OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LI, Issue 50, 17 December 1924, Page 27

OBITUARY

MR. R. B. SUSSMILCH, WANGANUI. Died at his residence, 12 Ingestre Street, after a long and serious illness, Mr. R. B. Sussmilch, a well-known parishioner of St. Mary's (writes a correspondent). The late Air. Sussmilch came to Wanganui some fifteen years ago, from England, and was joined by Mrs. Sussmilch and the family a little later, they all having lived there ever since. Quiet and retiring, Mr. Sussmilch was ever able to lend a helping hand to anyone-need-ing help, and he was a valued and capable member of the staff in the Tramways Power House. He was overtaken by illness a year ago, and after a long sojourn in hospital and a further period of illness at home, the malady got the upper hand, and finally caused his death. Suffering intensely almost to the end, he was patient and resigned, and the end, which had been well prepared for, was a happy release for the worn-out sufferer. Requiem Mass was offered at St.

Mary's, the burial taking place later in the day. Rev. Father Hickson, S.M., attended Mr. Sussmilch through most of his illness, and officiated at the interment. The funeral was attended by many, among whom were representatives of the Tramways Employees, members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and others. To Mrs. Sussmilch and the family of a grown-up son and daughter, sincerest sympathy is extended. —R.I.P. W