Alan MIRFIN Obituary

MIRFIN, Alan Walker:
Passed away peacefully at the Nelson Tasman Hospice on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, aged 74 years. Loved husband and soulmate of Jane, dearly loved father of Trudy (UK) and Mark, loved father-in-law of Paul Hunt, and treasured Poppa of Georgia and Fraser Hunt. Loved son of George and Nellie Mirfin (both deceased) (Ikamatua, West Coast). Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Donald (deceased) and Yvonne Mirfin, Dorothy and Rodger Humphries. Cherished son-in-law of John (deceased) and Cynthia Savage. Loved brother-in-law of David and Betty Savage (Napier). Sincere thanks to Dr Liz Scott, all the staff at the Nelson Tasman Hospice, and the home caregivers from Nurse Maude. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alan's memory to the Nelson Tasman Hospice would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. A celebration of Alan's life will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Nelson, on Thursday, December 5, 2019, commencing at 2.00pm.

Published by Nelson Mail from Nov. 29 to Dec. 3, 2019.

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My sincere condolences to Jane & family at this time, it has been a great pleasure knowing Alan.

Kevin Scott

December 6, 2019

Sorry we couldnt be with you yesterday to say goodby to Allan,but were thinking of you at this very sad time.Great to have you as good friends for such a long period.

Patrick Pascoe

December 6, 2019

I remember his white Vauxhall Viva at Nelson Car Club events in the sixties. Nice guy. R.I.P

Martin Reid

December 6, 2019

RIP Alan. I knew him well from Keith Walkers, and Stoke Radio & TV. Always happy and positive.

John Cooper

December 4, 2019

Our sincere condolences to you Jane and your extended family. We were saddened to read of Alan's passing today but know we are thinking of you all at this very sad time. Treasure the memories.

Marg & Kev Jones

December 3, 2019

My Condolences to Alan's Family at this time of sorrow

Pam Ball

December 2, 2019

A true gentleman.Kind and caring always.

December 2, 2019

My memories of Alan go back to Fell House, Nelson College..A nice guy, and we used to "catch up " in later years at his work places....Condolences to the family
Mike Newman

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December 2, 2019

Very sorry to hear of Alans passing.He sold me my first camera in 1966 when he worked at Keith Walkers in Nelson.A really good guy.My condolences to the family,Peter Newman

Peter Newman

December 1, 2019

Sad to hear the news of Alan passing away . Great dealing with him a true west coaster always a smile and a man of his word . Our thoughts are with his family . A good life you have done well , best wishes Gary Howard .

December 1, 2019

I'm very sorry to hear of Alan's passing. Alan was an absolute pleasure to work with at Smith's and I very much appreciated his kindness and compassion. Definitely one of life's good men. Thoughts are with Jane and the family at this difficult time.

Jo Delany

November 30, 2019

Sorry to read of Alan's passing, one of life's good guys.
RIP Alan.

Geoff Lawes

November 30, 2019

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Memorial Events
for Alan MIRFIN

Dec

5

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral

Trafalgar Square, Nelson, Canterbury