckily against the bias.”

With sincere sympathy, from C. H. Stormer.

With regret and deepest sympathy, H. Hasnip, Market Harborough.

With deep regret, from T. H. Pearson, manager, Northampton.

With deepest sympathy, from J. C. Perkins and E. Noble.

With deep sympathy, from the Kettering employees.

With Mr. and Mrs. Game’s deepest sympathy, 46 Ipswich-street, Stowmarket.

With deepest sympathy, from W. J. Gregory, High-street, Bedford.

With sincere sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. G. Berry.

With deep sympathy, from Charles and Fred Tomlinson.

From Mr. and Mrs. S. Price, with deepest sympathy.

With respect and deep sympathy, from Mr. T. Laker, Desborough.

With deepest sympathy, G. H. Bell, Wellingborough branch.

With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. B. Leeder, Northampton.