Obituary

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LI, Issue 1, 3 January 1924, Page 25

Obituary

MRS. ELLEN MOWAT, DUNEDIN.

(Contributed.)

The death occurred at her residence, Cargill Street, Dunedin, on November 30, 1923, after a short illness, of Mrs. Ellen Mowat. The deceased lady was the second daughter of the late Neil Joseph Bruce McGregor, and was born at “The Grange,” East Taiexi, and lived there after her marriage, until 1903, when she moved to Dunedin. The late Mrs. Mowat was educated at the Convent of the Sisters of Mercy, ’Wellington. She is survived by two sons (Messrs. Robert and Alexander Mowat) and one daughter (Mrs. J. B. Callan). Always noted for her charitable disposition, she held office continuously in the St. Vincent de Paul Society for a number of years, being, at the time of her death, a vice-president of the ladies’ branch,' and was the society’s representative on the Advisory Committee of the Hospital Board. Deceased was attended by the Rev. Father Foley, Adm., in her last illness. Requiem Mass for the repose of her soul was celebrated -at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and attended by the St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage children and many friends of the deceased. —R.I.P. MRS. KATE TWOHILL, THAMES. There passed away on the afternoon of December 6, a very old resident and practical Catholic of Thames, in the person of Mrs. Kate Twohill, proprietress of the Brian Boru Hotel (writes our own correspondent). The deceased was born in Co. Clare, Ireland, 79 years ago, and as a young girl came with her parents to Melbourne, and later to Greymouth, on the West Coast. Her husband, the late Mr. Edmund Twohill, came with the first settlers to Thames, when he purchased the Brian Boru Hotel. He then went to Greymouth to be married, and with his wife returned to Thames, where Mrs. Twohill had resided ever since—period of 55 years. Her husband predeceased her about 28 years ago, and Mrs. Twohill and her family carried on the hotel, thereby making her one of the oldest licensees in the Dominion. She leaves two sons and two daughters (Messrs. J. and D. and Misses M. K. and V. Twohill), and several grand-children to mourn their great loss. The late Mrs. Twohill was a grand old lady, whose unbounded kindness and generosity endeared her to a large circle of friends throughout the Dominion. Any private or "public deserving cause brought under her notice was, always immediately assisted, and the large extent of her beneficence was only known to those whom she assisted. In fact the people of Thames and district regarded her as “the grand old lady of Thames,” and her demise will be felt by everyone. During Mrs. Twohill’s illness she was attended by the Rev. Father DigTian. The funeral, which took place on Saturday, December 8, was the largest in Thames for many years, thereby showing the popularity and respect in which she was held. En route to the cemetery the cortege entered St. Francis’s Church, where a very impressive funeral ceremony was conducted by his Lordship Dr. Liston, assisted by Rev. Fathers Dignan and O'Carroll. During the course of his address his Lordship referred to the streling qualities and sincere faith of the deceased lady. ' As the cortege left the church, the organist (Miss Nellie Coakley) played the “Dead jflarch,” from “Saul.” Dr. Liston also officiated at the graveside. The members of the Hibernian ' Society, in regalia, a*cted as pall-bearers. Much sympathyis extended to the family of the deceased. — MR. JAMES JOSEPH O’BRIEN, W AIM ATE. With extreme regret the death is recorded of James Joseph O’Brien, who passed away at Waimate on December 4, after a long illness. The late Mr. O’Brien had reached the age of 26 years, and during the course of his life had - -made for himself , a large circle of friends. Born in

Waimate, he was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. O’Brien, Timaru Road. He was educated at St. Patrick’s School, and upon leaving school entered the butchery business of his father,. and by his jovial and courteous . manner endeared himself to all with whom he came in contact. The sympathy of all will be extended to his sorrowing father, mother, and sisters. During his illness he was frequently visited by Rev. Father Peoples, Rev. Father Knight, the Sisters of St. Joseph, and had the happiness l of receiving all the consolations of Holy Church. The interment took place on December 6, when the large and representative gathering from all parts of the district that attended the funeral was a fitting tribute to the high regard and esteem in which the deceased was held by all sections of the community. A number of beautiful wreaths were forwarded from friends of the bereaved family, and the various athletic bodies in which the late Mr. O’Brien took such an active interest. Members of the Marist Football Club acted as pall-bearers, and among those who also attended were representatives from the following organisations: Waimate Rugby Sub-Union, United Friendly Societies’ Council, Northern Football Club, and Glenavy Football Club. ’ A Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church by the Rev. Father Peoples, S.M., P.P.; appropriate requiem organ music being supplied by the Rev. Father Kimbell, S.M. (Fairlie). The ceremony at the graveside was conducted by the Rev.. Father Knight, assisted by Rev. Father Kimbell. —R.I.P.