OBITUARY.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVII, Issue 38, 20 September 1900, Page 19

OBITUARY.

MRS. ANN RYAN, NELSON.

I regret to record the death, at the Nelson Convent, of Mrs. Ann Ryan (writes a correspondent), at the age of 68 years. The deceased had been for many years matron of the infant portion of the orphanage in charge of the Sisters of the Missions, and was one ot the oloest settlers in Nelson, having arrived here with her parents m the '-hip Martha Ridgway, in 1842. She had always en- ]( yt-d good health up to a year ago, when it began to fail, but she persisted in remaining at her post until about three months ago. During her illness she was carefully ana lovingly nursed by the Sister« of the Convent, who did all in their power to alleviate her sufferings. During her illness she received the last Sacraments and was quite prepared for her end. Her death was a singularly peaceful one. taking place on Sunday. August 26. Her brother, sister, and her eldest daughter ( Mrs. E.C. Young, of Chriptchurch).together with several Sisters, were with her to the last. Her remains were removed to the church on Tuesday morning, and the funeral took place from there at ll) o'clock on the same day. The Rev. Father George Mahoney officiated both at the church and the grave. The funeral was attended by many relatives and friends, a number of the Sisters, and all of the girls from the Convent Schools, who marched in procession to the cemetery. The coffin was covered with beautiful wreaths and crosses, sent by sympathising friends. Deceased will be much missed by very many, for she was of a most kindly and charitable disposition. One of her daughters ie Mother bt I'hilomena. of the Christchurch Convent. — JR. I. P.