Obituaries and Death Notices

WE regret to learn that Mrs Mercer, who was injured by fire about thirteen weeks ago, died in the Hospital yesterday. She rallied from her injuries considerably at one time, and it was hoped that her life would be saved. Unhappily she relapsed, and after much suffering she died of weakness.

THE Friends of JOHN MERCER are re- spectfully informed that the Funeral of his late WIFE will leave his residence, Grove street, TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY) AFTERNOON, at a quarter past Two, for the New Cemetery.

OBITUARY--In the decease of Mr Eli Allen, of Ghuznee-street, which took place on Friday morning, another of the oldest colonists has passed away. Mr Allen was a native of Newport, Monmouthshire, "border of South Wales," and arrived in Wellington by the ship Birman on the 1st March, 1842. He took a prominent part in the formation and work of the first Wellington Sunday school (Wesleyan). In 1864 Mr Allen began farming operations in the Porirua district, from which some seven years ago he retired, leaving the working of the farm to be carried on by his sons. His surviving family consists of two sons and five daughters (one of whom is Mrs Freeman, of Manners-street), and 37 grandchildren.

MERCER.--On 27 December, at Ingestre street, Elizabeth Mercer; aged 62 years.

SIM.--On 15th December, at Johnsonville, Janet, the beloved wife of James Sim; aged 96 years.

SIM.--On 18th December, at his late residence, Johnsonville, James Sim: aged 85 years.

MERCER.--On April 25th, 1909, at his residence, Stoke, George, beloved husband of Martha Mercer, aged 74 years. Interment at Wellington.

THE Friends of the late GEORGE MERCER, who died at Stoke, Nelson, are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral, which will leave the Queen's Wharf at 9 a.m. THIS (WEDNESDAY) MORNING, the 28th inst., for the Karori Cemetery.

ANDERSON.--On the 1st inst., at the New Plymouth Hospital, William, beloved husband of Margaret Anderson, of Inglewood (late of Wanganui), in his 36th year. --Spurdle Bros. and Allen, Undertakers, Inglewood.

ANDERSON. -- On the 5th inst., at Wanganui, Margaret, widow of the late William Anderson, and youngest daughter of Mrs John Holly, of Wanganui, aged 32 years.

The funeral will leave the residence of Mr James Anderson, No. 39 Alexander Street, on Friday the 7th inst., for St Mary's Church, thence to the Roman Catholic Cemetery.
-- Purvet and Son, Undertakers.

ALLEN.--At Te Horo, on December 31, 1918, Mary Ann, beloved wife of Eli Allen, aged 57 years.

THE Friends of Mr. Eli Allen are invited to attend the Funeral of his late wife, which will leave his residence, Te Horo, on Thursday, January 2, at 1.30 p.m. for the Otaki Public Cemetery.

SIM.--On the 11th June, 1919, at his residence, Waterloo-road, Johnsonville, James Sim, eldest son of the late James Sim, in his 82nd year, after a long and painful illness. At rest.

THE Funeral of the late Mr. James Sim will leave his residence, Waterloo-road, Johnsonville, at 3 p.m. Tomorrow (Friday), 13th June, 1919, for the Methodist Cemetery, Johnsonville.

DEVLIN.--On November 24th, at her late residence, Main Street, Frankton. Rose Ann, dearly beloved wife of Hugh Devlin, in her eighty-first year. R.I.P.
Funeral of the above will leave the Roman Catholic Church (Lady of Our Rosary) on Wednesday, 26th inst., at 2.30, for Hamilton West Cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation.
--J. H. McMahon, undertaker.

ROSANOWSKI. --At her residence, Palmerston North, on March 10th, 1920, Mary, beloved wife of August Rosanowski; aged 75 years. R.I.P.

ROSANOWSKI. --The friends of August Rosanowski are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late beloved wife will leave St. Patrick's Church at 2.30 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) for the Palmerston North Cemetery.

