Obituary

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 42, 25 October 1923, Page 45

Obituary

MRS. MARGARET FITZGERALD, INVERCARGILL. It is with very great regret (writes our Invercargill correspondent) that I have to record the death of Mrs Margaret Fitzgerald, the wife of Mr. Alf Fitzgerald, one of our prominent parishioners. The deceased lady was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cavanagh, who were highly respected residents of Kew, a suburb of Invercargill, and one of the earlier Catholic families-of the parish. Mrs Fitzgerald was of a quiet and unassuming nature, a devoted wife and mother, and* ever a bright example of a good pious Catholic. Although only in the prime of life she was stricken with a dread disease some months ago, and since that time proved her fortitude during a painful illness. She was constantly attended by Rev. Father' S Marlow, and went to her reward after receiving all the last rites of Holy Church to which she was so devoted in life Her passing will be regretted by many, for she was -a lady of whom it was often remarked that she had many ~ a ,f n °/" emies - To her husband and her sister (Mrs. Collins, of Queenstown) and her two little daughters, who are left to mourn their loss, the sympathy' of all is extended. A large number of, people paid their last respects by attending the funeral. Rev. Father Marlow officiated at the graveside. Many a fervent prayer will be offered that s>e might rest in peace. Reference to the death of Mrs. Fitzgerald was made at the usual meeting of the Hibernian Society . held last Tuesday evening week, when Bro. Ed Sheehan presided over a good attend? ance of members. After the routine business had been transacted the secretary said they would all miss a familiar ace from the meeting that night, and one and all regretted the- occasion which necessitated the absence of Bro Alf Fitzgerald, one of our very best and most popular Hibermans He moved a motion, of condolence in connection with the death of Bro Fitzgerald's good wife, and J*™ motion would, of course, be carried in thecal way, in respectful silence, but he knew that that very silence was an indication of the deep feelings of regret "that all St on this particular occasion. The president also made feelZ rnowlR 0 FitZgerald ' S *~ before putting

MR. CHARLES WARD, INVERCARGILL. Yet another death (writes our Invercargill corresnonclent) has to be recorded from these parts in the person of i r. Charles Ward, of Georgetown, who died; full of years after receiving the consolation of the last Sacraments of o 6 #,, orch, . Mr. Ward, who had been on the staff of the at^ & lf T ’ m t f ° r over fort y years, was a familiar figure at St. Mary s, being one of the collectors at Sunday evenmg devotions for many years. He was well over the alloted span before being called to his reward. —R.l.p.