Mary (Minnie) Paton

Born 27 October 1884 Dunedin New Zealand. Parents Henry Paton and Mary nee Mckinlay, siblings Henry (Harry), Edward John, Robert James, Grace Gibson and Elsie.

Minnie married Edwin Moodie Grant and they had 2 sons and a daughter.
Family lived Wanganui where Minnie was a music teacher. She was an opera singer and also played the violin and piano.

Her husband Edwin, retired died Wanganui 1966.
Minnie died 16 October 1967 and is buried Wanganui.

Son Donald (Don) Edwin Grant played rugby for Waikato 1950 - 1956. 71 games, 12 points and 4 trys.
Don passed away in 1999.