The funeral at the Palmerston North cemetery yesterday afternoon of the late Mrs A. Rosanowski was largely attended, the service being impressively conducted by the Rev. Father McManus. The late Mrs Rosanowski had resided in New Zealand since 1874, and during the past 44 years had made her home in the Manawatu district, being one of the old residents on this coast, and was highly respected by all with whom she came in contact. She is survived by her husband and a grown-up family of four sons and one daughter. The sons are Messrs Michael and John Rosanowski of Palmerston North; Mr Joseph Rosanowski, of Auckland; and Mr August Rosanowski of Whangarei; and the daughter, Mrs Devlin, of Taihape, while there are also 25 grandchildren. Sincere sympathy is felt for the relatives in their affliction. At a meeting of the Palmerston North United Friendly Societies' Dispensary Board last evening a vote of sympathy was passed to Bro. Rosanowski.

DEVLIN.--On July 18th 1922, at his son's residence, 61 Main Street, Frankton Junction, Hugh, beloved husband of the late Rose Ann Devlin, aged 87 years--R.I.P.
Funeral will leave the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary on Thursday, 20th inst., at 2.30 p.m., for Hamilton West Cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation.
--Hudner Brothers, Undertakers.

HOLLY. --On November 16th, at his residence, corner Abbott and Carson Streets, Castlecliff, John Holly, aged 78 years. R.I.P.

Friends are informed that the funeral will leave his late residence at 2 p.m. to-day (Saturday), for the Catholic Cemetery.
--Symes and Roberts, Undertakers.

HUDSON. --On the 3rd inst., at her residence, No. 10 Pitt Street, Ellen Catherine, beloved wife of John George Hudson, in her 76th year. (West Coast and Waikato papers please copy.) Interment at Patea Cemetery on Wednesday, at 1 p.m.
--Symes and Roberts, Undertakers.

It is with regret we have to record the death of Mrs J. G. Hudson, of Pitt Street, who passed away on Monday at the age of 76 years. The deceased lady, who was a native of the Shetland Islands, was a very old resident of this coast. She was a woman of fine character, who was beloved by all who knew her. The funeral will take place at Patea to-day.

SIM.--On the 21st July, 1927, at her daughter's residence, Ngaio, Ellen Wensley Sim (late of Johnsonville), in her 78th year.
At rest.

THE Funeral of the late Mrs. Ellen W. Sim will leave the residence of her Daughter, Mrs. T. M. Stephens, Awarua road, Ngaio, on Saturday, 23rd July, 1927, at 2.30 p.m., for the Methodist Churchyard, Johnsonville.

HOLLY. -- On May 10, 1929, at Palmerston North, Mary, relict of the late John Holly; aged 75 years. R.I.P.

Friends kindly note that the funeral will leave the residence of Mr E. Flynn, Carlton Avenue, at 3 p.m. on Sunday for the old Catholic Cemetery.

ROSANOWSKI.--On July 17th, 1932 at the Palmerston North Hospital, August Rosanowski; aged 85 years. R.I.P.

ROSANOWSKI. The friends of the late August Rosanowski are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave St. Patrick's Church, Broadway, on Wednesday, July 20th, at 1.45 p.m., for the Palmerston North Cemetery.

