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Desmond Arthur Cairns 1922 – 1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Dec 1922

Birth Location: Waltons Avenue, Masterton, New Zealand

Death Date: 04 Mar 1996

Death Location: Palmerston North Hospital, Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand

Father: John Cairns

Mother: Marion Allsworth

Spouse(s): Aline Hague

Children(s): Leslie Cairns, Marian Cairns, Christine Cairns, Stephen Cairns, Bernadine Cairns, Michael Cairns, Sara Cairns

In 1922, Desmond Arthur Cairns entered the world in Waltons Avenue, Masterton, New Zealand, born to John Mill Cairns and Marion Allsworth. Desmond Arthur Cairns married Aline Evelyn Hague, and had children including Leslie Arthur Cairns, Marian Frances Cairns, Christine Teresa Cairns, Stephen Patrick Cairns, Bernadine Mary Cairns, Michael David Cairns, Sara Louise Cairns. Desmond Arthur Cairns passed away in 1996 in Palmerston North Hospital, Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • In 1922, Desmond Arthur Cairns entered the world in Waltons Avenue, Masterton, New Zealand, born to John Mill Cairns and Marion Allsworth.
  • Desmond Arthur Cairns married Aline Evelyn Hague, and had children including Leslie Arthur Cairns, Marian Frances Cairns, Christine Teresa Cairns, Stephen Patrick Cairns, Bernadine Mary Cairns, Michael David Cairns, Sara Louise Cairns.
  • Desmond Arthur Cairns passed away in 1996 in Palmerston North Hospital, Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Cairns
1883 – 1963
Birth Location: Petone, Wellington, New Zealand
JC
Marion Allsworth
1890 – 1970
Birth Location: at "Brancepeth" Masterton, New Zealand
MA

Spouses(s)

Aline Hague
1931 – 2001
Birth Location: Wairoa, New Zealand
AH

Children(s)

Leslie Cairns
1954 –
Birth Location: Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
LC
Marian Cairns
1955 –
Birth Location: Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
MC
Christine Cairns
1957 –
Birth Location: Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
CC
Stephen Cairns
1959 –
Birth Location: Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
SC
Bernadine Cairns
1962 –
Birth Location: Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
BC
Michael Cairns
1963 –
Birth Location: Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
MC
Sara Cairns
1965 – 2019
Birth Location: Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
SC

Desmond Cairns's Ancestors

Self
Desmond Cairns
1922 – 1996
Birth Place: Waltons Avenue, Masterton, New Zealand
Parents
John Mill Cairns
1883 – 1963
Petone, Wellington, New Zealand
Marion Allsworth
1890 – 1970
at "Brancepeth" Masterton, New Zealand
Grandparents
Patrick Cairns
1839 – 1917
Glasgow, Lanarch, Scotland
Bridget Duffy
1840 – 1916
Coatbridge, Armagh, Ireland
William (Henry) Allsworth
1842 – 1908
99 Park Street, Camden Town, London, England
Emily (May) Morris
1854 – 1942
Wandsworth Rd Lambeth
Great-Grandparents
William (Cairns)
1816 – 1900
Ann McCall
1815 – 1839
Peter Duffy
1810 –
Anne Craig
1821 – 1881
William Allsworth
1811 – 1895
Georgiana Turner
1812 – 1866
George Morris
1833 – 1907
Emma Hudd
1828 – 1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
McCairns
1796 – 1816
Unknown
1796 – 1816
Christopher McCall
John Duffy
1790 –
Anne Connelly
1790 –
Craig
1780 –
Elizabeth
Ralph Allsworth
1787 – 1829
Mary Brenchley
1790 – 1858
John Turner
1802 – 1852
Jane Read
1795 – 1831
George Morris
1812 – 1895
Mary Bowman
1813 – 1884
William Hudd
1794 – 1837
Elizabeth Applegate
1796 – 1868

