OBITUARY.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVII, Issue 22, 1 June 1899, Page 31

OBITUARY.

ME EO6BET CARE, WESTPOET.

A feeling of intense sorrow pervaded the town (says the Westport Times, May 1) when the sad news was circulated that Mr Robert Carr had passed away. The deceased was well known and highly-esteemed throughout the Wept Coast. Born in Victoria, he came with his parents to the West Coast in the early sixties, and was, brought up in Westport. Fourteen years ago he entered public life as a member of the Westport Borough Council, holding his seat for Middle Ward up to the present without a break. He was also a member of the Hospital Board, Licensing Committee, and State School Committee — in all of which positions he was a faithful public servant. Mr Carr was only 36 years of age. He was of a straightforward, genial nature — one who had not an enemy in the world — and his death in the prime of life will be deeply regretted on all sides. He leaves a widow and two young children, who have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. The funeral was one of the largest ever seen in Westport. Friends of the deceased attended from all parts of the 'district, every locality within a radius of 30 miles being represented. The remains were carried from the residence to St. Canice's Church, where the Rev. Father Costello read the first part of the burial service. The cortege then reformed and proceeded to the Orawaiti Cemetery, where the body was laid reverently alongside that of the deceased's late mother. The Rev. Father Costello also officiated at the graveside.— R. I.P.