OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, 16 October 1919, Page 39

OBITUARY

| MR. F. J. O’BRIEN, CHRISTCHURCH. . Mr. Frank O’Brien/ of 35 Eversleigh Road, ; St. Albans, Christchurch, died rather ‘ suddenly on September 25, after a short illness, at the age of 45. He was a son of the late Mr. Michael O’Brien, of the Premier Boot Factory, and was at the time . of his death managing director of the firm. The late Mr. F. O’Brien was well known in sporting circles, and had resided , in; Christchurch for about 36 years. He Was a member of the Linwood Football Club, and of the Lancaster Park and Midland Cricket Clubs. Born in Greymouth, ho was educated at St. Patrick’s College, Wellington, and then took up a position in his father’s firm, of which ultimately he became managing director. He married Miss Lucy Ryan, and leaves a widow and four children —three boys and one girlto mourn their loss. His eldest son is at present at St. Patrick’s College.—R.l.P. MRS. JOHANNA MURPHY, DUNEDIN. The death of Mrs. Johanna Murphy, wife of Mr. Thomas Murphy, of Pine Hill, Dunedin, who passed away at her residence on September 3, at the age of 76 years, is mourned by a large circle of friends. The late Mrs. Murphy was born at Ballybunion, Co. Kerry, Ireland, and arrived at Port Chalmers by the ship Daniel Rankin in 1863. Four years afterwards she was married in old St. Joseph’s Church, Dunedin, by Father Moreau, S..M. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy then settled at Pine Hill, where they had since remained, in the occupation of dairy farming. Always a fervent Catholic, she was attended by .Fathers Kaveney and Spillane during her last illness, and died fortified by all the sacred rites of Holy Church. The funeral, which was largely attended, left for the Southern Cemetery after Requiem Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Father Spillane officiating at the interment. Her husband, one daughter (Mrs. G. Connor, Waitati), and three sons (Air. J. J. Murphy, constable in charge of Putara, Mr. Thomas Murphy, Pine Hill, and Mr. E. Murphy, Police Station, Alexandra) are .left to mourn their loss. Two other members of the family predeceased her. R.I.P. AIR. DANIEL LEDDY, WAKANUI. There passed away on Sunday, October 5, at his residence, “Ashgrovc,” Wakanui, one of the oldest residents of the Ashburton County, in the person of Air. Daniel Leddy. The deceased was born in Co. Cavan, Ireland, and, accompanied by his wife, came to the Dominion some 54 years ago, when ho acquired land which he successfully farmed. He was always a staunch Catholic, having a lifelong devotion to Our Blessed Lady and her Rosary. Fortified by the last rites of Holy Church, and surrounded by his family, he passed peacefully away. The funeral was largely attended by friends from all parts of the county, and he was laid to rest beside his three daughters, who predeceased him some years ago. The deceased leaves a sorrowing wife and grown-up family of two sons and three daughters, to mourn their loss. —R.I.P. MR. PATRICK DRURY, DUNEDIN. - - With very widespread regret, the death is recorded of Air. Patrick Drury, who passed; away on October 3, at his residence, Carroll Street, Dunedin, after a brief illness. The late Mr. Drury, who was 68 years of age, was born at Bunreagh, Co. Roscommon,. Ireland,, and came to New Zealand about 40 years ago. For 35 years he was a member of the Dominion Police Force, 5 being stationed successively at Christchurch, Ashburton, Waitati,j Ravensbourne, and St. Clair. He retired from the Force about three years ago, on superannuation. The deceased was a staunch and fervent Catholic, and a prominent parishioner of St. Joseph’s Cathedral. He ever entertained a deep love for his native land, and was for years a valued member of the Hibernian Society. The late Mr. Drury was for many years a subscriber to the N.Z. Tablet, a journal for which he always entertained the highest admiration. He was widely known and greatly esteemed, and many friends and acquaintances will sincerely regret his demise. He was attended in his last illness by Father Kaveney, arid died fortified by all the sacred rites of Holy Church. The deceased leaves a 'widow, two sons (Mr. O. Drury, Post Office, Invercargill, and Mr. H. Drury, Dunedin), arid three daughters (Airs. A. J. Miscall, Wellington, and Misses K. and S. Drury, Dunedin), to mourn their loss.. Requiem Mass for the repose of his soul was celebrated at

