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GANNON: William James (Bill)

Date of passing: Thursday, 06 November 2025
Service date and time: 1:30 PM Wednesday, 12 November, 2025
Service venue: Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui

At 91 years young surrounded by his loving family Bill took his last breath & passed away peacefully on the 6th November 2025.
Bill was a deeply loved Husband of the late Ruby.
Dearly loved Father & Father-in-law to Julie & Adrian, & Sonia & Lance.
A crazy loving Pop of Aimee, Jemma, Daisy, & Dylan.
A much loved Brother, Brother-in-law, & Uncle.
Special thanks to the staff of St John’s Hill Lifecare & to Dr. Willem.
A Service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 1.30pm to be followed by a private cremation.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned
Yvonne Gatland on 10-11-2025 04:54 PM
Julie, Sonia and families; my heartfelt condolences with the passing of your lovely father, Bill.
I have fond memories of being at your home in Argyle Street, plus your parents support with the many swimming trips we had. Bill seemed fairly quiet but a steadfast and reliable father for you both. Arohanui
Yvonne Gatland nee Gosnell
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