Death and Legacy
William Gilbert Puckey died at Kaitaia on 27 March 1878, age 73, and was buried at St Saviours Church, Kaitaia. His wife Matilda died on 15 July 1884 in Thames. Some prominent relatives of William Gilbert Puckey include his son Edward Walter Puckey, who became a Māori Land Court judge.
William and Matilda's 11 children were:
- Frederick James Puckey (1834-1834) died aged seven weeks, at Waimate.
- William George Puckey (1835-1918) m. Margaret Hunt in 1872. Six children.
- Edward Walter Puckey (1837-1924) m. Annie Russell in 1863. Two children.
- Mary Serena Puckey (1839-1927) m. Dr Thomas Trimnell in 1864. Two children.
- Margarita Jane Puckey (1844-1930) m. William Henry Blyth in 1866.
- Caroline Elizabeth Puckey (1842-1849) died from ear infection.
- Frederick Coleman Puckey (1847-1848)
- Charles Iselton Puckey (1848-1934) m. Doris Sophia Subritzky on 14 May 1873. Nine children.
- Richard Henry Martyn Puckey (1852-1934 ) m. Alice Marion masters in 1883. Seven children.
- Annie Matilda Sophia Marella Puckey (1855?-1932?) m. William Temple Williams in 1891. Four children.
- Albert Francis Puckey (1858-1936) m. Gertrude Robinson. No children.
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