Claud Willie Warren was the son of George Warren who ran the Post Office and grocery in Marks Tey and had assisted his father in the business for 24 years. Claud died from gastric influenza and pneumonia in Essex County Hospital at the age of only 46y. His funeral was held at Marks Tey churchyard with Canon Steele officiating. Many of those present are named.

The village has been much shocked by the sudden decease of Mr Claud Willie Warren, after less than 3 weeks illness. Etc.