Deaths
KEITH — On July 16, 1927, at, Dunedin Hospital, John, dearly beloved eldest son of Mary and John Keith, of Latheron, Caithness, Scotland; aged 29 years. Deeply mourned. Interred this day at the Anderson’s Bay Cemetery. — W. H. Cole, undertaker.
The late Mr John Keith, who was buried yesterday at the Anderson’s Bay Cemetery, was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs John Keith, of Caithness, Scotland. The late Mr Keith had to his credit a long war record, and had been in New Zealand for the last six years. As a tribute to his memory the local Pipe Band, of which Mr Keith had been a member, headed the procession to the cemetery. Suitable music was played as the cortege passed through the streets, and when the casket was conveyed to the graveside. -Evening Star, 19/7/1927.
The death occurred in Dunedin recently of Mr John Keith, a gentleman well known in these parts, Locally he was more familiarly known as "Scotty." He came from Scotland after several years war service, and was employed on various jobs in the district. He was a fine type of man, and with a happy and genial disposition, and a cheery word for all, was soon a general favorite with all who knew him. He was a piper of more than ordinary ability, and his services were given freely and in the right spirit. It was hard to imagine that such a fine type of young man should have such a sad and sudden call, as it is only a brief period since he contracted the illness which caused his death in Dunedin. As a leading member of the Dunedin Pipe Band, he was accorded a pipers' funeral. News of his death was received witb feelings of deep regret in a district wherein he was so well known. -Cromwell Argus, 1/8/1927.
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