OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 40, 21 October 1925, Page 49

OBITUARY

MRS. ELIZABETH MARY RYAN, WEEDONS, CANTERBURY. With much regret the death is recorded of Mrs. Ryan, wife of Mr. P. F. Ryan, of “Grasslea,” Weedons, well known in Hibernian circles throughout the Dominion through his connection with the New Headford branch of the society. Mrs, Ryan was the youngest daughter of Mrs. Cunneen, of Broadfields, one o? the oldest and most respected residents of the district. Mrs. Ryan passed away on September 30 (Feast of the Little Flower), after a long, painful illness, borne with great fortitude. Of a most lovable nature, her cheerfulness, kindness, and practical charity, endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. Her generous charity made her life a- noble onenoble with

ease and grace, with which she so readily assisted in every work that was for the uplift of the individual or the furtherance of the work of God’s Holy Church. The late Mrs. Ryan leaves a husband and. four children, together with a wide circle of relations and friends, to mourn their loss and respect her memory. The funeral took place on October 2, a lengthy cortege of over 100 cars and other vehicles proceeded to the Lincoln Church, where Requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev, Father O’Hare, assisted by Fathers Leen (Rangiora), Creed (Leeston), O’Connor (Addington), J. Hanrahan (Papanui), O’Meeghan (New Brighton), and Lordon (Cathedral). A beautiful tribute was carried out* by Mrs. Maganness, representing the Paparua County Council, of which Mr. Ryan is a member; the grave being lined with beautiful white and pink blossoms. The wreaths wore sent from all parts. Sincere sympathy is extended to the sorrowing husband and relatives.R.l.P. MB. MICHAEL SCANLON. WESTPORT. The community was shocked on October 1 (writes our Westport.correspondent) to learn of the death of Mr. Michael Scanlon, occurring with distressing suddenness and only six months’ after that of his brother, Matthew. Deceased had been seriously ill some months back but had apparently recovered, and his rapid decline and unexpected demise came as a shock to all. The late Air. Scanlon was a native of Charleston, and the second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Scanlon. He took a keen interest in all public affairs, being at various times president of the Trotting and Jockey Clubs, and a member of the Duller Rugby Union, White Star Football Club, and the Council of the School of Mines, and was actively interested in all movements lor the welfare of the town. His death will be greatly regretted as he was a man of kindly and genial nature, and universally respected. The remains were interred in the Orawaiti Cemetery ; Rev. Father Sweeney officiating at the graveside. To the bereaved family the .sympathy of a wide circle of friends is extended. —R.I.P. •