OBITUARY.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIX, Issue XXIII, 27 November 1897, Page 717

OBITUARY.

HE lamented death of Mrs John A Fairburn, at Otahuhu, caused a deep feeling' of depression in the district, as her lows will lx* greatly felt. There was apparently nothing the matter with her a few days ago; but on Thursday week she was taken ill. A necessary operation was performed with ever) care on Monday afternoon, but Mrs Fairburn passed away early on Tuesday morning. She was 5s years of age, a loving neighbour, an indefatigable church worker (Anglican). ami a sincere practical Christian. Her bright helpfulness in trouble or sickness, her pleasant sympathetic manner caused her to be much beloved and esteemed. The funeral which was a very large ami representative one. took place on Wednesday afternoon in the Church of England Cemetery, Otahuhu. Amongst those present were Mr Edwin Fairburn. Parnell (brother-in-law), nephews of the late Mr John Fairburn. Ven. Archdeacon Clarke. Dr. Erson. Messrs (I. B. Hutton and S. Luke. Canon Gould conducted the service. Mrs Fairburn leaves two daughters and a son to mourn their irreparable loss. Mr W. R. Vines, of Auckland, died last week in his 81st year, ile was in good health up to the time of his death. His funeral took place at Purewa on Thursday afternoon. He was a prominent Plymouth Brother. Mr Ward, of Cambridge, performed the burial service. A number of old sett lei’s and business men attended the funeral. The death of the Rev. Josiah William Alloway, 8.A.. is much regretted by his friends. The rev. gentleman was living with his son-in-law, Mr Edgar Ward, Cheltenham, North Shore, Auckland, at the time of his death. He had been told some months ago by a medical man that he was suffering from cancer of the throat. Mr Alloway worked up till the last, successfully coaching candidates for the I’niversity examinations. Some years ago he was Mathematical Master at the Auckland College and Grammar School. Mr Alloway leaves a grown-up son and daughter, with whom much sympathy is felt. He was quite resigned in his sufferings and death. Requiescat in pace.