Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday 26 October 2026 at Whanganui Hospital, aged 83 years.
Loved husband of Lynette for 59 years.
Adored dad of Michelle and Len, Leanne and Andrew (dec), and Dean and Donna.
Treasured poppa to Callum, Lily, Leighton, Georgia, Amelia, Duncan, Janine, and Charlie, and poppy to Evie, Blair, Scottie, and Koby.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Don’s life at Weir Brothers, 50A Fantham Street, Hawera on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to be followed by interment in the Hawera Cemetery, Gladstone Street, Hawera.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned