Victoria Daily Times, 18 April 1907

Death of an Old-Timer

After a lingering illness Mrs Alice Short passes away

The death occurred last evening at Pine Villa, Fairfield road, of Alice, widow of the late Henry Short, of this city.  The deceased came to Victoria in 1868 and was one of the pioneers of this province. She died after a lingering illness, during which she suffered from paralysis.  Her age was 66, a native of Dublin, Ireland, and sister of the late Archdeacon Nugent, of Westmeath, who for many years was chaplain to the Primate of Ireland.

Her husband Henry Short, was one of the best known men in the city, having come out here in 1862. He was a gunmaker by trade.

The deceased leaves to mourn her loss two sons, Henry Nugent of this city, and Richard, who is now in Butte, Montana, one daughter, Susan, who is employed in the Government buildings and three grandchildren.

The funeral has been arranged to take place on Saturday afternoon from the family residence at Pine Ville.