A gloom was cast over the whole district last week when word was received that Tommy Scarlett, aged 20, son of Mr. W. Scarlett, Public Works surfaceman, was killed while working in the bush at Granity Creek with his two uncles Dick and George Gilbank. As far as I can learn he was getting out of the way of a falling tree when a limb from an adjoining tree fell and hit him on the head, killing him instantaneously. The deceased, who was a quiet, inoffensive young man, earned the goodwill and respect of all with whom he came in contact. Obliging and always ready to do anyone a good turn, one could not help liking him. The whole district will join me in expressing the deepest sympathy to the parents, brothers and sisters in their sad loss. The parents received over 100 telegrams from outside sympathisers which goes to show the popularity of the late Tommy. Hundreds of residents of Karamea and Westport attended the funeral which took place in Wednesday last at the Karamea cemetery, the service being read by the Bev. R. Coombridge, of Granity. -Grey River Argus, 15/5/1935.
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