Obituary

(Rodney and Otamatea Times, Waitemata and Kaipara Gazette, 06 September 1933)

A well-known pioneer of the Bombay district, Mrs Esther Roke, who resided in the district from 1865 until several years after her husband's death in 1903, died recently at the age of 92.

Born in Buckinghamshire, England, Mrs Roke arrived in Auckland with her husband, the late Mr John Roke, on the ship Bombay.

For many years she lived at Ararimu, where she endured hardships which were the lot of early settlers.

She is survived by three sons, Mr A. Roke, Matakana, Mr C. Roke, Kaeo, and Mr E. Roke, Matakana, and two daughters, Mrs W. Shark, Matakana, and Mrs A. C. French, East Tamaki

References

http://www.digitalnz.org/records/28873826