Obituary.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8458, 29 April 1889, Page 2

Obituary.

DEATH OF MRS. STAPP. It is with much regret we have to record the death of cnother lady in this town who was greatly esteemed in life by all who knew her. Mrs. Fanny Stapp, wife of Lieutenant-Colonel Stapp, who for several months has been suffering from a very Bbvere illness, passed away on Saturday evening to The undiscovered country from whose bourn* No traveller returns. , leaving many friends to mourn their loss. The late Mrs Stapp was the daughter of the late Mr James Webster, for many years Postmaster of New Plymouth; and she came to Taranaki with her parents and brothers, Messrs F. L. and W. D. Webster, in the Amelia Thompson, which arrived on September 3, 1841. She always took great interest in matters connected with St. Mary's Church, and was a member of the choir for many years. She was also a teacher in the Sanday school, and took an active part in the organisation and management of the Band of Hope Union. The late Mrs Stapp was a lady who by her known geatlaneiu, amiability, and affability had endeared herself not only to the immediate members of her family, bat to all who were acquainted with her. To the poor she was most kind and considerate, always ready to give a helping hand to the needy and those in distress. The funeral of the deceased lady took place at i o'olock to-day (Monday), and was followed by v large number of friends and ■ympathisers with Colonel Stapp in his ■ad bereavement.