MR. W. G. RAINES, WELLINGTON

New Zealand Tablet, 19 November 1908, Page 24

MR. W. G. RAINES, WELLINGTON

A very old and respected resident of Wellington in the person of Mr. William George Raines, passed away on November sat the residence- of his son-in-law, Mr. E. Sullivan, of Pahiatua. Deceased had been in the Dominion for over 45 years, and had been in the employment of the New Zealand Shipping Company for 28 years. He was in bad health for the last twelve months, and thinking that a change would do him good went to England and Ireland for a trip six months ago, and had only been back five weeks at the time of his death. The funeral took place on Sunday, November 7, at Karori, and was attended by a large number of friends, the cortege being over half a mile longd, which showed the great respect in which he was held. The Rev. Father Schaefer officiated at the church of St. Mary of the Angels and at the graveside. He leaves a family of four sons ar J two daughters to mourn their loss. — R.I. P.