"Mr Burling cannot ascribe his longevity and general health to anything in particular. Other members of his family lived to advanced ages, and he himself has always been active, living in the open air. "I have always been doing or undoing", he expressed himself. And the figure is that of an active man. So far from being infirm, Mr Burling is still remarkably active"
New Zealand Mail, 22 February 1905
"It is interesting to know that Mr Burling, though he led a hard life, did not abuse himself, which was probably largely accountable for his longevity and good health. He was a smoker for many years, but did not over-indulge in tobacco"
Manawatu Herald, 19 September 1911
Henry died on 17 September 1911, at the home of his son George 'Arthur' Burling, who he was living with.
A month before his death he developed bronchitis, leaving him weak. During this time he suffered a "slight stroke", which affected his mobility and speech.
Henry's health deteriorated in the last week of his life. His cause of death was recorded on his death certificate as 'Senile Decay'.
Ōtaki Cemetery
Plot: 136B1
Section: Anglican