John Hancock, (1842-13/12/1885). "years of patient suffering"

DEATHS.

Hancock. — On 13th inst., at his residence, Manukau Road, Epsom, after years of patient suffering, John Hancock, aged 43, deeply regretted. 

The funeral will leave above address for the Church of England Cemetery, Symonds-street this day (Monday), at three o'clock. Friends will kindly accept this intimation.   -NZ Herald, 14/12/1885.

It will be seen from our obituary column that an old Auckland resident has passed away in the person of Mr. John Hancock, formerly of the United Service Hotel, Auckland, which he built, and of which he remained the proprietor. He had retired from business for many years, being a great sufferer from gout, for which he had tried every possible remedy, including visits to the Hot Lakes and to the baths in the old country. About three weeks ago he slipped on a stone in his garden, and never recovered from the effects of the fall.  -NZ Herald, 14/12/1885.

The mortal remains of Mr John Hancock, owner and first licensee of the United Service Hotel, were interred yesterday in the Church of England Cemetery, the Ven. Archdeacon Dudley being the officiating clergyman. There was a large cortege of mourners, of whom the chief were Mr Percy, Mr Lee, and Master Hadley. The deceased was an old resident, and was very highly respected. He is survived by his wife.  -Auckland Star, 15/12/1885.