William KEITH
In loving memory of
William KEITH
Late of Harewood
Entered rest
17th December 1924
Plot ME2 Block 56 [2]
OBITUARY.
Mr William Keith, who died at Papanui on December 17th, was born in Aberdeen about 72 years ago.
In his early manhood he migrated to Canada, but soon left it for New Zealand, which he reached more than half a century ago.
He first took up land at Clarkville, in the Kaiapoi district. About 30 years ago he moved to a farm at, Harewood near Papanui, where he remained until he retired and made his home in St. James Avenue, Papanui.
He was an active member of the Papanui Burgesses' Association, and for a long period he was a member and chairman of the Clarkville and Harewood School Committee. At the time of his death and for a great number of years he was chairman of the Waimairi Cemetery Board. He also took a deep interest in religious matters, and was a member and trustee of the Methodist Church, and for some years superintendent of the Sunday school.
The funeral, which took place at the Waimairi Cemetery on the 19th inst., was largely attended by farmers from every part of the district. The service was conducted by the Revs. A. Peters, C. Abernethy, and J. B. Bickerstaff.
The deceased leaves a widow and a large family of sons and daughters. [1]
Funeral notice states leaves his residence 60 St James Avenue. [3]
Sources:
[1]
Paperspast portal via New Zealand National Library:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19241223.2.97?end...
[2]
Christchurch City Council cemeteries database
heritage.christchurchcitylibraries.com/Cemeteries/interme...
[3]
Paperspast portal via New Zealand National Library:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19241219.2.141.5?...
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William KEITH
In loving memory of
William KEITH
Late of Harewood
Entered rest
17th December 1924
Plot ME2 Block 56 [2]
OBITUARY.
Mr William Keith, who died at Papanui on December 17th, was born in Aberdeen about 72 years ago.
In his early manhood he migrated to Canada, but soon left it for New Zealand, which he reached more than half a century ago.
He first took up land at Clarkville, in the Kaiapoi district. About 30 years ago he moved to a farm at, Harewood near Papanui, where he remained until he retired and made his home in St. James Avenue, Papanui.
He was an active member of the Papanui Burgesses' Association, and for a long period he was a member and chairman of the Clarkville and Harewood School Committee. At the time of his death and for a great number of years he was chairman of the Waimairi Cemetery Board. He also took a deep interest in religious matters, and was a member and trustee of the Methodist Church, and for some years superintendent of the Sunday school.
The funeral, which took place at the Waimairi Cemetery on the 19th inst., was largely attended by farmers from every part of the district. The service was conducted by the Revs. A. Peters, C. Abernethy, and J. B. Bickerstaff.
The deceased leaves a widow and a large family of sons and daughters. [1]
Funeral notice states leaves his residence 60 St James Avenue. [3]
Sources:
[1]
Paperspast portal via New Zealand National Library:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19241223.2.97?end...
[2]
Christchurch City Council cemeteries database
heritage.christchurchcitylibraries.com/Cemeteries/interme...
[3]
Paperspast portal via New Zealand National Library:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19241219.2.141.5?...
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