OBITUARY.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 3389, 8 October 1900, Page 3

OBITUARY.

«. The funeral of the late Mrs T. Jefcoate took place yesterday afternoon. It was attended by many Timaru friends of the deceased lady and family, among the followers being several old identities and friends from the Pareora district. The late Mrs Jefcoate was a native of Langholm, Scotland, and came out to the colony with her husband m 1864, m the ship Eastern Empire. They settled first at Christchurch, and then, m 1868, came down to Timaru, Mr Jefcoate having bought Prospect farm at Pareora. These were early days, for on reaching Timaru Mr and Mrs Jefcoate tethered their horses where Messrs Kernohah and McCahon's store now stands m North street. After spending 22 years at Pareora, where they s«iw many changes m South Canterbury and did good work among the pioneers, Mr and Mrs Jefcoate sold out and went Home for a trip. This was m 1891, and on their return to the colony, Mr Jefcoate bought a farm at Oteramika) near Invercargill. Aft«r living there about seven years, failing health compelled them to drop fanning and they sold out. Mrs Jefcoate then took a trip to Wellington to see some of her family, and for about five months was a confirmed invalid. Her death, however, came rather suddenly m the end, at her son-in-law's residence, Wellington, on Friday. In accordance with a wish of the family, the remains of Mrs Jefcoate were brought to Timaru cemetery for interment. The deceased lady was of a most hospitable and kindly nature, and many a weary traveller fras had occasion to thank her for kindly services rendered. She leave 3 a husband and family of nine children, all married but one, to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and loving mother.