Lucy Desmond Reardon, (1896-4/12/1915). "thought she had fainted"

DEATH. 

REARDON. — On the 4th inst., at her parents' residence, Kurow, Lucy Desmond, the beloved second daughter of William and Minnie Reardon; in her 18th year. Deeply regretted. R.I.P. 

The Funeral will leave her parents' residence on Tuesday, the 7th inst.. at 2 p.m.. for the Kurow Cemetery. Friends are invited to kindly attend. W. Appleby, Kurow.  -Oamaru Mail, 6/12/1915.

OBITUARY

D.L.F. writers and readers of the page will learn with regret of the death of one of our members, Waitakian (Lucy Desmond Reardon), at the age of 18 years 11 months, which occurred on Saturday, December 4. Some months ago the doctor was treating her for a weak heart, and ordered rest. Waitakian took a fortnight’s holiday, and then resumed her work again as assistant in Brims Bros.’ general store, Kurow. On the fateful day, December 4, she was cycling home for lunch, and was pushing her bicycle irp a hill, when a young man, a friend of the overtook her, and they walked up the hill together. On reaching the top Waitakian started to mount her bicycle, when she fell back dead. The day was excessively hot, and her companion thought she had fainted, but the doctor, on being summoned, pronounced life extinct. The funeral took place at Kurow on Tuesday, December 7. Waitakian was one of the most energetic and popular members when the Hakataramea and Kurow D.L.F. held their socials some time ago. Waitakian’s brother was reported missing a few months ago. so Mr and Mrs Reardon have suffered grievously. I am indebted to F. A. M. for particulars of Waitakian’s death, and I feel sure I am very inadequately expressing the feelings of all D L.F. members when I state that we extend to Mr and Mrs Reardon our sincerest sympathy in their dual loss. DOT.  -Otago Witness, 15/12/1915.

IN MEMORIAM.

REARDON. — In loving memory of Lucy Desmond, youngest daughter of William and .Minnie Reardon, who died at Kurow, 4th December, 1915. 

We often sit and think of her, When we are all alone. 

For memory is the only friend, That grief can call its own. 

— Inserted by her loving parents and sister.  -Oamaru Mail, 4/12/1916.

Kurow Cemetery.