OBITUARY
MR WILLIAM E. PARKINSON
The death occurred at his brother’s residence Awakaponga, Whakatane, on Sunday of a well-known Opotiki resident in the person of Mr William Edward Parkinson. He had been in indifferent health for some time, a few years ago being involved in a bad accident when his car caught fire. His health had never fully recovered from the injuries received at that time. He took a keen interest in sport and Rugbyfootball and was connected with the United Club in later years, acting as secretary and later on as president.
He was a son of the late Mr W. W. B. Parkinson and years agowith his father and three brothers was a member of the Opotiki Band. He leaves two sons, Stanley and Barry, five sisters and two brothers to mourn their loss.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 87, 3 October 1947, Page 4
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136OBITUARY Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 87, 3 October 1947, Page 4
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