OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, 8 February 1917, Page 35

OBITUARY

MR. PHILIP KELLY, ARTHUR’S POINT. Another of the fast ■ diminishing band of old identities has passed away, in the person of Mr. Philip Kelly, at the ripe age of 74 years (writes a correspondent) The late Mr. Kelly came to New Zealand in the year 1867. He followed up the occupation of gold mining till 1887, when he came to Arthur’s Point and bought the Gorge Farm, where he remained farming and fruit-growing up till his death. He was a man of sterling qualities, his word being his bond, and he was held in high esteem by all with whom he came in contact. He was a practical Catholic, and ever ready to assist in the cause of religion and education; The late Mr. Kelly was born in Knockbride, County Cavan, Ireland. He leaves a wife and family of five sons and four daughters to mourn their loss. The interment took place at the Queenstown Cemetery, the funeral cortege being exceedingly long, testifying in a marked manner to the respect in which the deceased was held. The Rev. Father O’Donnell officiated at the graveside.— R.I.P. i