OBITUARY.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 206, 31 July 1937, Page 2

OBITUARY.

MR AY. E. PRESNELL. . Though of a retiring disposition, the late Mr AVilliam Edwin Presnell, who passed away suddenly on July 23 following a very brief illness, was known to a large number throughout the city, more especially through his association for 17 years with the firm of Messrs AA r atson Brothers, Ltd., where he was storeman, meeting many people in the course of his duties. Mr Presnell’s pleasing personality found for him a large circle of acquaintanceships and the number of people attending his fuiferal was an indication of the high regard in which he was held. About 33 years ago Mr Presnell, who was 68 years of age, came to New Zealand from Tasmania, where he was born, and for some 12 years was engaged iii farming in the Makotuku district, Hawke’s Bay. He then removed to Palmerston North and had since continued to reside at this centre, in Ngaio Street. Apart from his membership of the Masonic Order Mr Presnell took little part in activities outside his business duties and his home. Nine months ago Mrs Presnell passed away and since that time the late gentleman had resided with his only daughter, Mrs L. Prouse, also of Ngaio Street, there being no sons. The pallbearers from the residence were Messrs A. Coutts, A. Beattie, P. Griffin, A. Cresswell, R. Schnare, and O. Prouse. At the graveside the pall-bearers were Messrs C. F. A. AA'aters, L. G.. Sinclair, E. ,T. AVhitehouse, S. Wilson, C. H. McMillan, and T. P. Hart, of Lodge Huia. The Masonic service was conducted by Messrs AY. J. Robertson, A. A r . Pizzey, and A. R. McKegg. Rev. J. Hubbard was the officiating clergyman.

MRS E. M. AVILLTAMSON. Per Press Association. HAMILTON, Julv 31. Mrs Elizabeth Miriam AVilliamson died to-day aged 89 years. Deceased was one of the oldest residents of Hamilton, landing here with the Fourth AVaikato Regiment in 1864. She is survived by six children, 26 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.