SUDDEN DEATH.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 September 1920, Page 6

SUDDEN DEATH.

MR. W. H. GRIFFITHS, FITZROY. The death occurred suddenly on Tuesday evening of Mr. W. H. Griffiths, of Fitzroy. Mr. Griffiths, who was employed at the electric light sub-station, was in his normal health during the day and carried out his duties as usual. The fact that deceased did not return home at the usual time caused Mrs. Griffiths to make enquiries at the electrical department, and she was informed he was not on the premises. Later in the evening further enquiry resulted in Mr. Griffiths being found dead in one of the outhouses. Death apparently tookiplatje from seizure. ■ The late Mr. Griffiths was the eldest son of Mr. W. Griffiths, of New Plymouth, and was in his 52nd year. He was born at the Thames and came to New Plymouth about 22 years ago with his brother Fred, and the two commenced business as plumhers and electricians. This was carried on for some years until Mr. Fred Griffiths left N«jv Plymouth, and the late Mr. Griffiths took over the plumbing work of Messrs. Boon Bros., of New Plymouth. He was engaged in this until a few years ago, when he joined the staff of the borough electric light department in which he, was employed at the time of his death. Among local matters- in which the late Mr. Griffiths took a keen interest were the Fire Brigade, of which he was captain, and the old Town Board, in which he held office. He was also a past president of the Taranaki Fire Brigades' Association, and had been a keen competitor in the Dominion competitions. He leaves a widow and three daughters. Two of the latter are married; one is Mrs. A. Lealand, of Inglewood, and the other Mrs. A. Watson, of Auckland. The youngest daughter, Miss Brenda Griffiths, lives with her parents at Fitzroy. It is probable an inquest will be held, but the time has not yet been fixed.