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Kenneth HEAVEY [Ken]

Male 1922 - 2013  (91 years)    Has 30 ancestors and 5 descendants in this family tree.

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  • Name Kenneth HEAVEY 
    Known As Ken 
    Birth 12 May 1922  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Occupation From 1946 to 1954  [4
    Soldier, Palmerston North 
    Occupation From 1957 to 1969  [4
    Driver, Palmerston North 
    Occupation 1972  [4
    Storeman, Palmerston North 
    Occupation 1978  [1, 4
    Baker, Palmerston North 
    Death 28 Jul 2013  Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 5, 6
    Cremation Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Person ID I6567  NZ Genealogy Project | HAYLOCK Descendant, HEAVEY Descendant
    Last Modified 15 Aug 2022 

    Father James George HEAVEY,   b. 24 May 1866, Multyfarnham, County Westmeath, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Feb 1938, Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Fanny Maria HAYLOCK [Frances],   b. 04 Jan 1874, Akaroa, Canterbury, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Oct 1955, Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Marriage 19 Sep 1900  Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8, 9
    Residence 1905  Hawera, Taranaki, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Residence From 1914 to 1928  Ngawapurua, Woodville, Tararua, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Residence From 1935 to 1938  Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Documents
    Marriage registration
    Marriage registration
    Family ID F75  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Florence Ethel Christine LIVETT [Christine Ethel],   b. 26 Apr 1922   d. 06 Jul 1988, Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years) 
    Residence From 1947 to 1981  Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 10
    Marriage 19 Apr 1947  New Zealand Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 11, 12
    Children 
     1. Living
    +2. Living
    Family ID F2291  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 31 Dec 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsResidence - From 1947 to 1981 - Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 19 Apr 1947 - New Zealand Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 28 Jul 2013 - Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCremation - - Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Notes 
    • BIOGRAPHY

      Kenneth (Ken) Heavey, born in 1922 when Fanny Heavey was 51, was presumably a grandchild or adopted. Ken married Florence Ethel Christine Livett in 1947 and they had two children. The family lived in Palmerston North where Ken worked as a soldier (1946-1954), a driver (1957-1969), a storeman (1972-1978), a baker (1978) and a production manager (1981). Florence (also known as Christine) died in 1988 and was buried in Palmerston North. Ken died at Chiswick Park Rest Home, Palmerston North in 2013.

  • Sources 
    1. [S81] William McRae, NZ, Theresa Josphine Watkins and her descendants, (1973).

    2. [S503] NZ BDM - Historical Records, (Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington, New Zealand).

    3. [S1982] Archives New Zealand Online - Probate File, (Archives New Zealand, https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz).
      Will of Fanny Heavey mentions that Nevill and Kenneth are her adopted children.

    4. [S614] NZ Electoral Rolls, 1853-2010, (Ancestry.co.uk.), none.

    5. [S80] Palmerston North Cemetery & Cremation Database, (Palmerston North City Council), none.

    6. [S789] Death Notice.
      HEAVEY, Kenneth (Ken), Regt No 439613 Gunner 1939-45, of Palmerston North. - On Sunday, July 28, 2013 (peacefully) at Chiswick Park Rest Home, aged 91 years. Loved husband of the late Chris, much loved Dad of Perry, and Sandie and Peter Hanly, loving Grandad of Samantha, Paul and Bernadette, Michael and Kate and loved great-Grandad of Thomas and Mila, loved friend of Bev Hercock (deceased) and her family. Sincere thanks to all the Staff at Chiswick Park and to Doctor Simon Riddell for their loving care and kindness. "Will be sadly missed". Messages to the Heavey Family, C/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. At Ken's request a private service has been held. - Published by Manawatu Standard on Jul. 31, 2013.

    7. [S36] Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages New Zealand, NZ Death Registration.

    8. [S17] David Bryant, NZSG Index, (New Zealand Society of Genealogists Inc., 2005).
      NZ BRIDES & GROOMS INDEX 1900 #3285

    9. [S89] Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages New Zealand, NZ Marriage Registration.
      Marriages in the District of Wellington Folio 1900/3285. Married 19 Sep 1900 at the Registrar Office, Wellington. Groom: James Heavey, 31 years, Labourer, Bachelor, born Westmeath Ireland, Residence Wellington; Parents - Father John Heavey, Mother Mary Heavey formerley Cullen. Bride: Fanny Maria Haylock, 26 years, Spinster, born Akaroa NZ, residence Wellington; Parents - Father George Haylock, Wheelwright Mother Theresa Josephine Haylock formerly Watkins.

    10. [S81] William McRae, NZ, Theresa Josphine Watkins and her descendants, (1973).
      89 Fitzroy Street, Palmerston North

    11. [S172] NZ Marriages 1836-1956, (New Zealand Society of Genealogists, 2006).

    12. [S642] NZ BDM - Historical Records - DATES, (Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington, New Zealand).