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Donald MCIVER Obituary
Donald Stuart (Don):
Reg. No. K35383, Lt Gen (Rtd), CMG, OBE
Peacefully at home on August 22, 2016, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret; father and father-in-law of Andrew and Martina, Clare and Martin Holtham, Frances and Dave Stephens, Paul and Jo, Lisa, Jamie and Jen; grandfather of Sarah, Conor, Ciara; Benjamin, Ryan, Jeremy, Campbell; Simon, Amanda and John, Megan; Max, Olive; Jack, James, Charlie; and Jonah, and great-grandfather of Laurence and Olivia; brother and brother-in-law of Cameron and Frances, Bruce and Andrea, Marie and Graham Byrnes; Terence Brady, Fr. Patrick Brady. In lieu of flowers, donations to either Te Omanga Hospice or Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated, and may be left at the service. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Knights Rd, Lower Hutt, on Monday, August 29, at 11.00am, followed by interment at Akatarawa. A Vigil service will be held in the above church on Sunday evening (August 28), at 7.00pm.
Memories and Condolences
for Donald MCIVER
13 Entries
David Cohen
September 22, 2016
I served under Gen. McIver at the MFO as a Civilian Observer. Throughout his tenure, he was both an exemplary commander and a welcome presence. My thoughts go out to Margaret and the rest of his family.
The Holtham Family
August 28, 2016
Thinking of you all esp Clare & Martin. Remember all the good times. He was a great man and very proud to have had the pleasure of knowing him...God bless. .
Lyn Williams
August 27, 2016
Dear Margaret and family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of a wise, caring and intelligent man who contributed so much to the security of this nation. We were privileged to have worked for him and alongside him during the 1990's. RIP Don. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Lyn and Dennis
August 27, 2016
As a dearly loved member of our family, you will be so sadly missed Don, but fondly remembered for the love, true friendship and the honour you heaped upon us for 80 lovely years. You meant the world to me from your childhood until your final days.
Our deepest sympathy and thoughts to Margaret and family.
Love you "Don Boy" from "Big brother" Les and Gwen and the entire Morgan family.
RSA conference 2013
Mayor Celia Wade-Brown
August 26, 2016
Colleen Styles
August 26, 2016
To Margaret and Family
Barry and I were sorry to hear Don has passed away. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Colleen Styles
Mike and Sandy Fackney
August 26, 2016
To Margaret and Family - our thoughts are with you at this time.
August 26, 2016
To Margaret and Family my sincere condolences on your sad loss
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Steve Morgan
Margaret and Peter Snow
August 25, 2016
To Margaret and Family our sincere condolences on your sad loss. Don was a good friend, always willing to provide help when needed to us both. A great officer, Rotarian and RSA National President.
August 25, 2016
We are really sorry to hear of Don's death.Overseas at moment so not able to attend funeral. Our love to you and your family.
Bryan and Mary Jones
Christine Meredith
August 25, 2016
A wonderful man, father, grandfather, greatgrandather and soldier has died. M condolences to Margaret and all the family,
August 25, 2016
Margaret and Family, I was greatly saddened to learn of Don's passing, he was a wonderful man who achieved much in his life, and contributed very significantly to this nation.
Please accept my prayers and sincere sympathy at this very sad time.
Paul Weir (Ellerslie, Auckland)
Ron Hunter
August 24, 2016
I share with you the immense sadness and loss with the passing of Don a person of great warmth, wisdom and understanding who contributed to my life. It was a blessing and privilege to have been able to know him and share his company and he will forever live on in my memory. My support to you all.
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