Mavis married Bill, who lived across the road, in 1935[3], and had Sylvia later that year. A few years later she had William too.
Unfortunately Mavis died in 1946[4], leaving the children without a mother. She was buried at Fawkner Memorial Park[5].
The following articles were put in the paper in Memorial of Mavis' death:
IN MEMORIAM., FLACK.--In loving memory of our dear friend, Mavis Leahy, who passed away May 25, 1946. Ever remembered.--Bert and Dot.[6]
IN MEMORIAM., LEAHY.--In loving memory of my dear wife and mother, Mavis, who passed away on May 25, 1946. A wonderful wife and mother laid to rest, For each of us she did her very best. Her love was great and her heart was kind. A better wife and mother none could find. To those who have a wife, cherish her with care. For you never know the heartaches 'Till you see the empty chair. --Inserted by her husband and children. Billie and Sylvia.[7]
IN MEMORIAM., Leahy.--In loving memory of our dear daughter, Mavis, who passed away on May 25 1946. God walked among His flowers. Looking for the best; He gently took our daughter's hand, And took her home to rest. God must have a beautiful garden, For He always picks the best. --Inserted by Ida and Reg Keane, and sisters and brothers.[8]
IN MEMORIAM., Leahy.--In loving memory of my dear sister and sister-in-law, Mavis, who passed away May 25, 1946. A loving sister, true and kind. A beautiful memory left behind. --Inserted by Fred and Joyce.[9]
IN MEMORIAM., LEAHY--In loving memory of our loving daughter, Mavis, who passed away on May 25, 1946. The burden lifted at the close of life, A quiet sleeping after pain and strife, No suffering now, but everlasting love Safe in the arms of Him Who dwells above. --Inserted by Reg and Ida Keane and family.[10]
IN MEMORIAM., Leahy.--In loving memory of my dear wife and our mother, Mavis, who passed away on May 25, 1946.--Inserted by her loving husband and children.[11]
IN MEMORIAM., Leahy.--In loving memory of our dear sister and aunt, Mavis, who passed away May 25, 1946.--Always remembered by sister. Elsie; brother-in-law, Val, and nephews, Bob and Leigh.[12]
IN MEMORIAM., Leahy.--In loving memory of my dear sister, Mavis, who passed away on May 25, 1946.--Inserted by her loving brother, Fred, and sister-in-law, Joyce.[13]
IN MEMORIAM., Leahy.--In loving memory of Mavis, who passed away on May 25, 1946.--Inserted by sister, Edie; brother-in-law, Harry, and Janice.[14]
IN MEMORIAM., Leahy.--In loving memory of our darling daughter and sister, Mavis, who passed away May 25, 1946.--Inserted by mother and father, Ida and Reg Keane, and family.[15]
IN MEMORIAM., Leahy.--In memory of our dear friend, Mavis.--Inserted by George, Bob, Rene, Marg, Bill, Jim.[16]
IN MEMORIAM., LEAHY.--Time has changed many things, But one think changes never, The memory of those happy days When we were all together. --Inserted by her loving husband, son and daughter. Mavis Leahy.[17]
IN MEMORIAM., LEAHY.--In loving memory of our darling daughter, Mavis, who passed away May 25, 1946. Deep in our hearts a memory is kept Of one we loved and will never forget, --Inserted by Ida and Bert Keane and family.[18]
IN MEMORIAM., LEAHY.--In loving memory of dear Mavis, who passed away on May 25, 1946. There is a link death cannot sever, Love and remembrance last for ever. --Inserted by Bert and Dot and Bertram.[19]
IN MEMORIAM., LEAHY.--In loving memory of our dear sister, Mavis, who passed away May 25, 1947. Love and remembrance last for ever. --Inserted by Edie, Fred, Joyce and Harry.[20]
IN MEMORIAM., LEAHY.--In loving memory of my loving wife and our dearest mother. We miss you more each year. --Loving husband and children, Sylvia and Billy.[21]
IN MEMORIAM., LEAHY.--In loving memory of my dear pal, Mavis, who passed away May 25 1946. Always loving, unselfish and kind, A beautiful memory to leave behind. -Inserted by Bert.[22]
IN MEMORIAM., LEAHY.--In loving memory of our dear daughter, Mavis, who passed away May 25, 1946. Time goes on, but memories stay. --Inserted by mother and father, Mrs. and Mr. Keane.[23]
IN MEMORIAM., LEAHY.--In loving memory of our dear friend, Mavis, passed away May 25, 1946. In sweet memory of bygone days. There is a charm time cannot take away. --Inserted by Dot and Bert.[24]
Research Notes
BDM Check DONE
Grave Check DONE
Parents Check DONE
Children Check DONE
PROV Check DONE
NAA Check DONE
Trove Check DONE
ADB Check DONE
Active volunteers on Wikitree who are direct descendants of this person are welcome to request to join management of this profile. Any active Wikitree volunteer is welcome to add more information to this profile.
