They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

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Details for Alfred Adcroft

Warrant Number:1916
Surname:Adcroft
Forenames:Alfred
Gender: Female
Age Group:Adult
Age:61
Denomination:Methodist
Type:Burial
Date of Birth: Unknown
Date of Death: 23 November 1929 (Saturday)
Date of Burial:24 November 1929 (Sunday)
Cemetery: Taruheru
Block: 1
Plot #: 111
Map Location:View on Map
Inscription:In remembrance of ALFRED, beloved husband of Amy ADCROFT, died 23 November 1929 aged 61 years; and his beloved wife AMY, died 9 October 1962 in her 90th year. At rest. 1st NZEF, 38825 Sgt W A BLAIR, Auckland Regt, died 29 March 1978 aged 81 years. In memory of EDITH BLAIR, beloved wife of William Alexander, loved parents of Peter, Barrie, Pauline, 1899-1992. At rest 4 December.

Picture of Taruheru cemetery, block 1, plot 111. Picture of Taruheru cemetery, block 1, plot 111. Picture of Taruheru cemetery, block 1, plot 111.

The following interments are also in this plot

SurnameForenamesTypeAge GroupAgeDate of DeathDate of Burial
AdcroftAmy AnnBurialAdult89Unknown11/10/1962
BlairWilliam AlexanderBurialAdult81Unknown31/03/1978
BlairEdithBurialAdult93Unknown08/12/1992