MR. A. MacMAHON, CLARE

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXII, Issue 34, 25 August 1904, Page 20

MR. A. MacMAHON, CLARE

The ' Saturday Record ' (Clare) announces wittfi sincere regret the death of Mr. Alexander MacMahon, Knocksoggart, Ballynacally, which occurred on June 28, after a protracted llrness. The deceased was one of the best known and universally esteemed residents of West Clare. For nearly half a century he haid filled the office of Clerk of the Killadysart Union, retiring iust previous to the passing of the Local Government Act, wihen he was succeeded by his sjon, Mr. Patrick MacMahon. Few residents of West Clare were so popular as the deceased, who had the name of being one of the most excellent of county officials The deceasc-d, who was about 74 years of age, was of a most kindly and genial disposition, and always ready to assist a neighbor in di&tress. 'The funeral took place to the family burial place at Kilehreest The attendance was large and representative, and was a testimony to Vhe esteem in which the deceased was deservedly held by all clashes. Among the clergy present were the Rev. Fathers J. Vaughan and W. and M. Foley. Mr. Max-Mahon was a brotjher of the late Mrs. Killeen (Wellington) and Mrs. Mullet (Ashburton).— R I. P.