OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, 11 February 1915, Page 25

OBITUARY

MR PATRICK GRTFFEN, MAKAURI

On January 27 tnere passed away at his residence,* Makauri, another of our old and highly respected pioneers in the person of Mr Patrick Griffen (writes a correspondent). Although in failing health for some time he was only confined to his bed for about two weeks, and, despite the best medical attention, he giadally sank, heart failure being the cause of his death. Born at Largy, County Antrim, in 1846, he came out to New Zealand 37 years ago. Five years later he returned to Ireland, and after a brief sojourn lie came back to New Zealand. Engaged in farming, ho- has been a resident of the Poverty Bay district for the past 25 years. A fervent Catholic, he had the consolation of receiving the last rites of the Church before passing away. Throughout his illness he had the constant attendance of the Rev. Father Carran, who also celebrated a Requiem Mass and officiated at the graveside. Surrounded by a devoted family, he died a truly happy death. He leaves a widow, three sons, and three daughters to mourn their loss.—R.l.P.