The spelling of Evelyn seems to be different in different places, Evelyn, Evelyin. May instead of Mavis too, possibly a preferred name. Posted 28 Sep 2017 by Molesworth-181
(NOTE:) Not to be confused with the Mavis Eveline born to Michael Keane and Edith Hooper in South Australia.
My Ancestors
Where they came from, and how many generations each line has been in Australia.
No. of 3 generations - 8 (3 of which could be more),
No. of 4 generations - 0 known (3 of which could be more),
No. of 5 generations - 0 known (2 possibilities).
Ireland - 4,
England - 2,
(?UK) - 2,
DNA Research
Ancestry: HEmery seems to match with either the parents or grandparents of Mavis. She connects with Ben 57 cM across 3 segments, with a suggestion of 4th - 6th cousin. More likely to be 3rd or 4th cousin.
Ancestry Sources
Name: Mavis Evelyn Keane.
Given Name: Mavis Evelyn.
Surname: Keane.
[25][26][27][28][29]A Given name was found in addition to a first name in the NAME tag.
Born
1917
South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
[29]
Died
25 May 1946.
Caulfield, Victoria, Australia.
[26][27]
Residence
1943
South Melbourne, Melbourne Ports, Victoria, Australia.
[28]
AKA
Note: Mavis Ida Keane.
Buried
Fawkner, Moreland City, Victoria, Australia.
[26]
Marriage
Husband @I182425256518@.
Wife @I182425256853@.
Child: @I182425253747@.
Child: @I182449697327@.
Marriage
1935
Victoria, Australia.
[30]
Sources
↑Middle Name, has been known in the family as Ida, but hasn't appeared that way from any certificates.
↑Birth, Victoria BDM Birth 1917, KEANE Mavis Evelyn, (F)Regd Thos, (M)Ida Blanche (Smith), Born South Melb.
↑Marriage, Victoria BDM Marriage 1935, LEAHY Wm Richard to KEANE May Evelyin.
↑Death, Victoria BDM Death 1946, LEAHY Mavis Evelyn, (F)KEANE Robert, (M)Ida (Smith), Born Melbourne South, Died Caulfield, Age 29.
↑Burial, GMCT Cemetery details, Fawkner Memorial Park, FA-MET*E***2133, LEAHY Mavis Evelyn, Age 29, Buried 27/05/1946. Buried with LEAHY William Richard.
Source: S484560924 Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2010 Lehi, UT, USA Record Collection 1207 Note: Australian Electoral Commission. <i>[Electoral roll]</i>.
