Kirwood, Mrs Ann

- bn � d. Brisbane 22 October 1945. Mrs Kirwood married the Rev. E.A. Kirwood (see separate entry) in Victoria in 1895 and ably assisted him in ministry in churches in Australia and New Zealand. As well as raising three sons and keeping a happy home, Mrs Kirwood had oversight of the Primary Department of the thriving Sunday School at Mt Roskill, with a staff of 24 assistants and 100 students regularly attending. She was a faithful friend to many and possessed an uncommon grace and charm despite suffering from frail health. Ref.: Obituary: NZB December 1945, 313.