OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, 19 December 1918, Page 30

OBITUARY

SISTER MARY NATALIE, SISTERS OF OUR LADY OF COMPASSION, WELLINGTON. Sister Mary Natalie, of the Sisters of Compassion, passed away on Friday, Dec. 13, from complications supervening on a severe attack of influenza. All through the epidemic she, with the other members of the Order, had been doing heroic work on behalf of the sufferers, and the overstrained system was unable to stand the effects of the disease when she in turn became affected. Though quite a young woman, Sister Natalie had been a member of the community for ten years, and her cheerful disposition and loving kindness to those in any way afflicted had made her name a household word among a large section of the community on whose behalf she labored. She was a daughter of Mr. M. O'Meara, of Totara Flat, Reef ton, and the sister of Mr. W. O'Meara, well-known in Wellington athletic circles. Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated at the Home of Compassion on Saturday morning, December 14, by the Very Rev. Dean Holly, S.M. (Provincial), assisted by Father Buckley, S.M., as deacon, Father J. Cullen, S.M., subdeacon, and Father Hurley, S.M., Adm., master of ceremonies. The interment took place at Karori.—R.l.P. MISS EMILY SEGRIEF, WELLINGTON. It is with regret (writes our Wellington correspondent) that I record the death of Miss Emily Segrief, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Segrief, of "Maryvale," Daniel Street, Wellington, which occurred, after an illness of several months* at her parents' residence on Friday, November 29. The deceased young lady, who was of a bright and happy disposition, was a keen Church worker, and her well-known figure will be sadly missed by members of the Children of Mary sodality and St. Anne's Choir, in both of which she was a prominent and indefatigable worker. She was also a great worker in the Soldiers' Entertainment Committee. She was noted for her charity, and the provisions of her will indicate a perpetuation of her efforts on behalf of the poor. The deceased lady was educated by the Sisters of Mercy at their convents in Dixon Street and Guildford Terrace. In 1917 she underwent a serious operation at the "Mater" Hospital, Auckland, and since then had nob enjoyed good health. In her last illness she was attended by the Fathers of St. Anne's Church and by the Sisters of Compassion. She was a Sister of Father Segrief, S.M. (now serving with the Expeditionary Forces), and of Sister M. Barbara, of the Convent of Mercy, Palmerston North. Her other sisters are Mrs. J. E. Gamble (Wellington), Mrs. E. J. Leydon (Palmerston North), Mrs. Logan (Wellington), and Miss Agnes Segrief, the well-known vocalist; and to them and their esteemed parents, is extended the deepest sympathy of a large circle of friends in this their second bereavement, the first being the death of Mrs. F. B. Gormley, a sister of deceased. By the will of Miss Emily Segrief the following institutions will benefit: Mother Aubert's Home of Compassion, Island Bay, £150; Mother Aubert's Home for Incurables, Buckle Street, £150; St. Patrick's College new building fund, £200; St. Anne's new church building fund, £200; Redemptorist Fathers, £SO; Convent of Mercy, Newtown, £SO; and £IOO for Masses.—R.l.P. MR. W. CONRICK, PORIRUA, WELLINGTON. The death of Mr. W. Conrick, husband of Mrs. W. Conrick, of Porirua. which occurred on Sunday, November 24, after a fortnight's illness caused by pneumonia following influenza, occasioned very sincere sorrow among a wide circle of friends. The late Mr. Conrick was bora at Ballarat, Victoria, and came to New Zealand about 20 years ago, where he had lived ever since. He was greatly respected, and his demise

