Obituary

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 870, 14 January 1930, Page 7

Obituary

MRS. J. BARKER Tho death has occurred of Mrs. J. Barker, Kelvin Road, Papakura. The late Airs. Barker was a keen and enthusiastic member of the Elen Rebekah Lodge, Papakura, having passed through all the chairs and filled the position of N.G. She was also a regular attender of the Presbyterian Young Women’s Bible Class. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, the officiating clergyman being Rev. J. H. Bredin. The chaplain, Sister Taylor, of the Elen Rebekah Lodge read the 'odge service at the graveside. mr. j. s. McDonald Air. James Skinner McDonald, who has died at Helensville at the age of 85, was born in Auckland, and after spending some years at Alahurangi Heads he went to Helensville more than 60 years ago. After being in business lie bought a farm at Te Pua and later purchased property at Parkhurst, where he lived for over 30 years. He was a foundation member of Court Star of Helensville No. 6693, Ancient Order of Foresters, which was formed about 46 years ago. Mr. McDonald is survived by his wife, live daughters and one son. MR. THOMAS BROAD Air. Thomas Broad, one of the most highly respected residents of the district, died at Taumarunui on SundaJ. Mr. Broad was born at Silverstream, Upper Hutt, 70 years ago, and joined th© railway service 52 years ago. In 1910 he was appointed locomotive foreman at Taumarunui, and held the position till 1918, when he retired on superannuation. He was a man of sterling character, and took a keen and practical interest in horticulture and in town beautification. He was a member of the borough council for a number of years, until forced to resign through continued ill health. As chairman of the borough council works committee he did invaluable work.. His widow and the following sons and daughters survive him:—Mrs. E. J. AlcMattie, of Taringamotu, Miss M. Broad, of Taumarunui, Air. C. Broad, Wellington, and Mr. A. E. Broad, Taumarunui. MRS. A. M. ROUTLY By the death of Airs. Ann Alaria Routley, wife of the late Air. William Routley and mother of the Alayor, Mr. John Routley, Pukekohe has lost another of its early pioneers. Born near Camelford, Cornwall, England, 85 years ago, Mrs. Routley was a daughter of the late Mr. John Bawden Roose, one of the little band of settlers who defended the Pukekohe East Church against the Alaoris on September 14, 1863. She came to New Zealand with her father, two brothers and a sister by the sailing ship Excelsior, arriving on March 12, 1859. She was present at the opening of both the Pukekohe East and Ramarama Presbyterian Churches prior to the commencement of the Waikato Maori War. Later she was compelled to take refuge from the Maoris, and was one of those who found temporary housing in the old Presbyterian Church at Drury, afterward burned down. She settled with her late husband on a block of bush land at Pukekohe West. Airs. Routley took an active interest in religious and charitable projects, was one of the founders of the Methodist charge, and also assisted in the establishment of other religious activities. On the advent of the Salvation Army movement she associated herself with it, and was treasurer at the time of her death. She is survived by three sons, Air. John Routley, Mayor of Pukekohe, Air. Henry Routley, Auckland, and Air. Albert X. G. Routley, Auckland. There are three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.