Cyril Dawson Crosbie, (1912-5/1/1941). "the dearest brother"

YOUNG MAN DROWNED

FISH-NETTING TRAGEDY 

(Per Press Association.) INVERCARGILL, this day. 

While netting flounders in the Mataura estuary near Fortrose, yesterday afternoon, a young married man, Mr, Cyril Dawson Crosbie, aged 28, son of Mr. James Crosbie, Waikawa Valley, got into difficulties in deep water, and though his brother attempted to rescue him he was forced to retire, reaching the shore in an exhausted condition. No other members of the party were able to swim.

Mr. Crosbies body was recovered two hours later, but artificial resuscitation proved unavailing.  -Gisborne Herald, 6/1/1941.

IN MEMORIAM

CROSBIE. — In loving memory of our dear brother-in-law, Cyril, who was accidentally drowned at Fortrose on 5th January, 1941. 

The dearest brother the world could hold, A cheery smile, a heart of gold. 

To those who knew him, all will know, Just what we lost, one year ago.

— Inserted by his loving sister-in-law, and brother-in-law, Muriel and Herb. 4774

CROSBIE. — In loving memory of our dear son-in-law, Cyril, who was accidentally drowned at Fortrose on 5th January. 1941.

The call was sudden, the shock severe, We little thought the end was near. 

’Tis only those who have lost can tell, The sorrow of parting without farewell. 

— Inserted by his loved ones, Mataura Island. 4775

CROSBIE. — In loving memory of our dear husband and father, Cyril Dawson, accidentally drowned at Fortrose January 5th, 1941. 

Fond were the ties that are broken, Dear is the Dad who is gone, 

In memory we will always keep him. As long as the years roll on. 

— Inserted by his loving wife and sons. 4776  -Southland Times, 5/1/1942.

Fortrose Cemetery.