Octogenarian Passes

Chronicle (Levin), 16 July 1948, Page 2

Octogenarian Passes

MRS. C. E. DUGGAN The death of Mrs. C/E. Duggan, which occurred at the resid'ence of her daughter, Mrs. H. Waidrom, Beach' Road, Te'Horo, on Tuesday, removes a most highiy. esteemed and popular resident.' Coming to Te Horo upwards of 35 years ago with her husband and family, Mrs. Duggan secure.d a farni at Hautere Cross. "■ Her ' keen anci ever-ready wit saw her make mariy lasting- friendships in a very short time, and slie became a popular figure in ihe sociai" life of the district. The deceased lady was a true daughter of Eriii, and likewise a true daughter of natiire. :Modern trends were not for her, and walks of seven rniles' to the hearest shopping centre, and of ' seveh. miles home again, were a mere commonplace . The passing of the years has seen her iivmg quietly; it is only during the last 'few years, however, that this phampion of independence has ceased to rnilk her own cow. Apart ■ from one recent visit to hospital, Mrs. Dug!gan had enjoyed good health. She had often made the statement that she was healthy and happy because she walked wherever she went. Although gradualiy declining, her passing was unexpected, and came as a shock to a wide circle of friends. Mrs. Duggan leaves an adult family of three sons and two daughters to mourn their loss, her husband having predeceas'ed' her many years ' ago. "There •• are several grandchildren.