OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, 13 May 1920, Page 39

OBITUARY

MR. PATRICK O’REGAN, INANGAHUA. The death occurred at Reeftou Hospital on Tuesday, May 4, of Mr. Patrick O’Regan, one of Inangahua’s bestknown 'citizens. The late Mr. O’Regan, who had reached the advanced age of 80 years, was one of the earliest and most respected of the pioneers of the Inangahua Valley. He was, perhaps, the most conspicuous figure in the early farming development of the Inangahua district. In the earlier years the O’Regan farm and homestead at the well-known Inangahua Landing, had a coastwise significance and popularity, largely because of the genial hospitality and the liberal characteristics of its popular occupants. Patrick .O’Regan’s death removes from us another of those venerable, but only too-fast-disappearing landmarks, which unite the present generation of West Coast-

ers with their -country’s romantic and thrilling past. The deceased, by virtue of his sterling qualities, commanded ■ the respect and affection of a wide circle of friends.^\ He leaves a family of three sons and one daughter to mourn their loss. They are very well known locally, and two have taken a prominent. part in public affairs. . The sons are ; Messrs. P. J. O’Regan, of ’ Wellington, the well-known Wellington barrister and solicitor, and probably the foremost legal authority on industrial compensation legislation in the Dominion; Mr. John O’Regan, M.C.C., and farmer of Cronadun; and Mr. James O’Regan, farmer, of Inangahua Landing. The daughter -is Miss yO’Regan of Inangahua Landing. —R.l.P. : ' ': ; ; ; MR. JOHN KEN NELLY, PUKEKOHE. V itli regret the death is recorded of another of Pukekohe’s well-known residents, in the. person of Mr. John Kennedy, which occurred on Wednesday, April 21, at his home in Pukekohe. Deceased, who was 46 years of age, was the second son of the Hat© Mr. Thomas and Mrs. M. A. Kennedy, of Pukekohe, having been born there. At an early age he joined the staff of the New • Zealand Government Railways, working his way up and ho became a first-class engine-driver. During' his 27 years’ connection with the Railway Department he made himself very popular among his fellow workers, and was known and highly esteemed by railwaymen all over the North Island, where he had been stationed. It was about six years ago, while in the employ of the Department, that, he sustained a severe strain of the heart, and ever since then he had been in ill-health. He was married to Miss Laura Smith many years ago, but his wife predeceased him some 11 years ago. There were no children. He was a keen football enthusiast, and for .many years played for To A roll a ami other clubs, making, a great name for himself as a really fine sportsman. For some time he was stationed at Frankton, where he became well known, . Ho leaves two sisters Mrs. H. Maxwell and Miss B. Kennedy (both of Pukekohi), and two brothers Mr. James Kennelly (of Pukekohe) and Mr. Joseph Ken nelly (foreman at the locomotive sheds at Auckland) —to mourn their loss. Deceased was well known in Pukekohe, and highly 'esteemed by all with whom he came in contact. The sympathy of a -wide circle of friends is extended : to the sisters and brothers in their sad bereavement. The funeral : took place on Friday, April 23, and was very largely attended by people from all parts of the district. Special features of the cortege were the large number of fellow-railway employees, from stations near and far, north and south, who attended to pay a last tribute to an esteemed and beloved comrade; also the guard of honor by boarders of St. Mary’s Convent. Pukekohe. The interment took place in the Catholic cemetery, Pukekohe, the Rev. Father Mollov, who officiated, . making very feeling reference to the deceased. —R.I.P. ; ff MRS. MARV O’CONNELL, MT. CARGILL, DUNEDIN. The death on April 6 is recorded of Mrs. Mary O’Connell. an old resident of Mt. Cargill, near Dunedin. ttlie died, fortified by the last rites of the Church -which she loved so well. She was born in Clonkeely, Tuam, Co. Galway. Ireland, .of good Irish parents who had suffered many trials for their faith. She. came to Dunedin in the Sarah M. over 60 years ago. For 'the greater part of that time she resided at Mt. '-Cargill, where she gained the respect of her neighbors, not only for her exemplary Christian ..life, but also for heln and sympathy in trouble. Her husband (Mr. Michael O’Connell), five sons, and four daughters are left to mourn their loss. —R.I.P. %