OBITUARY.

Hutt News, Volume 12, Issue 10, 3 August 1938, Page 8

OBITUARY.

—■ V ■ Mr Fred Edward James Hunter, who was well known and highly respected in the Hutt Valley, where he had many friends, died recently in the Wellington Hospital The late Mr Hunter, who was in his 78 th year, was born in-Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England, aud came out to New Zealand in the sailing ship Hurunui in 1879 and settled in Kaiapoi until 1889, when he removed to Petone. From then on untill93o, when he retired, he followed various occupations. His wife, one son and one daughter predeceased him and two sons, Messrs W. H. and R. H. Hunter; three daughters, Mesdames C. E. Harman f R. W. Olson and G. R. McKay; also 13 grandchildren and four great-1 grandchildren, all of Petone, are left to mourn, their loss. The latter years of his life were borne with fortitude. The late Mr Hunter was: of a happy, disposition and he was ever ready to help anyone requiring assistance. The funeral, which was attended by a large and representative gathering, was conducted by the Rev. H. S. Kenny. Many beautiful floral tributes were received.