James McDonald (1846-1918)

Obituary
Death has once again come into our midst, and another old resident in Mr. James McDonald, senr., aged 73, passed away. He was suffering from cancer, and went to Sydney a short time ago to consult Dr. McCormack, who advised an operation. He went back to Sydney on Monday last, and the operation was performed at Little Bay Hospital. He only rallied a short time, and passed away on 1st. inst., exactly 9 years after his wife's death. He leaves a family of 6 sons, Thomas, John, William, James and Henry, and 4 daughters, Mrs. T. Burgess, Mrs. G. Burgess, Mrs. Walter Herd, and Miss Emily McDonald. The corpse was brought to Kurri Kurri ou Saturday, by 3 o'clock train, and taken to his son-in-law's, from which place the cortege left at 9 a.m. on Sunday for Mulbring Methodist cemetery. It was one of the longest funerals held here. Rev. W. Gemmell, Presbyterian minister of Kurri Kurri, officiated at the church and graveside. He gave a very impressive address both in the church and at the graveside. There was a large number of beautiful wreaths. Deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved family.

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