Andrew Lambie, (1857-21/2/1923). "a most devoted father"

OBITUARY.

ANDREW LAMBIE; aged 66.
Mr Andrew Lambie, whose name at one time was a household word at Skippers, where he resided for twenty-five years, died at his home, George St., Green Island, last Tuesday. Deceased gentleman had been in very indifferent health for a considerable time past, so that it was not a matter of great surprise when private advice was received here on Wednesday that the end had come. For the long period mentioned Mr Lambie had carried on farming pursuits at Skippers, the well-known Mt. Aurum Station being his property till he sold it on deciding to go nearer to the haunts of civilisation. During his residence at Skippers Mr Lambie took a very full part in the amenities of the social life of the place. He was chairman of the Library Committee, also of the Public School Committee, and was member for Shotover riding on the Lake County Council, which he worthily represented for some years. In all his dealings Mr Lambie was a man of the strictest integrity, a man who was held in the utmost respect among his fellows, and one whose sense of justice, charitable disposition and kindness of heart won for him the warmest esteem. Mr Lambie’s wife predeceased him some eleven years ago. Two daughters are left to mourn the loss of a most devoted father. They will have the deep sympathy of the people of Wakatipu. Mr Robt. Lambie is a brother of deceased. 

Before the business of the special meeting of the Lake County Council was proceeded with on Wednesday evening, Cr Cockburn made reference to the death of Mr Andrew Lambie, news of which he had just received. He said he did not think he had ever met a man whom he respected more. Mr Lambie had proved a most worthy representative of Shotover riding at the Council table and he would move that a vote of sympathy with his family and relatives be passed. The Chairman (Cr Wm. Reid) said deceased had been elected to the Council 24 years ago — at the same time as he himself was returned. He had found him one of the straightest men he had over known . He always endeavoured to do a fair thing by his own. riding — never to the disadvantage of the others. Cr Collins also spoke from an intimate acquaintance with Mr Lambie. He was the same sterling fellow in his home and outside of it, and his hospitality was known far and wide. Crs Lewis, W. S. Reid and McKibbin endorsed the remarks of the previous speakers. The vote of sympathy was then carried, members standing.  -Lake Wakatip Mail, 27/2/1923.

Skippers cemetery. Photo from "Find a Grave."