David Pirie

M, #1974, b. 22 November 1924, d. 5 August 2014
Pedigree
     David Pirie was born on 22 November 1924 at 6 Burnside Street, Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of James Pirie and Agnes Smith. His family was known by the tee-name of "Buxer". David was usually known as "Davie." David Pirie was an engineer. He married Elizabeth Findlay at 127 Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 November 1944.2,3,1 David died on 5 August 2014 at Dr. Gray's Hospital, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, at age 89.4,5 He was buried on 12 August 2014 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Moray, Scotland.4,5,3
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)

Citations

  1. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  2. [S8154] David Pirie to Elizabeth Findlay, Statutory Register of Marriages in the District of Cullen in the County of Banff, "1944, on the Eighth day of November at 127 Seatown, Cullen, After Banns, According to the forms of the Church of Scotland. David Pirie, Engineer (Apprentice), Bachelor, 19 years, usual residence: 4 New Street, Portknockie, Father: James Pirie, Fisherman, Mother: Agnes Pirie M.S. Smith. Elizabeth Findlay, Clerkess, Spinster, 19 years, usual residence: 127 Seatown, Cullen, Father: John Findlay, Tailor (Journeyman), Mother: Barbara Findlay M.S Benzie. John T. Guthrie, C of S Minister at Cullen. M.C. Findlay, 127 Seatown, Cullen, Witness. Mary Pirie, 4 New Street, Portknockie, Witness. Registered: 1944, November 10th at Cullen, J.S. Ogilvie Registrar."
  3. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
  4. [S4075] Family Announcements, Deaths, Pirie, The Press and Journal, "Deaths - PIRIE
    PIRIE (Portknockie) Suddenly, but peacefully at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, David (Davie) Pirie, aged 89 years, 7 Haig Street, Portknockie. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betty) Findlay, much loved father of Jim, John, Anne, David and Alan, an adored granda and great-granda, a loving father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin and a great friend to many. Funeral service in Church of Scotland, Portknockie, on Tuesday, August 12, at 1 p.m., thereafter to Hillhead Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at church door for Cullen Medical Practice and Community Nurses."
  5. [S7095] Elizabeth Findlay, Fraser Gordon Pirie, Clare Stone David Pirie, Monumental inscription, "In loving memory of DAVID PIRIE (DAVIE) died 5th August 2014 aged 89 yrs, beloved husband of ELIZABETH FINDLAY (BETTY) died 16th May 2021 aged 95 yrs, dearly loved parents, grandparents and great grandparents. Also their grandson FRASER GORDON PIRIE died (Toronto) 21st March 2013 aged 34 yrs, dearly loved son of CLARE STONE died (Toronto) 23rd January 2020 aged 74 yrs, loving mum and beloved wife of JAMES PIRIE (JIM). At Rest Together."