OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, 7 November 1918, Page 19

OBITUARY

MR. JOHN SULLIVAN, HOKITIKA. The death of Mr. John Sullivan,; of Park Street, Hokitika,- which occurred on Sunday, October . 6, occasioned widespread regret (writes a correspondent). The deceased came to Hokitika as a young man, and during a residence extending over a period of thirtyfour years he identified himself with every movement tending towards the improvement of the town and district. The late Mr. Sullivan was a true son of. Holy Church and a sincere lover of his country. The local branch of the Hibernian Society, of which he was an honored member, and at one time president, the Catholic Club, the Church and School Committees, can testify to his ardent and generous activities in matters Catholic. His cordial, willing aid on all occasions when assistance was asked for proved his love for the land of his birth. St. Columbkille's community of Sisters of Mercy, of which his two dear children are members, shall long deplore the death of a kind benefactor. To his widow and only sister the affectionate and sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended. A Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated in St. Mary's Church at 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, for the repose of the soul of deceased. Father Clancy, S.M., was celebrant, and Fathers Aubry, S.M. (Greymouth), and Eccleton, S.M. (Reefton), deacon and subdeacon respectively. At the conclusion of the Mass the ''Dead March" was played. The funeral left St. Mary's Church at 3 p.m. for the cemetery on Sea View Hill, where the burial service was conducted by Father Clancy, assisted by Fathers Aubry and Eccleton. —R.I. P. MR. THOMAS COURNANE, WREY'S BUSH. The late Thomas Cournane was born in Keel, Castlemaine, Co. Kerry, about 59 years ago. He was a colonist of 39 years' standing, and came almost directly to the Wrey's Bush district. Energetic, hardworking, and honest, he acquired considerable property. Being one of the first membersand, indeed, almost the first member— the Wreys Bush congregation, his wise counsel and generous assistance were ever at the call of those who endeavored to promote works of religion and education in the parish. Being a true son of Erin, he was an upright, fervent Catholic and a sterling patriot. When the news of his death became known feelings of sorrow were keen, and regret everywhere in evidence among his friends and neighbors. He was prepared for his end by the fervent reception of the Sacraments. He leaves a widow and six children and three brothers to mourn their loss. The interment took place in Invercargill on October 25.R.1.P. MR. ADAM ARTHUR JACKSON, DUNEDIN. Very sincere regret was felt in Dunedin, and indeed throughout Otago, where he was well known, at the death of Mr. Adam A. Jackson, who passed away suddenly at Invercargill on Thursday last. The deceased had represented the Bristol Piano Co. on "the roads" for over 23 years, and left Dunedin on Wednesday last on a business trip for his firm. He was seized with a fatal heart attack the following morning. As customary the late Mr. Jackson was staying at the Southern Club, a Catholic house kept by Mr. Chiaroni, and Father Woods being summoned, administered the last Sacraments. He was born in Dunedin 54 years ago, and was well known in commercial circles in the South Island. As showing the high esteem in which the late Mr. Jackson was held by his employers during the whole period of his connection with the firm, he was in July, 1898, presented, on behalf of the company by the then manager, Mr. J. A. X. Reidle, with a valuable gold watch. He was one of the oldest and most prominent members of the former Dunedin Cath-

olic Literary Society, an organisation that, in its day held a high reputation in its particular pursuit. The deceased was also a staunch Hibernian, and was for over 30 years a member of St. Joseph’s branch, Dunedin. Much sympathy is felt for the widow (Mrs. M. A. Jackson) in her bereavement. Mrs. Jackson has been a member of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and president of St. Joseph’s Ladies’ Club for many years, and is one of the most energetic and highly respected social workers in this city. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on last Saturday by Father Kaveney for the repose of the soul of Deceased, the Very Rev. J. Coffey, Adm., afterwards officiating at the interment in the Southern Cemetery. —RIP.