The Late Mrs Staff.

Manawatu Herald, 20 February 1900, Page 3

The Late Mrs Staff.

On Sunday morning we regret to announce that Mrs John Staff expired after about a month's illness, though she had for years been an invalid. Mrs Staff was a daughter of a very old settler in the Manawatu, a Mr Lucas, who resided and died at Paiaka. Mr Staff married Miss Lucas about 27 years ago in his stepfather's house at Sunny side. They lived for some years at Wirokino, and then left for Rongotea, where they purchased a farm and resided upon it until about two years ago, when Mr and Mrs Staff and part of the family came to reside in Foxton, having left two sons and a daughter to take care of the farm, which they had leased to the eldest son. The deceased lady was about 49 years of age, and was related to many in this district. She leaves a widower and seven children to mourn her loss. The funeral took place to-day at 10 o'clock, and was largely attended by relations and friends. The Rev. \V. Woollass conducted the service, and Mr Jonson had charge of the arrangements.