OBITUARY.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19111, 21 September 1927, Page 4

OBITUARY.

MRS JANE OPIE. Another of South Canterbury's pioneers in the person of Mrs Jano Opie passed away at her late-residence, Winchester, recently at the age of 85. The lato Mrs Opio was born in Carnmenellis, a small village in Cornwall, in 1842. She was married in 1860 to the late Mr John Opie, who predeceased her seven years ago. They left England for New Zealand immediately after the marriage and arrived in Tirnaru by the ship Glenmark later in the same year. They Avent straight on to Waimate, where they resided for 2G years. The family were all born in Waimato. Leaving Waimate in 1891, tliey came to Winchester to reside, the lato Mr John Opio and two sons going into business as butchers,, bakers, and . general storekeepers. The late Mrs Opie, by her kindly sympathy,, endeared herself to all who knew her, and she was highly respected throughout the district. The late Mrs Opio was a valued member of the Temulta Methodist Church for many years. She was also a member of St. John's Church at Winchester. She was also a member Jof the Methodist Ladies' Guild, Temuka, tho Mothers' "Union, and the St. John's Ladies' Guild. She leaves two brothers—Mr A. C. Collins (Johannesburg) and Mr N. Collins (Redruth).' She also leaves a family.of nine, seven of whom are still living in Winchester. The funeral took place on Thursday, the cortege being a lengthy one. The service at the house and graveside was conducted by the .Rev. R. Richards, of Tcmuka. The bearers were: Mr A. H. Opie (gsandson), Mr R. A. Collins »(ncphew), Messrs J. de Renzy and W. J. Moore (sons-in-low). Many beautiful wreaths and floral tributes were sent by:—Mr and Mrs C. A. Opie and family, Mr and Mrs W. J. Moore, Mr and Mrs J. de Renzy, Miss M. Opie, Mrs G. T. South and family, Mr A. C. Collins (Johannesburg, S.A.), Collins family (Ashburton), Mr and Mrs C. A. Opie and family, "Menorlue," Mr and Mrs H. Holdgate, Mr and Mrs R. Maddren and family, Harrison family, the Mothers' Union, St. John's Ladies' Guild, Temuka Methodist Guild, Miss Mattie Robertson, Mrs W. Boston, Mr and Mrs W. Norman and family, Mrs A. T. Langford and Mr and Mrs J. S. Lee, Mr and Mrs T. H. Langford, Mr and Mrs L. H. Orbell, Mr and Mrs J. C. South and family, Miss E. M. Aitken, Mr and Mrs H. E. Smith, Mrs T. Galletley, and Mr and Mrs W. Pearce.