John Lewis RAWNSLEY [899]

  General Notes:

1920 SA Birth RAWNSLEY John Lewis Harrold Brittain RAWNSLEY Vera Gertrude LEWIS Hindmarsh 56A/556

Rawnsley John Lewis 2005-02-15

Centennial Park Location: North West, Rose Bed NW8, Position 020

The Register (Adelaide) Saturday 12 Jun 1920
RAWNSLEY.--On the 7th June, at Myponga Rest and Nursing Home, Parker street, Mile-End, to Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Rawnsley, of Fairfax terrace, West Hilton- a son (John Lewis).

The Advertiser Tuesday 15 February 2005
Death Notice:
RAWNSLEY, John Lewis. - Passed away peacefully at Resthaven, Mitcham, on February 11, 2005. Aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Jean. Much loved and loving father and father-in-law of Graham and Dianne, Chris, Kathy and Mark. Loving and respected grandpa and granddad of Matthew, Janine, Carly and Danny. Loved and remembered always.

Funeral Notice:
RAWNSLEY. - THE FUNERAL SERVICE for Mr. JOHN LEWIS RAWNSLEY, will be held in its ENTIRETY at the Mitcham Uniting Church, 103 Princes Road, Mitcham, on FRIDAY, February 18, 2005, at 10 a.m. A private Committal will follow. In lieu of flowers, and if preferred, a donation may be made to Minda Incorporated, King George Avenue, Brighton. Envelopes will be available at the church. Blackwell Funerals Torrensville 83521577 Australian Owned.

The Advertiser Wednesday 16 February 2005
Death Notice:
RAWNSLEY, John Lewis. - Thank you for your love, support and faith in me throughout my life, I will miss you Dad. Rest now and have a chat to Alan and your mates. Love Kathryn. In loving memory of a wonderful father-in-law and granddad. We will miss you, but hope that you can now find peace wherever you are. You will always be in our hearts. Mark, Carly and Danny.
RAWNSLEY, John Lewis. - Please refer to Funeral Notice.

The Advertiser Thursday 17 February 2005
Death Notice:
RAWNSLEY, John Lewis. - President Bruce and Members of the Rotary Club of Adelaide East are saddened with the death of our former Member and past Treasurer John. Our prayers and thoughts are with Jean and children and the extended family at this time. President Bruce Jennings.

  Research Notes:

Australian WW2 Military Service Records:
Name: John Lewis Rawnsley
Birth Date: 7 Jun 1920
Birth Place: Mile End Sa
Year range: 1939 - 1948
Enlistment Place: Wayville Sa
Service Number: SX14742
Next of Kin: V Rawnsley
Series Description: B883: Army, 2nd Al F

John married Vera Jean SABEY [901] [MRIN: 298], daughter of Robert Murray SABEY [7315] and Grace Winifred ANDERSON [7316], on 1 Oct 1943 in Torrensville Methodist Church, Adelaide, South Australia. (Vera Jean SABEY [901] was born on 3 Mar 1924 in Long Valley, Strathalbyn, South Australia, died on 26 Mar 1918 in South Australia and was buried on 9 Apr 1918 in Centennial Park Crematorium, Adelaide, South Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

The Advertiser Wednesday 24 Dec 1941
Engagement Notice:
SABEY-RAWNSLEY-The engagement is announced of Jean, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Sabey, of Torrensville, to John L, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Rawnsley of New Mile End

The Advertiser Friday 1 October 1943
Marriage Notice:
SABEY-RAWNSLEY.-Marriage of Vera Jean (A.W.A.S.) daughter Mr. Mrs. R. M. Sabey, Torrensville, to John Lewis (A.I.F.) son Mr. Mrs. H. B. Rawnsley, New Mile End at Methodist Church, Torrensville. 7.30 p.m. Friday. October 1.