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Cathy, thank you for the nudge.

Valerie, thank you, I didn't know about that site, I'll give it a go.

.... in case it helps ...the 'National Library of NZ' (on-line) has an 'Ask a Librarian' service..they will check their many records including electoral rolls (past & present) and newspaper death notices (date of death would help). They have been very helpful. ...Valerie (WAus)

Nudge for Sandra.....

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Please, please, please, where do I go from here?

I have emailed both the Funeral Directors about these deaths, the second one replied with details but its not my William and the first one which I think is mine said " Unfortunately we no longer have full records going back to 1983 so we are unable to help you with your search for William Keenan."
Where do I go from here, any suggestions please?


Here are two cemetery records from the Purewa Cemetery & Crematorium in Auckland

BURIAL & CREMATION DETAILS
Surname KEENAN
First Names William
Age 66 Years
Gender Male
Date of Death 22 Aug 1983
Religion Presbyterian
Serial No 46134
Date of Service and/or Interment 26 Aug 1983
Type Of Service
Funeral Director Tilton Opie & Pattinson Ltd, P O Box 151126, New Lynn, AUCKLAND
Ashes Disposal Scattered
Book Of Remembrance No


BURIAL & CREMATION DETAILS
Surname KEENAN
First Names William Francis
Age 75 Years
Gender Male
Date of Death 15 Jun 1989
Religion Anglican
Serial No 38286
Date of Service and/or Interment
Funeral Director Sibuns Funeral Advisors, 582 Remuera Road, Remuera, AUCKLAND
What Buried? Body
Casket Size
Casket Depth
Cemetery Purewa Cemetery
Location Block E Row 59 Plot 29

nudge

Hi Gael,
Thank you very much for trying.

Sandra

Hi Sandra,

Sorry I couldn't find any Williams in either the Navy or Army only other Keenans. Maybe someone else might be able to help you there.

Gael

I have Williams date of birth now, it was -

Birth: 28/10/1916 at 7 Landale Street, Cadgour Parish of Hamilton.

Hi Gael,
My mum thought he was in the Army but her cousin thought he was in the Navy.

Sandra,

You said that William was in the Forces. What was he doing during that time?

Agewise, I think it may be the first one.

Gael, as far as my mum knows, he never married.

Gael, thank you so much. I have sent them a email, fingers crossed they can help me.
Thank you you again.

Sandra

Hi Sandra,

Note the plot no - If the 2nd one is the right one this most likely be his wife

Purewa Cemetery
BURIAL & CREMATION DETAILS
Surname KEENAN
First Names Joan Leola
Age 80 Years
Gender Female
Date of Death 24 Aug 2009
Religion Anglican
Serial No 47888
Date of Service and/or Interment 28 Aug 2009
Funeral Director Sibuns Funeral Advisors, 582 Remuera Road, Remuera, AUCKLAND
What Buried? Body
Casket Size Std 7' X 28"
Casket Depth Single depth
Cemetery Purewa Cemetery
Location Block E Row 59 Plot 29

If you want to check other cemeteries go onto this site

http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Resources/NewZealand/History/FamilyHistory/Cemeteries/

and this will give you all the online cemeteries for New Zealand

Gael

Hi Sandra,

Glad to be of help.

You can contact them for more details if you go online at this address and give what information you can to them.
http://www.purewa.co.nz/search.asp

Gael

Gael,
Thank you very much for your help, I'll try and find out a bit more about these two and hopefully one of them is the one I'm looking for.

Sandra,

Here are two cemetery records from the Purewa Cemetery & Crematorium in Auckland

BURIAL & CREMATION DETAILS
Surname KEENAN
First Names William
Age 66 Years
Gender Male
Date of Death 22 Aug 1983
Religion Presbyterian
Serial No 46134
Date of Service and/or Interment 26 Aug 1983
Type Of Service
Funeral Director Tilton Opie & Pattinson Ltd, P O Box 151126, New Lynn, AUCKLAND
Ashes Disposal Scattered
Book Of Remembrance No


BURIAL & CREMATION DETAILS
Surname KEENAN
First Names William Francis
Age 75 Years
Gender Male
Date of Death 15 Jun 1989
Religion Anglican
Serial No 38286
Date of Service and/or Interment
Funeral Director Sibuns Funeral Advisors, 582 Remuera Road, Remuera, AUCKLAND
What Buried? Body
Casket Size
Casket Depth
Cemetery Purewa Cemetery
Location Block E Row 59 Plot 29

Gael