OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, 10 December 1914, Page 27

OBITUARY

REV. BROTHER McQUILLAN, GOULBURN. The death of the Rev. Brother J. B. McQuillan took place at St. Patrick's College on Monday evening, November 23 (says the Goulburn Daily'). The deceased, who was a native of Dunedin, N.Z., was only twentytwo years of age. After completing his course at tire Christian Brothers’ School, Dunedin, he entered the Brothers’ Training College at Strathfield. From there, after going through his two years’ novitiate and training, he came to Goulburn. His superiors hoped that the climate would be beneficial to his constitution, which had been always delicate. For a time what was hoped for seemed realised, and he was able to teach at St. Peter’s and Paul’s School for over twelve months. Last February his health began to decline, and he was relieved of all duties. Despite the unremitting services of Drs. Birmingham and Glissan and the constant and devoted attention of the College matron, it was recognised that his case was hopeless. He received the last rites of the Church with edifying fervor, and passed peacefully away on Monday evening. The Rev. Father Murphy, who was in constant attendance during the day, imparted the last rites to the dying Brother. The funeral took place on Tuesday evening. His Lordship the Right Rev. Dr. Gallagher, Bishop of Goulburn, conducted the service in the college chapel and imparted the final absolution at the graveside. The 'cortege was headed by the students of the college and by the pupils of St. Peter’s and Paul’s, followed by the clergy and his Lordship. The hearse was followed by his religious brethren and the college staff. The procession wended its way slowly to the beautiful little cemetery in the college grounds, overlooking the city. The scene at the graveside was most impressive; the ‘ Benedictus ’ was solemnly chanted. The deceased was laid to rest side by side with some of the sainted pioneers of the college and of the Goulburn diocese. Brother McQuillan was of a very quiet disposition, and was extremely popular with all who knew him. He bore his long illness with extraordinary patience, and was bright and cheerful to the end. A pathetic incident was the visit of his mother, who came from New Zealand to see him, but owing to the boat being behind time, the funeral was over before the wire notifying her arrival was received. Among the clergy present - at the funeral were the Rev. Father W. Cahill, Adm., the Rev. Fathers Ryan, Murphy, Slattery, Carson, from the Cathedral, and Rev. Fathers Cassimir and Gabriel from Mary’s Mount.—R.I.P. *