John Parker, (1888-23/10/1906). "a strong robust lad"

 FUNERAL NOTICE.

Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral late John Parker, which will his Parents' Residence, Road, on Thursday, for St. Aidan's Church, at 3 p.m.  -Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, 24/10/1906.

Obituary.

It is with feelings of regret that we are obliged to chronicle the death of one of Alexandra's most promising youths, in the person of Master John Parker, fourth son of Mr William Parker, senr., Manuherikia Road, which occurred at his parents' residence yesterday afternoon after a short but painful illness. Scarcely four weeks have elapsed since deceased first became ill, and it was after returning from a cycle ride that he complained of a pain in his stomach. A few days afterwards Dr Gregg was called in and prescribed for the patient, but without success. He grew worse, and Dr Hyde was summoned about ten days ago. After consultation both doctors deemed it necessary to operate on the patient, it having been discovered that he was suffering from a tumor in the stomach. The operation was successfully performed, but no hopes were entertained of his recovery. Gradually becoming worse, the young fellow bore his sufferings bravely, and it was not until the ninth day after the operation was performed that the end came. The news was received with the deepest pangs of regret, for deceased had always been a strong robust lad, and his unassuming manner won for him the admiration of both young and old alike. At the time of his demise deceased was 18 years and 9 months old, and never once had given his parents cause to suspect that there was anything wrong with him. His death came as a severe blow to his parents and other relatives, and to them we extend our deepest condolence in their sad bereavement. The funeral takes place to-morrow afternoon, and the body will be taken to St. Aidan's Church and thence to the Alexandra cemetery. Deceased will be accorded a military funeral, he having been a member of the Alexandra Rifles.  -Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, 24/10/1906.

Alexandra Cemetery.