Burial: Find A Grave: Mavis Evelyn Leahy. Birth: 1917 South Melbourne, Port Phillip City, Victoria, Australia. Death: 27 May 1946 Caulfield, Glen Eira City, Victoria, Australia. Cemetery: Fawkner Memorial Park. Plot: Methodits E, Grave 2133. Memorial ID: 212456486 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212456486/mavis-evelyn-leahy
Source: S484561345 Victoria, Australia, Birth Index, 1837-1917 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2018 Lehi, UT, USA Record Collection 61648 Note: Victoria, Australia, Birth Index, 1837-1917. The Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Source: S484561567 Victoria, Australia, Death Index, 1836-1988 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2018 Lehi, UT, USA Record Collection 61650 Note: Victoria, Australia, Death Index, 1836-1988. The Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Source: S484561618 Victoria, Australia, Marriage Index, 1837-1950 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2018 Lehi, UT, USA Record Collection 61649 Note: Victoria, Australia, Marriage Index, 1837-1950. The Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Source: S485076743 Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Record Collection 1030Ancestry Family Tree APID 1717359557:1030:6411354 APID 172310376848:1030:19205995 APID 282342999235:1030:114226044 APID 370167692526:1030:117627039 APID 112041018876:1030:154392097 APID 342318200665:1030:168762118 APID 342318211003:1030:168762118 APID 112311459896:1030:176409817
Redo DNA Confirmations
Paternal and Maternal relationships are both confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Ben Molesworth and FWTruk, his 1st cousin 2x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are Reginald Morris and Ida Smith, the great great grandparents of Ben Molesworth and grandparents of FWTruk. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 2nd cousin or 2nd cousin 1x removed, based on sharing 219 cM across 9 segments.
Paternal and Maternal relationships are both confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Ben Molesworth and SHolstein, his 2nd cousin 1x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are Reginald Morris and Ida Smith, the great great grandparents of Ben Molesworth and great grandparents of SHolstein. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 2nd cousin 1x removed or 2nd cousin, based on sharing 132 cM across 9 segments.
Paternal and Maternal relationships are both confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Ben Molesworth and JJenkin, his 1st cousin 2x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are Reginald Morris and Ida Smith, the great great grandparents of Ben Molesworth and grandparents of JJenkin. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 2nd cousin 1x removed or 3rd cousin, based on sharing 91 cM across 4 segments.
Paternal and Maternal relationships are both confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Ben Molesworth and LErwin, his 2nd cousin 1x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are Reginald Morris and Ida Smith, the great great grandparents of Ben Molesworth and great grandparents of LErwin. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 2nd cousin 1x removed or 3rd cousin, based on sharing 72 cM across 6 segments.
Paternal and Maternal relationships are both confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Ben Molesworth and DHolstein, his 2nd cousin 1x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are Reginald Morris and Ida Smith, the great great grandparents of Ben Molesworth and great grandparents of DHolstein. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 3rd cousin or 2nd cousin 1x removed, based on sharing 67 cM across 4 segments.
Maternal relationship is confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Ben Molesworth and VJenkins, his 2nd cousin 2x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are John Smith and Blanche Moore, the 3rd great grandparents of Ben Molesworth and great grandparents of VJenkins. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 3rd cousin or 2nd cousin 1x removed, based on sharing 62 cM across 2 segments. DNA test taker Ben Molesworth is the great grandson of Mavis Keane, the daughter of Ida Smith, the daughter of the common ancestors John Smith & Blanche Moore.
Paternal and Maternal relationships are both confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Ben Molesworth and Keryn Keane, his 2nd cousin 1x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are Reginald Morris and Ida Smith, the great great grandparents of Ben Molesworth and great grandparents of Keryn Keane. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 3rd cousin or 3rd cousin 1x removed or 2nd cousin 1x removed, based on sharing 42 cM across 3 segments.
Maternal relationship is confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Ben Molesworth and ARoe, his 2nd cousin 2x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are John Smith and Blanche Moore, the 3rd great grandparents of Ben Molesworth and great grandparents of ARoe. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 3rd cousin or 3rd cousin 1x removed or 2nd cousin 1x removed, based on sharing 41 cM across 2 segments. DNA test taker Ben Molesworth is the great grandson of Mavis Keane, the daughter of Ida Smith, the daughter of the common ancestors John Smith & Blanche Moore.