Desmond Cairns's Descendants

1.
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Desmond (Arthur) Cairns (12 Dec 1922 – 04 Mar 1996) m. Aline (Evelyn) Hague (13 Sep 1931 – 28 Mar 2001)
  1. 1. Leslie (Arthur) Cairns (08 Jul 1954 – )
  2. 2. Marian (Frances) Cairns (15 Aug 1955 – ) m. Colin (Bruce "David") McLean (abt 1955 – ) m. Kenneth Karauria (4 Apr 1949 – 24 Mar 2021) m. William (Morris) Kerr (10 Mar 1953 – )
    1. 1. David (Bryan) McLean (15 Jun 1973 – 05 Jun 1983)
    2. 2. Leslie (John) McLean (13 May 1975 – ) m. Leonie (Amelia) Mangakahia
      1. 1. Jacquetta (Michele) McLean (22 Aug 1996 – ) m. Unknown
        1. 1. Haven Unknown (2015 – )
        2. 2. Alyeska Unknown (3 Jan 2020 – )
      2. 2. Mangakahia (Jordan Merenima) McLean (21 May 1998 – 12 Jul 2022)
      3. 3. Ethan (Jovan) McLean (05 Apr 2000 – )
    3. 3. Raymond (Glenn) Karauria (16 Oct 1976 – ) m. Angela Stubbs (1972 – ) m. Lynette (Elizabeth) North (1975 – )
      1. 1. Avah (Dawn) Kauauria (12 Feb 2007 – )
      2. 2. Charlton (Lee Khan) Karauria (16 Oct 1994 – ) m. Nga Roimata
        1. 1. Dalea (Ray) Karauria (30 Apr 2012 – )
        2. 2. Lexus (Ani) Karauria (20 Sep 2017 – )
      3. 3. Taylar (Aline) Karauria (17 Oct 1998 – )
    4. 4. Kenneth (James) Karauria (14 Nov 1977 – ) m. Kelly Taylor
      1. 1. Jaden (Karvan Taylor) Karauria (19 Sep 2001 – )
      2. 2. Paige (Anahera Taylor) Karauria (24 Sep 2006 – )
      3. 3. Nevaeh (James) Karauria (29 Sep 2008 – )
    5. 5. Heather (Leanne) Karauria (18 Jun 1984 – ) m. Matthew Blair
    6. 6. Aaron (Keith Matangirau) Karauria (18 Oct 1989 – ) m. Marieanna (Kay) Knox-Bailey (1998 – )
      1. 1. Theo (Chester Raniera) Karauria (08 Feb 2017 – )
  3. 3. Christine (Teresa) Cairns (06 Nov 1957 – ) m. William (Mark Whati) Puhara (01 Jul 1957 – )
    1. 1. Matthew (William) Puhara (26 Sep 1980 – ) m. Tenille Edwards (21 Mar 1983 – ) m. Rachael
      1. 1. Joseph (Isaiah) Edwards-Puhara (15 Oct 2003 – )
      2. 2. Wiremu Puhara
      3. 3. Mahinarangi Puhara
    2. 2. Daniel (Mark) Puhara (13 Jun 1982 – ) m. Jessica Hunter (07 Oct 1983 – ) m. Renee (van der) Meer (14 Feb 1985 – ) m. Annalee Lemberg m. Amber (Lee Rasmussen) Prier (12 Jun 1983 – )
      1. 1. Marshall (Mohi) Puhara-Hunter (19 Jun 2000 – )
      2. 2. Janelle (Tony-Lee) Puhara (12 Aug 2003 – )
      3. 3. Danyelle (Lianna) Puhara (08 Jul 2005 – )
      4. 4. Kelly (Gordon) Puhara (Oct 2008 – )
    3. 3. Kerry (Ellen) Puhara (14 Aug 1984 – ) m. Unnamed m. Unnamed
      1. 1. Grace (Maia) Puhara (08 Dec 2004 – )
      2. 2. Ashton Puhara (2005 – )
      3. 3. Rylee Puhara (2009 – )
  4. 4. Stephen (Patrick) Cairns (20 Sep 1959 – ) m. Joanne Corbett m. Carol Wood m. Sanja (Kim) Campbell (26 Jul 1965 – ) m. Charlene
    1. 1. Andrew (Graham Wood) Cairns (05 Oct 1976 – )
    2. 2. Lisa (Marie) Cairns (20 Dec 1979 – ) m. Unnamed m. Unnamed m. Unnamed m. Jackson Dempsey (Abt. 9 Dec 1981 – )
      1. 1. Caleb (Zane) Cairns (Jul 2000 – )
      2. 2. Jayden Cairns (2003 – )
      3. 3. Layla (Christine) Cairns (Dec 2008 – )
      4. 4. Maisie Dempsey (Abt. 24 Sep 2020 – )
    3. 3. Michael (Alan) Cairns (26 Mar 1981 – )
    4. 4. Brianna Cuthbert (Abt. 1987 – )
      1. 1. Ashton Cuthbert
    5. 5. Shaina Cuthbert (01 Oct 1989 – )
    6. 6. Natahlia Cuthbert (30 Dec 1991 – )
  5. 5. Bernadine (Mary) Cairns (25 May 1962 – ) m. Lee (N.) Pask (1967 – )
    1. 1. Katherine (Lee) Pask (13 Oct 1989 – ) m. Alex Goldsmith
    2. 2. Damon (Mark) Pask (14 Nov 1990 – )
    3. 3. Victoria (Ellen) Pask (01 Jan 1996 – )
  6. 6. Michael (David) Cairns (05 Sep 1963 – ) m. Maree Holdaway (03 Aug 1964 – ) m. Cushla (Anne) Glynn (13 May 1965 – ) m. Michelle (Susan) Ruffles (10 Dec 1962 – )
    1. 1. Alister (Gordon) Cairns (14 Jan 1987 – ) m. Lorna Murrell m. Charlotte Skarott
      1. 1. Paisleigh (Grace Joan) Cairns (26 Jun 2024 – )
      2. 2. Amber (Renee) Cairns (08 Apr 2005 – )
    2. 2. Michaela (Evelyn) Cairns (05 Feb 1996 – ) m. Ethan Burmeister (10 Feb 1995 – )
    3. 3. Christopher (Desmond Glynn) Cairns (12 Feb 1997 – )
  7. 7. Sara (Louise) Cairns (26 Jun 1965 – 15 Aug 2019)

