Death of Martha Houghton
We regret to record the death of Miss Martha Houghton, who passed away at her residence in Roman Bank, Skegness on Friday last. The deceased, whose age was 58, was a member of an old and highly-respected local family, her farthwer, 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 felt 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 Wilkinson (sister and brother-in-law), Mr and Mrs C Houghton (brother and sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs J W Houghton (brother and sisier-in-law), Mrs Dodds (niece), Mr Wilkinson (nephew), Mr J S Fowler (cousin), Miss Ellen Maria Fowler (cousin) and Nurse Walker.
The coffin, which was of plain oak with brass mountings, bore the following inscription:
MARTH HOUGHON
DIED MAY 28TH 1915
AGED 58 YEARS
The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr Frank Wood, and the coffin was borne by Messersd Panton, Wilkinson, Archer and J T Moody. The grave was lined with purple and narcissus.
Memorial inscription reads – In affectionate rememberance of
Martha A second daughter of Charles and Eliza Houghton who
departed this life 28th May 1915 aged 58 years. He giveth his
beloved sleep.
Source: Skegness, Mablethorpe and Alford News 1915
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