OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, 1 May 1913, Page 36

OBITUARY

MR. J. PEARCE, TIMARU. , Mr. J. Pearce, an old and esteemed resident of Timaru, died at his residence, Oxford street, on Friday evening last, in his 62nd year. He was attended during his illness by the Rev. Father Murphy. The deceased was of a quiet and retiring disposition, but nevertheless he took a keen interest in local affairs.' He was one of the foundation members of the Timaru branch of the H.A.C.B. Society, and he took the pledge from Rev. Father Heneberry over thirty years ago, and kept it to the day of his death. He was a native of Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, and came to the Dominion about 39 years ago. He landed at Lyttelton and came to Timaru by one of the coastal boats. He was 'a tailor by trade, and about twenty years ago commenced business on his own account, his location being on Melville Hill. He leaves five sons (all Hibernians) and five daughters to mourn their loss. The deceased was a loyal son of* the Church and took an active part in : all things pertaining to faith and fatherland. The funeral left the church this (Monday) afternoon, and was a most representative one, the Hibernians turning up in particularly large numbers. The Rev. Father Smyth officiated at the graveside.—R.l.P.