PURCELL, John
Born 11 December 1937
Origin Kilkenny, Ireland
First settled in Three Springs, WA
Original Occupation Farmer
Occupation in Australia Director of Crane Business
ORCADES
Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1961
Fremantle
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Oldest Boy of 11 children in Ballyfrunk, Kilkenny, Ireland. Made a successful crane business in Port Hedland, in the NW of West Australia called Purcell Crane Hire and stayed there for 35 years. Settled in North Dandalup on a farm.
Visitor Submitted Comments
May the man rest in peace his pioneering accomplishments and Comradery will continue through his sons who have the upmost respect through out the industry thanks mate you legend Adam lock
Wed 17 Apr 2013
John Purcell passed way on the 29th of March 2013 in Bunbury with his family by his side. He was laid to rest in his home place of Ireland Co Kilkenny. He leaves behind is Wife Karen (Murray) Purcell whom was the backbone of his success. He had 4 Children Wayne, Leanne, Tim and Cindy and nine Grandchildren. Rest in Peace Dad xxx
Sun 23 Feb 2014
Rip john rented house from your brother in Kilkenny only heard on all Ireland day you had passed away rest in peace john
Wed 16 Sep 2015
I can't believe it's already 3 years since you sadly left us. Thinking of you always.
Mon 11 Apr 2016
I spent a lot of time with you John in my young adult life. I loved listening to you talk sitting on the veranda in toodyay. I still remember your wise words. rip mate
Paul Da Silva
Mon 16 Jan 2023
Dad you left an amazing legacy on this earth. From humble beginnings as the oldest son of 11 on a farm in Ballyfrunk Kilkenny Ireland.Many times I have heard stories from the kids around our block in Port Hedland of being included and enjoying the last minute camping, crabbing and fishing trips in the back of the tray back ute with just the basics of baked bean jaffles and a spud with butter in the fire.Very proud to call myself your daughter and appreciate you sharing your home place Ireland with us all. So special to have been apart of your brother and sisters lives and now staying in contact with all our Irish cousins such a precious gift to have in life. May you rest in peace along side your family members that have now left this earth but not forgotten xx
Mon 12 Aug 2024
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