DEATHS

Press, Volume XCIII, Issue 27891, 13 February 1956, Page 1

DEATHS

BRITTEN. William Alfred—On February 12, 1956, at his residence. 127 Somerfield Street, dearly loved husband of Ethel Annie Britten, and loved father of Ray, Arthur, Cyril (Timaru). and Noeline (Mrs A. K. Guiney). Suddenly.

BROOME Christopher Charles —On February 12. 1956, at Christchurch, dearly loved son of Tony and Maureen Broome, 128 England street, Linwood; aged 10 hours. Private interment. J. Lamb and Son, 234 Lichfield street.

CRAMOND. Edith Atfield—On February 11. 1956. at Dunedin, dearly loved wife of the late John Cramond, of Deborah Bay, Port Chalmers; in her 79th year. At rest. CROOKS. Richard—On February 12, 1956, •t Christchurch, loved husband of Marjorie Crooks, and father of Susan, 36 Ashler street. Rangiora, and second son of Richard Crooks, sen., Rangiora; aged 40 years.

DUNN. Jonn Edward—On February 10. 1956, dearly loved husband of Eunice Catherine Dunn, 345 River road, Ric.imond. and loved father of Coleen. Bill, Jimmie and Barbara; aged 50 years. R.I.P. DUNN. John Edward—On February 10. 1956. dearly loved brother of Thomas (Greymouth), Michael (Westport), Mrs Ranson. Mrs Finn, Mrs Chapman (Wellington). Mrs Cunniffe (Westport), and Mrs Bell (Christchurch). R.I.P.

GRACIE. Florabelle McLeod—On February 11, 1956. at her residence. 1004 Colombo street. St. Albans, dearly loved wife of Ralph Gracie, and loved mother of Dorothy (Mrs L. Cockburn), Frank •nd Stuart. At rest.

GREENAWAY, William Thomas—On February 12. 1956. at Tim ar u, beloved eldest •on of the late William and Eva Greenaway (late of 49 Elizabeth street, Timaru); m his 75th year.

HOBSON, Robert Charles—On February 12, 1956. at Christchurch, dearly loved husband of June Cecily Hobson, 45 Dunaman street. Linwood, and loved father of Pauline. Graham, and Ross; aged 40 years. (Late 2nd N.Z.E.F.) (Suddenly.) HOOPER. Roy Gibson (Bob)—On February 11. 1956, at his residence, 61 Retreat road. Avonside. dearly loved husband of Ethel Harriet Hooper, and loved father of Leslie. Keith (Timaru), Phyllis (Mrs S. B. Mason), and Lila.

HUNTER. William Harold—On February 11, 1956. at Greymouth, beloved husband of Marion Rita Hunter, Hukarere, Grey Valley, loved father of Helen, Ann, and Gloria, loved brother of Reg., Jack, and George. Mrs J. Clementson. and Mrs G. Swan; in his 43rd year. (Native of Grantty.) Interment at Greymouth Today (Monday). Les Patterson and Son. Ltd. LOVE. Alexander—On February 11, 1956, st his residence, 455 Main South road, Hornby, loved husband of the late Harriet Love, and dearly loved father of Arnold (Southbridge». Ethel (Mrs J. E. Harris, St. Albans), Janet (Mrs D. Sorenson. Timaru), John (Omihi), Bertha (Mrs R. Courtney. Hornby), and Margaret; aged 35 years. (Late of Omihi.)

McGUIRE, Frances (Fanny)—On February 11. 1956. at Christchurch, dearly loved wife of Thomas McGuire, 714 Ferry road, Woolston, and loved mother of Ine (Mrs Leach), Kath (Mrs Laby), Tom, Noel. Cuthbert. Daphne (Mrs Dyer), and Colleen; aged 63 years. (Late of Blaketown.)

MURRAY. Sophia—On February 11, 1956. •t her residence. Maslin street, Geraldine, dearly loved wife of the late Richard Thomas Murray and loved mother of Ena •nd Pearl and loved grandma 6f Heather •nd Richard: in her 69th year. (A patient sufferer at rest.) Interred at Geraldine yesterday.

NEW TON. George Arthur—On February 12. 1956. at Christchurch, dearly loved husband of Alison Broadley Newton. 7 Collins street. Addington; in his 63rd year. At rest. (Late crossing keeper, N.Z. Railways.. Sprays only, please. NICOL William—On February 11, 1956, at Timaru, beloved husband of Sarah Kate Nicol. 296 Otipua road, Timaru, and loved father of Arthur, Joyce (Mrs Arend), and Gordon; aged 76 years. (Suddenly.) No flowers, by request. Messages to 136 Douglas street, Timaru. PJtiHIG, John Frederick—On February u, 1956, at Westland Hospital, Hokitika, beloved husband of Esther Pethig, of Aylmer street, Ross, and loved father of Malcolm, Edna, and Duncan; aged 75 years.

PRICE, Winifred—On February’ 12, 1956, *t Christchurch, loved wife of the late jamin John Price, formerly of 67 Hastings street. Sydenham, arid loved mother of Agnes. Anne (Mrs Burgess), ®nd John; aged 56 years. (Messages to 16 Edinburgh street. Spreydon.)

SEARGEANT. William (Sid)—On Febru11, 1956, at Lyttelton, loved friend of Howie and Nance, and family. Albion Hotel. Lyttelton, also of staff and boarders - Late s.s. Calm. (Suddenly.)

RET. Eliza—On February 12. 1956. at loved aunt of Marjorie (Mrs G. Elliott), 6 Duncan street, Sumner, •nd dearly loved great-aunt of Nelson, Pauline. Barbara, and Florence. JIVIAN. Jacob Bennetts—On Sunday, recruary 12. 1956. at Christchurch, dearly toved husband of Ruby Thursby, 1 Chilcombe street, and loved father of Jake, l van * and Gladys; aged 72 years. No nov -ers by request. Funeral notice later. WHEATON. Charlotte (Cherie) —On Febc lar Y 12, 1956. at Christchurch, dearly i°_ved wife of Eric Wheaton. 30 Dunarrf n o street - Dallington, and loved mother ot Roy. Eric, and Doreen. Sadly missed. WHEATON. Charlotte (Cherie)—On Feb--12, 1956. at Christchurch, beloved eldest daughter of Mrs E. Miller, Sefton C* ce > Addington, and the late David Miland loved sister of Diane. James, Pat < snowy), and Nessie. Deeply mourned. WRIGHT. Edith Estelle—On February 11, c 5 - at her residence, 6 Wairarapa terdearly beloved wife of Robert ’'nght and dearly loved mother of Betty •Mrs B. Macdonald). Molly (Mrs E. H. Turner), and Major H. E. Wright 1 Sprays only. WYNNE-YORKE. B. A. Y.—On February 12. at his residence. 38 Arnold street. Y^Tu ner ’ I . oved husband of Grace WynntorKe - No flowers, by request.

(FOB FUNERAL NOTICES SEE PAGE 17)