OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, 21 August 1919, Page 21

OBITUARY

_ mr. j. McLaughlin, westport.' The late Mr. James McLaughlin, whose death occurred at his residence. Bright Street, Westport, on July 14, after a brief illness, was one of the oldest and best-known Catholics of the district. Deceased was born in Donegal, Ireland, 83 years ago. He arrived in Victoria in 1856, was married in Melbourne. in 1861, came to New Zealand in .1867, and after fol-

lowing various occupations, eventually settled in Westport. He reared a large family fof seven sons and seven daughters. His youngest daughter (Sister M. Thecla) entered religion 10 years ago at St. Joseph's Convent, Wanganui, and died at Hastings on December T, 1918, as one of ( the victims of the influenza pandemic.R.l.P. -' -'■'■-' '■■■■''■