MRS. P. DARBY, AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVII, Issue 16, 22 April 1909, Page 617

MRS. P. DARBY, AUCKLAND.

(By telegraph from our own correspondent.)

An old identity in. the Catholic community in the person of Mrs. Darby, wife of Mr. Patrick Darby, passed away early on Sunday morning. For over half a century both have been conspicuous in the work of the Church, and in giving their assistance to every charitable institution and object in the city and province. The deceased lady without ostentation had earned for herself lasting recognition. One of her sons is the Rev. Father Darby, of Hamilton. A large family of sons and daughters who worthily emulate her example and teaching are left to mourn their loss. Her illness was a long and trying one, and she died fortified by all the rites of the Church, surrounded by her husband and her whole family. The remains were removed to the Sacred Heart Church. All the priests of the city and surrounding parishes attended the funeral, which was exceedingly large. At the graveside in the Symond street cemetery, where the interment took place, 1 the Right Rev. Mgr. Gillan, V.G., addressing the mourners, paid a high tribute to deceased's many sterling qualities. On behalf of his Lordship the Bishop, clergy, and the people, he extended to Mr. Darby and his family" heartfelt sympathy in their irreparable loss, and prayed God to grant her ..perpetual light arid happiness. — R.I. P.