Obituary

New Zealand Tablet, 13 October 1921, Page 37

Obituary

MRS. CATHERINE COONEY, MORVEN. With deepest regret the untimely death is recorded of Catherine, wife of Mr. Michael Cooney, Morven. The deceased, daughter of the late John Nolan and Mrs. Nolan, Morven, was born at Lincoln, Canterbury. Shortly after marriage" Mr. and Mrs. Cooney came to Morven and entered farming life on the Waikakahi Estate. During 21 years' residence there her kindly disposition and characteristic hospitality endeared her to all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. The late Mrs. Cooney was a highly practical Catholic, and in works relating to church and convent was never outdone in zeal and generosity. For a few years her health was not robust, but her death came as a great shock after little more than a week's illness. Her funeral was one of the largest ever seen in the parish of Waimate. The solemn obsequies were conducted by the local clergy, assisted by Very Rev. Dr. Kennedy (Temuka), Fathers Burger and McCarthy. The greatest sympathy is felt for Mr. Cooney, his three daughters, and son in their sad bebereavement.R.l.P.