John Thomas Pemberton

PEMBERTON On October 30th, 1918, at the Hospital, Te Puke, John Thomas, eldest son of Mr and Mrs F. Pemberton, in his 24th year. A sad occurrence, and one that occasioned much sympathy with those afflicted, was the death, at the local hospital on Wednesday morning, of Mr John Thomas Pemberton, eldest son of Mr and Mrs F Pemberton, of Te Puke. The deceased, who was only 24 years of ago, was a popular young fellow, and very highly respected, He was employed by the Public Works Department. About three weeks ago he had an attack of influenza, which later developed into pneumonia, and afterwards into typhoid. Unfortunately, Mr Pemberton had not a very robust constitution and his illness terminated fatally. The funeral took place yesterday, and was largely attended. Messrs Sneddon aud Scanlon represented the Public Works Department. The service at the graveside was conducted bv the Rev Father van Westeinde. [Te Puke Times 1 November 1918, Page 2] IN MEMORIAM - PEMBERTON - In loving memory of our dear son John Thomas (Jack), who died 30th October, 1918. Dearly loved and sadly missed. Inserted by his loving parents, brothers and sisters. [Te Puke Times 31 October 1919, Page 2]