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Denis RICHARDSON Obituary

RICHARDSON, Denis John:
Passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Lesley, much loved Dad of Rebecca and Peter, treasured Grandad of Ben and Josh. Messages can be sent to the Richardson family, c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011 or online at shoneandshirley.co.nz. A funeral service to celebrate Denis's life will be held at the family farm, 642 Maori Pa Road, Delaware Bay, at 1.30pm, Monday, March 6, followed by a private cremation.


Published by Nelson Mail from Feb. 26 to Mar. 3, 2023.

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Heather and Tay Whitmee

March 2, 2023

Thinking of you Becs, Pete, Josh and Ben at a difficult time. We have such fond memories of Denis on the farm. He was such a quietly spoken, calm and kind gentleman.
Heather and Tay Whitmee

Annie Murrell

February 28, 2023

We will miss Denis enjoying himself at The Joker Coffee cart at The Botanics. Annie and the ladies XXX

Marion Grange

February 28, 2023

Sending love to Ben and family. Your Grandad was a lovely man. Marion Grange

Pania Haruru

February 28, 2023

Kia ora, Kei te mihi aroha kei a koutou te whnau pani o Denis, Some of my fondest memories as a child being out the farm at Delaware Bay, riding the horses, staying for holidays, having hangi and just hanging out! thank you for gifting me with my first wild horse (hahaha) Yellowstone Kelly! and the endless supply of Hay each winter that my Dad would bring over to me and thank you for taking him back to the farm to retire in his old age, you taught me so much as a young girl, forever grateful for the memories of knifejacking the trailer and busting the pig pen lol learning to drive on your tractor and in the army jeep, may you be blessed now to join Aunty Lesley in eternity, sending you love and light during your time of sadness Becca, ng mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa - Whnau Haruru

Kerry Robbins

February 27, 2023

Remember with much fondness riding through the Molesworth to Hanmer with Dennis and Becky on our horses, and all the dogtuckers he kept me supplied with many years ago, a real gentleman

Bruce & Carol Hollyman

February 27, 2023

Thinking of you Rebecca,Peter,Ben & Josh . Denis was always a great neighbour. Sending love from Bruce Carol & Family xx

March 1, 2023

RICHARDSON, Denis:
1.11.36 - 25.2.23
Dearly loved elder son of the late Ralphine Richardson of "Maitai Run", treasured brother of Richard and Jacqui (NSW) and loved uncle of Chris and Simon.
A lovely man who will be greatly missed.

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