Obituary

Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 163, 11 July 1941, Page 7

Obituary

MR. JOHN CAMERON Another of the fast diminishing band of pioneers has passed away in the person of Mr. Johu Cameron, w'hose death occurred on June 30, 11)41, at his late residence, Tiro Tiro Road, Levin. The deceased gentleman, who was very highly respected by a wide circle ox iriends, was «4 years of age, having been born at Tunitarata, Wairarapa, in 1857. He took up tanning as a career, and in 1895 married Miss Mary Harrison, of Martinoorough, and brought her to shannon, where ne Had purenased a block of bush laud. Farming in shannon until 1020, he retired to Levin, where he resided until his death. His wife predeceased him about live years ago. Heft to mourn their loss are his four daughters, Mesdames J. S. Spencer (Taornton’s Bay), J. O. Jordan (Palmerston iNortu), misses M. H. Cameron (Levin) aud f. F. Cameron (Palmerston North), and his sister, Mrs. SRickard (Eithani). To them the sympathy of many fnenus has been extended. The interment took place at Levin, the services at the late residence and at tne graveside ueuig conducted uy net. Mr. Fiiiou. ..Numerous oeautuui ilorai emblems bore silent testimony to a enaracter beloved anu esteemed by many. MR. C. A. WEIR, His frienus will regret to learn of the deatn, on daturuay rust, hi Air. Cecil Aiexanuer weir, second son of Airs, and tne late Mr. uerald Weir, auu grandson of tne late nev. John Vveir, ■jl Essex. Deceased was well known in i almerstou Nortn and latteny nud oeen engaged as agent lor tne New Zealanu lioan and Mercantile Agency Go., Ltd., at Martiuoorougn aud ivimuoltou. He was a prominent member ox tne Kia ioa football Ciuo and various other sporting activities. The esteem in which ne was held was evident from the many beautiful wreaths aud messages or. sympathy received by his relatives. Tne funeral service at St. Peter's Church, Terrace End, was largely attended, the service being conducted by Rev. F. S. Ramson and Rev. F. E. Eleury, of Jvimborton, and the hymn “Abide With Me” was sung. The service ut the graveside was conducted byMr. Ramson. The pall-beavers were Messrs L. NVeir, C. Speight, J. Cribb, T. Andrews, C. Biguall and T. Still. The late Mr. Weir leaves to mourn their loss his wife and three children, his mother and two brothers, Captain Weir, of tho Maori Battalion, Mr- L. Weir, of Wellington, and bis sister, Mrs. C. Speight.