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
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Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1961
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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.
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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
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