OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, Volume 27, Issue 21, 27 May 1909, Page 815

OBITUARY

MRS. ANNIE McGARVA, SYDENHAM. An old and much respected Catholic resident, (writes our Christchurch correspondent), in the person of Mrs. Annie McGarva, passed away at her residence, Sydenham, on last Wednesday. The deceased lady was a devout member of the Cathedral congregation, and for many years was foremost in every good work in the interests of the Church. Kindly and hospitable, she was widely known and her death will be lamented by very many outside her immediate family circle. The late Mrs. McGarva was of a most charitable disposition, and her assistance to those in distress hw want endeared her to many who profited by her benefactions. Requiem Mass for the repose of her .soul was celebrated by the Rev. Dr. Kennedy in the Cathedral on Friday morning, the absolution at the coffin being given by his Lordship the Bishop. The funeral to tho Linwood Cemetery was large andxepresentative. The Rev. Dr. Kennedy conducted the service at the interment.— R.I.P.