Obituary

The Wolverton Express 1912 March 1st.

We regret to record the death of Mr. Joseph Compton, which took place on February 19 at Castlethorpe after an illness extending some six months. Up to the time of his death he had practically held the position of Parish Clerk. His age was 89 years. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon at St. Simon and St. Judes’ Church, the Rev. Boyer officiating, and the mourners included: - Mr and Mrs. David Compton, Mr and Mrs Josiah Compton, Mr and Mrs Thomas Compton (Castlethorpe), Mr William Compton, Mr Thomas Osborne, Mr Joseph Compton, Master Frank and Miss Florrie Compton, Mrs Blake, Mr. Alfred Blake, Miss Lily Blake, Mr and Mrs Giles, Mr and Mrs Clarke, Mrs Rawlinson. There was a very nice collection of floral tokens from the family and friends. During the service two hymns were sung, “Now the labourer’s task is o’er,” and “O God our help in ages past.” Miss Annie Gregory presided at the organ and played an introductory voluntary “O rest in the Lord (Mendelssohn) and the Dead March in “Saul.”