OBITUARY

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23207, 20 March 1950, Page 6

OBITUARY

MRS. P. LEE The death occurred on Thursday at her residence in Norman Road of Mrs. Elizabeth Lee, a well-respected and popular resident of Gisborne who first came to this district 42 years ago. Mrs. Lee, who had been ill for tne past 12 months, was in her seventy-sixth year. Born in County Sligo, on the West Const of Ireland, Mrs. Lee lived for some time in England, where she married Mr. Patrick Lee. They came to New Zealand in 1908, and settled immediately in Gisborne, Mr. Lee taking up orchard work at Hexton and remaining in that employment until his death in 1933. He left a ratnily of several sons, who were already making their marks in junior sport and in competition work. Mrs. Nee was herself a keen enthusiast Cor competition work, and for 28 years never missed an evening session of tne Gisborne society’s annual festivals.

An enthusiastic follower of amateur sport, Mrs. Lee was a frequent patron at Rugby football matches and athletic track meetings. Among her interests also were her membership in the Anglican Church and of the Mothers’ Union. Of a retiring nature, she was nevertheless warmly hospitable, and her home was a rendezvous.of young people interested in sport and social activities. Her passing will be much regretted, particularly by the large number of young people whom she had befriended throughout her life in Gisborne. Mrs. Lee is survived by her five sons, Messrs. David, Harry, Norman, Frederick and Stanley, and by two brothers, one of whom is Air. D. S. Thompson. Gisborne, the other residing in Ireland. There arc three grandchildren.