HARRY THOMPSON

Hokitika Guardian, 21 May 1927, Page 2

HARRY THOMPSON

ONE OF NATURE’S NO 13 LEM EX. In the passing of IT. A. Thompson, the town loses one of its best citizens. Those who knew Harry Thompson knew him to be a loving son, a devoted father, and a sterling citizen. His manner and demeanour were alike considerate to those about him. Tie was of a generous disposition, always ready to help wholeheartedly and ever upright and conscientious. He was one who associated himself with many movements for tilt l betterment of the place. His services were at the disposal oi all in any philanthropic undertaking. llis advice was readily given, his work always faithfully done. In short, he was one of nature’s noblemen. a credit to the town.

Mr Thompson was one who never spared himself where his services could he used. He was nut ostentacious in his manner, hut answered every call. He gave of his time willingly in many ways. His long service in the Fire Brigade was a faithful devotion to duty. Jli-s appreciation and help in regard to games and pastimes were valuable always, and his success in football and howling showed his capabilities. His work and worth in lodges, and his consort with men were always for the benefit of those about him. In the larger fields of sport, particularly in racing and trotting, he was a prominent and dependable officer. He loved sport for sports sake, and sport is the poorer for his passing. His was a life which ran true to the behest “to play up and play the game,” and in that great respect he was an example and a guide for all those associated with him. There was always the highest esteem ami respect, for* Harry Thompson among his fellowmen. Surely he had no enemies! His nature was gentle and docile, and his character clear and bright. He was a man among men. one whom we shall miss greatly in the daily round —a citizen who has left behind him the highest record to he gained in this life—the lave and respect of his fellowmen. Naturally those many intimates of his who knew him so well, in common with the good folk of the whole community, are extending to the wife and bereaved family, the respected parents and sisters of the deceased, the most sincere sympathy it is possible to convey on these very sail occasions. One has passed from our ken who indeed was worthy of our respect and esteem, and for those nearest leit to mourn the loss, there will be the deepest feelings of sympathy. To them there will be that personal consolation which in time will help to assuage their grief and give some manner <-l comfort, that the loved one was as thev knew him, and as his intimate friends knew him, truly, indeed, one of nature’s noblemen. At ell may bis epitaph be written: “To live in the hearts of those wo love, is not to die.”