There passed away in Palmerston North, late yesterday afternoon, a very highly esteemed citizen, Mr August Rosanowski, who had lived at this centre practically continuously for 56 years. During his long period of residence he had made a host of friends, and his death has caused much regret. The late Mr Rosanowski was in every sense a pioneer, having witnessed the transformation of Palmerston North from a village to a city. He was 85 years of age.
With his wife, the deceased gentleman, who was born in Danzig, arrived in New Zealand in 1874, in response to an appeal made by the British Government for colonists for New Zealand. He arrived on July 17 of that year, and it is a coincidence that his death should have occurred on July 17, 58 years later. Mr and Mrs Rosanowski landed in the South Island at Jackson's Bay, and after two years on the West Coast, came to Palmerston North. Here the deceased gentleman worked for the sawmilling firm of Richter, Nannestad, Jensen and Company for 17 years, during that time helping in the levelling of the bush on the northern side of the town, around where the Hospital now stands and further out to Kelvin Grove. In those days, from Featherston Street to Boundary Road was a swamp. After the bush in this district had been cut out, the firm which employed Mr Rosanowski transferred its horses and material to Tahoraite, and there deceased worked for a couple of years. He then took up farming at Stoney Creek, and returned to Palmerston North six years later, to live in retirement.
Though he had never participated in public affairs, the late Mr Rosanowski had led a very useful life as a private citizen. He was one of the earliest members of Court Manawatu Lodge. Until some two years ago he had never suffered a day's illness. Last December he suffered a stroke, however, and was removed to the hospital, and had since been an inmate.
The late Mr Rosanowski, who was predeceased by his wife 12 years ago, also by a son and his only daughter, is survived by three sons, Messrs August Rosanowski (Kawakawa), Joseph Rosanowski (Auckland) and Michael Rosanowski (Palmerston North). There are 25 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The deepest sympathy has been extended to the bereaved family. The interment will take place at the Palmerston North cemetery on Wednesday afternoon.

ALLEN--On August 5, 1933, at the Napier Hospital, Eli, dearly beloved husband of Mary Jane Allen, of Havelock North, H.B., late of Te Horo; aged 75 years. The funeral will take place at the Otaki Cemetery To-morrow (Tuesday), at 2.30 p.m. Nicholson and Sons, Ltd., Funeral Directors.

ALLEN--On August 5th, 1933, at Napier Hospital, Eli, husband of Mary Allen.
The funeral will take place at Otaki on August 8th, at 2.30 p.m.

SIM.--On November 10, 1943 at Palmerston North Herbert Thomas, beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth Sim, of Aorangi, Feilding aged 57 years.

SIM Friends kindly note that the funeral of the late Herbert Thomas Sim will leave the residence, Aorangi, on Saturday November 13 1943 at 1.15pm for the Anglican Church, Camden Street, Feilding, thence to the cemetery Feilding.

Mr Herbert Thomas Sim, whose death at the age of 57 years occurred recently, was one of Feilding's most highly respected citizens and a man of fine character. He was born at Johnsonville and was employed by the Wellington Meat Export Co., Ngahauranga, for 20 years, afterwards being transferred to their Kakariki works. Later he accepted the position of foreman butcher with the Feilding Farmers' Freezing Co., now conducted by Messrs Thos. Borthwick and Sons, Ltd., with whom he remained up to the time of his death.
He was a keen sportsman in his younger days, and played for the Poneke, Johnsonville, and Feilding Football Clubs. He won many trophies, and in later years took an interest in the Feilding Boxing Club.
The funeral took place from the residence, Aorangi, to the Feilding Cemetery. Workers from Messrs Borthwick and Sons formed a guard of honour on the main road outside the works entrance while the cortege moved between the ranks. The services at the Anglican Church and the graveside were conducted by Ven. Archdeacon Petrie. The pallbearers at the residence and the cemetery were Messrs V. J. Stichbury, J. Garnett, G. I. Mutch, S. A. Jarrett, C. Williamson, C. H. Fry, and H. Brown, while at the church Messrs M. L. Sim, K. G. Sim, Sergt. L. T. Sim, L. D. Sim (sons), L/Cpl. E. Pearce (son-in-law), and Sergt.-Major J. T. Bell performed this office.
Besides Mr Sim's wife there are left to mourn their loss four sons, Messrs Malcolm, Kenneth and Lance, of Feilding, and Sergt. L. Sim, of Waiouru; also three daughters, Mesdames G. L. Wood (Stratford), Eric Pearce (Upper Hutt) and Miss Freda Sim (Feilding).