Maternal relationship is confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Ben Molesworth and DRoe, his 1st cousin 3x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are John Smith and Blanche Moore, the 3rd great grandparents of Ben Molesworth and grandparents of DRoe. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 3rd cousin or 3rd cousin 1x removed, based on sharing 39 cM across 2 segments. DNA test taker Ben Molesworth is the great grandson of Mavis Keane, the daughter of Ida Smith, the daughter of the common ancestors John Smith & Blanche Moore.
Paternal and Maternal relationships are both confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Ben Molesworth and MCody, his 2nd cousin 1x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are Reginald Morris and Ida Smith, the great great grandparents of Ben Molesworth and great grandparents of MCody. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 3rd cousin or 3rd cousin 1x removed, based on sharing 38 cM across 3 segments.
DNA Confirmation
Maternal relationship is confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Ben Molesworth and Kwtruk, his 1st cousin 2x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are Reginald Morris and Ida Smith, the great great grandparents of Ben Molesworth and grandparents of Kwtruk. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 2nd - 3rd cousins, based on sharing 219 cM across 9 segments. They are 1st cousins twice removed. DNA test taker Ben Molesworth is the grandson of Sylvia Leahy, the daughter of Mavis Keane, the daughter of the common ancestors Reginald Morris & Ida Smith.
Maternal relationship is confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Ben Molesworth and SHolstein, his 2nd cousin 1x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are Reginald Morris and Ida Smith, the great great grandparents of Ben Molesworth and great grandparents of SHolstein. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 2 - 3 cousin, based on sharing 132 cM across 9 segments. They are 2nd cousin once removed. DNA test taker Ben Molesworth is the grandson of SLeahy, the daughter of Mavis Keane, the daughter of the common ancestors Reginald Morris & Ida Smith.
Maternal relationship is confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Ben Molesworth and JJenkins, his 1st cousin 2x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are Reginald Morris and Ida Smith, the great great grandparents of Ben Molesworth and grandparents of JJenkins. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 2nd - 3rd cousins, based on sharing 91 cM across 4 segments. They are 1st cousins twice removed. DNA test taker Ben Molesworth is the grandson of Sylvia Leahy, the daughter of Mavis Keane, the daughter of the common ancestors Reginald Morris & Ida Smith.
Maternal relationship is confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Ben Molesworth and DHolstein, his 2nd cousin 1x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are Reginald Morris and Ida Smith, the great great grandparents of Ben Molesworth and great grandparents of DHolstein. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 3rd - 4th cousin, based on sharing 67 cM across 4 segments. They are 2nd cousins once removed. DNA test taker Ben Molesworth is the grandson of Sylvia Leahy, the daughter of Mavis Keane, the daughter of the common ancestors Reginald Morris & Ida Smith.
Maternal relationship is confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Ben Molesworth and VJenkins, his 2nd cousin 2x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are John Smith and Blanche Moore, the 3rd great grandparents of Ben Molesworth and great grandparents of VJenkins. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 4th - 6th cousins, based on sharing 62 cM across 2 segments. They are 3rd cousins once removed. DNA test taker Ben Molesworth is the grandson of Sylvia Leahy, the daughter of Mavis Keane, the granddaughter of the common ancestors John Smith & Blanche Moore.
Acknowledgements
This profile has been created and constructed by great grandson Ben.
Only the Trusted List can access the following:
Mavis's formal name
full middle name (I.)
exact birthdate
birth location
exact deathdate
death location
images (12)
private siblings' names
private children's names (2)
spouse's name and marriage information
For access to Mavis Leahy's full information you must be on the Trusted List. Please login.
Is Mavis your relative? Please don't go away! Login to collaborate or comment, or contact
the profile manager, or ask our community of genealogists a question.
DNA Connections
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Mavis by comparing test results with other carriers of her mitochondrial DNA.
However, there are no known mtDNA test-takers in her direct maternal line.
It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Mavis: