Funeral Notices

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Date of passing: Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Service date and time: 11:00 AM Monday, 23 June, 2025
Service venue: St Mary's Catholic Church - Guyton Street Whanganui

Unexpectedly, but peacefully at home on Tuesday 17th June 2025, aged 78 years.
Loved husband of Patricia and loved father and father-in-law of Adrienne and Anthony.
Treasured Poppa of Lincoln and Ethan.
Much loved and respected by Raymond, Tony (deceased), Grant, Catherine and Alan, and Thea. Special Poppa to all their children.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Mary's Catholic Church, Guyton St, Wanganui on Monday 23rd June 2025 at 11.00am to be followed by a private burial.
The family extend an invitation to join them for Rosary for Brian in the Church on Sunday afternoon at 4.00pm.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

Helen Steed on 22-06-2025 05:22 PM
Dear Patricia we. were so sorry to hear about Brian Our thoughts are with you and Your family Our daughter Caren worked with him at Inland Revenue and thought very highly of him He applied for her to go on an Outward bound trip Take Care love Helen
Ron Geddes. on 23-06-2025 10:18 AM
Lots of love Patricia. When Pat Drury texted the sad news last week I was deeply saddened. Brian and I go back over 60 years and he did so much for so many folk and institutions.
My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Ron Geddes.
Carolyn Southcombe on 23-06-2025 04:55 PM
Patricia, Adrienne and whānau. So sorry to hear this news. I worked at IRD back in the day with Brian and then kept in touch via St Marys/St Annes and of course the bookshop in Springvale. Loved catching up with him over the years and hearing all the latest news. Take care x Carolyn and Mark Southcombe
Lyndsay Tait on 25-06-2025 11:30 AM
My condolences on Brian’s passing. I worked with Brian at IRD for four years in the late 1970’s. A great guy with a great sense of humour. Brian enjoyed his Euchre at morning tea always accompanied by banter and laughter. I have never seen someone shuffle and deal cards as quickly as Brian could! Fond memories. Best wishes, Lyndsay Tait
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