OBITUARY

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 525, 23 April 1920, Page 2

OBITUARY

MR. JOHN KENNELLY. It is with regret that we have to chronicle the death of another of Pukekohe's well-known residents, in the person of Mr. John Kennelly, which occurred early on Wednesday morning at his home in Pukekohe. Deceased, who was 47 years of age, was the second son of the late Mr. Thos and Mrs M. A. Kennelly of PuKekohe having been born here. At an early age he joined the staff of ihe New Zealand Government Railways, working his way up to become a fii'st-class engine-driver. During his 27 years' connexion with the Railway Department he made himself very popular among fellow workers, and was widely known and highly esteemed by railwaymen all over the North Island where he had been stationed. It was about six years ago, while in the employ of the Department, that he sustained a severe strain of the heart and ever since then he had been in ill-health, lie was married to Miss Laui'a Smith many years ago, but his wife predeceased him some 11 years ago. There were no children. He was a keen football enthusiast, and for many yea's played for Te Aroha and other clubs, making a great name for himself as a really clean 'ine sportsman. For some time he was stationed at Frankton, where he ')ecame well known.

He leaves two sisters M.ss R. Maxwell and Miss I>. Kennelly (both of Pukekohe), and two brothers, Mr James Kennelly (of Pukekohe) and Mr Joe Kennelly, foreman at the locomotive sheds at Auckland to mourn their loss. Deceased was well known in Pukekohe, well liked and highly esteemed by all with whom he came in contact. The sympathy of a wide circle of friends is extended to the sisters and brothers in their sad bereavement.

The funeral takes place at Pukekohe to-day.