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A well-known tradesman of the town of Rushden passed away on Wednesday at 11, Church-street, in the person of Mr. Henry Wheeler, at the age of 77 years. The deceased, who had been ill for nearly four months, had suffered great pain from an internal complaint, so that the end, which came peacefully, was a happy release.
The late Mr. Wheeler, who was a native of Oxford, had resided in Rushden for about 50 years, having carried on business as sign writer and house decorator for practically the whole of that time. One part of his business was the writing of coffin breast-plates – of which he had written nearly 3,000 – for the principal undertakers of the district. He was recognised as one of the finest writers of old English in the country and he was well known and highly respected throughout the county. He was a life member of the Rushden Conservative Club and a staunch Churchman, attending the Parish Church regularly until his illness. His wife, who was a sister of Councillor F. Knight, J.P., predeceased him about 3½ years ago. He leaves two sons and four daughters to mourn their loss. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Saturday) when the first portion of the obsequies will be conducted at St. Mary’s Church at 2.30p.m. The cortege is expected to arrive at the cemetery at 3 p.m.
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Rushden Argus, March 29th 1918, transcribed by Susan Manton
Funeral–The funeral of the late Mr. Henry Wheeler, of 11 Church Street, took place on Saturday, amid many signs of sympathy. The deceased was 77 years of age and was a native of Oxford, but had resided in Rushden about 50 years. He was a sign writer and house decorator, and was recognised as one of the finest writers of Old English in the country. He was a member of the Rushden Conservative Club. The Rev. Percy Robson officiated.
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Rushden Echo, 29th March 1918
The Late Mr. H. Wheeler
The funeral of the late Mr. Henry Wheeler took place on Saturday, the first portion of the obsequies taking place at St. Mary’s Church, and the latter at the Cemetery. The Rev. P. E. Robson (Rector) conducted. The mourners were as follow: Mrs. Harris, Oxford (sister), Mr. H. J. Wheeler, Bristol (son), Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Knight (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs. Harry Addison (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wheeler (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shortland (son-in-law and daughter), Gnr. and Mrs. L. G. Ball (son-in-law and daughter).
Mr. Fred Knight, J.P., (brother-in-law), Mr. C. E. Bayes (nephew), and Mr. Darnell were at the Cemetery.
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