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Date of passing: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Service date and time: 11:00 AM Monday, 04 May, 2026
Service venue: St Marys Catholic Church - Guyton Street Whanganui
Link to livestream/video: https://www.videosystems.co.nz/dfnz 

Passed away on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at Eastgrove Lifecare, Whanganui aged 84 years.
Beloved husband of the late Joc for 52 years.
Much loved dad of Amanda, and Melanie.
Loved brother of Jim and Pat (both dec), Anne and Tony, and Maureen.
Brian and Joc, together again.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Brian at St Marys Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 4 May 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.
Brian's Service can be viewed at www.demseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Services Online’

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

Bernadette on 06-05-2026 07:21 PM
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad. May he rest in peace.
Hazel on 07-05-2026 01:35 PM
Melanie and Amanda, I'm so sorry for the loss of both Jocelyn and Brian over the last year. I'm sending you all my love and support. Lots of love, Hazel.
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