Nonagenarian Passes
DEATH OF MRS. M. COULTER The dcuth occurred at an early hour on Saturday morning of Mrs. M. Coulter, who had reached tho ripo old ago of 96 years and was within two months or her 97th. birthday. Always possessed of a cheerful disposition, deceased had been an advocate of a quiet, simple life, with plenty of hard work, for those who desired to live long. For 57 years she had been a resident of Palmerston North and when her husband passed away about 31 years ago she continued to live alone till about two years ago, when she went to reside with her family. Born in County Antrim, Ireland, Mrs. Coulter left the land of her birth when 19 years of age, accompanying her brother on the sailing ship Royal Standard. While hor brother carao on to New Zoaland, decoased remained in Mclbourno for a time, but a year later crossed tho Tasman. For brief periods she lived at Ashburton and Christchurch. She is survived by four childron —Mr. D. Coulter (Palmerston North), Mr. W. R. Coulter (Woodvillc), Mrs. H. Henderson (Palmerston North) and Mrs. W. Fabling (Palinorstotn North).
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Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 143, 20 June 1938, Page 11
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192Nonagenarian Passes Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 143, 20 June 1938, Page 11
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