SJ;. Joseph s Cathedral oh • Monday, October 6, by Father Kaveney,-*who also officiated at the interment in Anderson’s Bay Cemetery. — R.l.P. - . '*• • - t -v "5 ' . ■ - ■ I MR. MICHAEL McATEER, WAITOHI. . there passed away on September 14, aftfer a long and Dying illness, borne with Christian patience and resignation, a pioneer settler of the Waitohi district, in the person 01 Mr. Michael McAteer. The deceased, - who 'was a native of Donegal, Ireland, • arrived in New Zealand by the ship : Invercargill, landing at Port Chalmers in 1872. Brought up to farming in his native land,' he followed the same occupation after his arrival in the Dominion, being first of all engaged by the late Air. Donald .McLean. He afterwards carried out contracting work at the Levels Station, and later on acquired several hundred acres of land in the Pleasant Point-Temuka district, which-he farmed for four years. He then, for a few years, took over the lease of the Royal Hotel, Temuka, and finally (in 1894) settled; on a farm at AVaitohi, where the remainder of his life was spent. He took a prominent part in local affairs, and was for many years a member of the district school committee. The late Air. AlcAteer was married in 1887 to Miss Alaggie Power, and leaves a widow, six sons, and .two daughters to mourn their loss. One daughter predeceased; him four years ago. The deceased was always a staunch and fervent Catholic. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place at Temuka, Requiem Alass being celebrat'd at St. Joseph’s Church by Father O’Sullivan, S.M., the burial service being conducted by . Father Kerley, S.AI. Aluch sympathy is extended to the bereaved widow and family by a wide circle of friends. — R.I.P. ' AIRS. BRIDGET DOYLE, TARA DALE. There passed away at Taradale, Hawke’s Bay, on September 25, in the 90th year of her age, a highly-respected, much-loved, and very old resident in the person of Airs. Bridget Doyle. The deceased was born at Feikle, Co. Clare, Ireland, on August 22, 1830. She married Air. J. Doyle in 1855, and in 1860 was left a widow with four children (one son and three daughters). The late Airs. Doyle came to New Zealand by the Alataura, landing in Wellington in 1876. She then settled in the Hawke’s Bay. district, devoting herself to the care of her children and all who needed her help. For more than forty years, she lived with her. daughter, Airs. G. Reid, spending the evening of her life performing both spiritual and corporal works of mercy. Her advanced age had little effect on her cheerfulness, her charity, or her Christian activities. ■ Even within a week of her death she was occupied with matters affecting the good of the parish. During her long life she often suffered prolonged and painful illnesses, but she ever welcomed, these as signs of the Divine affection, and so transformed them into veritable stores of merit. So many had experienced her thoughtful kindness that her death is lamented by all classes and creeds. During her last illness she suffered untold pain, but to all who were privileged to visit her then she had a word of advice and' cheer. Her mind was remarkably active until -the very; end. The funeral obsequies commenced at 9 o’clock onSaturday morning, September 27, when a Solemn Requiem Alass was sung by the Very Rev. Father Hickson, S.AI. The choir was composed of a number of students from Mount St. Alary’s Seminary. In the sanctuary there were present the Very Rev. Dr. Kennedy, S.AI., Very Rev.; Dean Binsfeld, S.AI., and Very Rev. Father Tymrins, S.AI. The last absolution was given by Father Hickson, .t S.AI. Students from the seminary performed the minor 'offices of the sanctuary. At the end of Alass the choir sang the, beautiful hymn “Waiting Souls.” The body then remained; in the church, where it had so often been before, until 2 p.rn., when the funeral procession formed. The popularity and love in which the deceased was held were -shown? by the length of the cortege. Among those present at) the last rites, conducted by Father Hickson, were: The; Very Revs. Dean Binsfeld, S.AI., Dr. Kennedy, . S:M.,| Revs. Dr. Geaney, S.AI., Dr. Casey, S.AI., and 'Father* O’Ferrall, S.AI., and a band of students from : the scholasticato. The mortal remains of Airs I Bridget Doyle lie in the Puketapu Cemetery, in sight of the last restingplace of many priests, and laymen whose eyes she closed in death. She leaves a son (Air. J. Doyle) and a daughter (Airs. G. Reid), besides nine grandchildren, 14 great-grand-’, children, and a host of friends to mourn their loss. —R.1.P. 1 r— =—■

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