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Margaret McHugh

Saint Joseph's Catholic Cemetery Forth

Died 1st June 1903
Age 23 years

Maggie McHugh

On Tuesday the mortal remains of Miss Maggie McHugh were laid in their last resting place in the Forth Roman Catholic Cemetery. The cortege was large and widely representative, mourners following on foot, in vehicle and on horse. The coffin of blue and silver was carried in an open carriage and followed immediately by about a dozen young “Children of Mary” in their blue gowns and white veils. At the rise of the hill the procession halted and the coffin was borne in relays on the shoulders of loving friends and relations to the church, where the usual short service for the dead was delivered by the Rev. Father O’Riley. Then to the grave, where the last sad rite was administered. It is to be sincerely hoped that his is the last severe trial this bereaved and devoted family is to suffer for a time. It is but a fortnight or so since we related the sad circumstances of the death of the poor lady’s brother. That was followed by another deplorable calamity in the shape of fire. A stack of hay and straw, a large stable and valuable harness were totally consumed, the dwelling being saved by the most constant perseverance on the part of kind neighbors

The North West Post 4th June 1903

Nora McHugh

Saint Joseph's Catholic Cemetery Forth

A sudden death occurred at the Forth, North West Coast, on Monday night, when a resident of 40 years passed away, in the person of Mrs. Frank McHugh. A gorse fire was in progress near her house and she was endeavoring to subdue the flames, but the effort proved too much for her. Mr. R. B. Swainston, State school teacher, heard her calling for assistance and immediately went across. He found her lying on the ground in a state of collapse. She expired a few minutes later. She had previously been attended for heart trouble and an inquest was deemed unnecessary. Deceased was a native of Ireland. She came to Tasmania when a child. Mrs. John Quayle, of Gormanston, is a daughter and there are other surviving children on the North West Coast.

The Zeehan and Dundas Herald 13th February 1914

Honora McHugh

Saint Joseph's Catholic Cemetery Forth

Died 21 Mar 1897
Age 17 years
Daughter of Francis & Honora McHugh