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DEATH OF, ANOTHER OLD INHABITANT During the past two months Castlethorpe has lost three of its oldest inhabitants whose combined ages totaled 263 years, namely, Mrs. Sprittles, Mr. Thomas Rainbow, and now Mrs. G. Rainbow [Elizabeth Rainbow], who passed peacefully away on Tuesday, April 6th, after a short illness at her residence, the Post Office, Castlethorpe, at the age of 87 years. The village Post Office has been under the management of the Rainbow family for the last 82 years. The first declaration was signed by Mr. H. Rainbow’s grandfather, John Rooker Rainbow, in 1844. At his death the work was carried on by his widow, Rebecca Rainbow, who was succeeded by the late Mrs. G. Rainbow, who has ably carried out the postal duties for upwards of 60 years. During the whole of this long period her obliging and kindly disposition won for her the esteem and high regard of every resident in Castlethorpe. She was a life-long member of the Wesleyan Church, and delighted in the fellowship of God’s servants. Her house was the home of preachers, ministerial and lay, for upwards of 60 years. The village and the church and home are all the poorer for her passing, but she leaves behind sweet and hallowed memories which are a treasure and an inspiration to those who are left. She is survived by her one daughter, Lizzie, to whom we extend our sympathy, she being her life-long companion. The funeral took place on Saturday last. The first portion of the service was conducted in the Wesleyan Church by the Rev. Walter Lee, and at the grave by the Rev. Walter Lee and Rev. W. J. Harkness (vicar). It was a very impressive service, reverently joined in by a large congregation of life-long friends and neighbours who wished to pay their last tribute of respect to a lady who was highly esteemed in the village. The floral tributes were a beautiful collection, and included the following: In ever loving memory of dear Mother Lizzie and Joe; In loving memory of our dearly-beloved Sister and Aunt, from Susan and her nieces, Annie and Jane; In ever loving memory of dear Aunt, from the family of Thomas Rainbow; In loving memory, from Mr. and Mrs. Manning and family; In loving memory of dear Aunt, from Emmie and Kate; In loving memory from Arthur and Stephen; In affectionate remembrance of dear Aunt Will and Nellie (Leeds); In loving memory, from Tom, Jenny and Dorothy; With deepest sympathy and loving remembrance, Kit and Harry; In loving memory of a dear friend Miss. M. Ross (Crewe); With deepest sympathy from Castlethorpe Wesleyan Church; With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Gobbey and family; With sincere regards and deepest sympathy, from the Markham family; With deepest sympathy, from Sir Arthur and Lady Holland and Miss Holland; In kind remembrance of a dear friend Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones, Margate, late Postmaster at Stony Stratford; In affectionate remembrance George, Kate and Dorothy; With sincere sympathy Mr. and Mrs. Holman, Wolverton; In affectionate memory, from Amy and Annie Harris; With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. F. Farney, and Mr. J. J. Cannon; In loving remembrance from Miss Compton; With deepest sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. Osborne and Flo; In kind remembrance from Mr. and Mrs. Mayes and Tom; With heartfelt sympathy from all at “Sunny Side”; With heartfelt sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. A. Keeves and Una (Coventry); With deepest sympathy from John McKinnie; With deepest sympathy from A. Abbott and family; With deepest sympathy from Mrs. Jones, Nell and Harry. |
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