Funeral Notices
Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends
COWAN: Robert Anthony (Tony) BEM
Date of passing:
Saturday, 26 April 2025
Service date and time: 11:30 AM Saturday, 03 May, 2025
Service venue: Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui
Link to livestream/video: https://www.videosystems.co.nz/dfnz
Service date and time: 11:30 AM Saturday, 03 May, 2025
Service venue: Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui
Link to livestream/video: https://www.videosystems.co.nz/dfnz
Reg. No. T625502. CAPT. RNZIR. 1963-1983
On 26th April 2025 peacefully at home aged 85 years.
Dearly loved Husband of Valerie for 64 years.
Much loved Dad & Father-in-law of Jackie & Michael Chivers, Julie & Richard McCracken, Michelle & Brendon Nottage.
Adored Poppa of David, Kate, Tim; Andrew, Melissa; Nathan, Rhiannon, & Jay.
In lieu of flowers we would appreciate donations to Hospice Whanganui please.
Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Tony’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Saturday 3rd May 2025 at 11.30am to be followed by a private cremation.
Tony’s Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz Watch Services Online.
Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned
So sorry to hear about Tony's passing. I remember him through being involved with Wanganui Garrison Band of which my father was a Life Member. Condolences to you all.
