In Memoriam.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume XIII, Issue 3, 1 September 1922, Page 401

In Memoriam.

The death of the Rev. Canon William Swinburn, which occurred at Hastings on August sth, removes from the ranks of the clergy one who was greatly beloved by the people to whom he ministered because of his kindly disposition and his great sincerity m carrying out the work to which he had devoted his life. Born m Ireland and educated for the ministry at St. Augustine's College, Canterbury, he left his homeland when quite a young man for Australia, where he for some years labored, not m vain, for the advancement of Christianity and the happiness of the people." Coming 'to New Zealand, he first settled m Invercargill, where he ministered for some time, and then sought a change to the North Island, being appointed to Waipawa. He later • returned to Southland, and at Bluff he "became so seriously ill that he was compelled to retire from active work. About six years ago he settled m Hastings, living m retirement m Arveden street, where his death took place. It was only on rare occasions that he was seen abroad, and those who knew him well will miss the kindly greeting with which he recognised them as he passed along the Busy thoroughfare. He leaves a widow, and a grown-up family of one daughter (Mrs E N. Coleman, of Havelock North) arid three sons. The funeral took place "at the Havelock

Cemetery on August 7th, and the ; high esteem m which he was held was shown by the large number of friends who followed his remains to their* -last resting place.— "HJß. Tribune"). May the Almighty God and Chief Shepherd grant him m His presence a place of refreshment, light and peace and a reward of faithful • service. '■ '• ' ••.;■' ■ •■'■• . >«■> --1' -■• ■