MRS. TOOMEY, HOKITIKA.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVII, Issue 2, 14 January 1909, Page 57

MRS. TOOMEY, HOKITIKA.

It is with the deepest regret (writes, a correspondent) that I have to record the death of J^rs.j^Taanes Tooiney, of this town, which took place at Reeftoji^qri December 16. Although the deceased lady had beenTsfuffering for several months past from an jllness which caused her relations and friends considerable anxiety, her death was quite unexpected. The late Mrs. Tooomey.was a devoted Catholic, and during her life was closely identified with all matters pertaining to the advancement and welfare of the Church, being at all times willing to devote her time and energy to all work for the honor and glory of God. She was also an active *member of the ladies' branch of- the Benevolent Society. She leaves a husband and two children, also a ' - Sister (Mrs. ' J. Sullivan, of Hokitika), - and two brothers (Messrs. Thomas and Patrick O'Neill, of Rimu) to mourn, their loss, and' to them the sympathy of the community is . extended in their bereavement/ At 'the Requiem Mass, which was celebrated by the Rev. Father Ainsworth, the Rev. Father delivered a touching panegyric on the life <af 1 the deceased lady, and at its conclusion the Dead March from ' Saul ' was played by the organist (Miss M. Ward). The late Mrs. Toomey was born at Castle Gregory, County Kerry, and was but forty-five years of age at the time of her death. The funeral, which took place on December 18, was one of the largest seen in Hokitika. - The Rev. Father Ainsworth, assisted by Rev. Father O'Connor, officiated at the graveside. — R.I.P.