24.8.1956 - 3.4.2026
Bill died peacefully after a short illness at Nelson Hospice. Loved son of the late Beryl and the late Doug. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jan and the late Graham, April and Roger, Claire and David, Jen and Dave, Viv and the late Pete. Loved quirky uncle of his nieces and nephews. Originally from Motueka, Bainham, Brooklyn and lately Granity. Thank you to the staff of Christchurch Hospital, the Canterbury Cancer Society House and Nelson Hospice for their care of Bill. A service for Bill will be held at the Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Home, 8 Inglis St, Motueka, on Friday, April 10, 2026, commencing at 11.00am. A livestream of his service will be available on
www.gbmfs.co.nz where a personal tribute may also be left.

Published by Nelson Mail on Apr. 5, 2026.