In Memoriam

White Ribbon, Volume 17, Issue 4, 18 May 1945, Page 6

In Memoriam

MRS ROKE. WARKWORTH UNION It is our painful duty to have to record the death of Mr*. A. Roke, one of our pioneer member*, whose end came on April 16th at the age of 6K. The late Mrs. Roke had been a member for more than thirty years, her earliest membership being in the Maiakana Union, although for about 10 year* she had been in our Warkwortli Union. For three years she was president and often held meetings in her home on account of not being able to go out much. At the tune of her death she was our representative on the Patriotic Committee and did good work in that capacity. She also was the owner of a JO-yeaf service badge We shall indeed miss our loyal friend. Her presence was always felt hi the meetings on account of her friendliness to everyone, especially with visitors. Her hands were always busy making things for some good canse Wq can indeed say : “She hath done what she could." and we leave her in the tender care of Him Whom she loved and served. MRS DOVELL. THAMES UNION. Mr*. Whiteside writes: “We have lost a member and subscriber to the ‘White Ribbon,' in Mrs. Dovell, who passed away suddenly in February last. She had not long been a member of on* Union, but for forty years had l»etn a very of the Salvation Array at Thames. A* she took a very active part in everything connected with the Army, as well as all other religious and >ocial affairs in "i names, she was rnuen lovel by all and is very greatly miss'd. She leaves a husband and grown-up family, of which Mr*. (iooder is a member. MRS PAYNE, THAMES UNION. We also lost another member about the same tunc, Mrs. Payne, who had been a member for very many years. For a long tune she was in ill-health and unable to attend the meetings, but we kept in touch with her. She was at one time president of the local Union. She was aged 86, a twin, and her twin sister is still living, although an invalid. These two ladies led very active lives, engaged in much social work, and were much loved for the kindliness of their actions to all around them. Mrs. Payne left a grown family, one of whom. Mr. Sidney Knsor, has been our Mayor for several years past. MRS. MACKINDER. INGLEWOOD UNION. We regret having to report the passing away of our worthy president, Mrs. Lilian Mackinder, after a short, trying illness, which she endured with all patience. On March 24th she

answered the great roll call of Heaven, ready and willing to go to Him the loved so well. Brought up in a Christian home, she early found the Saviour and went on from one held of labour to another, giving so willingly of her talents and strength. She did not confine herself to the church but was interested in any mo\ement that had for its object the helping of others. She became a memIkt« of the W.GT.U. 22 years ago, serving as secretary for three years and as president for fourteen years, holding also at times district office. She also served as a local preacher for the Methodist Church. The “Y’s" also had her interest. She was greatly and richly blessed with an unselfish spirit and warm hospitality. Her home was ever open and no one left emptyhanded. Those are all sweet qualities and leave Itrliind a finely memory. A good and faithful wife and mother she wa* and a constant and unfailing friend. To those who remain we extend our fining sympathy and prayers. The writer stood by her bed and in a moment of consciousness holding her hand, Mrs. Mackinder >aid these words: “I’m satisfied with Jesus here. He’s e\erything to me; His dying love has won my heart And now He sets me free ." “And give my love to district officers." And so we left her in a sure hope of meeting in the morning. Our sympathy goes out to these I'mons which have suffered bereavement. and to the friends and relatives of those who have passed on “in the Faith.*’