OBITUARY.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 230, 26 September 1905, Page 2

OBITUARY.

Many old residents of Marlborough will regret to hear of the death of Mrs

Phyllis Godfrey, who died at the residence of her daughter-in-law, Mrs Charles Godfrey, Nelson Square, Picton, yesterday morning. Mr and Mrs Godfrey were among the old pioneers of the Wairau, before Marlborough was, and at the time of separation from Nelson both joined heart and soul, in the politics of the new province. After leaving the Wairau they purchased Mount Pleasant, and bestowed that name upon the district which it goes by to this day. Mr Godfrey was devoted to the interests of

Picton, and persuaded his brother, Mr Henry Godfrey, and other sheep farmers to send their wool Home via Picton by a sailing ship. The event Mas marked by a unique procession of bul-

lock waggons ,piled high up with wool. The Picton Brass Band—in those days a first-class affair—waded out knee deep in mud along the Wairau Road to meet the procession, ' and many ether enthusiastic residents of Picton did the same. Mr John Godfrey trudged along with them from Mount Pleasant. Afterwards Mr and Mrs

Godfrey disposed of their property, and started store-keeping in Picton, where Mrs Godfrey has resided ever since her husband's death. Mr John Godfrey was one of tlie founders of the Picton Literary Institute and for valuable services rendered, Mrs Godfrey at his death was made a life member of that institution. She has ever been of a retiring disposition, but the few remaining ojd residents of Picton esteemed and appreciated' her many good qualities. She leaves two married sons, with families.