OBITUARY.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XX, Issue 19, 26 February 1892, Page 15

OBITUARY.

On Thursday, tbe 11th inst, at her residence, Wicksteed street, Wanganui, there passed peacefully away to her eternal reward one of tbe oldest and most respected members of St Mary's congregation. The deceased lady, Mrs Lundon, wife of Mr D. Lundoa, had been in delicate health for some time, bat tbe illness which carried her away was of little more than a week's duration . All that medical skill combined with the kind attention of relatives and friends, could do to alleviate the sufferings of the patient was done, and her last moment! were solaced by the holy rites of religion. The Very Rev Father Kirk visited her several times and administered the last sacraments. Oa Friday morning a Requiem Mass for the repose of her soul was celebrated by the Very Rev Father Kirk, the members of the choir performing the music. There was a large congregation present, and at the end of the Mass the very rev celebrant, in a few touching words, made allusion to the virtues of the deceased. Sac had been in life, he Baid, a true child of Holy Church, and had manifested in a practical manner the teachings she had received in her childhood. Always attentive to her religious duties, always kind and charitable and assiduous in relieving the poor and distressed, she was one whose place in the congregation it would be difficult to fill. The very rev gentleman then exhorted his hearers to remember her in their prayers, and to say a prayer also for the Borrowing ones left behind. He was sure the members of her family felt deeply grateful for the sympathy shown them by all. The solemn absolution wag then pronounced and the congregation dispersed.

The remains were taken to Auckland, as that was Mrs Lundon's home, and she expressed a wish to be buried there, Mr Lundoa and his son, Mr P. Lundon, accompanied tbe remains to Auckland, to attend the funeral.

Mrs Lundon's death will be universally mourned. By her affability, by her hospitality, by her kind and unpretentious manner she had become endeared to all who knew her. To the poor of Wanganui she was well known, as she frequently visited them, giving them money and various other articles to relieve their wants. By them she will be in a special manner missed, and all will heartily join in uttering the prayer of holy Church for hei.— Jtequiescat in pace.

Mr Lundon has filled the post of collector of customs here for fourteen years, and a few days before his wife's death he had received intimation of his promotion to Auckland. Mr Lundon and his family took an active part during their stay herein all Catholic matters and will consequently be very much missed. A farewell address from the citizens of Wanganui had been drawn up and beautifully illuminated for presentation to Mr Lundon on his departure, but owing to his bereavement it has been decided to forward it to the Mayor of Auckland, with a request to present it on behalf of the people of Wanganui.