Desmond Cairns's Timeline

8 Records

1922
12 Dec 1922
Birth of Desmond Arthur Cairns in Waltons Avenue, Masterton, New Zealand
Waltons Avenue, Masterton, New Zealand
1922
Dec 1922
Desmond Arthur Cairns was baptized in St Patrick's Church. Masterton, New Zealand
St Patrick's Church. Masterton, New Zealand
1928
Bet. 01 Feb 1928–18 Dec 1935
Age 6
Desmond Arthur Cairns - Education in St Patrick's Masterton, New Zealand
St Patrick's Masterton, New Zealand
1941
1941
Age 19
Desmond Arthur Cairns resided here in Masterton, New Zealand
Masterton, New Zealand
1944
1944
Age 22
Desmond Arthur Cairns resided here in Masterton, New Zealand
Masterton, New Zealand
1981
1981
Age 59
Desmond Arthur Cairns resided here in New Zealand
New Zealand
1996
04 Mar 1996
Age 74
Death of Desmond Arthur Cairns in Palmerston North Hospital, Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand
Palmerston North Hospital, Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand
1996
Abt. 06 Mar 1996
Age 74
Burial of Desmond Arthur Cairns in Services Lawn Cemetery, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North Cemetery, Manawatu, New Zealand
Services Lawn Cemetery, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North Cemetery, Manawatu, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1922
    Event Place: Waltons Avenue, Masterton, New Zealand
    Record Source: Cairns Doole.FTW

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: Dec 1922
    Event Place: St Patrick's Church. Masterton, New Zealand

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: 799

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Education
    Event Date: Bet. 01 Feb 1928–18 Dec 1935
    Event Place: St Patrick's Masterton, New Zealand

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Masterton, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, World War II Ballot Lists, 1940-1945

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Masterton, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, World War II Army Nominal Rolls, 1939-1948, Roll: 13; Nominal Roll: 1 Jan 1944 - 31 Mar 1944

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1981
    Event Place: New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981, BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Mar 1996
    Event Place: Palmerston North Hospital, Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Abt. 06 Mar 1996
    Event Place: Services Lawn Cemetery, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North Cemetery, Manawatu, New Zealand
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