OBITUARY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 16 November 1937, Page 6

OBITUARY

MRS A. L. INGRAM (Contributed by a Friend) By the death of Mrs A. L. Ingram, who passed away at her residence on Saturday morning the 13th November, Richmond lost one of its most highly esteemed citizens. The late Mrs Ingram was born at Feltcrnear, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 75 years ago. She arived in New Zealand, landing at Dunedin, when a young woman of 20. Two years later she married the late Mr John Ingram, coming to reside in Richmond, where for 51 years she has lived an exemplary industrious, useful life—never failing in her duty to God and all mankind. The late Mr and Mrs John Ingram were most devoted to cacli other and their chnldren, living a life of perfect companionship. Mr Ingram's passing away after a few days illness was such a shock to Mrs Ingram that she never recovered to be her old self again; her health began to fail till she passed peacefully away. A truly lovable Christian woman has passed on to her rest. All who knew her can say she lived well, laughed often and loved much. She gained the respect of the whole community and the love of little children. She worthily filld her place and accomplished her task and has left the world betp- than she found it. Mrs Ingram had five of a family—three daughters, and two sons, viz., Mrs Haggitt of Whakataki, Wairarapa, who was well known as Nurse Ingram, and who holds an outstanding record of nursing throughout the Great War; Mrs J. S. Nugent, of Tokomaru Bay; Mrs W. L. Hunter, of Masterton. The surviving son, John, is well known in business circles throughout New Zealand; while Ernest made the supreme sacrifice on Gallipoli. There are also four sisters—Mrs Mcßae, of Christchurch; Mrs Browne, of Dunedin; and the Misses Helen and Mary Skinner, also of Dunedin; and four brothers, Messrs Lewis Skinner, of Woodville, Arthur, of Tauranga, Robert, of Lawrence, and Peter, of Dunedin. A Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, Nelson, on Monday morning, the officiating priests being Dr. A. Mcßae of Wellington (nephew of the late Mrs Ingram) and Father Cullen. The funeral at Richmond was very largely attended, a cortege of some eighty ears following. Dr. Mcßae and Father Cullen conducted the burial service. The pall bearers were Mr L. Hunter (son-in-law), Messrs J. Gaffey, A. Tuffnell, E. Langbein, H. Walker and G. Ingram (nephew). Piper O’Hara played “The Flowers of the Forest” and a lament at the graveside. A profusion of beautiful floral emblems was an indication of the love and esteem in which the late Mrs Ingram was held.

MR WILLIAM J. DUNNET The death occurred recently of Mr William J. Dunnet. The late Mr Dunnet, Kelso, and was born in Dunedin net, Tapanui, and the late C. F. Dunnet, Kleso, and was bom in Dunedin 63 years ago. He spent his early school days in the Tapanui and Kelso districts and later attended the Otago Boys’ High School. On leaving school he joined the New Zealand Railways Department as a cadet, and later left the service to serve in the Boer War, leaving New Zealand with the Ninth Contingent. When the war was over he did not return immediately to his native country, but remained in South Africa for some months, taking up a position on the South African Railways. His next move was to Queensland, Australia, where he joined the Royal Australian Artillery at Brisbane and after three years’ service received his discharge. While in Brisbane he married Miss E. Lacy, and with his wife and young son returned to Kelso in 1907. He received an appointment with the State Forest Service at Dusky and later served at Conical Hills, Park Hill, Beaumont, Pebbly Hills, and finally at Golden Downs, Nelson, where he contracted a severe illness from which he did not recover. Of a particularly bright and cheerful disposition, the late Mr Dunnet was a popular figure with his many acquaintances and held in high esteem. he was a brilliant pianist and was always willing to assist at social gatherings. While at Conical Hills he acted as organist for the church services and also filled a similar position in Lodge Hercules, being a keen member of the Craft. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mary, and five sons, Charles (Greymouth), John (Dunedin). Albert (Gore). James (Rotorua) and Ormond (Nelson).