Patrick Macnee (1922-2015)

Post by **dissolute** » Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:04 pm

J.Mac3 wrote:
blackwarrior wrote:i found where he was buried

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_Memorial_Park

probably near his last wife

https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/1908 ... aba-macnee

Not to be morbid but it would be poignant to have a photo of his tombstone. I wonder if any Forum members live in southern California and could visit the cemetery and post a photo?

The Avengers episodes are so timeless–they've weathered the years so very well–that sometimes it's a shock to remember how old the show is and that Pat has been gone for more than 7 years.

Find a Grave states that Patrick was cremated and there is no grave at Desert Memorial Park.

Frankymole · Post by **Frankymole** » Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:59 pm

Yes indeed. As J.Mac3 posted above, the entry has been updated. It's possible that his son Rupert knows if his ashes are with a family member or in a private resting place of their choosing, but I think that's family business and we should just be grateful that Patrick, like most of his co-stars, rests in our hearts, memories and the very special effect he had on our lives.

J.Mac3 wrote: Thanks for the update! In May 2019, FindAGrave listed him as buried at Desert Memorial Park but by Feb. 2020, it listed his place of burial as "unknown," and by October 2020, it reported: "cremated, ashes given to family or friend."

My own dad's ashes were scattered on the sea a couple of months ago, partly in memory of his own beloved grandfather who was in the Navy. It's likely that Mr Macnee being an ex-Navy man, and having lived near it for much of his life, felt similarly. Who knows. I'd like to think so.

mousemeat · Post by **mousemeat** » Fri Nov 18, 2022 1:39 am

Frankymole wrote:Yes indeed. As J.Mac3 posted above, the entry has been updated. It's possible that his son Rupert knows if his ashes are with a family member or in a private resting place of their choosing, but I think that's family business and we should just be grateful that Patrick, like most of his co-stars, rests in our hearts, memories and the very special effect he had on our lives.
J.Mac3 wrote: Thanks for the update! In May 2019, FindAGrave listed him as buried at Desert Memorial Park but by Feb. 2020, it listed his place of burial as "unknown," and by October 2020, it reported: "cremated, ashes given to family or friend."
My own dad's ashes were scattered on the sea a couple of months ago, partly in memory of his own beloved grandfather who was in the Navy. It's likely that Mr Macnee being an ex-Navy man, and having lived near it for much of his life, felt similarly. Who knows. I'd like to think so.

exactly...and as a ex military myself, (USAF) I plan to be cremated..as well..and I want my ashes spread in several places...when the grim reaper finally shows up on my door step...and w/o a doubt, Patrick has made a huge impact on many of us...I would have loved to have known him...what wit. sense of humor, and a great actor...and probably would have been a interesting neighbor....

J.Mac3 · Post by **J.Mac3** » Sat Nov 19, 2022 11:35 am

dissolute wrote:
J.Mac3 wrote:
blackwarrior wrote:i found where he was buried

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_Memorial_Park

probably near his last wife

https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/1908 ... aba-macnee

Not to be morbid but it would be poignant to have a photo of his tombstone. I wonder if any Forum members live in southern California and could visit the cemetery and post a photo?

The Avengers episodes are so timeless–they've weathered the years so very well–that sometimes it's a shock to remember how old the show is and that Pat has been gone for more than 7 years.
Find a Grave states that Patrick was cremated and there is no grave at Desert Memorial Park.

Yes, Find a Grave lists his burial place as unknown - cremated and "ashes given to family or friends." And yet, the Wikipedia page for Desert Memorial Park (the cemetery near Macnee's home), lists Patrick among their "Notable interments." I suspect that Find a Grave hasn't yet updated it's information. I use their site frequently for genealogical research and the information is often outdated or simply hasn't yet been posted on the site. They rely on volunteers.

Ian Wegg · Post by **Ian Wegg** » Sat Nov 19, 2022 4:01 pm

Patrick wanted to be buried at Bosham, but that didn't happen.

https://youtu.be/Qs2w4YhbCyY?t=450

Frankymole · Post by **Frankymole** » Sun Nov 20, 2022 12:13 am

blackwarrior wrote:yes, i watched the same video on YT about Bosham

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMG7BbxRqu4

that's why i was suprised he was not buried in the Sussex

Yes, it has been mentioned.

mousemeat · Post by **mousemeat** » Sun Nov 20, 2022 1:17 am

Frankymole wrote:
blackwarrior wrote:yes, i watched the same video on YT about Bosham

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMG7BbxRqu4

that's why i was suprised he was not buried in the Sussex
Yes, it has been mentioned.

any reasons why, he wasn't buried in some of the places he wanted ?

Frankymole · Post by **Frankymole** » Sun Nov 20, 2022 3:39 am

Probably because he was so close to Baba his wife who predeceased him. And being cremated. I don't know if he expressed a wish to his son and daughter that he wanted to be cremated, that's private I guess.

Post by **dissolute** » Sun Nov 20, 2022 6:07 am

I'm sure his wishes changed as the years went by. Nostalgia for Bosham probably became less important to him.

mousemeat · Post by **mousemeat** » Sun Nov 20, 2022 1:54 pm

Frankymole wrote:Probably because he was so close to Baba his wife who predeceased him. And being cremated. I don't know if he expressed a wish to his son and daughter that he wanted to be cremated, that's private I guess.

you're probably right....myself, I plan to go that route..and my ashes spread outside...I certainly don't wanna end up like one of my neighbors, who cremated her husband, and his ashes sit in a glass urn, on a bookshelf...
sheesh...