OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 33, 2 September 1925, Page 17

OBITUARY

MRS. M. H. HUGHES, ROTORUA. The death occurred at Rotorua on August 20, of Mrs. M. H. Hughes, relict of the late Mr. E. J. Hughes, a pioneer resident of Pahiatua. The deceased lady, who was aged about - 58 -years, was very well known and popular in that district, where she had a great many friends. She had been residing at Rotorua for several years past, being an invalid for a lengthy period. The late Mrs. | Hughes was a most devout Catholic and bore - her sufferings patiently, she was attended in her last illness by Very Rev. Dean Lightheart. The-deceased leaves two sons (Oscar and Leo) to mourn the loss of a devoted mother.R.l.P. MR. JOHN KERSHAW, WANGANUI. By the death of Mr. John Kershaw, which occurred recently, the Wanganui painting trade - lost one of its best tradesmen. Born in Wanganui 53 years ago, Mr. Kershaw lived-in Wanganui all his life, and was on the - staff, of Tingeys, Ltd., for the long period of over 30 years, besides being employed by, other firms at intervals. , A capable tradesman, popular with his workmates and clients alike, “Jack” had an exceedingly kindly and generous disposition, -being^always among the' first to render assistance : in - cases of need brought to his notice, and his attention to his late mother and y invalid" sister are too well known to - ,need; repeating. ’He was a model son and v brother, and Wanganui is the poorer by his - passing. R.I.P. .' ‘ ' '