OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, 18 August 1921, Page 37

OBITUARY

MR. ROBERT McGLONE, KUMARA. There passed away at Kumara recently, after a long illness, another of the fast diminishing band of pioneers i who rushed the goldfields of the West Coast in the early sixties, in the person of Mr. Robert McGlone. Deceased, who was 88 years of age, was born in Co. Derry, Ireland, in 1833. His first years in New Zealand were spent on the Otago goldfields. Eventually he came to the Coast and entered into business at Greenstone. After returning from a visit to Ireland he settled at Kumara, where he resided permanently. Ever a, devoted supporter of all things Catholic, he was prominent in every movement' tending to advance the interests of the Church. Thus the history of Catholicity in Kumara was bound up with the life of deceased. The same may be said of his activities in all things pertaining to his native land from the period of the Land League movement down to his last active days. Whilst an active worker for Church and native land, he was not unmindful of public duties in other directions. Upwards of 30 years were devoted to the duties of councillor, and the last two years to those of Mayor of the borough of Kumara. The interests of the local hospital practically from its establishment, and through its many vicissitudes found in Robert McGlone a staunch and never-failing friend and worker. Deceased is survived by his widow, two daughters (Mrs. T. McGrath, of Dillmanstown, and Mrs. R. Pope, of Sydenham, Christchurch), and. four sons—Charles (Clyde), Robert (Palmerston North), Daniel (Auckland), James (Kumara), also Daniel Ryan McGlone (adopted son), of Rimu, South Westland— R.I.P.

MISS MARGARET J. CAHILL, ROSCOMMON, IRELAND. Her many friends in New Zealand learned with deep regret of the death, on April 17, at her parents' residence, Flagford, Roscommon, Ireland, of Miss Margaret J. Cahill. The deceased, who was only 25 years of age, arrived in New Zealand, in 1913, and after seven years' residence in the Dominion, returned home on a visit to her parents. During the voyage via the Panama Canal she contracted an illness, from which, despite medical attention during seven months, she succumbed. The late Miss Cahill was very, popular among a wide circle of friends, endearing herself by a lovable disposition and a kindly willingness to assist in social functions, and any movement to advance the interests of the community. The news of her death came as a great shock to friends at Auckland and at Tuakau, where her sister (Mrs. Connolly) resides, and to whom, as well as to the bereaved parents and relatives, sincere sympathy is extended.. The late Miss Cahill was attended during her illness by Rev. Father Glynn, and passed away fortified by the rites of Holy Church. Father Glynn also officiated at the interment.—R.l.P.