MR. J. W. STACK, HASTINGS.

New Zealand Tablet, 4 January 1912, Page 27

MR. J. W. STACK, HASTINGS.

(From our own correspondent.) On Friday, December 22, Mr. John W. Stack, a well-known -; and highly-respected resident of this district for over thirty years, passed away peacefully at his residence in Railway . road, Hastings, after an illness extending over four months, Deceased, who was 63 years of age, was a native of County Kerry, and left for America when quite, a young man. ,vAfter a few years he returned to Ireland, went back again to - the United Statese, and proceded thence to New Zealand, where the rest of his life was spent in Hastings. The deceased has several brothers holding good positions in the United States, and ;■ he leaves a widow and family of three boys and five girls to mourn their loss. Deceased who was engaged in farming, and for many years conducted a successful carrying business, in this district, retired from: business about twelve months ago to enjoy the rest he so well earned. The funeral, which was a very large one, and ? was representative (of the whole of the Hawke's Bay ( district, took place on Sunday, December 24. The remains were taken to the Church, of the Sacred Heart, where the : first part ; of the burial service was read by the Very Rev. Father Keogh, who ( also officiated at the graveside. The ; high esteem in which the deceased was held was further testified to t by the numerous messages of condolence received by the sorrowing family.—R.l.P. * *