MR. MICHAEL McCORMACK, RIMU.

New Zealand Tablet, 24 December 1908, Page 17

MR. MICHAEL McCORMACK, RIMU.

There passed away on December 3, at his home in Governor's Terrace, Rimu (writes a correspondent), one of Westland s most respected residents in the person of MiMichael McCormack. Deceased was a native of County Clare, and came to New Zealand about fifty years ago For the greater part of his life he had resided on the West Coast, where, in the days of the gold rushes, he was engaged in business as a storekeeper. He had been a valued officer of the County Council for many years, and the Councillors showed their respect for deceased by their presence at his funeral. He was one of the oldest subscribers m the district to the Tablet, and always maintained that it was a blessing in every Catholic home. On Wednesday morning Requiem Mass was celebrated'' in St Mary's Church, Rimu, by the Rev. Father O'Connor, who afterwards officiated at the graveside, assisted by the Rev. Father Creed (Kumara) and the Rev. Father Cahill (Dannevirke). The funeral was one of the largest ever seen in the district, which shows the great, respect in which he was held. On Sunday morning Father O'Connor snoke very feelingly of the deceased. His life, though simnle, was most exemplary, his' example during life doing much for the cause of religion. His death was peaceful and happy ; his preparation for it was not of a week's or a year's duration but a lifelong preparation for that great moment when he breathed forth his soul to God, surrounded by his sorrowing family. He was a devoted Catholic, a true Irishman, a good citizen, a loving husband, and a kind father, and a good neighbor. _ He leaves a widow and a family of three sons and two daughters to mourn their loss.— R.l.P.