OBITUARY.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 9 December 1913, Page 5

OBITUARY.

MR JOHN CUNDY

John Cundy, aged 69 years,, passed peacefully away at his residence, Camp Corner, Featherston, yesterday morning at 6 o'clock after a longhand tedious illness. He was a sen of the late Mr Charles" Cundy, and 38 years ago married Miss G. Milne,, daugh'tcr of the late Mr W. Milne, of the Hutt. TJiere -were three children of the union, Mrs C. J. Carlyon, Misy? Nellie Cundy, and Mr COlmcTy, all residents in FentVl'Stflil. Mrs Acourt and Mrs Wills (Hawera), Mrs Josias Tocker/and Mrs J. F. Tocker (Featliel'sion) are sisters of the deceased, while Mr Samuel Cundy (Featherston) is the only surviving brother. The late Mr Cundy led an active life, and. was one of the most popular drivers in the old coaching days over the Hill, says the News. His five-horse team was reckoned to "be the best on the road. He interested himself in cricket and | sport of all kinds, a,nd whatever he took up ho put-his whole energy into. He was a staunch supporter of Pastoral and Agricultural Societies, and | bred many a good head of stock, many them being prize-winners. He was one of the first directors of the Featherston Co-oberative Dairy Co., and assisted in extricating it fr<jm its early difficulties and establishing it as it is now. He lived an energetic and useful life, and made innumerable friends. For the last few years his health lias been very bad, and he wa s frequently confined to his bed. The sympathy of a very la.rgo circle of friends will be extended to his widow, family and relatives. The interment will take place at-the Featherston Cemetery to-day, the cortege leaving his l&te residence at 2 p.m.