Mary Ann Sternbeck (1874-1949)

Obituary
DEATH OF MRS. M. A. WALKER The death occurred at Dangar Cottage Hospital in the early hours yesterday morning of Mrs. Mary Ann Walker, of Church Street, aged 74 years, widow of the late Mr. James Walker of Whittingham. Mr. and Mrs. Walker were natives of the McDonald River district, a tributary of the Hawkesbury, coming to Singleton more than forty years ago. They were dairy farmers, well known and well respected in this community, where they raised a large family.

Until a fortnight of her death, Mrs. Walker had enjoyed good health. She was a quiet woman a natural home maker and mother. Surviving are six children, Twible Keith, South Singleton, Herbert, Lakehurst, Owen James, Church Street, Mrs Alex Searl, Hexham, Mrs. R. B. Haggarty, "Lancefield" Singleton and Mrs. J. B. Neville, Denman.

A daughter, Mrs. James Hagarty, of Dungog, predeceased her. Burial took place this afternoon at the Methodist cemetery.

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