Individual Notes

Note for: Matthew Thomas Russell, ABT 1886 - 5 MAR 1931 Index

Burial:
     Date:   6 MAR 1931
     Place:   Karori Cemetery

Individual Note:
     Some details from K Martin

*Marriage Details Date: 1908, Folio No: 5274*

The Evening Post 5th March 1931 shows
Russell - On 5th March, 1931, at Ewart Hospital, after a long and painful illness, Matthew Thomas, dearly beloved husband of Emma Russell, 115 Mein street; aged 44 years
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The Friends of the late Matthew Thomas Russell are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral, which will leave his late residence, 115, Mein street, Tomorrow (Friday), 6th March, 1931, at 3.00 p.m., for the Karori Cemetery. Robt. H. Wilson & Sons, Ltd., Undertakers, 164, Adelaide road, Tels: 24-155, 16-781
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Pacific Lodge, No.8, U.A.O.D
Members are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of the Brother M. T. Russell, which will leave his late residence, 115, Mein street, Newtown, Tomorrow (Friday), at 3 pm., for the Karori Cemetery. F Mawhinney, Secretary

Karori Cemetery Headstone shows
Matthew Thomas Russell died 5 March 1931 aged 45.
Emma Gifford Russell died 17 Oct 1951 aged 63
"Ever Remembered"

Individual Notes

Note for: Jane Or Jean Tait, 20 OCT 1879 - 24 MAY 1968 Index

Burial:
     Place:   Karori Cemetery

Individual Note:
     Some details from A Dunn

EP 22/2/1906
Mr. Phillip C. Watt was married yesterday to Miss Jeanie Tait, eldest daughter of Mr. W. Tait, Palm Grove, South Wellington. The ceremony took place at the Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. J. K. Elliott. The bridesmaids were Misses Maggie and Daisy Tait, sisters of the bride, and the groomsmen were Messrs. Wilson and Smith. A reception was held during the afternoon at the residence of the bride's parents

The Evening Post 21st March 1906 shows
WATT - TAIT - On the 21st February, at Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church, Wellington, New Zealand, by the Rev J.K. Elliot, Philip Chetwood, third son of Michael Watt, Glenlivet, Banffshire, Scotland, to Jeanie eldest daughter of William Tait, Wellington

Headstone
In loving memory Laurence Philip dearly loved son of Philip and Jean Watt and brother of Charles M. Watt who went to rest 29 Mar 1933 age 23 years. "We shall meet again."
Philip Chetwoode Watt loved husband of Jean Watt who fell asleep 2 Dec 1940 age 65. "In Gods Keeping."
Jean Watt loved wife and Mother died 24 May 1968 aged 88 years.

Individual Notes

Note for: Andrew Tait, ABT 1876 - Index

Individual Note:
Details from A Dunn

Individual Notes

Note for: William John Tait, 27 SEP 1883 - 22 OCT 1960 Index

Burial:
     Date:   25 OCT 1960
     Place:   Karori Cemetery

Individual Note:
     Some details from A Dunn

*Marriage Details Date: 1913, Folio No: 7335, Names: William John Tait and Ellen Cruickshank*

The Evening Post 22nd October 1960 shows
Tait - On Oct 22, 1960, at Wellington Hospital (suddenly), William John, dearly beloved husband of Helen Tait, of 9 Tapiri St., Hataitai and loved father of Lorna and Ron (Christchurch) and the late Kenneth; aged 77 years. A service will be held at St Gile's Church, Kilbirnie, at 10am on Tuesday, Oct 25, 1960, the funeral then leaving for Karori Cemetery. Robert H. Wilson and Sons Ltd

Karori Cemetery Headstone shows
In loving memory of William John Tait died 22 Oct 1960 aged 77 years and his beloved wife Helen Tait died 13 June 1961 aged 77 years. Jemima Halcrow died 19 Aug 1953. In loving memory of William Tait died 27 May 1943 aged 91 years and his wife Joann Laurenson died 20 Nov 1933 aged 82 years. Both of Shetland. George Laurenson dearly beloved son of W J & E Tait died 23 April 1920 aged 2 years 11 months. F/L K W Tait RAF, DFC, MLO second beloved son of W & E Tait killed in action North Sea 4 Aug 1941 aged 22 years

Individual Notes

Note for: Helen Or Ellen Cruickshank, ABT 1884 - 13 JUN 1961 Index

Burial:
     Date:   16 JUN 1961
     Place:   Karori Cemetery

Individual Note:
     Some details from A Dunn

*Marriage Details Date: 1913, Folio No: 7335, Names: William John Tait and Ellen Cruickshank*

The Evening Post 14th June 1961 shows
Tait - On June 13, 1961, at Wellington Hospital, Helen, of 9 Tapiri St., Hataitai, dearly loved wife of the late William John Tait, and loved mother of Lorna, Ron (Christchurch), and the late Kenneth. A service will be held at St Gile's Church, Kilbirnie, at 11.30am on Friday, June 16, 1961, the Funeral then leaving for the Karori Cemetery. Robert H. Wilson and Son

Karori Cemetery Headstone shows
In loving memory of William John Tait died 22 Oct 1960 aged 77 years and his beloved wife Helen Tait died 13 June 1961 aged 77 years. Jemima Halcrow died 19 Aug 1953. In loving memory of William Tait died 27 May 1943 aged 91 years and his wife Joann Laurenson died 20 Nov 1933 aged 82 years. Both of Shetland. George Laurenson dearly beloved son of W J & E Tait died 23 April 1920 aged 2 years 11 months. F/L K W Tait RAF, DFC, MLO second beloved son of W & E Tait killed in action North Sea 4 Aug 1941 aged 22 years