OBITUARY

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16377, 27 June 1927, Page 11

OBITUARY

MRS M. J• WALKER The verv high esteem in which the late Mrs. Walker was held by her nw»> friends was evidenced las V \vV V c cv the funeral took place ’ U ' v,'.' Prior to leaving Hnwera, Rev - • Evans conducted a short service in the house with the relatives present A verv large number of beautitul < were expressive of the deep sympathy felt at the loss of one so dearly loved. On arrival at Waverley the body was carried into the. Presbyterian Cburet In- the six surviving sons— John (\>a - pawn). James (Oolyto.i). William puni). Norman (Gisborne), Gordon and David (both of Waverley). \ most impressive service was conducted bv the Rev. Mr. Alclvor, now of Mnrton and formerly minister at Waverley, the church being Idled by the many friends from Waverley and district. “ Rev. Mr. Mclvor m the course* of his remarks, said that Daw had assembled that day m sorrow for the loss of one who had always given of her host to the church and her .fellow creatures, hut also with a feeling of thankfulness that many were the better for having been associated with bfe so full of the higher ideals, who was so .unswerving from the paths of H”lileonsness and faith, and who so earnestly pui into practice the golden rule, always endeavoring to do unto others (hat which she would wish they should do unto her. The late Mrs. Walkpi iiad always given of her best, thereby endearing herself to all with whom she came in contact with, and upon many her kindnesses were liberally bestowed.