Obituary

New Zealand Tablet, 20 October 1921, Page 37

Obituary

MR. JOHN CAVANAGH,

With deep t regret the death is recorded of Mr. John Cavanagh, who passed away at his residence, Ngaruavrahia on the 15th ult. The late Mr. Cavanagh was born in\2o. Galway, Ireland, coming to New Zealand forty-five years ago; shortly afterwards joining the Armed Constabulary and later the New Zealand Police Force. The deceased had a record of forty-two years' service, thirty-two of which were spent in charge of the Ngaruawahia station. He took a prominent part in the unsettled days following the Maori war, and was noted in the Police Force for his strength and determination in the execution of his duty. The late Mr. Cavanagh took a keen interest in all classes of sport, and by his kindly, helpful, and tactful manner endeared himself to all who were associated with him. He was always prominent in Catholic interests, and acted as secretary to the church committee for the last twenty years. The deceased is survived by his widow and a family of six children, of whom are Sister Mary Evangelist, of St. Mary's convent, Ponsonby; Mrs. P. Feeney and Miss,Kathleen Cavanagh, of Ngaruawahia; Messrs. John James Cavanagh, Eugene Patrick Cavanagh, and William Fivers Cavanagh, all of Ngaruawahia. The remains of the late/ Mr. Cavanagh were laid to rest at the Ngaruawahia cemetery on Sunday the 18th ult., and the number of persons who attended to pay their last respects will stand as a lasting memorial to the deceased in the minds of the residents of that district. The funeral left St. Paul's Church, the coffin being carried by six comrades of the Police Force. Members of the Police Force in charge of Inspector Sheahan, of Hamilton, were present" from all parts of the Auckland province. The deceased was attended during his illness by Rev. Father Hunt, who also officiated at the church and at the graveside. Rev. Father Bleakley, of Hamilton and Very Rev. Father Whelan and Rev. Father Campbell C.SS.R., were also present at the interment. —R.I.P.