Obituary

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 6, 8 February 1923, Page 35

Obituary

MR. DANIEL O’SULLIVAN, OPUNAKE. Another of the old identities of this district, in the person of Mr. Daniel O’Sullivan, sen., passed away at his residence, Waiteaka Road, on Tuesday night, after a very brief illness (says the Opunake Times). Death, which came quite unexpectedly, was due to heart failure following an abscess in the throat, which had been causing trouble for about three days. The late Mr. O’Sullivan was a native of Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland, and was 68 years of age. He came to New Zealand over forty years ago, and has resided in this district ever since, following 'farming pursuits with much success. He was a member of the A.C. Force stationed at Opunake and at various places along the coast, being noted in those days for his athletic prowess. Deceased is survived by his wife and ' grown up family, to whom the sympathy of , friends is extended in their sudden bereavement. The family consists of John, Daniel, and Peter, and Mrs. J. Brophy (Okato), Annie’ May, Winnie, Theresa (Opunake), and Kathleen (New Plymouth). A brother (Mr. John*-O’Sullivan) resides in Melbourne. The funeral, which took place on Friday afternoon, was one of the largest ever seen in the district residents and friends from outside parts joining in paying respect to the memory of deceased. Requiem Mass was celebrated in the morning and was largely attended. Rev. Father Doolaghty, assisted by the Rev. Father Menard* officiated at the church and graveside. The pall-bearers were: old ’ A.C. Force comrades, ■ namely— J.. M. Hickey, J. C. Hickey, M. O’Brien, A. McKeowh. William .■White,-and J. O’Sullivan (Okato). — R.I.P. .