Naomi Irene Hunter

HUNTER - On December 9, at Thornecliffe Hospital, Tauranga, Naomi Irene, dearly loved wife of John Arthur Hunter, No. 4 Road, Te Puke and loved mother of the late John (killed in action), Peter, David and Moana. NEW ZEALAND HERALD, VOLUME 82, ISSUE 25382, 11 DECEMBER 1945, PAGE 1

The town and district has suffered severe blows in the past few days, the Reaper having claimed several esteemed residents. Mrs. Brewer, mother [sic - grandmother] of Mrs. Geo. Farmer, passed away last week. Then came word of the sudden collapse of Mrs. Sherratt, of Hastings Street. This week comes the sad news of the death in hospital of Mrs. J. Hunter, who leaves a mourning husband and three young children. Mr. George Sprat t passed away suddenly early yesterday morning, the funeral taking place at 10.80 this morning. The sympathy of the whole district is extended to the next of kin in their sorrows. TE PUKE TIMES, VOLUME XXXIV, ISSUE 96, 11 DECEMBER 1945, PAGE 2

Headstone: In Loving Memory of Naomi Irene beloved wife of John A Hunter Died 9th Dec 1945 aged 52 No. 459464 Pte John Raymond Hunter N.Z.E.F. Their beloved son killed in action Italy 20th Nov 1943 aged 21.