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Wayne THORN

Wayne THORN Obituary

16.6.1949 - 8.3.2026


Passed away at home surrounded by his girls. Much loved husband and best friend of Lyn for 58 years. Treasured dad of Tracy and Paul, Tania and Matt, Amber and Shane.
Proud and loving grandad of Josh, Sam, Kyla, Flynn, Kaden and Jessica. Adored by all who knew him. Messages to 24 Alfred Sheat Street, Richmond. A farewell service for Wayne will be held at Club Waimea, 345 Queen Street, Richmond on TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 at 2.00pm.


Published by Nelson Mail on Mar. 8, 2026.

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11 Entries

Lyn Smolenski

Yesterday

Dear Lyn,we are thinking of you all at this very sad time, and remembering Wayne with so much love and respect. Wayne was a truly 'good man' who loved you, Tracey, Tania and Amber very much. He was kind, quiet and hardworking and a very proud Grandad. We will always remember the pride and love he had for you all. Josh Sam and Kyla were so lucky to have Wayne as their Grandad. Our love to you all. Sorry not to have been with today to celebrate Wayne's life. It was a privilege to share in many happy family moments.
RIP Wayne.
Our love and best wishes to you all
Lyn & Alan Smolenski
Cambridge

Steven Dolan

Yesterday

Condolences to family

Gary Brown (Brownie)

Yesterday

So Sorry to hear this Sad News of Wayne's Passing please except my Deepest Sympathy & Condolences of a Great Friend. Thoughts and Prays are with the Family. RIP Wayne Enjoy yr Journey My Friend.

Rod Penn

Yesterday

What a shock, Our condolences to Lyn and family at this very sad time. Our thoughts are with you.
Rod and Diane Penn

Peter &Julie

Yesterday

Sorry to hear the passing of Wayne he was a great man Our thoughts are with you Lyn and the girls he will be sadly missed.
Peter and Julie Bartlett

Jill Hayward

March 9, 2026

It is with sadness that I read of Wayne´s passing.
My deepest sympathy to Lyn and his girls and all the extended family .
A special man kind and caring , who always had time to stop and say hello .
Rest in peace Wayne ...
Jill Hayward
Former QSP Staff

Ian Thorn

March 9, 2026

Rip Wayne, sincere condolences to all of Wayne's family so happy I was able to. Re connect with Wayne recently





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Ian and Lol

March 9, 2026

Thinking of you all at this time, condolences from Ian and Lol.

Lesley Reid

March 9, 2026

Very sorry to hear about Wayne, thinking of your all at this sad time. Lesley Reid (nee Goodall)

Margaret L Hart

March 9, 2026

Very sorry to hear lyn of the passing of your husband Wayne.Best Wishes Margaret & Bill Hart

Marlene & Philp Guard & family

March 9, 2026

So sorry to hear of the passing of Wayne ,our heartfelt sympathy to you all .

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