Martha Houghton Death and Funeral

Death and Funeral of Miss Martha Houghton

We regret to record the death of Miss Martha Houghton, who passed away at her residence, Roman Bank, Skegness, on Friday last. The deceased, whose age was 58, was a member of an old and highly-respected local family, her father, Mr Charles Houghton, being one of the pioneers of Skegness and one of the first members of the old Local Board.

For several years now, since the death of her mother, which was keenly flet by her, the deceased had not enjoyed good health, but prior to that was a prominent member of the local Wesleyan Church, her services therein greatly valued.

The funeral took place on Monday last, when the Rev. S. Rathmell conducted a short service at the Wesleyan Church in the presence of mourning relatives and friends.

The hymns, ''Give me the wings of faith to rise'' and ''Rock of Ages'' were feelingly sung.

The principal mourners were: Mr C Houghton (father), Mrs and Mr Jenkinson (sister and brother-in-law), Mr and Mrs J W Houghton (brother and sister-in-law), Mrs Dodds (niece), Mr W Wilkinson (nephew), Mr J S Fowler (cousin), Miss E M Fowler (cousin) and Nurse Walker.

The coffin, which was of plain oak with brass mountings, bore the following inscription:

MARTHA HOUGHTON

DIED MAY 28th 1915

AGED 58 YEARS

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Frank Wood, and the coffin was borne by Messers Panton, Wilkinson, Archer and J T Moody. The grave was lined with purple and narcissus.

The floral tributes were sent by Mr and Mrs Lilley, Mr and Miss Kime, the members of her Society Class, and Ellen Stoneham.