MERCER.--On July 7, 1949, at Hamilton, John Mercer. Loved father of Isabel (Mrs F. W. Braddock), Grace (Mrs G. Webby, Nelson), Florence (Mrs H. Papps, Richmond), Ethel (Mrs D. Murchison, Wanganui), Elsie (Mrs N. Webby, Nelson), Charles (Richmond), Edward (Piha) and Alfred (Ohingaiti); aged 89 years.
--Service at Scrimshaw's Chapel tomorrow (Saturday), at 1 p.m., funeral then leaving for Hamilton Lawn Cemetery.
--E. G. Scrimshaw, Ltd., Directors.

DEVLIN.--On Friday January 24, 1958 at Wanganui, Joseph Henry, dearly loved husband of the late Pauline Devlin, and loved father of Winifred (Auckland), Althea (Mrs Bergerson, Katikati), Dolly (Mrs Morris, Ohakune), Annie (Mrs Mercer, Feilding), Jack (Wanganui), Patrick (Taihape); in his 88th year. R.I.P. All messages to 22 Moore Avenue, Gonville.
Friends are informed that the above funeral will leave St. Mary's Catholic Church, Victoria Avenue, for the Lawn Cemetery, Aramaho, today (Monday), January 27, 1958, after Requiem Mass, which will be celebrated at 10 a.m.
-- M. J. Heagney Ltd., Wanganui.

MERCER, Edward Walter (South African War veteran). On April 27, 1963, at the residence of his daughter (Tahuna), dearly loved husband of Gertrude Louise Mercer and loved father of Ernest (New Plymouth), George (Feilding), Laurence (Auckland), Jean (Mrs J. V. Hughes, Tahuna), Zelda (England), and the late Joyce and Mavis. Service at St Matthew's Church, Morrinsville, tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11 a.m., funeral then leaving for Morrinsville RSA Cemetery.

MERCER, Gertrude Louise.--On August 1, 1966, at Hamilton, loved wife of the late Edward Walter, and dearly loved mother of Ernest (New Plymouth), George (Feilding), Laurence (Auckland), Jean (Mrs J. V. Hughes, Tahuna Road, R.D. 3, Morrinsville), Zelda (England) and the late Joyce and Mavis; in her 84th year.
--A service will be held at Morrinsville Methodist Church, on Thursday, at 11 a.m., funeral then leaving for Piako Lawn Cemetery.--Tongue & Scrimshaw, Ltd., Directors.

MERCER, Gertrude Louise.--On August 1, 1966, at Hamilton, dearly loved mother of Jean, and mother-in-law of Jim Hughes, and loving grandmother of Robin, Brian and Geoffrey.

SIM, Malcolm Leslie, of 2 Windsor Place, Levin, on August 21, 1973, at Palmerston North Hospital, dearly loved husband of Margaret, loved father of Ian (Auckland), Noelene (Mrs MacLaughlan Levin), Rex (Foxton) and Neil (Levin) and loved Popa of 13 grandchildren. In his 64th year. Service at St John's Methodist Church, Levin on Thursday, August 23, 1973 at 11am. Thereafter private cremation. No flowers by request. If wished, donations to Ozanam House, Palmerston North. Harveys' Funeral Service, FDANZ, Levin.

SIM, Mary Elizabeth of Ranfurly Hospital, Feilding. On January 25 1986, at Feilding dearly loved wife of the late Herbert Thomas Sim, loved mother and mother-in-law of Ken and Ruth, Len and Ivy, Lance and Dot (all of Feilding) Nell and Eric Pearce (Upper Hutt), Freda and Harry Baldock (Hamilton) and the late Malcolm and Elsie and loved grandma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren; in her 99th year. "A patient sufferer at rest". Service at St John's Anglican Church, Camden Street, Feilding tomorrow (Tuesday January 28 1986) commencing at 2pm thence to the Feilding Cemetery.
(William Cotton and Sons Ltd FDANZ Feilding)

SIM, Mary Elizabeth. On January 25, 1986, at Feilding, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Freda and Harry Baldock (Hamilton) and loved grandma of Ginny and Dennis Clayton (Maungakaramea) and Dianne and Steve Romans (Hastings), loved great-grandma of Thomas and James, Matthew and Kimberley; aged 98 years. At rest.

