OBITUARY
MR. MICHAEL LUCY, RANGIORA. There passed away on December 22, at the Christ-church Hospital, at the age of 89 years, a highly respected pioneer of Canterbury in the person of Mr. Michael /(writes a correspondent). A native of Co. Cork, Ireland, the late Mr. Lucy landed in-New Zealand in 1872. Settling in Sydenham, Christchurch, he followed the occupation of builder, and erected some of the earliest structures; in the city. He later removed to Rangiora. where he had resided for the past 52 years. A fervent and practical Catholic; 7 the .late Mr. Lucy was widely esteemed for his sterling worth. His wife predeceased him 38 years ago, and he leaves two sons (John and : Daniel) and two daughters Mrs. A. .Quinn(Rangiora) and Mrs. Stokes (Kumara Junction) to mourn their loss. After Requiem Mass for the repose of his soul, the interment took place in Rangiora Cemetery.—R.l.P.
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New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 1, 7 January 1925, Page 27
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148OBITUARY New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 1, 7 January 1925, Page 27
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