will be deplored by a large" number of friends. r He leaves a widow and nine little children to mourn their loss, and to whom very deep sympathy is extended \ in their sad bereavement.—R.l.P. .o , ! ; MRS. L. LOFTUS, BROOKLYN, WELLINGTON. Mrs. Loftus, whose death occurred at Brooklyn, Wellington, on Wednesday, November 27, was a member of a well-known Wellington Catholic family, she being the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Lawlor, of Cuba Street. The late Mrs. Loftus was one of the many victims of the influenza epidemic. She was married about 2£ years ago to Mr. Len Loftus, of the G.P.0., Wellington, and leaves a little daughter 18 months old. Her death was, as her whole life had been, truly and deeply Catholic in the fullest sense. At the time of her marriage she was president of the Children of Mary" Sodality, and had been for many years a model member of St. Mary of the Angels' Choir.—R.l. P. MRS. FRANCES E. HAUGHEY, NEW PLYMOUTH. The many friends of Mr. A. Gellety, London Street, Lyttelton, learnt with regret of the death of his youngest daughter, Mrs. Haughey, which took place at New Plymouth on Wednesday, November 20, of pneumonia following influenza, after a brief illness. The deceased was on a holiday visit to her sister (Mrs. A. M. Dombroski, of Inglewood) when she contracted the malady from which she succumbed. Much sympathy is felt for her relatives and also for her husband (Private 11. J. Haughey), who left with the 20th Reinforcements and is still on active service. The funeral left the. Catholic church, Inglewood, and was largely attended. Father Kelly officiated at the interment.—R.l.P. ■i MRS. FRANCOIS NARBEY, CASHMERE. There passed away on November 27 at her residence, Cashmere, Christchurch, a highly respected resident of Canterbury in the person of Mrs. Francois Narbey. The deceased lady, who was in her 57th year of age, was the second daughter of the late John Joseph Cullen, and was born and educated at Akaroa. Her husband, three sons, three daughters, and six grandchildren are left to mourn their loss. Two sons and two daughters are married, those being Mr. F. J. Narbey (Darfield), Mr. C. A. Narbey (Glenomaru), Mrs. P. J. Riordan (Springston), and Mrs. P. J. McSweeney (Milton). The deceased was attended during her illness by Father Long, and received all the rites of Holy Church of which she was a devoted member. The remains were taken for interment to Akaroa by motor hearse. Father Bonetto officiated at the graveside, assisted by Father Fogarty. The late Mrs. Narbey was of a very cheerful. and generous disposition, and dispensed many acts of kindness. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved husband, family, and relatives.—R.l. P. t' MR. THOMAS TRACY KINSELLA, BLACKBALL. Deep regret was felt throughout the West Coast when it became known that Mr. Thomas T. Kinsella, the popular hotelkeeper at Blackball, had passed away. Deceased was the eldest son of the late William and Georgina Kinsella, of Blackball. He was educated at the late Dean Roland's boarding school in Ahaura, and has spent practically all his life in this district. A few months ago he was stricken with serious lung trouble, which was borne with the greatest fortitude, but from which he never rallied. His familiar figure will be.greatly missed by a very wide circle of friends, among whom he was held in the highest esteem, his upright nature and sterling qualities endearing him to all. He passed away on Novem-

ber 29, fortified by all the rites .of Holy Church, of which he was always a loyal and devoted member. To his Borrowing widow and relatives is extended the sympathy of the residents of the entire district.— RIP. MRS. ANN McIIALE BONNER, PORT CHALMERS. Mrs. Ann Mcllale Bonner, whose funeral took place at Port Chalmers on Tuesday, December 3 (together with that of her son, Joseph, who died the day before his mother), was born in Co. Galway, Ireland, and arrived at Port Chalmers in the ship Plada, in 1861. The late Mrs. Bonner was a niece of the great Archbishop Mcllale. She was one of the pioneer settlers who came to the Dominion with that buoyant hope and cheerful optimism which carried them through untold difficulties. The burial of mother and son in the one grave was most pathetic. The late Mrs. Bonner was a most devout Catholic, and was one of the very earliest parishioners of St. Mary's, Star of the Sea Church, at Port Chalmers. During all her long life she never missed Mass if she could possibly attend, going a long way in all kinds of weather to be present at the Holy Sacrifice. She was in this respect., considering her advanced age, ah example to the congregation, and .more especially to the younger portion of it. Both Mrs. Bonner and her son received the last rites of Holy Church from Father O'Reilly, who was constantly in attendance, and who subsequently conducted the service at, the interment. The funeral cortege was composed of a large' number of people, who had come from all parts to testify to the high esteem in which the deceased were held in the district. Mrs. Bonner was the senior old identity in the Lower Harbor, and many will miss her kindly greeting and hospitality when going down the harborside. During the funeral the flag at the Town Hall and Municipal Buildings was flown at half-mast as a mark of respect to the deceased. The late Mrs. Bonner's husband (James Bonner) predeceased her a few years ago. She is survived by two sons, four daughters, ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.—R.I.P.