Donald Shenton FRENCH, born 24 March 1928, baptised 10 June 1928, at Mangapakeha.

Parents: Wynton Herbert and Eileen Hilda FRENCH, of Beauley, Tinui, Farmer.

Godparents: Ivan CRIPPS and Parents.

Baptised by H. Whitby James, Vicar.

Donald died in Masterton Hospital, on  22 February 1943, at the age of 14, following an accident with a circular saw on a farm at Rangitumau.
Evening Post, 22 February 1943, page 3