SIM, Mary Elizabeth. On January 25, 1986, at Feilding, loved grandma of Judy and Noel Woodley (Tokoroa), and great-grandma of Nada and Karen (Auckland). Loved and remembered always for her kindness, love and care. We'll never say goodbye, someday we'll all meet again.

PRESIDENT of the Taonui Country Women's Institute extended a welcome to all attending the February meeting.
Members stood in silence in memory of Mary Sim, a member of Taonui CWI almost since its inception.
Although failing health had in latter years caused Mrs Sim to stop taking an active part, she still retained an interest in all activities and enjoyed hearing the news from her hospital bed.
A silver cup given by Mrs Sim, is competed for in the monthly competitions. Through the years that she was an active member, Mrs Sim took pleasure in arranging flowers for the president's table.
Sympathy was extended to the family in their loss.

MERCER, Ann Cecilia, of 18 Taylor Avenue, Feilding. --On August 30, 1987 (peacefully), at Palmerston North Hospital, aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of George, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jean and Ian Sim, Win and Own Tucker (all of Auckland), Tony and June, Paul and Marion (all of Palmerston North), Audrey and Percy Bismark, Hazel and Trevor Kale (all of Feilding), Donna Hall (Canada), Gay and Len Nester (Australia), and the late Joseph, cherished nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and loved sister of Althea Bergerson, Jack Devlin and Dolly Morris. RIP. Messages to 25 Lockhart Avenue, Palmerston North.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Brigid's Catholic Church, Derby Street, Feilding, on Wednesday September 2, 1987 at 1 pm, thence to the Feilding Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7 pm.
--(Robert J. Cotton & Sons Ltd, FDANZ, Palmerston North.)

MERCER, Ann Cecilia. (Formerly Mills, née Devlin). On August 30, 1987 (peacefully after a long illness at Palmerston North), dearly loved wife of George (Feilding), loved mother and mother-in-law of Jean and Ian Sim (Glen Eden), loved nana of Peter Sim (Wellsford), Karen and Richard Jones (Glendene), David and Michelle Sim (Pahiatua), Claire Sim (Whangaparoa), Linda, Geoffrey and Jonathan (all of Glen Eden), and great-grandma of Lucy; in her 81st year. Sadly missed. The funeral will be held at St Brigid's Church, Feilding, at 1 pm, tomorrow (Wednesday).

MERCER, George Alfred (late of Feilding). On November 20, 1998 (peacefully), at Coombrae Rest Home, Feilding, in his 91st year, dearly loved husband of the late Ann, loved father and father-in-law of Jean and Ian Sim, Winnie and Owen Tucker (both of Auckland), Audrey and Percy Bismark, Hazel and Trevor Kale (both of Feilding), Tony and June Mercer, Paul and Marion Mercer (both of Palmerston North), Madonna Mercer (Canada), Gay and Len Nester (Australia), Joseph Mercer (deceased), and loved grandfather of all his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a Requium Mass for George, in St Brigid's Catholic Church, 55 Derby Street, Feilding, on Wednesday, November 25, 1998 at 10.30am, to be followed by interment in the Feilding Cemetery. Messages may be sent C/- 25 Lockhart Avenue, Palmerston North.
(George is in the care of Rose City Funeral Home, FSCNZ)

MERCER, George Alfred. 26/10/08-20/11/98. At Coombrae, Feilding. Dearly loved husband of the late Annie Cecilia, loved father and father-in-law of Jean and Ian Sim (Glen Eden), Win and Owen Tucker (Orewa), Audrey and Percy Bismark (Feilding), Tony and June (Palmerston North), Hazel and Trevor Kale (Feilding), Paul and Marion (Palmerston North), Madonna (Toronto, Canada), Gabrielle and Len Nester (Tumut, NSW, Australia), and the late Joseph and Lynne. Grandfather and great-grandfather of their families. Funeral at St Brigid's Catholic Church, Derby St, Feilding at 10.30 am tomorrow (Wednesday). Special thanks to all Coombrae staff for their superb care of George.