OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, 11 July 1918, Page 37

OBITUARY

- MR. JOHN CRANE, TIMARU. There passed away on Saturday, June 22, at the residence of his daughter (Mrs. Gawne, LeCren’s Terrace,- Timaru), one of Otago’s old pioneers, in the person of Mr. John Crane. He was a man of few words, but. great actions. He arrived in Dunedin in 1862, and was well known in Kaitangata, where he resided for many years. He was also well known in and around Dunedin. He came to Timaru about eight years ago. Being an invalid, he led a retired life, and passed away at the age of 85 years.—R.l.P. MR. MICHAEL O’CONNELL, SPREYDON, CHRISTCHURCH. On Thursday, June 6, there passed away at his residence, Simeon Street, Spreydon, at the age of 51 years, an old and very highly respected resident of the district in the person of Mr. Michael O’Connell. Deceased was the fifth and youngest son of the late John O’Connell, and was born in County Tipperary, Ireland. He came to New Zealand about 35 years ago, and settled in Spreydon, in which district he resided up to the time of his death. The deceased was always an ardent and devoted Catholic, and though of a retiring disposition, he rendered valuable assistance to the Church and to the cause of Catholic education, being for many years a member of the church and school committee, also a member of the Catholic Federation from its inception. During his last illness the deceased was attended with the most zealous care and attention by Father Long, priest in charge of the district; and during his last hours he was also visited by Father Carroll, Father J. Hanrahan, the Sisters of the Mission, and the Sisters of Nazareth. The very high esteem in which the deceased was held was shown by the large attendance at the funeral, which took place on Saturday morning, June 8. Requiem Mass was celebrated in the Cathedral by Father Carroll, who also officiated at the interment in Linwood Cemetery. The deceased leaves a wife, there sons, and two daughters to mourn their loss.—R.l.P. MRS. P. F. DOLAN, DORIE. The death is recorded of Mrs, P. F. Dolan, of Dorie, Rakaia, at the early age of 43 years. The deceased, who had always enjoyed excellent health, about a year ago fell ill, and in spite of medical skill and all that loving care could do passed peacefully away at her residence on June 25. The deceased lady was received into the Catholic Church some 18 years ago, and was an exemplary Catholic and a most energetic worker in all matters connected with the welfare of the Church. The sympathy of the residents of the whole district is extended to the bereaved husband and family of four young boys in this their second bereavement in seven months. ' During her illness she was attended by Father Price, and was constantly visited by the Sisters of Mercy (Rakaia), and died fortified by the rites of Holy Church. The funeral, which

took place on June 27, was very largely attended. A Requiem Mass was celebrated by Father Price in St. Ita s Church, and as the remains were carried out of the church the Dead March was played by one of the Sisters.— R. I. P. • ■ ■ MRS. MARY ANN McMAHON, CHRISTCHURCH. The death is announced, at Caversham Street, Christchurch, of Mrs. Mary Ann McMahon, wife of Mr. John McMahon of that city, which occurred on May 23. The deceased lady, who was the second daughter of the late Patrick Murray, of Roselea, County Fermanagh, Ireland, arrived in Christchurch, accompanied by her brother Brian (since deceased), in the ship Blairgowrie in 1875, and resided there continuously up to the time of her demise. Deceased, who was of a very retiring disposition, is survived by a large family of seven daughters and three sons. The family consists of Mrs. Hirsch (of Durban, South Africa), Mrs. C. T. Leydon and Mrs. Grant (of Wellington), Mrs. Jerome, and the Misses L. E. and J. McMahon (of Christchurch), and Messrs. J., J. P., and H. McMahon (also of Christchurch). The two latter sons recently returned from the front, and arrived home in time to see their mother during her last illness. A Requiem Mass was celebrated at the Cathedral* Barbadoes Street, by Father Fogarty, who also officiated at the graveside.R.l.P.