* Obit for Rev John Joseph Hehir of Miltown Malby, Co. Clare, Ireland ** The Witness * 08 Oct 1931 * Stroke Cause of Death of Father John Hehir of Anamosa * Father John J. Hehir, the recently appointed pastor of St. Patrick's Church, Anamosa, [Iowa, USA] passed away Sunday evening at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Father Hehir, who had been visiting in Cedar Rapids, had suffered a stroke a few days previously. He was born in Ireland, November 26, 1879. He studied his classics in Ireland and also in Toronto, Canada, and philosophy at Columbia College, Dubuque. He received his theological education at St. Paul Seminary, St Paul, Minn. He was ordained in the St. Paul Cathedral, June 12, 1906, by Archbishop Ireland. His first assignment in the Archdiocese of Dubuque was that of assistant at St Rapheal's Cathedral. He served here from 1906 to 1910. In 1910 he was appointed to the pastorate of Clermont, where he remained until his recent appointment as pastor of Anamosa, just six weeks ago. He is survived by Sister Mary Agnes of Nazareth Home, Hampton, Africa, a sister; Brother Michael of Buffalo, NY, a brother; and the Rev. John [James] Hehir, pastor of Temple Hill, a cousin. Father Hehir's death removes from the ranks of archdiocesan clergymen a most energetic worker, a splendid priest. He was always ready to cooperate in any diocesan work. He was well loved by his parishioners. Those whom he served for long years at Clermont will mourn his passing deeply. He was an ardent worker for the welfare of his flock, and was especially devoted to the youth of the parish. He labored long and well in the cause of Christ. He will be mourned, likewise, by the people of Anamosa. Though he had been with them just a few short weeks, he endeared himself to them by his kindness, his enthusiasm, his devotedness. They have lost him before they scarcely knew him; yet he will be remembered to the people of his new flock. His Excellency, Archbishop Francis Joseph Beckman, motored to Anamosa where he pontificated at a solemn mass of requiem at ten o'clock. The officers of the Mass were: Assistant priest, the Rev. P. McNamara, Lycurgus; deacons of honor, Rev. W.J. Torpey, Fairbank and John Hehir, Temple Hill; deacon of Mass, Rev. John J. Brietbach, Dubuque; sub-deacon, Rev. P. Molloy, Biemond; masters of ceremonies, Rev. John Theobald and Rev. E.A. Fitzgerald, Dubuque. A most fitting funeral sermon was pronounced by the Rev. T. Collins of Waverly, Iowa. The discourse was a masterly effort, edifying and appropriate in every way. This obituary was provided by the archives of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa, USA