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• 22 Nov 1918: KENNEDY - The family of the late Mrs Catherine Kennedy, of "' Fairview," Pakenham East, desire to return their sincere and heartfelt THANKS to all kind friends for their visit, and letters of sympathy in their recent bereavement, and especially are they grateful to Dr D. O. White for his medical skill and ceaseless attention day and night on their dear mother, which so greatly lessened her sufferings and cheered her last hours. They also thank Nurse Hay for her untiring and devoted attention, and also Mrs J. Hayes for her friendly and constant help.⁴
• 5 Dec 1918: LATE MRS CATHERINE KENNEDY. It is with sincere regret we have to announce the death of Mrs Catherine Kennedy, of 'Fairview,' Pakenham East, the sad event occurring on Tuesday, November 12th. The deceased, who was 64 years of age, had been ill for some weeks, and death resulted from a general break-up of the constitution. She was a native of County Armagh, Ireland, and lived for a number of years in Pakenham, where the memory of her late husband, Mr Patrick Kennedy, is ever green. She was possessed of a kindly and generous disposition, and was greatly respected by all who knew her. She leaves a large family of grown-up sons and daughters to mourn their loss. The funeral, which took place on the 14th inst. at the Pakenham Cemetery, was largely attended, and a noticeable feature of the gathering was its representatives character, people of all creeds and classes being present. R.I.P.⁵