OBITUARY

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22136, 5 July 1937, Page 2

OBITUARY

MRS R. J. DUNN

The death occurred on Thursday last of Mrs R. J. Dunn, at her home, Sewell street, Kaiapoi. Mrs Dunn, who was in her sixty-ninth year, was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Taylor. She lived all her life in Kaiapoi and carried on a business in High street until about 10 years ago. Mrs Dunn was a prominent member of St. Bartholomew's Church, and for many years was an active member of the choir, and a teacher in the Sunday school. She was also a member of the Kaiapoi branch of the Mothers' Union. She is survived by her husband, and one daughter, Mrs R. Cattermole (Riccarton). There was a large attendance at the funeral, which took place on Friday afternoon. After a short service at the house, conducted by the Rev. T. M. Curnow, the funeral took place at the Church of England cemetery. The pall-bearers were, Messrs R. W. Wylie, K. Mcintosh, F. J. Waites, and C. Wordsworth. The service at the graveside was also conducted by Mr Curnow. Wreaths were sent by the following: Reg. and Ethel, Bob and Joan, Mr F. J. Waites. Miss Waites, Mr and Mrs George Gray, Eddie and Bertha, Gordon, Francis and Edna; C. and E. Wellsford and family, Adele and Vic, Walter, Sarah and family, Myrtle, the Mayor, borough councillors and citizens of Kaiapoi, Mr and Mrs H. W. Childs and family, George, Jessie, Mick and Annie, Mr and Mrs K. Munroe, Kaiapoi branch of the Mothers' Union, N Green, Jack and Charlie, R. W. and W. G. Wylie, Mrs M. Phillips and family, Mrs E. Hansen, Mrs T. Murray.

MISS MARION MOORE

(PJIISS ASSOCIATION TULEGRAH.) PALMERSTON, July 3. The death occurred this morning of Miss Marion Moore, formerly presided £ of the Manawatu Women Teachcrs' Association, and afterwards a missionary abroad. Miss Moore served as a missionary in Jerusalem and Cairo, and also in the soldiers' canteen at Ismailia. on the Suez Canal. She had latterly been president ol the Manawatu branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union and secretary of the Manawatu branch of the National Council of Women, and was connected with various Christian activities.

Miss Moore was known throughout New Zealand, having been a delegate to various conferences. She also held responsible teaching appointments in Otago. Poverty Bay. Hawke's Bay Manawatu, and North Auckland.

MRS MARY LONERGAN

(rIUJSS ASSOCIATION TELEGIUM.) HASTINGS. July 3. The death has occurred of Mrs Mary Lonergan, aged 99. She was born and married in County Clare, Ireland and arrived in New Zealand on the ship Hudson in 1873. Her home in Napier in the early pioneering days was well known. She leaves a family of five married daughters and two sons. Her husband died 25 years ago.